The stitches . . .

Are out. And Chris never even went to vet school. Most of you are probably wondering what I am talking about. In my last entry I mentioned about us sitting for my parent’s dog, while they were in Hawaii. No nothing happened to Cosmo. Corky on the other hand should pick fights with dogs of his own size. That wasn’t the case a few weeks ago.

While staying at my parents place in Flagstaff my dog decided to take on Cosmo. You would think that he would learn after last year. However, we’ll just say Corky is not the sharpest tool in the shed. In fact he can be pretty daft. Anyway one afternoon he and Cosmo got into a scuffle and Cosmo cut Corky’s side. Now in defense of my parent’s beloved boy, this whole thing was probably Corky’s fault. My best friend was staying with us and came home and Corky got excited, probably bit at Cosmo and he did what any good boy would do . . . he defended himself by opening a 3 inch gash in Corkys’ side. So off to the vet we went were he got all stitched up and wore a lamp shade on his head for 2 weeks.

Well my wonderful husband, with the help of our 7 year old daughter snipped those bright pink stitches right out of his side. Thanks to both of you. You did a nice job.

When my parents got back (Friday), Cosmo was in one piece and being loved on by all who were here. They came bearing gifts too. Chris got a box of Chocolate Macadamia Nuts from Cosmo, I got a new pen to sign all of my paperwork with (thanks Mom and Dad), Kristin got a new pair of earrings and Jessica got a surfing bear. Not to mention the coconut bras and hula skirts.

We can’t wait until Cosmo comes back. There is never a dull moment with him around and the kids just love him, and so does Chris.

The Week

Has ended. Yipee!!! I know it will get easier as we all adjust to the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” for a lot of parents . . . the return of their children to school. For me it’s one week closer to break . . . only 44 school days (hehehe). In all honesty it’s nice to get back to work and connect with co-workers, students, parents and friends, and have an adult conversation where there isn’t someone in the background calling “mom, mom, mom”. I will miss my time with my kids and time off with Chris. But they say absence makes the heart grow fonder right?

This week has been full of excitement for the kids. On Tuesday their cousin’s from California came for a visit. I had to work of course so I missed all of the fun they had. Tricia and Chris entertained the kids wonderfully. They took them to the mall to play in the playground and to try out the new 2 story carousel. They set up our bonsai waterslide, even Tricia and I got into that one, and they went to Bounce U one day.

On Friday morning it was time to say good-bye and this time it will be for about 2 months. And as the old saying goes . . . “It’s hard to say good bye”. And for our kids it was. I have heard there were many tears shed throughout the day.

While here Ethan became attached to my parents dog “Cosmo” who we were sitting (which is a whole other blog). He walked around calling him “my doggie”. I called and told my parents that he was taking him home, they didn’t go for that. They said Ethan can visit and they’ll send him pictures. Ethan I’ll make sure they do that for you. When you come out this was next we’ll make sure we set up a play date for you with him.

The girls just plain miss each other. Even this morning I’m getting “I miss Jordan”

Everyone Else Has One . . .

Why not us. It seems that everyone has a blog these days, so what the hay I might as well join them.So here we (well, really I) go into the world of blogging.

School is approaching rapidly. For me it starts in just under 16 hours. Yuck. I can't believe it has gone so quickly. I say that every year though. All and all it has been a good one. The kids and I have done quite a bit. In case you didn't know here is a quick recap:

I ventured on a plane with my two little ones for a visit to Denver. Typically I worry about Kristin and airplanes . . . if you don't know my daughter you might say she doesn't do well in unfamiliar situations. Usually one or both of us ends up with her lunch in our laps. Not this time though she did awesome. Her sister on the other hand decided she wanted to know what it was like and emptied the contents of her stomach on me as we came into land in Phoenix. Luckily she was facing Kristin and not the fella sitting next to me.

Anyway in Denver, Kristin and Jessica got to play with their cousins. My sister and I took the kids to the Denver Aquarium where we got to see them feed the sharks and the kids got to pet stingrays. Even Jessica "Baby Elizabeth" got to pet one. Their Uncle got to have some bonding time as well when he took all the kids (minus Jessica) to the movies.

After Denver we ventured to Flagstaff for 2 weeks. Where Kristin and Jessica continued their playing with their other set of cousins from California. They also got to play with their "cousin" from Tucson. My best friend and her daughter stayed with us for a week. Chris came to visit us on his days off. It was nice to be were it was cool and you could venture outside without fear of melting.

After we got home from Flagstaff, Chris and I took Kristin to the Arizona Science Center and Grossology. She had a great time exploring and interacting with the exhibits. I think her favorite was the virtual weather theater where she experienced, rain, wind, fire, earthquakes, and hurricanes all in a matter of 5 minutes.

Finally this summer Chris and I had a date. The first one in over 2 years. We had lunch and saw a movie (which we haven't done in the theater in about 5 years).

Although it is rapidly coming to an end it has been an amazing summer. Still I can't believe that I have to get up early, take a shower, do my hair and put on makeup all right after I get up. I guess the count down begins to fall break . . . only 10 weeks or 49 school day's (but who's counting) :)