New stuff

Lots of exciting stuff has been going on around here. Some good, some not so much, but we've made it through worse before and we'll come out stronger in the end. 

The good stuff: We added a new family member last week. Her name is Lucy and she's a 6 month old Chihuahua.  She's the sweetest little thing and a ball of energy.  Kiki hasn't paid her much attention but she's so laid back anyway that we figured she wouldn't care. Lucy wants to play with her but Kiki just looks at her and then lays down. Lazy bones!   I was a little nervous to add a puppy to the mix but she's (mostly)  house-broken and sleeps through the night so it was a little easier than bringing a young puppy home.  Henry loves her to pieces and will tell her "It's ok, Woosy! Don't cwy!" He always asks about her and Kiki; it's great seeing him love the dogs the way we do. Lucy thinks Henry is pretty awesome too but that might be because he's small enough to get kisses from without much effort.  We are very happy to have Lucy as a part of our family and look forward to a lifetime of companionship, love and fun with her.

Rotten!

 Kiki said as long as she still has some of Mama's lap, she's ok sharing it

Proof she will snuggle with anyone. Just kiddin', Henry. You two are such wiggle worms that I'm still surprised I got this pic.

In other news, last month we decided to make the switch from private, in-home care to a daycare.  Although the decision to move was extremely hard, (we love our Nanny and miss her dearly), actually making the transition was easier on Henry than we thought it would be.  He is doing really great with the structure and new routine. Each day they do "specials" including art, Bible, fitness, music and Spanish (Mike joked, "He barely knows English!") as well as daily outside play time.  There are 12 other kids in his class so he has lots of playmates, one is also a sweet friend of our family and member of our church as well.  The teachers are so sweet with him and seeing his happy face when I pick him up is a very welcome event as a working mom. When I went in to pick him up today, I noticed a note in his cubby, figuring he needed diapers or a change of clothes.  I was overwhelmed with joy, pride and peace when I read this little note.

Yep, definitely an answered prayer or one hundred!

So, that's a quick little update on what's going on with us.  We have lots on the horizon with birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and even a wedding.  Oh and I have something fun planned for Saturday. If the weather holds out, I'll have more to share later. :)

Mike is watching the election coverage, it's still extremely close in the presidential race, but I think this Mama is gonna start winding down for the night.  Night!