I think I am allergic to dating.

Not that I feel it is the fault of "the date" himself. But, it must be some inadvertent reaction to the pressures of dating. I think this may especially be the case with first dates and blind dates compound it even more. Am I saying this so that you will stop sending me your hungry, your poor, your single, your available male friends.....NO? Because I need all the practice I can get. Why am I saying this, you ask? Well, I had a date last weekend, not two. The other one ended up being this weekend. I went on the dates, enjoyed a nice dinner and good conversation. Afterwards I went home and felt fine, then I woke up the next morning on both occasions feeling congested and unable to breath, with the effects of a massive headache. I can only assume it was some allergic reaction. Needless to say, dating is difficult, on my immune system. But, it is a necessary evil to the next important thing. The actual Dating part--I mean the familiar, love hanging out with each other part, the part where you are comfortable with each other and you don't have to force conversation. The part where you understand and accept each other--good and bad. I can't wait for that part to come. In the mean time I will continue to go on the allergy releasing first dates and I will enjoy them and be grateful for them..as few and far between as they usually are. Because somewhere, sometime, somehow...it won't be so hard anymore. I welcome that day and that date.

When it Rains it Pores!

No dates for....well, let's just say a LONG time.....and now 2 in the same weekend. Valentines weekend to boot. What a crazy life.

Long time no see!

Well, I haven't checked in for awhile. I have little to report since last time I checked in. I do however want to report that all the puppies have good homes. Especially Fiero, he still lives with us. He is quite the character. He spends all day trying to figure out how to get onto the kitchen counter. If he is not doing that he's chewing on his mom's ear, my slippers, the Entertainment Center, the garbage, whatever he can sink his little teeth into. It is kind of frustrating but adorable at the same time. I have had to rearrange my living room and it isn't very symmetrical which you all know bothers me, but to know avail, he still figures it out. I also have to constantly remind Michelle to shut her bedroom door and pick-up after herself to prevent puppy destruction. KIDS!
Michelle went to her first school dance. Everyone had dates and Michelle tagged along with her friend Amy and her date. She had fun but said, "It was complicated. Next time I will have my own date." She is very funny. We have had one or two little incidents but for the most part we get along great. She used an inappropriate word the other day and we had to have "A talk". She was embarrassed and wanted to cry because she got in trouble. I don't think I was that hard on her. I'm trying not to be a mean mom, but I am still learning.

Jennie I miss you!

Sigh (of relief)

Things are finally quieting down after a hectic month. After my last post I had three of the puppies get deathly ill. It was a traumatic experience. I feel very fortunate and blessed that after many prayers, the puppies are all okay now. Nessa spent a week at the Vet and they thought they were going to lose her. After she had been there for almost five days Fiero got sick while I was in St. George. Debbie took him to the emergency vet and he tested positive for Parvo. What a scarey experience. I had heard horror stories about Parvo so of course I was paniced. Later that night Sweet Ashley got sick too. I can only assume that all three puppies had the same thing. My dear friend Shawna came over to help me nurse Ashley through most of the evening and even Karen came and stayed the night. Ashley needed fluids given by syringe every hour. After about a week and a half of worry they finally started getting better. I got little sleep those few days. But, I am happy to say that all of the puppies have good homes. Two of them are even in my neighborhood. I found a home for Ashley in the same way Lucy was found for me. I feel very grateful to Heavenly Father for taking care of their sweet little spirits, all the while taking care of me too. Fiero lives with us and he and Lucy have a great time playing. She still mothers him alot though. When I am trying to get him to go outside to potty, he often doesn't because it seems he doesn't like the outside. When I am encouraging him to go out, Lucy will grab him by the collar and drag him outside to pee. She is the best!!!!

Michelle-isms and puppy love

It is so fun having Michelle live with me. She is so adorable and always comes up with the funniest things. The other day we went to Park City for Karen's birthday. We were playing cards and eating tons of junk food and Michelle grabbed a box of "Dots". She popped one in her mouth and then said, handing the box to me, "I don't like this. Handle it!" It was hilarious.
I feel so lucky to have her living with me because she is sweet, social, and fun. I know of other people who have not had as great of an experience as I am having. It's so much fun and I highly recommend it.

I have now sold 3 puppies; Bubbles = Juno, Spot = Shasta, and Elfie =Elfie (I think). Although it is hard I am happy to report thay are all going to good homes. I feel bad though because they have been sick. I cuddled with one of them for most of the day yesterday because she just wanted to sleep. They are TOOO CUTE for words!!

My new family

In addition to my new puppies. I also have a wonderful exchange student living with me. She is great. Her name is Michelle, she is from Taiwan. She says the cutest things. The other day we went to Wendy's and she ordered a value meal. I ordered a sandwich and a frosty. When we left she asked me what my drink was and I told her it was ice cream. She said, "You're a genius!" I think that is the first time I have ever been called that in my life. She is a lot of fun to have around and we are having a great time. We went to the "Harvest Moon Festival" in Spanish Fork. She rode a horse for the first time and she secretly loved it though she said she was too old. We went with my friend Jennie and her family. These are her adorable daughters with my brand new daughter, though I feel more like an older sister than a mother (even though I am old enough-barely).