Christmas Countdown - 2013

[caninemom3]

Good to see you, Brent. I remember walking to school when I was a kid (over a mile) and the temps would be in the single digits. That was back in the day when girls HAD to wear dresses or skirts. Talk about COLD!!! This will be my first week back since October. Not looking forward to it, but c'est la vie!

I remember those days too Seawaters....Nope...No rides to and from school for this kid !! xo

 

[caninemom3]

Welcome Back!!!! In case you missed it, we are all moving to the middle of nowhere and starting our own town. You were elected to be the physical trainer because someone has to keep us in shape after we eat all of those cakes from Christmasstar.

That is an exccellent idea Made !!! xo

 

[caninemom3]

I am going to miss being able to pop in during the day! I know for sure that I won't be staying late after school. It will just be too tiring! GO Notre Dame!!! TTYL

We've missed you today !!! xo

 

[caninemom3]

You would be a great employee where I work! You would love it!!!

I cater to and baby all the animals we sell. I am allergic to the bunnies and guinea pigs but they still get love. I hate that I am allergic to them, they are so cute!!!

I think we would be a great team !!! :!!

 

[caninemom3]

Good to see you, too, Seawaters! That is just unfair. I hope they've updated the rules sine then. Good luck on your first week back to school. I'm sure your students will be excited!

Speaking of "returning" to school. I have decided to increase my teaching qualifications this winter. Yesterday, I registered for an Intermediate Math Additional Qualification. This will allow me to apply for jobs to teach Math to students in Grade 7-10. It should be fun! I'm really hoping that this helps me find a teaching job somewhere in the area... especially since I'd have three Intermediate (History, English and Math) and two Senior (History and English) as well as a Junior (Grades 4-6) qualification.

Hopefully this will result in at least receiving a callback from an application!

You would be a wonderful teacher....

 

[caninemom3]

Guinea pigs ARE cute, and the little whistling and warbling sounds they make! I had some when I was in high school. Started with one, bought a companion for her that the pet shop said was female ... they made a mistake one that one. When I discovered a baby piggie one morning, I removed the second 'pig to a separate cage, but I guess he was part rabbit, because the first 'pig later had a second litter---triplets that time. I kept the first baby, but the triplets went to the pet shop for adoption. Dad used to enjoy holding a guinea pig on his lap (on a towel) and feeding it apple. When he was in the mood, he'd say, "Bring me a pig!" The 'pigs learned that apples came from the refrigerator, so whenever they heard the refrigerator door open and close, they'd start whistling because they thought a treat was coming.

Awwww....I bet they were cute !! xo

 

[caninemom3]

Good Monday morning everyone.

Sorry I have been away so long. It has been a stressful few weeks. Both of my parents have spent time in the hospital. Mom spent 3 weeks in the hospital. Both are home now. Dad is doing ok. Mom is terminal. She has good days and bad days. The past few have been good. She insisted on taking care of both their funeral arrangements so we did that last Friday. She keeps fighting and looking ahead.

Thanks to everyone for all your prayers. Have a blessed day everyone.

Bless your mom's heart....I am still praying for both of them xo

 

[caninemom3]

reading mgramsey´s post right now hit home kind off....I have tears running down my face, cos it made me think of my dear Grandfather who passed away on January 12 last year...I am always thinking about him...and sometimes a tear or two roll down my cheeks...but this time it really hit me hard....I just always imagine him sitting in paradise with his momma and daddy and cousins and friends who were waiting for him....and I know he is waiting for me and the family now, too...but it will be soo long til we see him....and I miss him so bad...........Opa Ich liebe dich!!!!

(((((Track)))) .....It's okay....we have your back my sweet friend xoxo Your grandpa is always by your side, I believe that. We just can't see those who have passed. I talk to my dear mom all the time, especially now that I am using her small Christmas tree in my room xo

 

[caninemom3]

Hi friends,
Just wanted to say a quick, Christmassy hello

Unpacking & running errands today. Also having my car looked at.

Seawaters, thinking of you today. Good luck! Xo

Mgramsey, thoughts & prayers going out to you. God bless you & your family.

Xmas, good luck on your final interview! Go with your gut, and follow your heart , you'll make the right decision.

I kept a Christmas corner in my bedroom, where I left out my Mr. Christmas clock w/ the ballroom dancers, and my Mr. Christmas Grammophone. I decided they must stay out year round

Thinking of you all & sending hugs.

XO

Stacey


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Wonderful to see you !!! (((HUGS))) to Har xooxo

 

[caninemom3]

For you guinea pig fans---have you seen the 2013 Guinea Pig Games calendar? It has photos of guinea pigs participating in Olympic-type games. This article online has some hilarious photos of 'pigs biking, hurdling, swimming, etc. Pretty cute!

