busy weekend

Tory had his first of many more to come speaking engagements last Saturday at Tama at the Iowa Dog Breeder's Association so Jon and mostly I took care of Stone Hollow and Trent and Addy Friday night and Saturday. I went out on Fri afternoon with Trent from school. We got out early which was good because it gave Tory and Abby time to show me the ropes before they left. We left Addy at daycare figuring she would be napping anyway. Daycare called about 3 saying that Addy was running a temp and we should come and get her. So I went in to get Addy and home to pick up a few things and then back to the Toppings. I called Jon and told him to pack a bag and come out as soon as he got off work. Addy wasn't too sick thankfully, mostly just a runny nose. We had 2 people drop dogs off that night and I just had to let the dogs out once. Jon and I went down after Addy and Trent were in bed. I had 18 dogs to take care of in the kennel and 3 dogs up at the house. I went down in the morning to let them out and feed them while Jon stayed with Addy and Trent. Thank God Jon was there to help. 2 dogs got picked up on Sat. I only had to let the rest out a couple more times and then I was done. Abby and Tory got home around 6. I was so tired Sat night I went to bed at 7 and didn't wake up til 8:30 the next morning. Maybe next time we will watch either the dogs or the kids, not both.

OMG! My last post was 2/25!!!!!!!!!!! Not sure where time goes. I always said getting older isn't scary. It's how fast time goes that's scary! I always thought that life would slow down as I got older. Not! Most of the reason that I haven't posted is that I haven't had time and I'm too tired when I do have time. Priorities. Sleep has always been a big priority with me. That and eating. Now Trent and Addy are also at the top of the list. So I will drop anything to see them or help their mom and dad out.

What's new?

Mary and Dale are going to be grandma and grandpa! Yay!! She doesn't realize what a life changer it is. All for the better. So happy for them.

I am having a Norwex party Monday night. So what am I doing posting when I should be cleaning and cooking? Mostly I just want the driveway to dry up so that people have a place to park without having to wade through 1/2 a foot of mud. Please God. I am not worried about the house inside. Not sure what snacks to do. I have to go grocery shopping today so I better get my list.

Went to Trent's Tae Kwon Do lesson w/Ashley and Addy Thursday night. Cute. It will be a good release for all of Trent's energy.

Praying for Ashley's brother, Wil. He was diagnosed with Hodegkin's Lymphoma. Prognosis is good. Please, God.

Adam was in Denison, Iowa this week for a job. May as well have been Colorado. Actually talked about going out to see him but it just didn't work out. Still not used to not being able to just go and see him whenever we want. I am getting used to him being grown up and happy where he is. That's a very good thing. Thank you, God.

School is crazy busy. 1st graders mass on the 22nd, prayer service on the 23rd and conferences on the 28th and 29th! Plus all the regular stuff! I just finished working on the all school retreat this week which went very well. We had a 2 hour delay which threw things off but we are nothing if not flexible and able to change on a moment's notice. Changed prayer service to the beginning, shortened each session to 25 minutes, shortened our lunch times and we were good to go. Praise God.

Now it is off to house work for me. Laundry and Sat cleaning. I know I am fortunate to have a house after seeing pictures of the quake and tsunami in Japan. Thanks again and praying for all of the victims.