Tuesday... and counting

You know, I think I had a bunch of pointless life ramblings to type about today, but now I can't remember any of them! I think that's a sign of old age (and I'm scared)! I DO know that I have a small video clip to share for this "Tickle Tuesday". I'm not sure it counts as tickling, but this is my blog, so if I want it to count, then it counts, dag-nab-it!

Yeah, so we have a little fun at our poor puppy's expense. The good thing is she's completely oblivious to the fact that there is now a video of her on the internet! She won't care.

Anyhow, the big event this week is Johnathan's birthday on Thursday. I'll be busy tomorrow making cupcakes to take to his school. The good news is he did much better at school on Monday. Hopefully it'll stay that way!

My daughter's birthday is later this month, and I'm just so thankful for my girl. I was asking her what she wanted for her birthday and she couldn't think of anything. So I asked her questions, "You couldn't possibly want more ponies could you?" (My oldest daughter is loves My Little Pony and has been collecting them for years!), she replied that she would like pony stuff, but not until her little sister is older and can play with her better.

So I asked if she wanted craft stuff, (another hobby of hers).
"No, I don't need any more."
"How about necklaces, bracelets, nail polish and stuff like that?"
"No that's too girly."
I laughed and said she wasn't helping me out. Her reply? She gave me a hug and told me she was happy with what she had. It about made me cry.
Her older brother chimed in and said, "How about Magic Tree House books?" (The school got them hooked on that series.) My daughter jumps up, "Yeah! I want books for my birthday!!"

I tell you, I am so thankful that my children give me snippets of hope that I am doing something right in raising them! Others may think we're odd, but I like us that way. :)

Tuesday...

Oye... I want to label this Tired Tuesday! And I'm sure you can guess why! Yesterday our new chocolate lab pup was so mellow. All she wanted to do was lie around, the kids were kinda disappointed. That all changed at 5 this morning. She whined a little so I took her outside to potty. She did her business, I praised her and we came back inside. I laid down in my bed hoping for another hour or so of sleep, she reluctantly went to her kennel where she proceeded to whine, and whine, and whiiiiiine. Just about all the "experts" say you're supposed to ignore them. That's easier said than done! Her kennel is near my two youngest childrens bedrooms, my poor Caitlin came wandering out dazed. So I brought her into my room, where we layed in my bed talking about the puppy being noisy. lol Oh well, at least I got some cuddle time with my baby.

When I got up at 6 it was like there was a whole new puppy there. Her tail was waggin, she wanted to play so bad. Still whining and whimpering though, even after her morning meal and outside bathroom trips. She's still whimpering. So now I miss yesterday's pup. At least that one was quiet!

Anyhow, we have a trip to the vet today for the pups first shots. Poor thing. Today was originally supposed to be Tickle Tuesday. So I bring you a comic in Nahla's honor. If dogs ruled the world...