every newlywed couple thinks about this. the day after you get married people start asking you "so..when are you planning to 'start' a family?" whenever i'm talking to my sister and there happens to be a short pause in the conversation she asks "are you PREGNANT?!" no, people. this is not an annoucement. what i'm trying to say is after you get married the next "big thing" you start to think about is....can i really keep something alive...like something as important as a baby?! well, of course the initial thought is "whoa! let's not get ahead of ourselves..i mean, that's a big responsibility.." then... "hmmm, how about a dog? could i take care of a dog? no, no, those have to be trained..let's start smaller..how about a plant?! yeah, i could do that. i could take care of a plant. just needs water and sunlight, right? easy."
so that's what i did. i got a plant. and here we are 5 months later and its still alive! barely.
{this is very sad because my mom, with her green thumb, happened to have the most coveted garden and flower beds in the neighborhood. i thought after all that childhood slave labor, pulling weeds, i would have inherited some of her abilities... but alas..}
now compare that to some of my co-workers plants... {oh, and apple bear..he is matthew's pet apple.}
heck, if the plant could just tell me what it wants! less water? more sun? a cuter pot? what?!
needless to say, sorry little crew, it might be awhile before you have another cousin...
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Stay strong, Liz! (and it's true. I don't water my plant. It's staying alive out of sheer will.)
haha I love you...hopefully I'll do ok with a baby as my green thumb never existed :)
Liz, she probably just has the type of plant that can be ignored. Keep your chin up!
are you pregnant liz? we will help you keep the little guy watered and nurtured if that is your concern. and crew will be happy! and we want crew to be happy!
nonononononononono! get a fake plant! crew needs a little cousin! i will personally call you everyday and remind you to feed little baby until he/she is old enough to remind you.
We started with a fish.
You realize, of course, that plants are very sensitive to their environments. In order for a plant to thrive, you must do more than water it. The plant has to FEEL your love for it, and therein lies your problem. Too bad kids need more than just water and a little love, eh?
you are so cute! i miss working with you!
Wow, quite the popular post! I wish I could work with you and film myself and my co-workers on a weekly basis. I have faith in you...kids unlike plants remind you what they need quite promptly. It's less guess work and they don't let you forget they need watering :)
But babies do let you know what they want. It's pretty hard to ignore a crying baby--they demand to be taken care of. And they are so much cuter than plants.
so...are you pregnant? I too cannot keep a plant alive. Mom bestowed none of her talent on us poor slave laborers. Rude. However, my children are thriving and I'm pretty sure Ammon will never starve! You survived Camp Lizzie...pretty sure you'll be the best mom! No more excuses, unless you're not ready yet, then okay.
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