I’d just come back from the grocery store and my son Alex met me at the door to take the bags from my hands.
“You’ll be happy to know I went by the horse farm and all three horses are standing up and looking fine.” I said as I followed Alex into the kitchen and watched as he put the bags on the counter.
“That’s good to know.” he said as he peeked in the bags to see what I’d gotten.
I stood next to him unloading the bags. “I know. Remember how worried we were yesterday when we saw one of the horses laying on its side while the other stood over him looking concerned?”
“Okay, well I’m not sure I’d say I could see concern on the horses face from the car, but I’ll go along with that.” Alex took the yogurts out of the bag and was putting them in the refrigerator.
“Well, I don’t know about you but I was up half the night worried about him.” I handed Alex the peppers and carrots to put in the fridge. “Did you know that if they lay on their side for too long they could die!”
“I didn’t know that.” he tossed the vegetable in the drawer. “But I actually forgot all about them until you just mentioned it.”
“Are you serious?” I shook my head.
Alex patted me on the shoulder. “You worry too much.”
“What are you talking about? The horse clearly looked like it was in distress!”
“Or he was taking a nap and his friend was keeping him company.” Alex opened the cabinet to put a loaf of bread away.
“Well, I know I feel better now that I’ve seen all of them up and wandering around the field again.”
“I’m glad. One less thing for you to worry about.”
“Exactly.” I looked out the window at our birdbath where a few birds were sitting on the edge. “Oh no! I haven’t put water in the bird bath.” I hadn’t finished unloading the groceries as I headed for the back door. “I better go out there now before they get upset.”
“I’m pretty sure they’re not upset.” Alex called to me as he continued unloading the groceries
Once I was back inside I looked around the now empty counter top. “Thanks for putting everything away for me.”
“You’re welcome.” Alex was leaned against the counter eating one of the yogurts. “Are they still mad at you?” Alex pointed his spoon over his shoulder at the birds in the back yard.
“Nope, I don’t think so. Not only did I fill the birdbath but I also topped off the feeders.” I looked at the kitchen window and could see a chipmunk scurrying around the back yard. “Oh my gosh! I forgot all about you.” I called to him. “I better get the peanuts out for him!” I went over to the cabinet where I had a brand new bag waiting for him. “I’m glad I thought to get this the other day.” I pulled the bag out of the cabinet and held it up for Alex to see.
“You know if they ever made worrying an Olympic sport…”
I smiled as I interrupted him. “I bet I’d bring home the gold!”
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