Hitting you with bullet points because I worked the last three days and slept just a couple hours last night.
*I got my boys a puppy for Christmas. She wasn't born until after Christmas, though. We picked her out of her litter on New Year's Day and Manny named her Tulip. She is a sweet little plumpster, a red brindle boxer. I have never had two dogs at the same time before. (Interestingly, I have never had two kids at the same time before. I know, I am completely transparent, right? First the chickens and now another dog.) She will come home on February 18th.
*I have missed my regular routine and am VERY relieved that the holidays are over. I love being with my family, but I also need routine. I did go on two, count 'em - TWO - dates with my new boyfriend, I mean, my husband, over the last week. Uh huh, that's right, the guy got me flowers.
*Speaking of that guy, he got into the NYC Marathon this year. I'm just over the moon excited for him and swelling with pride. My big running man, he's a fanatic, I love that shit.
*Manny had a few meltdowns over the last 24 hours about his return to school. It was ugly. Then when the bus pulled up this morning, he said, I can't wait to tell my teacher about Tulip and he smiled and hopped up on the bus, sat down with his friend and started chatting away. So much for me and Daddy thinking the guy needed some kind of intervention. At least he is well expressed. Jeez, being a parent can be hard sometimes.
*It is cold here, I mean, ugly windy January cold. I'm a little relieved, actually. I like my seasons to get their groove on. Nobody wants a tepid, limp winter.
*There are otters in our pond. They are a couple of wacked out clowns, chasing herons, marauding the beaver from his dam, playing all the damn time. Manny and I are now studying the amazing otter. We are getting books and a film today from the library. Pray I don't fall into the pond as I try to get them on film. Also pray that they don't chase me around like the did the poor old heron.
*My chickens have all but stopped laying eggs. This happens in the cold dark days of winter. I found three this morning, two yesterday. Tonight it is supposed to get stupid cold so I am putting a heat lamp in their coop. I know they probably don't need it and you may think I am a wimpy chicken farmer, but I can't stand the thought of their little red combs or waddles getting frostbit.
*No referral yet, but there were referrals right before Christmas after a spell in which there had been no kids of any age referred for a couple months. So there is movement. Always weird feelings in my heart and mind. Just being with that for now.
*I have been drinking water and my pee is not the color of O.J. And I love V8 so I have been chugging it, too. I said it: I. Love. V8.
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Bullets! Because life is like that. I wish I had inspiration to blog - even in bullets! I love that you guys are getting a puppy. That is some good lovin' in your life. I think it is perfect to get the puppy and get her trained and ready for little sis. 'Cause I sure hope she is joining the family this year, too! Hope the year is abundantly happy!
So here are my bullets:
*Do otters eat chickens or molest them in any way? You might want to pay close attention to your movie.
*My word verification is dogaledi. I swear.
*V8 is so vile. Saying it is not vile will not make it so. The only thing that will change it's status from vile to mildly drinkable is the addition of vodka.
*I still do not need to know the color of your urine. And my name is still Leigh.
Otters! I love otters! and puppies! and you.
Routine, I so agree. I am glad to know it is just not me.
Meltdowns, it has taken me a while to learn, that sometimes, dd, just needs to get it off her chest. So I can relate! I am ready to call in reinforcements and she is all better, for her she just needs to get it out there and off her chest.
Our chickens have a heat lamp. :)
Hope more movement continues and you are soon... Very soon....
Happy new year!
Kate
Forget about the otters and heron. Stick with what you know best--chickens:). I have puppy envy. I hope Manny's first week goes smoothly.
I love your bullets. You've got a variety of things going on and you were able to convey them all - so bullets are great! I love your new puppy and I can't wait to get to know more about her when she comes home. (I also love that you are adding another dog while still waiting on that referral. Sounds like something I would have done. Oh yeah, I did.) And, I'm with you on the increased water consumption. While I might not have told the world that my urine was sometimes the color of OJ, it was. :)
I'm so glad that we are all up to date on the colour of your pee. The suspense was killing me .
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