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My First Real Day Off

Today is my first day off without my children. I am going to clean my house. I mean spring clean. I kind of let it go because the kids just mess it up. I am sick of being a maid. I am so happy and relaxed. I was able to walk Max and Teddy today. Teddy didn't get the knack of it and I tried to let him follow Max. He wouldn't. I had to carry him all the way. I didn't mind because he is so tiny. Max loves his walks and today is the first day that it is cooler. We were in the 100's. We went to Lagoon on Saturday and it was a joke. We always have the bad luck when we go there. The kids were only able to ride a few rides because of the lines. We had to park in North Ogden (ha ha) because the main parking lot was full. They herded us into this field behind Lagoon and then we had to walk into the front of the park. I have a bad foot, and so by the time we got in the park, I was not in any shape to have fun. I went for the children. They seemed to have fun, but was hot and tired and grumpy by the time we left. I would have preferred Frightmares in October. I just don't do well at amusement parks.
I have to go get a MRI on my foot tomorrow. There is always something wrong with your body when you reach 40. I am sick and tired of going to doctors. I have to get a Mammogram today and I am dreading that. It is my first. I hope they don't find anything.
I am enjoying work more and more. I want to be totally professional in everything I do. I watched this show on Bravo about this hairdresser who gives salons that are not doing very well a makeover. I love it. I love the hairdresser, her name is Tabitha. She has been in the industry as long as I have. I want to be like her. I want to use my techniques in every way to build more of a clientele. I have a pretty good one right now and I want more. I cut Sarah's hair. It is way cute. She wanted a neck bob. I took her length there but we razored the crap out of it. I think it is adorable on her. We will post pictures tonight. Well, I have to run for now. I will write more later.

Today, The Most Wonderful Day Of The Year

Today is the most wonderful day of the year because my children are back in school and that means I survived summer vacation. I can tell you that I didn't think it was that bad. I know they got bored and fought a lot. I am so happy for them and thrilled that I have this time to get the things done that I so desperately need done. Sarah was so scared and nervous and so was Andrew. They were really quiet when they were getting dressed and ready. I hope they are having a good time. I really want them to be happy. Andrew is going to find out about the Anime club they have at his school. I hope he gets in. He loves anime and that is all he ever thinks about. I have to go to the foot doctor today and see about my foot that is hurting. I need to go get ready and I will write later.

Introducing..Theodore Brower (Teddy for short)

Well I told you that we were dog shopping and guess what? We adopted this cute dog. He is a silky terrier and is so adorable if I do say so myself. His name is Theodore Brower. It hasn't been too hard so far. He was outside on a farm and he likes to go to the bathroom outside, although he is not potty trained yet. He growls at the cats and tries to play with Max and is kind of not taken seriously. Poor Max is out of sorts. He is alpha dog and he knows that Teddy is going to stay, however, he is very, very protective of him. He yelps and Max is there. So it is a change for us in our household, or should I say zoo. I love my pets and I keep wondering if there is something in my childhood that I missed out on to have me keep so many pets. I know I drive my mother insane, but I can't help it. I have a sickness and it is pet love. I love animals.

Woes Of A Dog Owner

We have a dog that is totally spoiled. It is clear to us that he is acting weird. We took him to the vets yesterday because he seemed to be more depressed and detached from us. I found him laying in the kitty litter which he never does. So we had his blood drawn and was examined by a different vet and they said today that his blood tests were normal, but his white blood cells were a little elevated which meant that he has some inflammation in his mouth. He was alert and happy to be at the vets. He is a very social dog and I think he is some what depressed and so we are thinking about maybe getting him a brother. We are looking for dogs. I am a little apprehensive because I know what dogs in tales. They are hard work at first. I just got Max where I want him to be and it takes patience and skill. It is kind of exciting though. I love dogs and I think they are wonderful pets. It takes hard work but it is worth it because they become such wonderful friends and companions. The cats are mad because I used to think that cats rule. I know that dogs drool but they do rule. Cats are different. I love cats still, but they are so disobedient. They throw up on every thing. I can't have anything nice because they think it is there for them to do what they like. I can't even put down my bathroom rugs because I go into the bathroom and they have them all messed up. I really am not happy with my cats right now. I want them to mind. However I do love them and I am not getting rid of them. I am just venting about them.
The kids are getting ready for school, we have to go school shopping!!!

