Karl had been trying to come home for the last week or so. Â It started with plans for him to come home on Sunday. Â He wanted a hair cut and to hang out. Â We ended up with LOTS of snow overnight between Saturday and Sunday so it just didn’t work out. Â Then he made plans to come home on Wednesday…again poorly timed snow kept him away.
Finally today he could come. Â Originally he was hoping to be here in the afternoon but I had a tax appointment so he came in the morning instead. Â We had a good time….
Karl is great on swapping favors. Â He wanted a hair cut….I needed a little help.
He took the latest rounds of your book orders to the post office. Â (thanks to all who ordered a book from us this time around!)
He dusted off the big archway between the dining room and office. Â We didn’t have time to clean the woodwork before we moved so it was really neglected and needed help. Â I finally got enough boxes unpacked so we could get to it to clean. Â We’ll eventually be working to remove the paint splotches left from the drywall guy and clean up the nicks and scratches. Â For now we just needed to dust!
Karl also got the television in the living room working and hooked up to the VCR, xbox and Nintendo. Â That is all WAY beyond my knowledge base so I was extra happy to have his help. Â It was really cold here today so even Hubby was home early.
Karl helped him go pick up a cabinet that we’re putting over the washer and dryer.
In the deal, Karl also made his famous cake. Â I have to say, I got the easy end of the bargain because all I had to do was give him a hair cut.
The day was over all to quickly. Â He was headed back to Decorah…I was headed off to my tax appointment. Â Just to make the deal a little more fair I did fix him lunch with hamburgers and homemade sweet potato fries. Â I even sent him home with a canning jar full of ham, potato and cabbage soup.
Karl and I did have a chance to chat. Â He’s decided to go back to college and get his elementary ed/Spanish degree. Â I’ve always thought he was cut out to be a teacher. Â He’s super nice and friendly and wonderful with kids. Â That means he’ll move back to Cedar Falls. Â I won’t see him as much then but that will have to be okay. Â He needs to find his place in the world and a year or so more at college is one step closer to finding that place.
As much as love when all the kids come home at the same time, I really days when I can see them one on one too….oh what am I saying, any day that one of the kids comes home whether it’s one on one or the whole bunch of them is a good day!! Â Thanks so much for the visit Karl.
I know what you mean about having a chance to visit with your son. Since our daughter moved to Memphis, TN we don’t get to see her at all. I really miss my grandson. Glad you are starting to get things figured out!
WIN WIN! it is awesome to get to spend One on One time w your kids