What birthday girl doesn't love a beach birthday?
Birthday at the Beach!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
A Girl Needs Her Beauty Sleep
Beauty sleep before the big day tomorrow! We're just trying on the party hats. Accessories have always been a priority for Daisy. Only the best for our birthday girl and only the snazziest accessories will do!
We had to try on her party hat. Tomorrow we'll have some real partying with happy paws, tail wagging and ear flapping fun! We all LOVE Daisy!
Refreshing
No coughing here. Well, at least Fitz has no cough and her breath is minty fresh.
It only took a moment. Fitzy ate them before I knew they were there.
I live like a presidential secret service agent.... constantly scanning and surveying the areas in which we walk. Groceries are at risk if left in the car. Dinners, snacks, drinks, coffee in to-go cups, candies are all up for grabs. I live on guard...always. Except for the times I think I'm normal....like today.
T.J. had to have a ride to a practise today. Daisy and Fitz were in the very back of the car. As T.J. got his gear out of the back of the car he asked,"Mom. What's the deal with Fitzy's leash?"
I couldn't begin to explain. I was just glad that T.J. didn't ask for a cough drop.
Follow Your Nose
Literally.One of Fitzy's greatest retriever qualities again, NOT. That cute snoot gets her in so much trouble. That nose gets all of us in trouble too! Daisy too!
Some of the places her nose has taken her.....
1. She's invited herself into each of the neighbors houses
2. She ran through one of the neighbors' cars just as the kids got out.....vacuumed up every cheerio and cracker in the car....in one door and out the other ....the family stood, in shock, as they watched.
2. Ran off while we were walking the trails in the woods to a retired couple's house to check out their garbage pails. The O'Toole's gave her doggie treats and called me to pick her up. They saw her everytime we let Fitz off the leash in the woods......it was the treats! She is no longer let off the leash...ever.
3. She literally crashed a senior citizens' cocktail party at the beach. She wiped out the Cheetos and chip baskets. I cried and offered to replace the food. I was not received well either. Very unpleasant for all but Fitz.
4. She ran through a neighbors yard. The screaming kids were scooped up just as Fitz enthusiastically approached their Easter baskets.
5. Ran to another neighbor and ransacked their garbage pails in the garage, did loops around their house, their dog, the grandparents while we attempted to lasso her. .
6. While walking near the beach, she Houdini-ed off her leash and held a darling older man hostage at his own barbeque grill. Kind man.
There are many more stories but they are beginning to blur together....
I'm not sure that's a good sign. Good thing she's cute....people always assume it was her first offense.
I left Fitz in the back of the car for a couple of
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Surprises!
I picked T.J up from school today. When we walked in the door, I passed by my quilted pink bag. T.J. called me back. He asked me to go out the door and walk in again...slowly. There was Boo!........ Peekaboo! Boo!.......he has definitely lived up to his name!
Trying New Things
Change is good. Change keeps us energized. It's scary too. Depending on the change Painting a room is terrifying for some of us while for others the thinking is ...It's only a can of paint, it can always be repainted!
No matter what kind of thinking....it can be a challenge for us to move forward. Some of us like to dive right into the pool while others ease in a little at a time.
Me? Sometimes I jump right in and sometimes I over-think the possibilities and I'm afraid.
"The swing" photo above is from this afternoon. This morning, "The swing" below was taken this morning. I'm so happy that the snow has melted! I love the change of seasons....Spring is newness and change and rebirth! That's exciting!
Try something new....
Just Tell God Your Plans
If you want to make Him laugh. Snow. I was thinking of pansies. They are o.k. to put out in our planters...they say IF we cover them at night. Not now. Not planning to do this for awhile. Tell God to hold the laughter ....I'm just not ready to tuck in my plants at night. They'll probably call to me for a glass of water.
Say This 3 Times Fast
Snow boat. Snow boat. Snow boat
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Wet Pause for Fitz
Pause. It's not often that Fitz slows down...after her dip with Daisy she seems to be considering more water play. I love to see them play at the beach....even though they take most of the sand home with us.
Hello. My name is....
Earlier today I had some stops to make...places to go...people to see....and a nametag to wear.
After my people and places and nametags...there were more things to do. Walk the dogs and more random stops.
When I stopped to say hello to a friendly neighbor....we chatted about the snow, the dogs and happy color...that's when Lisa informed me that there was something in my hair..."Hello. My Name is...." crumpled and stuck. THAT'S where it went!
Can You Spare A Square?
Stranded. If I didn't know better, I would be. But I plan for this. It's the little things. Is a mom the ONLY ONE to think about others....leaving others high and dry? Well maybe that wasn't the best choice of words....
But really.....another poor choice of words. Leaving a paper trail....sorry.
Not only does the paper need to be replaced...I'm proud that someone remembered the proper way to place the roll so it will unroll properly....wait a minute..... I think it was me. I know they'll learn...eventually. One roll at a time.
Beach Days Will Come Again
Walking The Trails
Daisy always happy to stay by me...off leash. Fitzy always "at the end of her rope"....if only she wouldn't run off to the nearest garbage can, dumpster or toddler with Cheerios.
Trail Mix
Remember "Highlights For Children" in the dentist office? Can you find 2 Golden Retrievers in this picture?
