Wednesday, April 15, 2009

As Promised

The whole happy flock . . . and the flockmaster.


The puppies think it's totally bogus that they're stuck in this pen while the big dogs get to run free.

A lamb AND a puppy picture? I know, I spoil you. You're welcome.

Now there's something you can do for me. Or actually, for the MiL. Today is her birthday. She claims not to like birthdays, but I bet she would like to get some fun birthday greetings from you. So here is your mission, should you choose to accept it. Compose a birthday poem for the MiL and post it in the comments. It doesn't have to rhyme, if you're feeling all free form and modern. And if a poem is too much for you, probably a simple "Happy Birthday!!!!!" (the multiple exclamation marks are key) would do. But I think poems are more fun.

I'll go first.

Ahem.

This day belongs to the MiL
And so we all join in to wish her well
It's much more fun than the taxes we must pay
To wish the MiL a happy birthday!

Hey, I didn't say it had to be a good poem. Have at it, duckies!
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15 comments:

  1. SherryApril 15, 2009 at 6:12 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MiL!!! I'm not as creative as your DiL, but best wishes just the same.

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  2. AnonymousApril 15, 2009 at 6:28 AM

    Your Mil is really a peach,
    the kind we all want ,
    and not just a leech.

    Today is her birthday,
    and all of us wish,
    a very happy day,
    and her favorite dish.

    HAPPY , HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!!!!!

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  3. Jen in OhioApril 15, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    MIL, its your day
    Enjoy it in your favorite way!
    Have a wonderful birthday!

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  4. Phoo-DApril 15, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Mother In Law
    Kind, Smart, Strong
    Wool, Feather, and Paw
    Bring Joy all Year Long

    Though we never see your face
    You make the world a better place
    Happy Birthday!!!

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  5. Drew @ Cook Like Your GrandmotherApril 15, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    Come on, gotta be a limerick:


    Kristen's MiL was born on tax day,

    So though you may think it is whack, say,

    "Happy birthday to you,

    "And all the day through,

    "My bad mood ain't for you but for those scum-sucking leaches who take HOW MUCH? Are you freaking KIDDING ME?! COME ON!"



    Okay, so I lost the rhyme scheme a little bit toward the end there.

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  6. CarrieApril 15, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    A Haiku:

    Birthday and Tax Day
    Not a good combination
    At least you get cake.

    Happy Birthday, MIL!

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  7. tu mereApril 15, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    We know that your life is on hold,
    Planning a wedding with problems still to unfold.
    But take time from the strife,
    To celebrate your life.
    You deserve a bit of time to control.
    Happy Birthday Mil. You're great family!!

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  8. SaraApril 15, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    Happy birthday, MiL,
    I hope your day goes real well.
    Maybe you'll get lots of good loot and some kisses from the puppies to boot!

    (You said it didn't have to be good.)

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  9. FinnyKnitsApril 15, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Happy Birthday, Kris' MiL! I hope you're feeling well enough after your recent run-in with the frisky and stubborn sheep to go cuddle all those adorable puppies.

    Cheers!
    Finny

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  10. krystaApril 15, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    happy birthday M-I-L
    i wish you a day that's oh so well
    from you on this blog
    i learned a few tricks
    how to fight stains
    and have corn that doesn't stick
    on the cob
    it stays contained
    in a bundt pan
    and not on the floor
    that way i can eat more
    now i can't fit out the door
    to go outside
    and exercise
    so instead
    i will lie in bed
    reading about puppies and lambs
    and yosemite sams
    killing roosters and all the canning
    i'll stop rhyming and rambling
    and instead wish you
    a merry birthday to all and
    to all a good night!

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  11. Mayberry MagpieApril 15, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    Entranced by Blackrock
    and you, its matriarch,
    presiding over the timeless beauty
    and family heirlooms within,
    I offer my greeting,
    modest
    but heartfelt,
    to a kindred spirit
    of sorts
    who sees beauty
    in life's accoutrements,
    of which you must surely be
    Kristin and A's
    most prized.

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  12. jeanApril 15, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    !!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!!

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  13. xApril 15, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    MiL, oh MiL
    I have no idea how it must feel
    To live in the country
    With Kristen and hubby
    At least someone's keepin' it real

    (What that means I have no idea.)

    Happy B-day MiL!!!

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  14. CountryMidwifeApril 15, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    Happiest of Birthdays oh mother in law
    I'm sure you have a name but we don't know it, guffaw
    Happy happy day to you
    Now celebrate and go have a brew

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  15. Sweet BirdApril 15, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    Umm...I stink at poems, so...

    Happy Birthday!!!!!

    And thank you for being an awesome mother in law, just like mine is, so that together you can both heal the name of mothers in law everywhere. Congratulations on being awesome.

    Also, your awesomeness is compounded by the fact that today is also my mother's birthday - anyone that shares her birthday is a-ok in my book.

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