Closer and Closer

Today I am in the middle of a mess. The funny thing is, I don't care. I don't care if the floor hasn't been swept for a week, I don't care if the bathroom stinks. I don't care if there are dishes piled to the ceiling. I have a wonderful family. I am so blessed. I am getting closer and closer to the summer ending and I feel a little sad. I have had my children around my feet all summer and I honestly say I am going to miss that when they start school. But I am so excited for them to start school. Sarah is going to go to Taylorsville High, and Andrew is starting at Bennion Jr. I am so happy they got a special permit to go to those schools outside our boundaries. I just think you have to listen to your children. They make it what they want. I am going to be nervous when they start, but I know you can't hold your children's hands forever. They have to do things on their own.
Our Max is sick right now. I have to take him to the vet. I think he dislocated his jaw when he was chewing on a bone. He won't open his mouth to yawn. He yelps when he does. I am worried about him. He acts weird when something is wrong. I guess that is a good thing, however, I don't like it when one of my children or dog is sick. I guess it comes with the territory.
I am staying at my job and have a renewed appreciation for it. I love to do hair and make people happy. I love to be my own boss and not have to worry if something is wrong. I get along with my boss so well and I have a good job.
Tom is in therapy with his neck and back. He went to the doctors last week and doesn't need surgery. What a relief. I hope he gets feeling better with physical therapy.
I have a wonderful family and they are going to get up from their sleepover and clean up the house for me. I have to take Max to the vet. Write soon.

The Boy Who Loves Anime

I have a son who is into the craze Anime. His passion is his collection of figurines that are slowly turning his bedroom into a museum. I don't know what to do. He want to get more figurines instead of school clothes and says that he has clothes. I don't understand. We have had to put our foot down and say that he can only get figurines as gifts. I think they are cute and interesting, however there is a gas and food crunch going on and things are getting expensive. I told him that this is like a king's hobby. He is a good boy and I appreciate his passion. I like to collect things also. I am proud of him and his collection. He likes to show them to people and wants so desperately to have them interested. He is starting 7th grade and I am so excited for him. We have to register tomorrow. My children are out of sync with their body clocks. They stay up too late and then want to sleep all day. Tonight they will be going to bed on time so they can get their bodies back to normal. I can't wait for school. It is almost here.

Max Being His Cute Self

I thought I would write about Max today. He is doing really good. He loves to play and wrestle with me. He hasn't been out on a long walk because of the weather. It gets really hot in the mornings and afternoons and so he doesn't like the heat. I can see why. I would hate wearing a coat of fur all year round. He gets cool baths and he jumps for joy and runs all over the place. It is so cute. He is over a year now and is good about going outside to relieve himself. He knows what is wrong and he tries very hard to be a good dog. He doesn't like to get in trouble. I am the same way. He is my baby and I love him very, very much.

Good News!

I got my test results back today and I am happy to report that my doctor said that I wasn't Celiac. What a relief!! I was so happy. I asked him why I had that pain in my side and he said that I may have had an infection and that gluten kind of irritated it. I am not to go hog wild on wheat and gluten, but I can have it non the less. I am so happy. The diet is expensive and hard. I have a whole new respect for my mother who is so good about her diet. I don't have to worry about it. It feels weird. We went out to eat to celebrate. It felt really good to eat bread again. Nothing else to report other than I don't want that other job. I decided to stay where I am because I love my job and I love the clients that I have and I don't want to let them down. I am just going to do it my way and I am finally feeling better. I guess I had to go through some torment and realize what blessings I do have in my life. I was just feeling down about me. I am on the mend.

August Is Here!!

Ahh, July is over finally and it is on to August. I don't like August too much. It is miserably hot and I just suffer through it. I don't know what people do that don't have air conditioning. I know a lot of people in my ward that don't have it and I feel for them. I am glad that July is past us and it is on to fall. I am one of those people who complains about the weather. I want it my way. It's just I really love fall and all it's crispness and the holidays. I know that we don't think of the holidays this time of year, I am. I want to be prepared and don't want to have to worry about it when Dec. is here. I do appreciate the weather, and the beauty of the earth. I just don't like the heat. That is why we stay inside. The kids at this point are bored to death and they are trying to find things to do. I think the heat gets to them too. Andy has started wearing a knit hat and I think that is hot. He looks like a ski bum. He is so cute. Sarah is getting ready for Concert Choir. She made it and has to go get fitted for her dress. Tom is doing better. His back went out the other day and so he looked so uncomfortable and in a lot of pain. He is going to a specialist on the 7th of this month. I hope they will give him some relief. He is putting in for a afternoon shift at work and I am going to apply for this dental tech job. It sounds like I would enjoy it. I would get benefits and more money an hour. I would work mornings so Tom would be home to get the kids off to school and then I would be home by 4 so I could get dinner and etc. I hope he gets it and I hope I get the job. I don't know anymore. I just need more security in my job and more money. Nothing else to report, other than I am feeling better on the Celiac diet. I can't wait to find out the results of my test. I shall go and get my work done and talk later.