For Today

Outside my window... The sun is blazing on the field covered in snow. It is 10 degrees below zero.

I am thinking... Life is so precious and so short. I wish we were born already knowing the important things, so we could live it right from the very start.

From the learning rooms... The letter "q," pronouns and 5 sentence paragraphs, and studying the amazing qualities of seeds, that hold the plan for life in a tiny little germ.

I am thankful for... every moment I get to spend with Paul before he leaves again.

From the kitchen... we are having Thanksgiving early so we can enjoy it before Paul leaves. Today my kitchen will be overflowing with pies and sweet potatoes and a big, fat turkey.

I am wearing... blue running pants, black t-shirt, red hoodie

I am reading...Madea's Guide to Life.

I am hoping... that all goes well while Paul is in Wisconsin, that it is a time of mending and rebuilding relationships.

I am praying... for patience and strength, for the decision makers in Washington, and for God to be with my husband in everything he does.

Around the house... I went ahead and hung my Christmas curtains and tied them back with festive red ribbons, and put out my advent candles. I'm getting excited for Christmas, and just couldn't hold myself back.

One of my favorite things... those days when I get more done than I ever thought possible, and I can go to bed proud. Lord, please make today one of those days.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Thanksgiving early so the kids could enjoy the feast day with their daddy. Then pack the man up and send him off for a 10-day trip (a week with his kids in Wisconsin, then 3 days in D.C.).

For Today

Outside my window... Well, since I'm writing this at almost 2 in the morning, it is black night outside my window, and already 8 degrees below zero. My world is covered in snow now.

I am thinking... about how nice our weekend has been, and especially these last quiet hours before we start another week. Andrew turned 10 this week, and I've been reflecting too on everything that has happened over the last ten years.

I am thankful for... our cozy house, healthy children, and all of the good that has come out of years of struggle.

From the kitchen... getting started on Christmas cookies; I'm working on making dough ahead of time, and freezing it to be used later.

I am wearing...a blue Cincinnati Bearcats sweatshirt from my Grandmother, and stripey pajama pants.

I am hoping... to accomplish everything I need to next week.

I am praying... for patience and focus. It's soo easy to get sidetracked by little things, and to get frustrated over the sidetracking.

I am listening to...The Wire, season 3; I don't really watch it, but Paul does, so I get to listen and try to occupy myself otherwise.

Around the house... Yay! We got our new garage door this week! We also emptied out a lot of the junk we have collected! I love decluttering and simplifying. Unfilled space makes me feel richer than anything.

One of my favorite things... Staying up into the wee sma' hours with my husband.

A few plans for the rest of the week... besides the usual lessons (the girls are already up to learning the small letter o, and we're getting excited about learning to read soon; Andrew is studying about the Athabascan culture as part of his social studies unit on the history of our area), we are planning to have an early Thanksgiving dinner this Friday. We'll be sending Paul off to Wisconsin to visit his big girls next weekend, and then it'll be December before we see him again.

Sorry I've stayed away so long--I had some sort of glitch that wouldn't let me log into my blogger account.

For Today

Outside my window... The sun is shining brilliantly, the kids are playing in mud puddles in the sandbox--is it really October in Alaska?!

I am thinking... so many things at once lately! What will our menu for the next week look like? Where am I at in the kids' lesson plans? Am I forgetting any appointments? So much to do, so little time!

I am thankful for... the beautiful weather, for our successes in work and at home, and for relief to Paul's pain this week (for those who don't know, my husband is a chronic pain sufferer).

From the kitchen... cinnamon rolls? I am in the mood for baking, but not sure just what. Reheating last night's pork chops for dinner tonight.

I am wearing...a pink, yellow, and orange flowery top, blue running pants, fuzzy pink socks, and a sort of burgundy colored sweatshirt tied around my waist. I was cold this morning, but between the sunshine and the ever-running dryer, am now quite warm!

I am hoping... to find a quiet minute to get organized!

I am praying... for our blessings to continue to flow. Life just gets better and better. My biggest wish right now is to save up enough to fly the gang to Ohio to visit with my grandparents, possibly in time for the next family reunion?

I am listening to...the clothes tossing around in the dryer. Sweet silence while the kids play outside!

Around the house... I emptied the kids' room of excess, after getting fed up with their bickering. It's amazing how peacefully children play when they aren't overwhelmed by STUFF! I guess they're not so different from adults, though. The more I declutter, the more I love my home.

