VeganMom...stumbling through life

I finally got Mark's pictures from this weekend (as I again forgot my camera). Here are a couple from the farmer's market. We sat in some shade by the capital to cool off (and enjoy our popcorn) after walking through the very hot crowded market.

Today, like so many other days, we spent time at our vet's. I took Cami in (the little girl foster who is living with my mom) to get spayed. Then I had to take Ivan and Jasper back for their annual check up and distemper boosters. Ivan was terrified and buried his head under my arm, because if he can't see the vet, she can't see him. ;) They checked out healthy, but Ivan needs to watch his weight a little. Okay, I need to watch his weight a little. He's gained quite a bit of weight since his surgery in January. When he was having problems with his bladder, up until the surgery, he didn't feel well and lost almost two pounds. Well, since then he's gained three! He was so pathetic that I really spoiled him and gave him all the treats he asked for. I wanted him to regain the lost weight. Now that he's a strapping 12.5 pounds, I need to cut back a little on the spoiling with treats. That won't be easy, as he's quite pushy when he wants something. Cami's spay went well, and I get to bring her back to my mom's tomorrow. She was so sad today when I had to take her out--she whimpered in the most pathetic way, and it broke my heart. The poor little bug finally has a good home, her fourth home in the last month, and she did not want to leave it. I can't wait to take her back tomorrow, as I know she will be so very happy. It's those few happy moments in AR work that keep me going through all the stress and depressing stuff.

Luciana was on a cleaning tear today. She was so industrious this morning. This afternoon, she got so into her art projects, that I decided to switch our schooling plans around to let her run with it. She came up with the most clever and creative projects. The beauty of homeschooling is that when she gets into a groove like that, I have the flexibility to rearrange things to accomodate her. It is just so much more natural and right for us. We did some cool work on conservation studies, which I find as enjoyable as she does.

Logan called me tonight to update me on his first two days of kindergarten. He is loving it, which I didn't doubt for a minute. He's at a good school, he's smart, well behaved (for the most part), and very personable. He likes his teacher, and his favorite parts are recess and snack. We talked for about 45 minutes. It's so fun to talk to (or listen really) to little ones when they are excited about things! I'm still trying to get over the fact that he's in kindergarten already and will soon be six!