I meant to get my entry in right away this week, but two weeks past due, my daughter finally delivered a gorgeous, 7lb 6oz baby boy. Our hearts are full. I’m always thankful to Rochelle for her commitment to Friday Fictioneers, and grateful to the wonderful writing crowd who welcomed me back so kindly last week. As always, I welcome honest, constructive feedback. Please leave a comment.
©ReneeHeath
Call Of The Wild
“Ruthie, where are you going? It’s dark out there.”
“I’ve got to go to the bathroom; I’ll be right back.”
“Again? You just went a half hour ago.” Jeff set his book down. “At least take a head lamp, there are critters out there.”
Unzipping the tent, Ruth grabbed the toilet paper and a flashlight.
“I swear, tomorrow I’m not drinking anything after six. I hate going out at night.”
“A hot drink definitely warms you when you’re camping, but then you gotta teapee!” Jeff guffawed as Ruth hid behind a sagebrush, sighing with relief.
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That brought a chuckle. Fun stuff Dawn.
And congrats on the new addition!! Mazel Tov!
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Thanks Dale. My brain just went to humor this week. 😉
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LOL, Been there. Done that (and too old for that now, IMO … ;)).
Congratulations to you and your daughter and the little dude! How lovely! I wish you many snuggling and nuzzling and sighing-with-content hours that have nothing to do with needing to pee and everything to do with a little bundle of joy! Yay!
Na’ama
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We are all very happy right now. I’m hoping to keep up with reading and responding, but we shall see! It’s been a big week, for sure! BTW: i’ve been there, done that too, more times than I can count!
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Yay to the big week! And may the good times roll! 🙂
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Congrats on your sweet new baby. There’s nothing better than being a grandmom 🙂
This story made me laugh. SO true to life!
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Yes, it’s a magical thing, being Mima to two yummy little boys. Thanks for the feedback!
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loved “then you gotta teapee”
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Thanks Neal; it came to me right away. I thought maybe I’d write something more meaningful, but this just worked for now.
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Dear Savta,
A blessing on your head, mazel tov! Mazel tov!
As for your story. I can relate so well…been there, done that. Made me chuckle.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Todah ribah! It’s been an emotionally charged week, for sure! But it’s all happy and good. His Israeli grandmother is Savta, and I’m Mima. 🙂
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Thank you for the laugh. Congrats on the birth; wishes for a healthy and happy wee one.
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Thanks so much, on all counts; it’s much appreciated!
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I know the feeling, and it is usually pouring down with rain. You tell it how it really is.
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Thanks James! Yes, I always found that it was chilly, dark, and suddenly there were so many sounds around me… whenever I ventured out of my of my tent! Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts.
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Ha ha – now this really resonated as it reminded me of the last (and final!) time I camped.
p.s. congrats on the new grandson
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
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Thanks Susan! I think anyone who’s camped knows this experience; it’s entirely unavoidable! 😉 I haven’t been since I blew out my knee on a 3 day backpacking trip… getting out of the woods was one of the hardest, most painful things ever! Last camping trip… so far. I would love to take my grandsons one day. 🙂
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Tea-pee – wonderful! And congratulation on your good news 🙂
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Thanks Lain! It’s been a lovely and exhausting week! Glad to be putting a few entertaining words to page. 😉
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Hehe, everyone who ever went camping has been there, I guess. And congratulations to you and your family.
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Thanks Gabi! It’s been a beautiful week and I’m happy for indoor toilets. 😉
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Funny but I would be in the same position. I swear my bladder is the size of a pea. Ha Ha Ha … I think I added a joke. I’ve never camped in a tent but remember my girls camp out in our backyard. There were many, many bathroom runs.
Congratulations 🎈🎉🎊 on your grandsons birth. May you all enjoy the blessings of many years of joy and happiness.
Isadora 😎
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Thanks so much Isadora! Admittedly, I don’t appreciate roughing it, like I used to! And thanks for the blessings; we are feeling pretty good right now!
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As you should be feeling, since babies are full of sparkling stars ⭐️
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They are indeed!
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Ha… this happens all the time… the more uncomfortable the bigger the need… (one of those laws of Murphy I think)
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That damned Murphy! I hate to blame it on my fellow Irishmen, but he does make things challenging!
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🙂 I am sure I would be in and out of that tee pee to pee, but he would be standing guard.
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For sure! I’d expect the same. 😉
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Lol! That’s a good one!! 😁
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Thanks Courtney!
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