A New Brother for Sammy

A dog, that is. When I left a message on Jaime's phone letting her know that there's going to be a new addition to the family she thought it was something else! Nope, not that, just a dog. But we are super excited. Good ol' petfinder.com came through for us again. After searching for a couple of weeks and not finding anything, I was becoming a bit discouraged. Once I get the idea in my head then I want it. I'll make the long story short. We found him online on Sunday, went to see him on Tuesday, introduced Sammy to him on Thursday, and will be picking him up sometime this week (we're getting him from the humane society). I was concerned as to how Sammy would react to him but it all worked out fine. They are really cute together. His name is Benjamin, he's a shepherd mix, and about 10 weeks old. I don't know if I'm really ready for the puppy stuff again, but it will keep me busy and that's what I need.

Michael left very early Friday morning for a 2-week leadership course in Pennsylvania. He has been gone for that long before (even longer once!) but this time is a little harder because I know it's the start of all of the mobilization and the deployment. He starts his mobilization mid-April so that gives us a few weeks after he comes back. I know it is going to fly by and before I know it he will be gone again. We are trying to stay as positive as we can...he can't come home for good until we get this thing started. That's what I keep reminding myself.

I am officially done with my first student teaching placement. They threw my a surprise party with chocolate cookie cake and punch. They made me a big banner and got me a canvas toted and signed it. It was so sweet. I have enjoyed working with them so much. I will miss them, even if I will just be down the hall. So, now I am moving into a 3rd grade general education classroom. It will be much different but I am looking forward to the experience. The kids are so great in there, I know I will have such a good time with them.

The weather has been so nice the past few days. I had drill this weekend so I haven't really been able to enjoy it too much. I did notice some flowers already sprouting up in the front beds when I got home. What a good sight! I am ready for Spring.