Today was meet the teacher at school and the kids are excited about their teachers as well as the kids in their classes. I think they got good matches for their personalities, at least I hope. This will be Kynlee's last year at the elementary school. Next year she'll be off to the intermediate school. Wow, how time flies. Right now I'm just thinking about 1st grade and 4th grade. That's enough for the heart to take. You always hear how fast they grow up and often get tired of it so for now I'm enjoying my little ones while their still "little".
Our new little puppy, well let's just say she's full of dynamite (hence the title of this post). I keep telling myself that eventually she'll be potty trained and that seems to help. Since we live in the country and on plenty of land it's been hard to keep up with her lately. When we go outside she usually does fine sticking close by, but lately she's finding that there are lots of other places to go. Of course she discovers this in the rain and with plenty of mud to go with it. Only weighing three and half pounds she's pretty fast and well, her minding skills, we're still training on those too. Needless to say, we need a fence. This is the only way to keep the dogs in the confined area we think they need to be in. I think this will save our sanity. For now, she's on a leash, at least while muddy outside. In the meantime we'll be checking out our fence possibilities. I'll let you know how it comes along. Keep your fingers crossed that it's sooner than later.
I hope everyone has loved watching the Olympics as much as we have. We are a little sleep deprived as I'm sure other followers are too. We're hoping to start catching up soon. If you have been watching the gymnastics I hope you all agree that the judging this year was not up to par. They need to work on that for London 2012. Overall we've enjoyed the competition and last nights beach volleyball win was great. May and Walsh did the US proud! I'll report back after school starts with some new pics!
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Country Critters
Needless to say it has been a hectic few weeks. With me in school and the kids out, we are trying to balance my school work with summer activities. Kynlee was suppose to have horse camp the week of July 21 and after the first day with temps in the 100's she was done!! She came home after the first day and said she did not want to go back. She enjoys the horses, but the heat takes away all the fun. Can't say I blame her so we'll have make ups in the fall. She has never been our child to tolerate activities outside when it is hot out and for more than a couple of hours. Camp was scheduled from 9:00am to 4:0o pm.
School starts in 19 days and I can't believe how the time always seems to fly by. I think their starting to get bored and will be ready by the 25th. We still have some shopping to do for supplies, new shoes, etc.
Well most of you know how I feel about mice so I thought I would share this story with you. Now keep in mind, I'm usually the one on the table, chair, bed, or anything that will keep me off the ground if one appears and usually with a scream. Yes, I'm a wimp and I'm happy to admit it. They just give me the creeps, ewe!
The kids were outside with the dogs when I hear them start to scream. They came running into the house saying that Hagen had tried to catch something outside and it was moving. I had to come see what it was. Not sure what I would find I go into the yard and hear squeaking, my first instinct was to run. I couldn't do that, after all I am the MOM. Knowing the dogs would probably eat it eventually, which would be much worse afterwards, it had to be removed. Whatever it is. Kynlee and I SLOWLY approach the noise to see what exactly it was. The baby mouse was hardly moving and I just didn't know how to do this. After a little debating I found a shovel in the garage with a LONG handle, but before moving it I had to put the damn thing out of it's misery. With three throws and three screams (from me) it was silent. I (well I should say Kynlee) scooped the thing onto the end of the shovel and I went and tossed it over the fence into the field. This was not a pleasant experience, but living in the country is slowly strengthening my weaknesses. The frogs on the porch are even growing on me. Back to the end of this story.... when all was done Kynlee starting clapping and said she was so proud of me and that I was a big girl!! I just started laughing and figured it's okay for kids to see that even adults have fears sometimes.
We've taken the boat out a couple of times at the nearby Lake Waxahachie. This is a very small lake, but very convenient and the kids enjoy getting to swim. Upon the first trip out since giving the ducks their new home we found them in the same cove near the boat launch. They seem to be getting along well and the kids get so excited every time we go. Just thought you might like to know they are doing good too. Have a great week!
School starts in 19 days and I can't believe how the time always seems to fly by. I think their starting to get bored and will be ready by the 25th. We still have some shopping to do for supplies, new shoes, etc.
Well most of you know how I feel about mice so I thought I would share this story with you. Now keep in mind, I'm usually the one on the table, chair, bed, or anything that will keep me off the ground if one appears and usually with a scream. Yes, I'm a wimp and I'm happy to admit it. They just give me the creeps, ewe!
The kids were outside with the dogs when I hear them start to scream. They came running into the house saying that Hagen had tried to catch something outside and it was moving. I had to come see what it was. Not sure what I would find I go into the yard and hear squeaking, my first instinct was to run. I couldn't do that, after all I am the MOM. Knowing the dogs would probably eat it eventually, which would be much worse afterwards, it had to be removed. Whatever it is. Kynlee and I SLOWLY approach the noise to see what exactly it was. The baby mouse was hardly moving and I just didn't know how to do this. After a little debating I found a shovel in the garage with a LONG handle, but before moving it I had to put the damn thing out of it's misery. With three throws and three screams (from me) it was silent. I (well I should say Kynlee) scooped the thing onto the end of the shovel and I went and tossed it over the fence into the field. This was not a pleasant experience, but living in the country is slowly strengthening my weaknesses. The frogs on the porch are even growing on me. Back to the end of this story.... when all was done Kynlee starting clapping and said she was so proud of me and that I was a big girl!! I just started laughing and figured it's okay for kids to see that even adults have fears sometimes.
We've taken the boat out a couple of times at the nearby Lake Waxahachie. This is a very small lake, but very convenient and the kids enjoy getting to swim. Upon the first trip out since giving the ducks their new home we found them in the same cove near the boat launch. They seem to be getting along well and the kids get so excited every time we go. Just thought you might like to know they are doing good too. Have a great week!
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