Remember how I told you I'd be checking from the conference here to give you reports on all the great things I'm learning?
Yes, well, I lied.
I am so busy with the talking and the learning and the note-taking and the etcetera that I have no room left in my head for a coherent thought.
But I promise, I'll fill you in first thing next week with some good details.
In the meantime, my I share this utterly heartwarming sound file that my sons e-mailed me to last night? As I sat here in my hotel room, missing my brood and thinking fond thoughts of them, this sweet message gently landed in my in-box and touched my soul:
Ah, the sounds of boys. It is so obvious that they are pining away for you. ; ) Thanks for sharing that heartwarming tribute.
Posted by: Fox's Momma | Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 02:00 PM
May I just say that your blog is such an encouraging tool in the lives of mothers? It's so wonderful to have feelings validated and to have wise encouragment from someone who has been there too!
Posted by: Jo | Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 02:15 PM
I should've been prepared becaues you said your BOYS sent it.
So glad I didn't have a mouthful of Diet Coke when I clicked!
Posted by: Cheri | Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 02:40 PM
Ha! :)
Posted by: Rebecca | Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 02:46 PM
Too funny!
Posted by: Tami | Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 02:55 PM
Love it!
Posted by: Summer | Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 03:09 PM
FUNNY!!!!!
Posted by: Jill S | Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 03:11 PM
You. Are. Blessed.
A sound only a mother would miss.
Can't wait to glean, next week.
Posted by: We are THAT family | Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 04:05 PM
That was funny! My dog, halfway across the room, stopped chewing her bone and cocked her head to the side, as if saying, "What the heck is that?" I played it for her again and she still looked confused! :)
Posted by: Jessica | Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 04:05 PM
Too funny! I'm so glad I have girls... :)
Posted by: Jennifer R. | Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 04:20 PM
After spending the last week with 13 3rd graders and 3 of them boys (seemed like it was 30 boys) I totally 'get' this little sound byte! My dd thought it was hilarious!
Long time lurker,
First time commenter....
Love your blog!
Posted by: MegnTally | Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 04:57 PM
Aw, they love you mom! How sweet. Nothing like a whoopie cushion is there?
Posted by: margalit | Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 06:05 PM
Reminds me of the burp tape my brother and I made when we were young. One burp, right after another. Good times, and wasn't that a great display of our maturity?
Posted by: Stretch Mark Mama | Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 06:12 PM
Hahahahaha!!!! That is hilarious!!!
Posted by: Erin | Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 07:29 PM
That's great! Looking forward to what you have to share from your time in my state-NC. God bless.
Posted by: Muddy | Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 08:42 PM
Oh my goodness!! How funny they are.. . how blessed are you girl!!!! They sound wonderful and full of life!!
Posted by: CindyO. | Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 09:42 PM
Hysterical. Glad I have girls. Except the slumber party at my house (my daughter and 3 friends) is making similar sounds right now.
...kids.
Posted by: Robyn | Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 09:46 PM
oh, the sound of love coming from boys!!!
I think I could even recognize their little voices!
Nothing to describe the innermost feelings of boys better than this sound byte! :)
Posted by: Patti | Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 09:50 PM
Can I just say that you are even SWEETER in person than I imagined? You're cute as a button with the most darling voice. Sigh.
Thanks for sharing this weekend! Bless you!!
Posted by: Marla Taviano | Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 09:53 PM
Wish I had been able to go. Can't wait to read what you've gleaned. Aren't boys just so...delightful? =)
Posted by: Phyllis@Aimless Conversation | Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 10:26 PM
I love the little giggles inbetween the other sounds.
It reminds me that my Bal burped the alphabet for me today. He's only seven, so I was impressed.
Can't wait to read your words about this weekend.
Posted by: World's Greatest Mommy | Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Oh my. I can totally imagine that same exact message playing from my inbox. The joys of boys, that is :)
Posted by: sweethomealagirl | Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 10:53 PM
I knew...I KNEW...before I even clicked it, that it would be tooty noises.
Silly boys.
Posted by: April | Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 11:06 PM
Awww... that was darn cute! Silly boys!
Posted by: Jenny | Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 12:05 AM
I have a couple of clips like this on my ipod that always help me if I'm away for a few days.
It never fails to make me laugh!
http://elliotts.eachday.com/sets/102106-z-Ava-audio/items/254320-bath-laughing
Posted by: traci | Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 12:14 AM
That was really cute!
Posted by: Nic | Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 04:28 AM
thanks for a GREAT LAUGH!
Posted by: D'Anna | Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 08:33 AM
Do you really miss them?? That is so my house.
Posted by: cyn | Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 10:09 AM
I have two nasty boys and I still totally didn't see that coming. Hysterical!
Posted by: Susan | Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 10:46 AM
*sniff*...That was heartwarming...
Katy
http://mynutvillage.com/
Posted by: Katy | Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 02:28 PM
Hilarious!
Posted by: onemotherslove | Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 02:35 PM
Gee, these folks that think only boys make noises like that...my older daughter was quite talented at playing the musical armpit when she was a youngster, and her daughter to this day excels at burping, far better than her brother. Aren't children fun?
Posted by: Susan | Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 05:00 PM
boys will be boys right?!! Nonetheless treasured moments...hilarious!
Posted by: popsicles on the porch | Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 06:24 PM
That's hilarious! Actually, it's an endearing sound :) - it's the best way to make a family smile :)
http://www.lizas-eyeview.com/2008/02/go-red.html
Posted by: Liza's Eyeview | Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 06:28 PM
So great to meet you at SheSpeaks! You all three did a wonderful presentation which made for fun and interesting listening. Hope your travels home went well and the flipflops are still holding up. They looked super comfy. Great for heel-weary feet. Take care.
Posted by: Sarah (Genesis Moments) | Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 07:28 PM
Too funny! It scared my 5 year old when I played it. After realizing it wasn't me she thought it was pretty funny.
Posted by: Stephanie | Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 07:38 PM
That recording is so sweet! Just the kind of thing a mom loves to hear when she's away!
Posted by: Stephanie | Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 08:48 PM
So, just saw a pic of you from this weekend (can't remember which blog it was on, but oh well). I just have to say you look SO cute in it! I love your outfit!!!
Posted by: Amy Beth @ Ministry So Fabulous! | Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 09:18 PM
That is HILARIOUS!!
Posted by: Tina | Monday, June 23, 2008 at 03:09 PM