One of my favorite things... A clean house. Time to get to work on that, now that lessons are done for the day.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Going through all the kids' toys, sorting out the goods from the bads; take some donations down to Salvation Army and toss the junk; planning the Free Art Day for this Saturday at work, practicing up on face painting--come to AYFN for some fun, free art, starting at 2pm! Working on "The Emotional House" book with Paul, as we plan out our remodeling. It's an excellent workbook for designing your perfect home, and I was happily surprised to see that he wasn't too cynical about it.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week!

For Today

Outside my window... It's raining, it's pouring. We still have beautiful fall foliage, it's just all wet. Lots of puddles for splashing in...if I can stand the extra laundry that will create. (have you noticed laundry is a major issue in my life?)

I am thinking... how nice it is to be totally thrilled by new pajamas. There was a half off sale at Freddy's, and I bought everyone fancy new p.j.'s; they don't want to take them off, and I'm getting hugs and thank you's every 2 minutes!

I am thankful for... the rain, the weekend, warm blankets and old time cartoons.

From the kitchen... baking bread with the kiddos.

I am wearing...um, truthfully? The blue t-shirt and pink stripey pajama pants I slept in. It is a lazy day today, until 3:00, when we have to get ready for group night at work. Homeschoolers can do that stuff, ya know! Math lessons in our p.j.'s!

I am hoping... hmm. I guess I'm hoping for a mellow weekend and getting some of the painting in the house done.

I am praying... for a little extra energy today. It feels like a good day to crawl under the covers and watch cartoons, but there really is too much to do.

I am listening to...Popeye the Sailorman.

Around the house... We need to finish painting the kids' room, and de-clutter a bit again.

One of my favorite things... Bright, red roses blooming in the vase beside me.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Finish up this week's lessons and work with Andrew on the Michaelmas skit he's going to do. I need to hunt down some bluing, so he can make a crystal garden for the gnomes. Science + Literary Arts + Culture = One smart kid! We'll try to get the girls to memorize a line or two and participate, too.

For Today

Oh, my gosh! I have just totally forgotten about my blog! Thank you, Leslie, for reminding me!!!

Outside my window... Gorgeous, beautiful golden trees and a warm, sunny, fall sky. This fall has been the most beautiful one I've ever seen in my entire life in Alaska (which added up together, is 31 years--I was born in Nevada and lived there for 9 months, then my family came to AK...then moved to Germany when I was 4, then back to Alaska when I was almost 9. And now you know how old I am, too). This is like a real fall; usually, our trees turn yellow one day, then all the leaves fall off the next, and everything stays frozen until the first snow in October...I am loving this! We even have different colors to enjoy, some trees still green, some red, it's just beautiful.

I am thinking... ugh. I am stressing out...today is our busy day, and my least favorite part is going to therapy with the foster kids. But all will be well once that is over.

I am thankful for... The beautiful fall, my cozy home, for homeschool coming together finally, and for our wonderful weekend in Seward. My elementary schoolers went to a "nocturne" (sleepover/educational seminar) at the Sea Life Center, then we all camped out, hiked out to Exit glacier and took long "explores" on the beaches. Of course, the kids' favorite part was roasting hot dogs and marshmallows!

From the kitchen... probably a nice baked chicken and some potatoes tonight. Right now, Paul's cooking up some eggs and bacon for me (I didn't eat yet today, too busy running around town dropping kids off at their weekly outside classes, plus we had our weekly home visit first thing in the morning).

I am wearing...blue jeans, a black v-neck t-shirt and the red tunic Tracy gave me before our trip to Florida, brown leather clogs and red socks.

I am hoping... that I don't stutter and stammer and turn all red throughout therapy, while I try to express that these are beautiful children who I love, and these are the behavior problems we are seeing from them, and yes I know that they are very vulnerable little people and also naturally ornery by nature of being children and human, but I would also like to know how to cope and work with these behaviors without feeling like their personal doormat.--Whew!

I am praying... for patience, the ability to forgive and still be assertive. For God to continue being patient with me.

I am listening to...eighties music! Everyone told me when I was young to cut loose and have fun, be crazy. I didn't do a whole lot of that, whatever one may assume from my pre-marital baby...I was a very serious kid. I've been reminiscing about the past, and wishing I had been a little more wild and crazy, so I would have less desire to sow wild oats now.

Around the house... I did all the laundry I could yesterday, so today all I have to do is wipe counters and sweep...too busy today for housework.

