bark!
Internet? Meet Bruiser who is sometimes affectionately called, "Dork." I love him to death but sometimes I swear that dog does not have the brains that God gave a flea. On top of that, he's pretty skittish, and is scared of his own shadow. For a while, Tiny and Ralph ganged up on him and stole is food. When his ribs started to show, we had to move him out front when we fed them so that wouldn't happen any more. Of the three dogs, he is the Barking King. When he barks, it's just a repetitive sound like "bark, bark, bark, bark" with no change in tone or speed. For the record, the adults in this family did not name him. Obviously, Chicken Butt would have been more appropriate, but we didn't have a say-so in the naming department.
I still have no results of the blood test. The doctor told me that if I hadn't heard by Thursday, to call on Friday so I have put that on my list of things to do. The hospital still hasn't called to schedule me for my annual boob squish fest, so I need to check with them about that as well.
Conversations....
Him: Give us a kiss.
Me: There are more than one of you?
Him: It’s the voices...they are so very loud!
Me: ......
My girls are growing too fast. I was going through some pictures from when they were babies and it's just so hard to believe that they are as big as they are. I remember when they were tiny, and how we would celebrate each milestone they passed. I look at them today and realize that they are becoming little human beings. I often wonder what they will be like when they grow up and move out, and perhaps start a family of their own. Will they remember me as a good mom? Will they have wonderful memories of growing up? I think as a parent, it is normal to second guess yourself. You just have to do the best that you can and then pray really hard that some of it gets through. No matter how angry I might be at them for something they did during the day, they are so cute when they are asleep. I sometimes think that is the only reason I have let them live.
My friend Melli bestowed this award on me earlier this week. It came at just the right time for me. It lifted my spirits so much. Even though it is pink. As she says, I think we need to start a Rockin' Guy Blogger award. It's just fun. Thank you Melli, you sure do know how to make a person feel good. Do you guys think I should put it on my sidebar?
I don't know if I told you guys this, but I do a "Member Spotlight" for our paper at work. I have met so many wonderful people that way. The hardest type of person to interview is one I don't know at all. I try to do some research on the person before I think of the questions. It can be kind of difficult when you haven't met the person before. I consider it a challenge, and I love it. I like to put more of a personal spin on it and in stead of writing it in your basic question and answer format, I like to compose it in more of an impressions style. More like a biography, if you will. I just turned in my latest write-up today. I'm looking forward to the next assignment.
That's about all I have to say for tonight. In a few days, I'll update you on our upcoming vacation. The plans are firming up and I'm getting really excited. The girls can hardly stand the waiting. Each day when I get home from work, we mark another day off of the calendar, which brings us that much closer.
For now, I will close with this question. What is your absolute favorite meal during the hot summer months? If you can, post the recipe in your comments, or on your blog (with a link).
Comments
You're just jealous because the Voices only talk to ME!
Posted by: Him What at June 28, 2007 9:52 PM
Wow, soun d slike you have a full schedule ahead of you there! At least eh vacation will be a well earned rest. congratulations on the award. It's great when something shows up at exactly the right time :)
Hope the blood test results are good (fingers crossed).
Michele sent me to say hi but you were on my list anyway! :)
Posted by: Bob-kat at June 29, 2007 10:27 AM
Fuller Schedule you mean or maybe a less full schedule if that's possible eh moggie :D.
I think you should put it on your sidebar definately.
Give "Dork" a "clap" from me and the other 2 a stern look tell them that's from "Uncle G" try not to laugh too much :P
Posted by: Gopher at June 29, 2007 6:11 PM
cute pooch. glad he's getting something to eat.
here from michele.
Posted by: carli at June 30, 2007 11:23 AM
Good luck with the medical stuff. the grape fruit squash is a bore but it can save lives.
Don't worry, your children will love you even more when they find they have to cook for themselves and a strict mum is a caring mum. Michele says hi! Glad you have a preview - I can barely see my message.
Posted by: Pat at June 30, 2007 11:28 AM
Children do have a tendency to grow up way too fast ! I can't believe my oldest is 17 already, the fact that her sister is 6 years younger & so reminds me of her older sister's passage through the same stages makes it even more noticeable!
Stopping by from Micheles this afternoon
Hope the test turns out ok!
Posted by: Becky68 at June 30, 2007 1:14 PM
Hi Laura. I hope health has returned to your house.
Your question has me dreaming of BBQd hot dogs and watermelon for dessert. Happy sigh.
I'd best get back to hovering over my play-dating children. I'm so glad I bought a smartphone so that I can keep track of their busy social lives. They have a more complex calendar than I do!
Posted by: Carmi at June 30, 2007 2:13 PM
Ah , the annual boob squish. I'm due for it this past week. (Unfortunately I'm also due for something else, which ought to make the boobie squish interesting to say the least.)
The voices - they ARE quite loud.
Posted by: Kris at June 30, 2007 5:48 PM
Michele sent me over, Moogie.
I don't know if it's just me or not, Moogie, but Firefox just tore your template apart. I had to launch IE to view your blog. Maybe it's just my build of FF. I'm using 2.0 (rv:1.8.1)
I don't usually eat differently in summer than any other time. My favorite food out is Brunswick Stew--too much bother to make at home for just me--and at home it's lasagna. Lately I've been eating a lot of Mexican themed food but no doubt that'll pass in time and I'll go back to Italian.
Posted by: utenzi at June 30, 2007 6:24 PM
