Sick day

My posts haven't been very creative or awe-inspiring lately, I know. Our house has been battling one virus after another! The cutest one started it all, thanks probably due to preschool or something she contracted in the crowd at the circus. She had a cold, which became a mild ear infection, then turned into a pair of lovely pink eyes.

Steve was hit next with body aches and congestion. His graduated into a middle ear infection as well. It seems the "bugs" in this house are always aspiring to be more!

Naively, I thought it missed me. I believed that somehow, despite wiping snot and cleaning eye goop for days, I was free.

Then came the brick wall. Or what felt like it, anyway. I collided right smack into it. Hit, seemingly instantaneously, by body aches and chills. I could barely even move! So, we've had many early to bed nights (and just as many up-a-gazillion-times-and-coughing nights).

I'm hoping to feel some writing inspiration again soon.

After I disinfect the entire house.

A new family member?

For those of you waiting for a baby #2 announcement....
sorry to disappoint you.

Steve and I have briefly talked about adding another member of our family. Maybe for Amelia's birthday.

The furry kind, of course.

She misses kitty Claude. She still remembers him, mentions him. She oohs and ahhs over the kitties at PetSmart. She asks us when she can have a pet.

I think pets are wonderful. They are loyal and cute. They bring an extra joy into a household. I have wanted another cat for a while. Steve is starting to agree with me. Amelia needs a pet!

We have a fantastic organization nearby called Good Mews. They find "good homes for good kitties". Good Mews is a no-kill shelter for felines of all sizes, shapes, colors, ages, and temperaments. The adoption process requires paperwork and about two hours of your time, because they want to ensure a perfect match. They want their cats to leave the shelter and happily stay away forever.

I wonder what kind of cat we would end up with...

A sweet princess?

(Annie)

An older, wiser king?

(Dooley)

Maybe a handsome midnight-black prince?

(Bud)

I have to admit, I am getting excited. If we go through with it, we'll not only have a new loving member of our family. We will also get to see the emotion on our little girl's face when we tell her about the most exciting birthday present ever.

So... should we do it?

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These photos were borrowed, with all due respect & credit, from the Good Mews website. You can see details on these kitties and many more adoptable cuties on their website, GoodMews.org

At bedtime...

Daddy: "I've told you five times to stop playing, so I'm leaving now."

Amelia: "Daddy, I'm sorry! I won't play anymore."

Daddy: "But Amelia, I told you five times to stop playing. You need to listen better."

Amelia: "But, Daddy?"

Daddy: "No buts, Amelia. You need to listen."

Amelia: "But, DAD-dy! You didn't tell me five times!"

Daddy: "Yes, I did. Good night."

Amelia (pouty face): "You told me six times."

Paparazzi at the playground

I chased Amelia around the playground last weekend, snapping photos with my iPhone. It was a fun game - she tried to avoid me, squealing as she dodged and ducked through all the obstacles.

The game made for some really great photos!