One of my favorite things... MMMM....cheesy, greasy, fried eggs and bacon. Thanks, honey!

A few plans for the rest of the week... The girls are working on learning the four processes (addition, multiplication, subtraction, and division) and their lowercase letters (Waldorf moves very slowly toward learning to read, believing that rushing it damages other developmental processes). Andrew is creating a landscape of a local area as it was 100 years ago; he will be studying U.S. history, especially as it pertains to our state, this year. He is also learning to be a careful observer of nature, and sketching what he sees through the jeweler's loupes; yesterday he drew a close-up of a section of horse tail and a fern. I love this curriculum!

And finally, I know I owe everyone pictures. I have been having trouble downloading them to websites (I think it is my virus protector interfering with the process--I do not recommend "Kaspersky's" anti-virus program at all). I'm on it, but I just don't have all day to sit and watch one picture take 15 minutes to load. The kids won't let me! ; )

Outside my window... Another beautiful sunny day, kids sitting in the garden munching peas off the vine and drying off after splashing in the wading pool.

I am thinking... how is it that I was completely caught up on laundry Friday, and now every hamper is overflowing again? Huh? Why is that? Why? LOL

I am thankful for... This beautiful day! Thank you, Lord! How did you know I needed more sunshine?

From the kitchen... leftovers from Taylor's birthday party; chicken wings, burgers and hot dogs, potato salad, and carrot cake.

I am wearing...dark khaki capris and a grey-blue t-shirt.

I am hoping... that I am a better person than I feel like I am, sometimes. Does that make sense?

I am praying... for God to fill me with His love again.

I am listening to...the washing machine go k-chugga-k-chugga-k-chugga.

Around the house... Home blessing day today! Emptying trash cans, washing mirrors, changing sheets, and sweeping out corners.

One of my favorite things... sunshine, a cool breeze, and contented children playing together outside.

A few plans for the rest of the week... still working on the homeschool stuff. Man, it takes a lot of organizing! And how do I not have it all together, yet?

Amy Grant song of the day.... Laura loves her little family; and she's the kind of woman, who loves them with her life...but sometimes in the evening, when the world rests on her shoulders, with four walls closing in, she'll close her eyes...It's not like she misses being younger, though she never was in Vogue magazine or on TV. Her husband loves her dearly, and morning shows her clearly, kiss her little baby girl--Laura she's the queen of the world! Can't imagine ever leaving now, now that she's been saved by Love.

Can I get an Amen?!

For Today

Outside my window... Gorgeous sunny skies with a light dusting of clouds, kids running maniacally through the sprinkler.

I am thinking... I'm never truly in love with my garden until the pea plants start winding their way up the trellis and letting their blossoms out. I will have to remember that for next year, and start those babies earlier.

I am thankful for... My husband, who works so hard so that the kids and I can stay home and enjoy the pleasures of home life.

From the kitchen... barbecuing some chicken pieces for dinner, maybe whip up some brownies for afterwards.

I am wearing... a hot pink tank top and khaki capris.

I am hoping... that my husband is blessed on his trip to Atlanta, and that the people he meets feel blessed by his thoughts and ideas.

I am praying... that I hear God better, and develop a stronger craving for His word. I want that relationship to grow deeper and deeper every day.

I am listening to...silly laughing and giggling from the sopping wet kiddos.

Around the house... I'm going to take the gigantic pile of newspapers and bags of giveaway clothes out to recycling and Salvation Army, respectively. Looking through old Home Companion magazines for inspiration for decorating (and completing multiple unfinished projects).

One of my favorite things... sunny days and taking my time.

A few plans for the rest of the week... some extra housework while Paul's away, since I don't have him to cuddle and talk with in my restless hours. Complete homeschool planning and purchases and set up our school zone.

For Today

Outside my window... A gray mass of clouds. It's about 55 degrees out.

I am thinking... I have to find ways to look for joy in my life. Instead of seeing the messes my kids make and being irritated, seeing little ones living and growing in all their playful projects instead. It's all in how you look at things.

I am thankful for... The blessings of home, a well-stocked pantry, healthy children, the kitty cat mewing at my feet.

From the kitchen... Baking a strawberry pie with my girls today.

I am wearing... A gray-blue t-shirt and black capris, preparing to do a quick workout.

I am hoping... that the clouds will release some rain and blow away.

I am praying... for patience, tolerance, a renewed sense of joy and purpose.

I am listening to...crickets chirping! I wish Rosie (the tarantula) would hurry up and eat them!

