I was impressed with how clean my 2 year old got her chicken bone at supper the other night. There was no chicken on the floor or her plate when she was done, either. In case you are curious, this was a thigh bone.
And just in case you didn’t get a good look, here is a close up of the bone.
Go ahead, just try to get yours cleaner! If nothing else, it is a good excuse to eat chicken!
I must say that I have the best in-laws that ever existed! I met them when I was 12 years old, only they weren’t my in-laws quite yet and would not be for another 9 years! Shortly after meeting them, I became like one of the family. I honestly felt like I belonged and was with them so much that some people assumed I was a Gedeon.
Needless to say, when I married the best man on earth, the best in-laws on earth continued to accept me as one of the family. I have never wondered whether I was accepted, and when we are away from them, I miss them as much as I miss my own family.
One example of their coolness occurred last Thanksgiving when I was 8 months pregnant and not able to travel a very long distance from my doctor. We all worked together and made arrangements to get together in a couple of cabins on Thanksgiving weekend. We really felt blessed and loved when Luke’s parents and every one of his 6 siblings and their families ( a total of 21 people) agreed to meet us in Pennsylvania. It was a long drive for everyone (except us), and I know sacrifices were made to make it a family thanksgiving. Let me tell you, there was plenty to be thankful for that Thanksgiving.
I continually thank God that I do not have problems with “the in-laws” like most married individuals. As a matter of fact, I don’t even normally call them my in-laws. They are just Mom and Dad and brothers and sisters to me.
A few days ago Caleb mentioned that the Gedeons were one of his favorite families. I heartily agree with him and decided to add onto his praise. I love my in-laws and appreciate them very much!!