We're all moved in now. Still need to unpack boxes, and decide where to put the contents, but I have internet again. Now to answer the 328 emails in my inbox.
My mom, sister, and 2 nieces drove up to visit us today. I was pretty excited to see all of them- especially my nieces, since last time I saw their family, Charlotte was still in utero :). My kids were thrilled to have cousins to play with, and I was talking with my sister, catching up on their lives, when we heard Rachael screaming from the backyard.
We'd put one of our dogs in the garage before they came, because she loves kids and will jump on them and lick them, which usually scares them. Our other dog was in her kennel, being quiet, so I thought we could leave her there. Big mistake- she wasn't feeling well, and bit Rachael's finger hard enough to draw blood. Jared took her to the vet to have her put down. This breaks my heart. She has been such a good dog, and biting like this is so out of character for her. At least Rachael's shots are up to date, so she won't need another one as a result of the bite.
Gratitude List:
* that Rachael is all right.
* there are a million girls on our new street, and they have all been over to play with my kids since Tuesday :)
* family visits, and a picnic in the backyard.
* books to read.
* our basement is sheetrocked and ready to go- we now have a bedroom for the boys as well as a storage area next to the laundry room.
* my husband's rockin' skills with sheetrock. He can do anything.
* an unpacked kitchen. There are boxes in every single room of our house, except that one. :) I need a little bit of order in my chaotic life.
* scriptures.
* God's grace.
* the "cooties" game as played by my niece and younger son. Very interesting rules a 3 and 5 year old will come up with.
7 comments:
oh my gosh I am so sorry to hear about callie are you guys ok. Morgen must be beside herself. That is so sad I'm so sorry.
on the flip side I am way happy to hear about your awesome street and all the friends. it sounds like you found your own little piece of heaven. which is awesome you guys deserve it. Again sorry about callie. talk to you soon.
Rebecca
I am so sorry about your dog. Losing a family pet is so hard under any circumstance.
I am glad your move went well and I hope the rest of the boxes unpack themselves quickly :).
Sorry about the dog. That's got to be rough.
Cottie. Nice. Haven't played that in years and just thinking of how they could change the rules makes me laugh.
So sorry to hear about Callie. I remember when you first got her. It's hard to do the right thing sometimes.
Congrats on the house and the successful move! Hope it feels like home soon!
I'm sorry to hear about your dog. That had to be hard. Glad to hear that you've gotten through the move. You'll get those boxes unpacked eventually.
I, too, am sorry to hear about your dog, but I am so grateful that Rachel is alright. I'm glad too that you are moved and now in the process of settling in.
Joellyn
I'm so sorry about your dog, but grateful your niece is ok.
I've been a bad blogger/reader lately so am happy to know for sure you are moved in and getting unpacked and settled. Thank goodness for the kitchen oasis among the boxes;)
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