Around the house... progressing toward a less cluttered life! I am now working on putting all my homeschool planning into my computer, to reduce the piles of paperwork. Calendars and lists are going into the computer, too, and pictures.

One of my favorite things... a slow and easy morning.

A few plans for the rest of the week... working on a decluttered home, on preparing homeschool materials and curriculums, and taking time to enjoy my kids and husband.

For Today

Outside my window... It's a gorgeous July day in Alaska; the sun is so hot, there's a haze over the woods and around the mountains. Beautiful, lush greenery is calling my name.

I am thinking... What did I do to deserve this? Everyone except the teenager is sick. We all have the flu, and have had it since Independence Day. No fireworks here, just lots of coughing.

I am thankful for... modern medicine, cough syrup, Tylenol, and every moment of sleep I can get.

From the kitchen... Paul barbecued a beautiful, big turkey in anticipation of the 4th. I turned it into a soothing soup for all our sick souls, with lots of garlic and butter. (Smart Source, to be truly factual, since we are all lactose intolerant)

I am wearing... A pink tank top and my jammy pants.

I am hoping... for everyone to be better tomorrow, for my birthday.

I am praying... My hopes are my prayers. Please Lord, let this family experience a time of health. The cycle of sickness is wearing on us.

Around the house... there is a pallet of blankets on the floor for the kids to rest on while we look at stories and watch cartoons. Faerie Tale Theater is my choice of entertainment today; we watched Rumpelstiltskin and Rapunzel.

One of my favorite things... sunbathing, sigh.

A few plans for the rest of the week... to get well and go enjoy the beautiful weather before it's gone!

For Today

Outside my window... It's a roasting 82 degrees in my backyard. The children are all either soaking in the pool, or dumping buckets of ice cold water on each other!

I am thinking... Summer in Alaska is what keeps me from leaving. The gorgeous blue skies, the heat, the fresh air...aah, life is good.

From the learning rooms... The kids' sponsor teacher came today to look at the work we've done. Everybody had fun showing off, and we're ready to move on to the next grade levels now.

I am thankful for... butter.

From the kitchen... I'm sizzling some steak in butter and Tuscan seasoning, planning to make some yummy wraps for the kids and a nice juicy slice of steak for me and Paul.

I am wearing... Khaki cargo shorts and a turquoise-and-brown patterned, sleeveless top Tracy helped me pick out.

I am hoping... Paul will come home soon, even though he said he might be working late tonight.

I am creating... nothing. Hobbies are still piled as I work on Flylady's cleaning plan. Organization, here I come!

I am praying... That this blessed time will last forever.

Around the house... Paul found a couch and loveseat set on sale this weekend. I have been living with a very old, very beaten up hand-me down couch for so long...It is so wonderful to have some decent furniture.

One of my favorite things... the smell of anything cooking in butter.

A few plans for the rest of the week... enjoy the sunshine as much as possible, continue organizing and catching up on things that have been pushed to the back burner.

For Today

Outside my window... Faint white clouds are dusting over the pale blue sky. Grandma's out in the yard with all my sopping wet children. A little breeze is stirring up the trees, but it's still warm enough for splashing in the pool. A beautiful day.

I am thinking... about not thinking about the things that stress me out, and trying to enjoy the sunshine.

From the learning rooms... Still just enjoying the great outdoors.

I am thankful for... the blessings of children who have grown up grateful to us for things we never thought we would receive any thanks for. It helps to know we mattered, in little ways and big.

From the kitchen... I'm hoping Paul gets home in time to BBQ something up for dinner.

I am wearing... pink cargo pant/shorts, and a pink flowery top, all ruffled around the collar. Thank you, Tracy, for helping me pick new clothes!

I am hoping... to begin paying our debts up soon.

I am creating... actually, I'm cleaning. My creativity kicks in better when I have a clean space to work in, and my hobbies need a focused area.

I am praying... for the day I never have another bill collector call my house.

Around the house... laundry, laundry, everywhere!

One of my favorite things... quiet time.

A few plans for the rest of the week... to get the kids' things together for their teacher, coming on Wednesday to finalize their grades.

Outside my window... Soft white clouds with a blue sky behind them. The leaves on the trees are in various stages of growth, from brand new buds to broad green leaves. The swingset and slide and a couple of bikes are waiting in the yard for the kids to rejoin them.

I am thinking... Of all the lists of things I need to get done!

