I really need to pay closer attention to conversations.
\nYesterday, DH’s son and his wife came to visit, before she returns to Japan to teach English as a second language. In his hand was a very large Swedish Ivy plant.
\nIt seems I must have volunteered to babysit the plant while she is away, but for the life of me, I don’t remember the conversation!
\nDIL tells me that Son#3 has killed off several plants in the past few years. He waters once a week whether the plant needs it or not.
\nTHIS was where I started paying attention. You see, by the time the plant got to me, it was wilting, so as she is talking to me, I have filled a large container with water and DOUSED the plant. Right…..I’m supposed to take care of this plant, and see to it that its in condition to return to her.
\nI could be in trouble.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I really need to pay closer attention to conversations. Yesterday, DH’s son and his wife came to visit, before she returns to Japan to teach English as a second language. In his hand was a very large Swedish Ivy plant. … Continue reading