Hey all, it's been quite a week and I haven't been able to get to the computer for any length of time to do justice to a blog entry. Still can't really but wanted to check in and tell you all that we have been up to.
Here a Chick, There a Chick: first of all the chicks. We had a straggler. Several days after the second chick hatched we found a lone little yellow chick squawking and stumbling atop of the broken eggshells. We set her up in the chick condo with the other two, hoping they wouldn't eat her. They pecked at her a few times but soon welcomed her. I didn't write anything at first because she was sooo wobbly and struggled to stand rather unsuccessfully. I wasn't convinced she would make it through the first night. She did though and the three of them are doing well. Every week that goes by is a good sign.
Ouch After our chick excitement we spent the day with friends riding the horses, swimming in their pool, and playing looong games of volleyball (them, not me ; )) We arrived home Sunday night exhausted but happy, got the horses and children unloaded, and settled in for the night. Noticed that Zach was running late getting home from work. This isn't exactly breaking news since the boy is approaching 18, but being a mom I called his cell phone to track him down regardless. Turns out the boy slipped on the island thing at the gas pump and cut his head on his car door. He attempted to clean it up at the station's bathroom and thought he had it under control - oh if I had a nickel for every time a teenager told me they "had it under control". Sigh! He pulled in a few minutes later. I took one look at the cut, and the skull showing below it, and told him to go show his dad. I was holding the table lamp for better light while dh lifted the skin which put me right over the top. I dropped the lamp in a chorus of EEEEEEEEEW! and Yuuuuuck! (Ok so I am not great with blood) Ended up losing the rock paper scissors and got my keys to run him to the ER where the boy got 8 staples. It is uncanny the knack our children have for timing these crises - rarely when we are well-rested! It was an odd moment sitting there by the gurney though. Zach, in his neatly trimmed beard and designer shoes looking so much like a man now. Zach, asking the Dr how many stitches were needed and how much it was going to hurt, looking so much the little boy I remember. Time goes by way too fast.
Where's Wally? That was the name of the game this past week. After taking a temporary leave of our collective senses Allen and I decided to take the plunge and try dog ownership oooooone more time. To our shame we have the world's absolute worst track record with canines. Livestock is so very much easier! However, we are also the world's biggest push-overs and have shockingly short memory of misfortune. So here we are again!
Our piano teacher has several sweet Bearded Collies. They are cousin to the English Sheepdog. If you have seen the Shaggy Dog movie- that's it. I have been intrigued by them each week we visit her but they were out of our reach $$ wise. Then a Beardie showed up at the pound. He then showed up at the piano teacher's <g> and then.....he was in my van heading to the prairie.
Reflecting his heritage, we gave him a proper Scottish name - Wallace - but he goes by Wally around here. He has been a remarkably gentle, mild mannered dog. No significant vices noted, unlike the rest of us. ; D So where is Wally? Well as the pics show he has been spotted monitoring bath time, helping in the garden, even riding in the trailer of the tractor - how I wish I had gotten that picture!! Most often though he is spotted sprawled on the couch, right in Allen's spot. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it. Now I need to get cracking on those denim slipcovers.....
The Thrifty Homeschooler http://maureenwittmann.com/ came to rest a spell under the Starry Sky and we couldn't be happier to see her. She is in Colorado to speak at the Denver Catholic Homeschool Conference this weekend. Maureen and I have known each other for over ten years now, though we are pretty consistently at the opposite sides of the country. So, it was a wonderful treat to have the Wittman ladies spend the night last night. The kids all stayed up way too late playing every card game they knew and talking over each other til they dropped. They were back at it this morning until they had to pack out for Denver. They are delightful all and if you get a chance to hear Maureen in person take advantage of it! If not, her Thrifty Homeschooler yahoo mailings will inspire you to stretch your dimes and make your purchases more purposely.
That about beings us to today. Allen and I are heading to Denver with Colin who is speaking on the graduates panel tomorrow. I still need to alter a still larger dress for the event since my midsection is expanding. My center is outpacing my wardrobe ; ) I am 12 weeks today and will enter trimester two next week! Woo hoo! One down, two to go! The morning sickness is subsiding and I am still able to do my own chores and run my errands. Given my history of bedrest and contractions I am enjoying every minute of that work. Speaking of which - the goats are calling! So long for now.
Ouch, sorry to hear about Zach.
Wally looks like he fits right in.
Posted by: Laura Guiang | June 13, 2006 at 05:12 AM