From the learning rooms... We will still be doing a bit of school here and there, but for now it's summer vacation and the weather for outdoor play is so rare...I guess you could call the next couple of months "gym class" !

I am thankful for... the trip to Florida! Thank you, Caleb, Chip, Tracy, and Eric, for all your generosity that made it possible for me to be at Caleb and Chip's wedding and to experience playing in the ocean for the first time in my life.

From the kitchen... Oh, gee, I guess I'd better get something out of the freezer! Something easy, because it's warm today and I don't want to hover over the oven...maybe a pork roast, or meat loaf?

I am wearing... a yellow sundress that reaches to the floor and makes me feel a little like a princess.

I am hoping... just hoping, in general. That our finances will stay secure for a while, that the work I am doing will have positive results, that my husband's health (Paul had to be in the hospital last week with kidney stones and vomiting blood, probably due to an esophageal tear) and the little guy's health will return full force and problem free.

I am creating... a surprise for Caleb and Chip. Shh, no telling. I'll post pictures of it when it has safely arrived at their home.

I am praying... for my loved ones' health, for daily guidance in my choices, and for help achieving all the things I hope for.

Around the house... the children are working as a team to clean up their own messes. Carefree summer days often lead to casually dropping clothes on the floor, and wet swimsuits, and grubby hands leaving splatters on the counters, jelly dropped on the floor from hurriedly made PBJ's...Time to clean before we can play anymore!

One of my favorite things... the memories we made in Florida, which have inspired me to create memories like that for my children and for my husband and me. Time to start planning and saving for vacations!

A few plans for the rest of the week... Laying low at home while Paul gets better, some barbecuing and a little birthday party for the little guy, who was sick on his birthday last month.

A picture thought I am sharing with you:

Remember to take time to enjoy your day!

For Today

Outside my window... Warm blue skies, Paul barbecuing sausages on the grill, kids scooting around on their bicycles, and finally some green buds showing up on the birch trees on the hill.

I am thinking... Life is good, even when it's very hard work.

From the learning rooms... No work today! It's the weekend!

I am thankful for... sunny days and getting to sleep in my own bed again. (I have been gone the past few days at the hospital with little guy, who is doing much better now).

From the kitchen... my baby's making me some brats and fries.

I am wearing... black knit capris and a pink capsleeve shirt. (starting to catch on to my uniform, yet?)

I am hoping... to have a fun time shopping with my sister tomorrow.

I am creating... pretty clothes out of ugly ones, with some sewing machine magic.

I am praying... to always have God's help at the job of parenting...without Him, I know I would be a failure. With Him, I can do anything at all!

Around the house... catching up on the laundry and some organization before I leave this little family to it's own devices for a week.

One of my favorite things... peaceful Saturday afternoons.

A few plans for the rest of the week... a couple of intense days of school to make up for the time I'll be gone, and then pack my bags to catch a plane to be at my baby brother's commitment ceremony!

For Today

Outside my window... Soft clouds all across the sky, an open sandbox and a yard strewn with toys. No sign of green buds on the trees yet.

I am thinking... of how to do better, be better; as a wife, as a mother, as a person overall.

From the learning rooms... Amy is thankful for bananas, Sarah is thankful for basketballs. Andrew is excited about the Wright brothers, and made many paper airplanes today.

I am thankful for... forgiveness and second chances.

From the kitchen... an invented concoction of funny little round noodles, peas and carrots, a handful of dill, and a cup or two of cottage cheese.

I am wearing... black knit capris and a blue capsleeve shirt.

I am reading... the Alaskan Gardener.

I am hoping... to get little guy healed this week, physically and at least for a little while, emotionally.

I am creating... still mulling over that doll I want to make for him.

I am praying... for God's mercy on the hearts of the new little ones, and his vengeance on those who hurt them.

Around the house... popsicle wrappers, colorful drawings, paper airplanes, and washed but not put away laundry.

One of my favorite things... when my husband brings me a treat home after a long day.

A few plans for the rest of the week... really just taking things one day at a time right now.

For Today...

Outside my window... soft blue skies and bare trees on a dry-grassy hill. A glowing moon peeping in my window.

I am thinking... how blessed I am to be trusted with such challenging work.

Homeschooling... teaching the girls their letters by creating a picture a day of something they are thankful for; today, Amy is thankful for apples, and Sarah is thankful for Andrew. Taught Andrew about atoms, protons, neutrons, and electrons, and had a wonderful conversation with him showing that even though science says God didn't do it, scientists' theories of how matter came into being directly follows the order laid out in Genesis. Loved seeing the laughter on his face as he recognized the possibility that Science and belief in God don't have to conflict.

