Recap the weekend

So, as you can tell, we are back to school at a fast and furious pace. The blog posts seem to be getting further apart. Sorry about that.

Kaelin continued her hibernation the remainder of the week and again today. She was just worn out. Every afternoon she goes straight to bed and sleeps until about 7:00 PM, wakes up briefly, then back to bed she goes.

Today, I went to pick Kaelin up at 3:40, she was asleep on Tara's couch. The TV was on, Laney was playing and Kelly was sitting next to Kaelin. But the sleepy bear did not budge. I picked her up, still asleep. I carried her to the car, still asleep. I got home and carried her up to her room, still asleep. She finally woke up at 6:30, but she could have easily gone right back to sleep. We will have to see what tomorrow brings.

On top of being in a new routine, Kaelin is also going through a growing spurt. This always causes her to be abnormally sleepy. She has grown 2 inches since May 24. WOW!!!! So at this rate, she will probably be taller than me by Christmas. (Yes... I realize this won't be that big of an accomplishment, since I am still trying to tip the 5 foot mark)

So this weekend, we went to Corsicana for Todd's Godparent's 60th wedding anniversary. No, that is not a typo... it is truly 60th. WOW!!! You don't see this kind of commitment very often anymore.

Kaelin also got to sow her redneck oats while she was in Corsicana. Todd set up his 22 gun to have a little target practice and my little Annie Oakley got her first lesson in gun safety and shooting a 22. I guess all of the squirrel shooting I have done in the backyard has worn off on Kaelin. Don't all mothers allow their 3 year old daughters to learn how to shoot a gun????

Now, depending on who you are and how in touch with your redneck side you are, this is where you either say "Ahhh, how cute..." or you say "Oh my... where in the world is this child's mother?"

Daddy...this gun shooting thing is really loud

Yes, she is wearing a very dolled up pair of overalls. You must still be cute when learning to shoot your own dinner. Kaelin was really proud of herself for learning to shoot a gun. Now they are all safely locked out of her reach. (So, don't worry)

Kaelin has gone into hibernation

I think this "Back to Work" schedule change has really taken a toll on Kaelin (me too).

Monday, I picked her up and she was a grumpy bear. I made her lay down for a little while. She immediately fell asleep at 4:45 PM. She woke up around 6:30, came down stairs and laid on the couch. She fell asleep again and slept until my alarm went off at 5:00 AM.--- Yes, I carried her upstairs and put some pajamas on her. Yes, I am the mom that let her sleep right through dinner. She woke up HUNGRY!!!

Tuesday, I was thinking she would not be quite so worn out. WRONG!!! She fell asleep in the car on the way home (4:15 PM). She finally woke up at 7:00 PM. And, yes, I did feed her dinner tonight (well Aunt Debbie made dinner).

Who knows what Wednesday will bring... I am sure another nap.

And when Kaelin is laying down taking a nap, it is only appropriate that I lay down for a little while too. Right?

Kaelin has been having such a blast playing with her friend Laney everyday. She is going to have to work on getting readjusted to our new schedule.

1 week down... 41 weeks to go

Wow... 41 weeks until Summer Break.

First week back to work...
is very tiring (even though you wonder how you can be so tired from sitting in meetings all day)
is about trying to find the routine you were in back in May.
is about trying to break the bad summer habits you formed (staying up way too late).
is about watching the 9:00 PM news rather than the 10:00 PM news.
is a little lot overwhelming.
is about eating out rather than cooking at home (mainly due to the exhaustion).
is about drinking coffee out of necessity rather than pleasure.
is about having to actually get dressed rather than throwing on a bathing suit and shorts.
is very hard on your feet that are used to wearing flip flops rather than heels.
is very exhausting even for Kaelin.

FYI... our next holiday is September 7. WOO HOO!!!

Dogs...

The Good Dog First...

Britni is home from the doggie hospital...whoooo hooo!!! I don't know who was more excited... Britni for being home or Kaelin for having Britni home. Britni is still really tired and very weak, but she is so excited about being in her own home. Although, the wild dog won't leave her alone. I guess even Moe missed her. He just won't leave her alone. He wants her to play so bad and she keeps getting a little upset with him.

Now for The Wild Dog (Moe)....

I came home today and thought I had been robbed, but nothing was gone (not even the wild dog). The house was a disaster. I have been putting Moe in his kennel when I leave in the mornings because he has absolutely NO self control. He will go pee on my clean laundry, on Kaelin's bedspread, chew up the bath toys, or tear the trash into confetti size shreds. Really, he just does whatever floats his boat at the time. (I am not joking about the wild dog part). So today, I came home and he had "busted out of prison". I am completely serious. He tore the door off of the kennel, managed to remove the roof and drug his towel out and used the bathroom on it. Yes, he is just a small Shi Tzu!!! After this little escapade, he went upstairs to poop on the floor (twice) and pee once (that I have found so far). I am guessing he is a little upset about me being back at work also or he just did not want to be in the kennel. I am beginning to run out of patience and carpet cleaner.

