Just Another Day

I think the dogs and their shenanigans are becoming part of my daily routine. I've really picked up a lot of days subbing, working every day this week. I am exhausted! One, I'm definitely not used to working full time and two, my dogs wear me out! Let's see, so far this week I've come home to deal with a Mr. Benny who decided to roll around in the grass which was also the same location as a pile of poo. Bathing the dogs is become increasingly difficult the more pregnant I get. Needless to say I was not happy. He also decided to take the cushion that had blown off my swing and use it as a chew toy. I can sew it back up but I had to pick up little cotton pieces all over the yard. And then yesterday Sammy decided to go hunting for rabbits. I was on the computer and thought to myself, hmm, the dogs are awfully quiet. So I went out in the yard to check on them to find Sammy nose deep in rabbit. It was disgusting. I got the shovel out and threw the rabbit and its entrails over the fence and then I had to clean Sammy's beard off. They wear me out and my tolerance for them has been minimal lately. I love them dearly, but my goodness, just driving me a little nuts lately!

I've been subbing in a 2nd grade classroom the last couple of days. They are fascinated with my belly and baby and always asking questions about him. One little girl came up and told me that since I know I'm having a boy, I must have already had the jelly on my belly. And now the kids are playing baby at recess. They lie on the bench and pump their stomachs lightly until they "have a baby". Funny kids.

I've also been watching my friends teenagers while she is on vacation. They're not home much between practice and work. It's a whole different thing to parent teenagers. They're self sufficient. I'm constantly asking if they're hungry or need something, and I think they think I'm crazy. I'm realizing they will go get something out of the cupboard if they want to eat. So much different than little kids! The biggest thing is keeping track of schedules and worrying about them. I watch the clock constantly. But they're good girls and so it hasn't been too bad.