Stressful Day

Today was stressful. Everything that came in at work was a mess and a headache to try to fix and it was issue after issue. Nonstop all day. So needless to say I tried my best to unwind prior to picking Gillian up but failed miserably.

I got out of the car to go get Gillian and sign her out. Ms. Kathy was there and told me what a wonderful child I had and how Gillian always makes her laugh. My stress was starting to fade. Then Gillian saw me coming and a big smile spread across her and my stress drifted away. And then Gillian showed me she had two dandelions, one for me and one for Craig for our Anniversary. I smiled and said thank you. I forgot about my day and how awful it was and focused on the happiest child who is living without a care in the world. It was the best ending to a terrible day......

Fitting in...

This morning was much better than yesterday! There were smiles and everyone was in a much better mood. Makes starting the day so much better.

So we have had the kitten for 3 weeks and we are all adapting well. I would say the adjustment was hardest on Pooh Bear and Gracie getting use to each other. I think Pooh thinks she is Gracie's Mom because she cleans her at least once a day and if Gracie cries Pooh is right in her face checking what is wrong. I think Gracie thinks Pooh is her Mom too because if she can't find Pooh, she'll start to cry. It is very cute. I think the kitten has restored some of Pooh's youthfulness as Pooh is getting on in years. They play together which is funny to watch a 90 pound dog and a 2 1/2 pound kitten do but they make it work. I think Gracie is fitting in just fine and I think we are all glad that we made the addition......

Falling behind....

I want to apologize that I haven't been keeping up with the blog like I should...with the nice weather, an energetic 4 year old and a husband that works a different shift than me somethings come before the blog. I'm going to do my best to keep up but some weeks I fall behind.

Today, Gillian woke up in a mood that was AWFUL! There is no other way to describe it. I think it was from being tired but it was still horrifying to deal with. She just wouldn't cooperate or listen. Hello hormones at 4 years old! As hard as it is sometimes to be patient we have to remind ourselves that she isn't like us and can survive on little sleep.

By this evening she was better but still not quite herself. She played outside on her swing set and the family went for a walk/bike ride around the development. She is good at riding her bike but she struggles with paying attention to where she is located on the road....she concentrates on pedaling that she is all over the place so we constantly have to remind her out of the middle of the road. She'll get it...she always does....