Caught Up

Apparently we are all caught up now on our appointments.  We have seen the doctor, the dentist and WIC.  The little man had all his dental work done this morning.  He got to do the sleeping visit also, just like his sister did two years ago.  He came through it so much better.  He didn't wake up angry like she did.  He did kick me, but not like she did.  His was more a move out of my way thing.
Once out to the car he really wanted to look in his mouth.  He started to move to the front seat and told me he was dizzy.  Looked in his mouth, saw the work and just shook his head.  His only concern was how long he would have the big tooth in.  He was referring to the cap on one of his eye teeth.  And yes he lost his front teeth just like sissy.  According to the dentist the damage was from trauma when he was younger just like sissy.  We just don't remember his falling or we didn't even see it.  So we survived Sissy missing those teeth for a couple of years.  I'm sure we will survive this also.
WIC will end for us this year as the little man ages out. But first he got his iron tested for the last time.  He had a great number on that although he really did not like the poke.  We will be able to do the WIC farmers market again this year and also the Saturday help at WSU extension to earn veggies.  Naturally we will continue to use the farmer's market in the future just because we like it. It's just our last year for free produce there.
All these things kind of ran all together and made life seem a little hectic, but now they are done and we get back to our normal routine.  Work, school (for six weeks) and daycare.

Extra Children

My extra kids had birthdays this week. I sent them good wishes. Amazed at how long they have been in my life.
Scott came in the late eighties as a young teen. I got to watch him grow up into a great man. He had this always on sense of humor and I'm sure some folks found that trying sometimes. As he moved into adulthood his parents moved their family to Australia on a new adventure. Scott has had great adventures in his life. He's done some traveling. Met a spectacular woman, married her and has three kids. He just turned 40 years-old.
Josh came into our lives at 8 years-old. He lived up the hill. His life started off adventurous and kept going. He did sports with Mike and became part of our family. He turned 26 today. Still waiting to see what his life will show. Of all Mike's friends he is the only one who is family. And with him came his mom and brother.
I still consider my extra kids part of my family. And that leaves me wondering who the next extra kids will be. I'm sure the littles will have friends who join us. It is one way my family expands and I'm excited about the prospect. My older extras have moved on with their lives leaving room for new ones in our daily life.

First Lesson at Firstenberg

Tonight was the littles first swimming lessons at Firstenberg Community Center.  There are at least five classes going on at the same time in different parts of the pool depending on the level you are at.  They both had a blast and can't wait to go back.
When the little man was done with his lesson he decided he was going to play in the pool.  One of the teachers caught him and tried to convince him to come out.  She finally told him no one else was in the pool.  He sat up and looked around and then you could see the wheels in his head going...okay...so what...I'm in the pool.  We finally got him out before the next classes started.
After her class was over we saw that all the water features were turned back on.  Turns out there is open swim after lessons.  Perhaps on Thursday we will swim afterward.

Ants

A month ago I had Peak Pest come out and attack our ants.  The ants were getting obnoxious and with kids in the  house they found a ready source of food.  So that trip out the guy sprayed and put out poison for the ants to take back to the nest.  It made a tremendous difference in the number of ants in the house.  He forewarned me that he may need to come back and would do so for free after 30 days.
So I put it on my calender as when 30 days were.  And the ants were starting to increase in numbers again.  So I called and this morning my guy came back and redid his applications.  This time we only concentrated on where we knew the ants were.  And since the kids are not here this morning I don't have to worry about them and he was able to spray the baseboards all along the kitchen.  I like how conscientious this company is and that they are concerned about my kids welfare.
Now we will hope this does the final number on this next of ants.  If not they will come back in another 30 days at a reduced rate.
I was so impressed with this company and that is why I hope this gets the job done.  First they answered their phone.  They talked me through everything and made an appointment that they kept and were on time for.  Then when I needed them back they were again on time.
After so many contractors not answering their phones, not returning phone calls, not showing up at all when they are suppose to, postponing if something comes up that makes them more money, etc this company was a breath of fresh air.  Kudos Peak Pest Management.

Country

We usually get to school ten minutes early on parent pick up days.  We got there right on time one day and the little miss got scared that she had been forgotten.  So I make a super effort to be there when she comes out of her classroom.
The little man usually plays with the Ipad or toys or something.  Well today he played with the radio.  We have an ongoing volume dispute and he likes to see how far he can push that. But today he switched channels.  And not just the pre-sets.  He found a country station that he liked and we played volume war on it.
Wait....what?  Yeah he was bopping to country.  I asked him where he came from.  His mommy likes metal rock.  His daddy likes hardcore rap.  I bounce between alternative and hiphop.  He hasn't been exposed to that much country and yet apparently he likes it.  Sorry man....no country pre-sets on my radio.

Clark County Property

So when Mike was arrested all of his stuff was taken from him.  In his backpack was all the small amount of stuff that he owned except what he forgot here on his way out the door.  They hold the stuff in Clark County Property until you are released.  Well if you get transferred somewhere else they only hold the stuff for 60 days.
Mike knew he was getting transferred and he asked his brother to collect his stuff for him and he put that on the forms because his brother said he would. A month after his transfer Mike was getting a bit worried because Doug wouldn't take his calls.  So he asked for his sister to contact his brother and find out if he collected the backpack.
Tanya was a good sister and tried to make it all happen.  Being a fixer.  Said she asked many times and reminded many times.
Well the sixty day marker is long past.  And Doug's excuse for not getting the stuff is Clark County Property never called him back. Course he waited until almost the last minute to call them in the first place.  And he never made another call in the second place.  Just typical Doug behavior.....procrastinate and then blame someone else.
So Mike's stuff is gone.  Now good thing for him in the whole scheme of things....it was a small amount of stuff.  So he will be starting over when he gets out.  I have a change of clothes and some socks and his ID. He has been here before......

Dreaming of Dave

I dreamt of Dave last night.  I haven't dreamt of him as a primary person in my dream since the one where he told me I couldn't go with him.  I dreamt we were having this conversation about selling the mobile home or keeping it.  Building or buying something else. A conversation we actually had many many times along with the option of transferring. And in the dream the mobile home actually was the mobile home...not some other place I created in my head.  David was there and working with Dave and it felt really comfortable and like home.
Maybe I had this dream because it is about transitions and I am in my own state of transition.  Maybe I just miss Dave.  Either way it was a nice dream.  Nice to feel the love that he always had for me and the connection.  Till the next dream....
Light and Love Dave wherever you are.