Tuesday, August 08, 2006

"If you want the best seat in the house ... move the dog"

by teresa

Just got back from a loooong meeting at Ben's school. I'm participating in a two day school planning meeting....and I am beat. I actually enjoyed myself though. It's been awhile since I have spent an entire day surrounded by adults....chatting, brainstorming,creating. It feels good! I am pretty smart....and sometimes I forget that. My favorite part was coming up with the new school motto. Tomorrow we will meet again to continue the process.

It's quiet here right now. Lauren's at cheering till 5:00 and Chris is in Hotlanta. I really don't have anything planned for the rest of the day...maybe just a trip to the grocery store. Maybe I'll go school clothes shopping later. For Ben only...since I need Nick and Lauren with me to try things on. Old Navy is having a sale...so I think that's where I'll go first.

Kai is so lonely with Ben and Kristian gone. Yesterday he came in our house and just sat on the couch all grumpy. Chris asked him what was wrong and he said.."I miss Ben"...."and even I miss Kristian". He played playstation for awhile and then went back over to mom's. He got bored with it quickly because none of us would play 2-player with him.

No word from the kids....which is a good thing I guess. No problems or issues. I am feeling much better about them being away. I know it will be very memorable for them...and they have lots of adults I know and trust supervising them. I just get a little sad at night....missing Ben snuggling and reading with me. Friday can't come soon enough!

Shorty keeps walking around whining. going from room to room. I think he is looking for Ben. Ben and that dog are inseperable. They even sleep together everynight! Last night Shorty would not go to sleep. I put him in Ben's bed...cut on the fan...I even cut on the tv (for the noise)....I put Ben's blanket on the bed. But Shorty just kept barking and crying until I couldn't take it anymore so I brought him in our bed. Where he proceded to climb between Chris and I and lay SIDEWAYS in the bed. Very uncomfortable...but at least he was quiet!


Shorty is thinking...

"Where is my Ben?"
"I miss my buddy!"












"A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down."

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Awww ... poor Shorty. He looks sad. I miss the boys, but, I know they are having a GREAT time. I've been a camp counslor before and, believe me, Dayton (camp director) insists that this week be all about the kids. All adult agendas are set aside and the focus is on ministering to the kids. I miss camp! :(

Anonymous said...

I miss the kids, too. I know Kai feels pretty lonely, although he's getting alot of attention from Katy.

I'm sure the kids are enjoying the new camp. I don't think I'd want them to go to the one in Buckingham (mice).

I'll bet they'll have alot to tell us about their week when they get home on Friday.

Short does look kind of sad, doesn't he?

Anonymous said...

I would have a tough time going to sleep at night if I couldn't peek into my kids' rooms to make sure they were okay as I headed off to my room.

I love your quote about what a dog teaches a boy!

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