A bunch of stuff

I want to thank all of you so much for your kind words about our dog. I tried to get to most of your blogs to tell you personally that I appreciate you more than words can express. I missed some, so for that I am sorry, but I want you to know that the kindness you have shown me will not be forgotten anytime soon.

I just haven't felt like blogging. I have definitely hit a bloggy block. I have been busy too. Little T just doesn't know what to do without her big sister home. I have been entertaining a two-year old that has never had to play by herself. I don't think she knows how to just sit and play alone. We have some serious training to do.

My house is slowly getting cleaned. I have pulled out the cleaning card. What's her name did a "Quick, What's" on her blog about what cheers us up. This is one that gets me through my rough spots. Today I cleaned out my closet, my dd's closet, straightened drawers, and rearranged and sorted and switched toys out in the playroom. Sunday I rearranged my kitchen cabinets and switched my kitchen up a bit. I get uncomfortable if a room is the same too long. My husbands only household job is to empty the dishwasher. I might have taken just a tiny bit of delight in watching him try to find where everything went. My aunt calls this "malicious joy." I like the cheer-me-up cleaning card.

Today was high school reunion day. I took my daughter to the children's museum where I used to work. I ran into two girls from high school there. Nicolle and Nanette. Neither one of them talked to me in high school. Both of them came running to say hi at the museum. Motherhood is the great equalizer. None of our husbands have glamorous jobs, but jobs that enable us to stay home. None of us had perky body parts (take THAT goooogle search engines) anymore. We all had a *few* more pounds than we did in high school. We all had kids that were making us crazy. I remember when I worked at that museum thinking how when I was a mom, I would never be one of those moms that just sat there and watched their child destroy a room while I sat and chatted with other moms. I would play with my kids. I should never say never.

We took our kids to a planetarium tonight for Family Home Evening. During the star show, they outlined Cassiopeia. Little two-year old T yelled out "Dat's a W!" We were so proud.

When we got home, I heard from another friend from high school, Cathy. Apparently she and her husband they moved back to town. I called the number she gave me, but it was no longer in service. I hope she calls back.

I should be commenting on all of your blogs but, I am exhausted. This body has not been to bed before midnight ONCE this summer. Waking up at 6:30 in the morning is KICKING MY BUTT! I cannot believe how lazy I have gotten over the summer. Fall has been my favorite season, but I might have to rethink that now that I don't get to sleep in anymore.

I will begin reading when my eyes stop seeing things in double and I am sure I won't drool on my keyboard. My comments might actually make sense then. So blogland, I bid you goodnight.