I am thankful for... my home, my husband, my healthy children.

From the kitchen... the only thing I came close to cooking today was cheese tortillas; the little one is sick, and my hands have been very full.

I am wearing... black knit capris, black and white wool socks, and a pink men's dress shirt.

I am re-reading... The Creative Family (by Amanda Blake Soule) The author also has an enjoyable blog: Soule Mama

I just watched... Rent, for the first time the other night.

I am hoping... that everything will be okay when I am in Florida, both with me and at home.

I am creating... actually, just planning to create, a doll for the new little one.

I am praying... for wisdom, serenity, and grace.

Around the house... a lot of laundry, today. Spring in Alaska brings lots of mud, and little guy's tummy bug has also resulted in a good bit of wash.

One of my favorite things... the sound of crickets chirping. If I try really hard, I can pretend it's coming from outside and not from the tarantula's cage! : )

A few plans for the rest of the week... group at work, prepare for Mother's Day, get little guy well so we can have his birthday party, and go shopping for clothes to wear in Florida.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you:

Summer's On It's Way!!!

I hope you all can understand that I stayed away from my blog for a long time because of some unkind commenters, who were perfect strangers to me. I think I have cleaned my presence off the internet, but for now I am moderating comments. I was really naive when I started this, and am still learning to protect my heart when I publish my life to the internet.

I borrowed this format from another blogger, and am giving her credit here: The Simple Woman's Daybook

This One's Dedicated to the Ones I Love.

Here are some recent pictures of Wes and Eliot. So hard to wrap my head around him being a Daddy.

His little boy looks like such a doll (Although I hear he's quite adept at making trouble). I can't wait until I see them again.

Playing in the dirt in their backyard.

Can you find the baby?

This shot just kills me! That face! The Ernie pumpkin! The cuteness!

Happy Anniversary, Honey

Do you remember this day?

Eight years ago today, I had the day off of work for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so it was the perfect day for us to get hitched. We went to the Reverend's house and paid him $50 to do the deed, and then went to dinner at Cattle Company. We had been together for 2 years already, and Andrew was 2 months past his first birthday. And even though I considered myself spiritually married to you long before this day, I still choked back the tears when we said our vows. I love you.

(I added some photos of our day, that show our faces a little better.)

Paul was very, very sick when we got married. You can see how skinny he is...

Some Photos, Finally

So this is Kelsey. She's 10 months old now, and to get the photo of her I had to hold her leash and keep saying her name--otherwise, she will not sit still or look at me. All she does all day is run and run and eat out of the trash and chew on inappropriate things and generally stir up trouble. She is getting better about the accidents, though, finally.

This is one of the things I've been doing in my (ha, ha) spare time. I was making these dresses for my girls, but after they tore one right away, I decided they weren't ready for them yet.

These dresses are totally hand stitched. Paul gave me a sewing machine as an early Christmas present, but I'm not quite comfortable with it yet and I couldn't imagine stitching these tiny dresses on the machine.

Has It Been A Week Already??

Sheesh! I'm such a slacker.
So, what's going on this week? I lost 2 pounds! Over the holidays! Woohoo! I am trying so hard to be disciplined, to get up early and to exercise at least 3 times a week. So far, so good.
The new d-o-g is making me c-r-a-z-y; We think she must have spent quite a while being homeless before the pound got her. She'd rather eat paper off the floor than the food in her dish. I caught her the other night unwrapping a cough drop with her tongue. Needless to say, we're experiencing lots of digestive issues with her (peeyew!). I told my husband that the accidents she has in the house are bigger than the dog I gave permission to buy!
Amy got her cast changed this week. She now has a nice, hot pink one that fits tighter, so she can wear most of her own clothes again. The doctor says that her arm is healing bowed, but not to worry, because young children's bones are so flexible, it will probably straighten out in a year. I guess I have to trust him on that one. Amy is doing great with it, nothing slows that girl down--and she's my little princess. The doctor dared to call her a tomboy during her cast change, and she told him "I AM NOT!" Paul had to tell him, "You think this one's bad, you should see her sister."
I'll post some pictures later on. Right now, I'm juggling this, homeschool, potty training the dog, trying to get out of jury duty next week, and gathering materials for children's group tonight. Plus, I still have to fix my hair and my face before hubby gets here to take us to the office. Wish me luck!