Things I’ve learned since getting Mixie:
- Apparently my inability to parent transcends species.
- We will not be having anymore children anytime soon… we just had one.
- I can now blame my lack of matching socks on Mixie, who loves them.
- I LOVE 4 Paws for Ability – they are so patient with us. (And we have a ton of questions.)
- I know I’ve had grand plans before,(HERE and HERE) but I think I would like to open a 4 Paws for Ability in PA (Don’t tell Ray – I’m pretty sure this will be filed under – “She’s lost her marbles.”)
- Just call me “Dog Whisperer.”
- But first…. teach me how to get anyone in our household to listen to me. And then I’ll do it.
Back to things I’ve learned:
- Living in a 12X12 hotel room for 2 weeks is trying on anyone’s nerves.
- But it is awesome to not have to boil the water before you drink it – (At our old place)
- It is also awesome to be able to control your own heat. – (The old place went to 50 something degrees at night)
- And… the benefits of no water from the toilet or shower on your floor – Awesome!
- So, we are all loving our little cozy living arrangements. And if we don’t all make it out of here alive (By all – I mean, Raymond) – just remember, I loved him until he drove me insane in a 12X12 room. Kidding… sort of
Training is intense. It is 24/7 parenting… Along with our normal 24/7 parenting. But we are so grateful to be here… It is all relative..
Besides – Eventually, someone has to learn to listen to me, right?
I am a former teacher, turned SAHM. I have 3 children. The twins, Andrew and Addison, turned 3 years old in October. I also have a 1 year old baby who was born with a very rare chromosomal disorder - Wolf Hirschhorn Syndrome. The good, the bad, the ugly.. all here. Because this blog keeps me from drinking.
Wow. I don’t think I could handle living in a 12X12 hotel room for 2 weeks! You’re one strong woman!
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Staying in a hotel room with your entire family is worse than Chinese water torture! It always messes up everyone’s sleep schedules for us.
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Hang in there, lady.
This whole story is inspiring.
(Not that you need to hear that because you’re simply living your life, not trying to change other people.)
But really.
There’s strength, love, and hilarious cat cartoons.
What more could anyone ask for?
Good luck, mama.
Deep breaths.