Here it is!

Here it is!  The best Little House on the Prairie episode ever made :-)  Read the description of the episode below, then I will share why this episode came to mind for a post AND of course, my two cents as well.  Hehehehe!


Season 2: Episode 1

"Hanson's Mill closes when a major customer declares bankruptcy, leaving Lars unable to pay Charles two months of back pay. The Ingalls have a large tab at the mercantile forcing the family into a spirit of cooperation and sacrifice to pay off the bill. On the day Charles presents the funds due, Nels remarked, "Charles, with a family like that, you must be the richest man in Walnut Grove," to which Charles replies, "I know I am."


Last night was our ladies Bible Study at the Coffee House, and our topic was purity.  You can imagine all that we discussed.  Anyhow, one woman pointed out how her husband loves her just the way she is and finds her beautiful even when she comes home dirty from work.  :-)  Of course, this reminded me of a quote off of "The Richest Man in Walnut Grove".  Let me set the stage for you.  As you read above, the Ingalls family is all working together to make money to pay off debt owed to the mercantile.  Charles has two laborious jobs that keep him away from home early morning until late evening.  Caroline is left in charge of plowing the fields.  It is late in the day, and Caroline has lost track of time.  She is dirty, sweaty, hair fallen out of place, and bone tired when Charles arrives home.  He meets her in the field and this is the conversation that transpires:


Charles Ingalls:  Look at you.

Caroline Ingalls:  I must be a sight.

Charles Ingalls:  You are. Your face is dirty, your hair's all askew, and your still the prettiest woman a man ever set his eyes on. The only thing I regret about being married to you is that I'll never have the joy of asking you to be my wife again.

 

 

How romantic is that?!!!!  I love the word "askew" don't you?  I quoted that last night to the women at the group and we all laughed.

 

My family has watched this episode so many times, that I almost have it memorized.  As a matter of fact, when we were on the farm, and I would get dirty working outside, (oh, how I miss farm life) my husband would say that to me many a time.  It always makes me smile :) 

 

You know you have a good man, when he compliments you at your dirtiest moment.  And you know it is true love that is the cause.  Isn't it funny the things that we find attractive in our spouses?  LOL!  Do you want me to get a little personal with you?  If you say TMI, too bad.  It is my blog and I can say what I want!  Hehehehehehe!  I told my husband that I found him the most attractive when he was a dirty, sweaty mess, sitting on the tractor in his sleeveless shirt and Carhart pants.  It's true! It is a real turn on.  BLUSH :-)

 

Which brings me to my "two cents" :-)

 

Is it not true that we live in a society of instant gratification and give me attitudes?  Now, I  know that is not fact for all of America, but I would say that our country is becoming more characterized by that mentality every day.  When did this happen?  Hard work is good!  And an entire family that works together for the betterment of the family unit is beautiful, simply beautiful!

 

Here is what you need to do.  Go online to download this episode, or go to your library and check it out.  Season 2; Episode 1 "The Richest Man in Walnut Grove".  Make time to watch it.  It is only 45 minutes long.  When you are done watching, ask yourself how it made you feel about family, hard work, debt, simple living.  Feel free to share your thoughts with me.  I can talk Little House all day long.  HA!

 

If you live close to me, come on over for a movie night.  I will make my famous chocolate chip cookies for you.  :-)

 

Have a great weekend, folks!