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
#7. Makes me laugh...The plastic owl that had everyone calling us about "the rare owl in your tree"
#8. Makes me happy....Sounds of sailboat mast chimes.
#9. Makes me happy....Bunnies in the garden.
#10. Makes me happy... Daisy playing in the yard, teasing Fitz.
#1. Makes me happy....daylillies to follow.
#2. Makes me happy... Swing in the spring.
#3. Makes me happy....Textures & colors.
#4. Makes me happy...Natural stone path.
#5. Makes me happy...Magical colored stones.
#6. Makes me happy...Found bricks washed up on the beach.
STOP?
Dog walks..I like different venues...trails, boardwalks, along the shoreline, farms and the road. Variety is good. So is routine.
Today this sign didn't deter me. After all, this is MY place, OUR place to walk. Daisy, Fitzy and me. I drove right through the half open gate.
That's when I noticed the "Animal Control" van....in my rearview mirror. I had 2 dogs in the car.
We all jumped out of the car for our walk. Animal Control Woman stopped me to inform me the gate was closed. But it was HALF open. She considered that for a minute....and let us go on our way. I guess she's a glass is half full kinda gal.
Scrub a Dub Dub
Finally...I had the energy for a shower. Happy to have a leisurely shower, I was less than thrilled to realize that the soap dish was almost BARE! So was I. Spare yourself the visual. It was a challenge with the soap slip sliding away (this is where you hum the Paul Simon song)......I made the best of it and sang "Tiny Bubbles"....and believe me, they were TINY bubbles.
Maybe Just Another Minute....
Soon. I Will Get Up. I Will Get Up.
Wait! The million dollar coffee machine isn't working. I won't get up.
Same Cold, Different Couch
Must get up. Must get up. Woke up Grace and T.J. Made lunches. Waved goodbye as they plodded onto the bus. Daisy and I...alone.....ooh my head is stuffy.....I'll just rest here a minute.
Must get up. Must get up. Must get OOPS! There's a kitten on my chest. One more being who needs lovin'. Maybe I'll get up in a minute.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Sleep. Lots of sleep. Just what I needed. Rude awakening. After rolling out from under the soft lumpy down comforters, making the bed, pulling on some lazy day clothes and walking down the stairs, I found my children awake...and also unwell. But they were managing to go about their morning routine just fine. With a mother unconscious in bed, some things went by the wayside. Just a few.....Consciousness became a necessity! 1. Take dogs,who were sitting with their legs crossed,waiting to go out. 2. Feed dogs 3. Feed cats, who were circling my ankles and singing my praises 4. Take out garbage 5. Kitty litter out to garbage 6. Prepare garbage cans for pickup 7. Call sweet, exhausted and sick children to empty dish washer 8. Clear breakfast cereal bowls from sink...into dishwasher. 9. Carry clean laundry upstairs 10. Carry dirty laundry downstairs. Well, that was worth the extra sleep! Another day in paradise....my paradise. Tomorrow Grace and T.J. go back to school. Maybe I can play catch-up in paradise. Or collapse....after I get the rest of the laundry out of the dryer.
Animal Farm
Odd. That Kitty on my back. It's not odd for our family. Jinx enjoys a throne. Don't we all?
It IS a bit questionable that I took the photo...upside down and backwards. Odd? Not so much.
Only One Mom
It's only been a few days...close to a week. Biff has had business out of town. No need to review all of the things that have gone a little topsy turvy since he pulled out of the driveway. No need to mention that we were all sick. No need. It might make me cry. Instead, I think it's time to laugh.
Biff is always missed when he travels.... for one night or three. Some friends say "Now that the kids are older, it's much easier when your husband travels" Some women say, "Oh, I love when my husband travels...it gives me some time to myself" Easy for them to say...that's all I say.
I'm only one person!
Then:
1. Toddler voices talking non-stop, not a grown up conversation to be had without interruption
2. Toddlers tossing cookies with no maintenence man to help me through the gagging.
3. Toddlers tantrums with no one to acknowledge that I hadn't beat my children, it was just a lollipop.
4. The only adult in the house with me was "Mr.Rogers"
5. Bath, Book, Bed Cozy time and tucking the little ones in bed.
Now:
1. Teenage voices talking and telling me why "it's not fair that ___________"
2. Teenagers, with flu-like symptoms practically ringing a bell to have popsicles, water delivered to them
3. Teenagers randomly stomping off because of something I've said...leaving me confused.
4. The only adult in the house with me is via computer or cell phone.
5. Time for bed and gathering/prying away computers, cell phones, i-Pods and all forms of technology.
Strange...some things never change. Biff and I always laugh because people say things like, "Oh....poor Biff...how does he do it? Travel is so exhausting." Ha.Ha.Ha.Ha.Ha.Ha.Ha.
Back To Bed
After listening to the rough and random coughing throughout the night (mine included).... I decided to make the call to school health office. That's still the grown up call I don't like to make. Not so much because our kids are sick and must stay home........but because I still feel like a kid trying to fake it for the school nurse.
Now that I've been awake. for 2 hours....waiting to make the call....listening to my internal alarm clock....hearing the busses go by that are my morning time markers...1st bus...2nd bus....kids still sleeping.........it's time to collapse back into my cozy covers and get back to bed.
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