Britni Update

Britni is still in "doggie ICU", but she is improving.

The doctors have determined she has an infection somewhere in her body that has made her lose a lot of blood. She is still pretty weak, but getting better.

Kaelin and I went to see her yesterday and today. Kaelin is still very concerned about Britni and really wants her to be able to come home.

Yesterday: Kaelin and I brought Miss Britni some really good dog food and we were able to sit there and feed her. She ate a few bites, but that was it. Today, Britni ate earlier in the morning, so she would not eat when Kaelin and I got there. Britni was still very weak but was able to stand up for a little while.

Today: Britni was very excited to see us. She kept wagging her tail and just wanted me to hold her. She was definitely ready to come home. She still has an IV in her leg and they are still giving her injectable antibiotics.

Tomorrow: The doctors are going to run some more tests and check her blood again. If everything is looking good, we might get to take her home. We are hoping so. Kaelin keeps telling me "We can take care of Miss Britni at home." She is definitely missing her puppy.

Grrrrr....

First day back to school. Grrrr....

Although the day at school was good. Beautiful new school with a fabulous and supportive staff. This year will definitely be a great school year, but the first day of school is always hard. My day started with one obstacle after another... naturally.

These are some of the crazies that occurred today...

Last night, Britni (our female Shi Tzu), was not feeling well and then she got progressively worse during the night. She was week and could not put weight on her back legs. She also was bleeding internally somewhere. So, I was up most of the night. I would lay down for a little while, then get up and lay on the floor with Britni. This morning, she was not any better. This afternoon, I hurried home and got her to the vet (where she is right now). They are keeping her overnight to hook her to an IV. She had lost a lot of blood, but they could not find out where she was losing it. They did several tests on her, but still had no answers. So, tonight, they are doing some blood work, replenishing her lost fluids, and doing some urine tests. Please keep Britni in your prayers. Kaelin is very worried about Britni. She thinks that Moe (our male Shi Tzu) is very sad because Miss Britni is not here. She also keeps asking me when the doctors are going to bring Britni back home because she needs to sleep at home. I agree with her.

When I took Kaelin to Mrs. Tara's house today, she kept telling me how much she was going to miss me and that she really wished I would stay with her. Ahhh.... I just wanted to cry. That is just great for my first day back to school.

We did not set the coffee to make last night, so when I came downstairs there was NO coffee. Grrrrr....


Summary.... My first day back to school began with me being sleep deprived, having swollen eyes from Kaelin trying to convince me to stay with her, and having no coffee. Grrrrrr....

Luckily the part of my day spent at school was good. Although, I did catch myself nodding off during our big afternoon meeting. I think it was due to my lack of sleep and coffee, not the meeting itself.

You are all invited...

Tomorrow is my last day of summer and I am not happy about it. I have been throwing myself a pity party all week.

So, tomorrow, everyone can join in on my pity party.

Date: August 14, 2009

Time: All Day

Place: where ever you currently are

What to bring: an enormous amount of pity, a grumpy attitude (or you can borrow mine if you don't have one of your own), a lot of whine (or wine), the ability to mope around the house, and an occasional tear of sorrow
(okay, I know I have been off since June 5, but it is still not any easier)

Tomorrow will be my last day to sleep in. (Even though I don't sleep much past 6:30, I will have to begin getting up at 5:00 again)

Tomorrow is the last day for just hanging out with Kaelin all day long. (This is what I will miss the most!!)

Tomorrow is the last day for waking up and putting on a bathing suit and not changing until bedtime. (Bathing suits are out of school dress code otherwise I might try it)

Tomorrow is my last day for meeting different friends and family for lunch. (We are meeting Mrs. Mary tomorrow)

Tomorrow is my last day to sneak a nap when Kaelin is napping. (My job might not understand if I took a nap in the afternoons)


I know I will have the weekends and the occasional holiday, but since it is MY PITY PARTY I am just going to complain about all the things I am going to miss about summer. I am sure there are others in my same boat and it is no fun. I keep thinking I will win the lotto and finally get to stay at home with Kaelin, but I guess I will have to buy a ticket for this to even be an option.

I could be that person that takes the high road and looks at all of the fun things they did over the summer and what they are looking forward to during the school year, but I am not that person (at least not today, maybe tomorrow once my pity party is over).