Puppies

As most of you know, Daphne gave birth to 5 puppies about 9 weeks ago. The activity around this house lately has been nothing short of insane. We did find homes for two of the pups pretty early on, but we still had three running around the house. Of course, we all fell in love with them! Since we were having such a difficult time finding good homes, we decided we were ment to keep them all. Five dogs is a lot of dogs, but what fun it was!! Last night I received a phone call stating that my mother-in-law's old neighbor was wanting a male puppy for her grandson. We gathered Happy up (yes the pups name was Happy, Ethan named him) and Jeromy headed off. It really is for the best. Then we got another call from my mother-in-law saying her neighbor's cousin would like a female pup. That's when I started crying. How could I give up these beautiful dogs whom I love and adore? I knew it had to be done, but I wasn't very happy about it. I called Jeromy and told him to come back and get Lily. He headed home and I sat on the back deck and balled like a baby. I miss them terribly....I guess I got way too attached. The boys handled it much better then I did. We are keeping one of the puppies, Lulu...she is a cutie and we all adore her. She's a really good dog and loves to hang out in her cage and sleep or cuddle with the boys and watch TV. Shaggy and Daphne love her too so she was a good choice. I am calling and making an appt for Daphne to get spayed and then I will have Shaggy done. I don't want to go thru more puppies again...I definitely fell for them....way too hard!

Boys and More

Soccer and T-ball and Little League and Cub Scouts....HOLY CRAP!! Cannot believe all the activities my boys are involved in. They wanted to do all these sports, and I am glad they love to do them, but somedays I feel like a taxi cab rather then a mommy. Running here, there and everywhere at all times. Oh....and we can't forget the homework that needs done (which blows my mind the amount of homework a first grader has) and they have to find time to play with their friends of course. It's good that they are involved and busy, don't get me wrong, but they just seem so young to to be so involved. I guess it's true what they say "start them early."

As far as other things happening, I did not end up getting the surgery Friday. Long story that I don't feel like getting into, but more testing is needed. I guess I'm just a pin cushion lately. The amount of blood being taken is ridiculous. These medical people are like vampires....to bad they don't look like Edward Cullens!! Anyhow, back to the docs I go! Does it ever end??

Saturday we are taking the boys to Berlin for the day. We haven't had a "family day" like this for awhile. I told the kids about Heini's the cheese store and Ethan went nuts! He loves cheese! When I explained that there are free samples there so they can try different kinds Dylan said real serious "I hope I don't get constipated." Um okay...I guess he does listen to me more then I thought!

That's it for now....gotta run yet again! Take care!! xoxo - Em