I Kissed the Plumber

United States
February 24, 2018 12:26pm CST
This morning I went over to my daughters as my son was coming to install the new hot water heater. I haven't seen my son since Christmas and it was so nice to get a big hug and kiss from my baby boy Saturday is a busy day at my daughters house. My granddaughter had to go to the high school for something and my grandson had his karate lessons. Both were in opposite directions and of course at the same time. I stayed at the house while my daughter took her daughter to school and my other daughter did the trip to the karate class. I'm amazed at how my son is able to do what he does. He unloaded the hot water tank from his truck all by himself, carried it down to the basement and started working. He is changing the system from natural gas to electric which he said would work better in his sisters house. It was less expensive too. I'm so proud of my son. He floundered for awhile after some years in college and didn't know what he wanted to do. He tried his hand at a few jobs but nothing kept his interest. He isn't the type to sit still for long so a desk job wasn't his cup of tea. After years of working with a big plumbing company he decided to start his own business. Now, years later he's successful and is a fully licensed plumber and electrician. Although he's a one man show and does all the work himself he's able to provide for his family and I don't worry about them financially. I missed seeing my daughter in law and the grandsons today but work is work and they weren't able to tag along. Now my son is off to another job he has this afternoon and I'm sure he's tired when he gets home at night. We're going to have a family get together in two weeks and celebrate two birthdays. That's how my Saturday started....what's going on with you today?
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
24 Feb 18
So happy that your son found his place and started his own business.
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• Stanton, Kentucky
25 Feb 18
Isn't it funny how, no matter how old they get, we still see our kids as 'our babies'?
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• United States
25 Feb 18
Yes that's so true
@DianneN (246838)
• United States
26 Feb 18
I agree!
@AmbiePam (85497)
• United States
25 Feb 18
That's fabulous. People can do really well in the trades, especially plumbers and electricians. Today I just stayed home and tried to stop my intestines from feeling like they were twisting. After not having milk for years I had some Friday. What a regret!
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• United States
25 Feb 18
Gee hope you feel better
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
24 Feb 18
I'm glad he found something that interests him! And he has his own business! Thats so exciting and good!
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Feb 18
Did you get a plumber's discount!
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• United States
24 Feb 18
Of course!! Lol
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@dgobucks226 (34369)
25 Feb 18
Plumbers are always in demand. Your son picked a good profession. No sitting still with that job!
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• United States
25 Feb 18
Yes it's a job we can rarely do ourselves.
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@dgobucks226 (34369)
25 Feb 18
@Marilynda1225 You got that right! At least you won't have trouble finding a reliable plumber, ha.
@snowy22315 (169973)
• United States
24 Feb 18
I am waiting for direct tv to come. I just finished making a cake.
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• United States
24 Feb 18
Yum! What kind of cake?
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
25 Feb 18
It is a very handy thing to have a plumber and electrician in the family, I would have kissed him too lol
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• United States
25 Feb 18
He does come in handy that's for sure
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
24 Feb 18
great news there.Good luck and good for him.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48964)
• United States
24 Feb 18
You have reason to feel proud of him
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
25 Feb 18
Glad you got to kiss the plumber, he deserves it. What a good job he has done in finding his way in the world
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
26 Feb 18
Sounds like my house, our son is a mr. fixer and I am so glad he will be home tonight...woth a new remote for one of the TV's...My son started his own business and is doing well too, he's a landscaper.
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
24 Feb 18
Sounds like a good morning. We worry about our children....but rejoice when they triumph and succeed.
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• United States
24 Feb 18
That is so wonderful!!!! My brother abused me in every way possible and the only way he would have done anything to my water heater would be to fix it so it would blow up while I was sleeping at night. Your allowing your son to find his own way in what he wanted to do for a living was super. Too many parents, mine included, try to force their children into professions that "they" feel are right for the child. My father spent many many years trying to force me into the military. I am artistically inclined and am a very independent thinker and am NOT a follower. My joining the military would be like dressing a mule up in a tutu and trying to get it to dance the main ballet dance from Swan Lake! After forty years I am doing two jobs I love. I design and create award winning teddy bears and I work a half day a week at an antique store. I pay physically for the latter as my legs, ankles, and back ache from my being on my feet for 3.5 hours but I wouldn't give it up for the world. A HUGE thumbs up to you for being such a great Mom! (When you se your son at the birthday gathering, give him a hug from me for being such a great son and brother!)
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• United States
24 Feb 18
Thank you so much for your kind words. They meant a lot. I'm glad that you found your way in the world and success! I admire anyone who has artistic talents. I couldn't imagine forcing anyone to join the military
@shaggin (71666)
• United States
26 Feb 18
That's great you son is doing so well. Does he only install and work on new plumbing or does he fix up old plumbing when things go wrong too?
@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
25 Feb 18
It happens when one starts his own business it takes time to settle. Glad to know that your son has passed this time and has a good business now.
@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
25 Feb 18
It's so satisfying when our children turn out well, isn't it? I think if they have a proper trade they will never be out of work. My son is a self-employed electrician and he does very well.
@DianneN (246838)
• United States
26 Feb 18
Too bad we couldn't use your son to install our new water heater here in our condo! I haven't been around all weekend due to the beautiful weather. lol
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
25 Feb 18
Most of the plumbers and electrician`s I know are loners on the job as well, maybe hire one person when needed, all own their own businesses as well. Its good money! I can do some of the plumbing but I will not even think about hooking up anything electric. I am glad you have a good day.
• Northampton, England
25 Feb 18
I have heard you kissed a few plumbers back in the day;-)