I was never bitten by any of my guinea pigs, but they liked to lick my fingers now and then.

Awwwww...xo

 

[caninemom3]

I am taking the advice from many to just rest today so I can heal but I have been in my jammys all morning and just downright bored! I am going to get up and do some cleaning. Such a rebel! :wink:

You take care of you xoxo We only have one CAH !!! xo

 

[Seawaters]

So sad for your customer. If you find out what happened, please let us know. How long had she had the Macaw? Do you know how long they normally live?

Good/sad day at work yesterday. As far as everyone I work for and all the customers, always a good day! They really make me happy. We also had a lot more dogs than usual come in with their "parents" and I just love that! They all get hugs and treats from me!

The sad news was a lady brought in her Macaw Parrot that just passed away. She was in a panic and was asking us would we possibly know what could have happen to it. We do sale animal medication and know a little about treating minor animal illness but we are not vets. We have helped her in the past with other animals so she just thought we might be able to figure something out. All we could really do is suggest taking the bird into a vet for a possible autopsy. She said the bird was perfectly healthy yesterday and suddenly passed away in the morning. The sad thing was is how she broke down crying and stroking the bird. I started to cry, I felt so bad for her. I love to work with animals and have thought, in a way, it would be great to work for a vets office. I know for a fact I could never ever handle that! Too many tragedies and I would be a wreck all the time. Those Macaws are like having a child, they have large personalities. I really felt bad for her and did the best to console her. I just hope she finds out what happen to that poor baby. It was such a beautiful bird!

Speaking of people bringing their dogs in, we do have several people bring their birds (on their shoulder), cats, pigs, horses and more with them. Fun place to work. I do better working in a place where mostly healthy animals show up but occasionally someone brings in a very sick animal and it just breaks my heart!

 

[caninemom3]

@Sheila....I am sorry about Your hard day at work....I would have cried with the woman, too...and would also never be able to work at a vet´s.....when I was young I even wanted to become a vet.....heck no....I could never put an animal down...even tho I know it is taking their pain away and just sending them over the rainbow bridge to wait for us....but I just could not do it....never

I hear ya, Track !! I couldn't do it either....xo:-(

 

[caninemom3]

Holiday, I love the name of your craft group! I'm almost halfway behind on the posts and I was only gone for about 72 hours ~ I love it, too! Have a MERRY day!

Hi Meceka !!!!!!!

 

[caninemom3]

What a great picture, CM3 ~ I love it!

Thanks, Meceka xo

 

[caninemom3]

Tomorrow, besides being Elvis Presley's birthday, will be my 10 year anniversary at my job. It has been the best 10 years of my life there! I just love the people I work for and the regular customers we get. Of course I love the animals too!

Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary !!!! xo They have a valuable employee in you xoxo

 

[caninemom3]

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Hey friends,
This is a picture of the barn where you enter my development. I just love it!! I'm really home We also have a view if it from our Living room window. Yay!


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It looks charming !!!! xo

 

[caninemom3]

CM3, I'm praying that Wish's stomach is better now. Please give him a hug for us. Xo


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Awww...Thanks Snowflake.....He only had one episode of GI "symptoms" and then he was fine again......xo Thanks four your prayers and I gave him your hugs too !! xo

 

[Seawaters]

The rules changed when I was a junior in college!!! Today was fun for the kids. They were really glad to have me back. One of the subs I had did not do a good job. She took apart the packets I had copied so she could give the pages out individually. Grrr. I give out the packets so students will have everything for the week in their priority folders. So I had to spend a lot of the day putting the packets back together. Plus, she didn't even complete half the stuff that should have been done, so we are starting off behind by about a week.

Good luck in going back to school. If I could, I would be a perpetual student. I love school!!! The extra education will definitely help!

Good to see you, too, Seawaters! That is just unfair. I hope they've updated the rules sine then. Good luck on your first week back to school. I'm sure your students will be excited!

Speaking of "returning" to school. I have decided to increase my teaching qualifications this winter. Yesterday, I registered for an Intermediate Math Additional Qualification. This will allow me to apply for jobs to teach Math to students in Grade 7-10. It should be fun! I'm really hoping that this helps me find a teaching job somewhere in the area... especially since I'd have three Intermediate (History, English and Math) and two Senior (History and English) as well as a Junior (Grades 4-6) qualification.

Hopefully this will result in at least receiving a callback from an application!

 

[caninemom3]

CAH, this is for you!

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Adrian as Elvis

Congrats on your Anniversary at your job!


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