I feel like writing tonight, even though it's past my bedtime -- which lately has been early since Charity started going to Seminary. Scott takes her in, and then he drives halfway back and I meet him and pick her up at the grocery store. It's pretty easy now, but winter won't be fun when it's cold and dark. Maybe by the time Ian starts Seminary in 2 years, Charity will be driving. :)
I'm finally almost over my anger about the Delicate Genius. Just kidding.
So anyway, I had a productive day today. Despite some family troubles that I've been dealing with -- long story, I accomplished a lot. I was able to make 5 fitted cloth diapers and 2 fleece diaper covers for Jordan. That polar fleece stuff -- it's fairly waterproof, so it makes a good diaper cover. I'll post photos tomorrow when I (hopefully remember to) pick up batteries for my camera.
Obi is doing great. I'll also try to post some pictures of him as well. He's had 2 baths, so he smells better, and he's had most of the burrs and mats brushed out. We had to cut the mats out behind his ears, but it will grow out again. He's been treated for fleas and ticks. His loose stools have -- tightened. ;) I'm thinking about giving him his rabies and his 7-in-1 shots tomorrow. I'm not looking forward to it, but it needs to be done. I've never given rabies shots before, but I'm sure I can do it.
Actually it's not really Obi that worries me. Shelties are fairly tough and forgiving with shots. It's Piglet, the 5 lb. dachshund that scares me, LOL. I can't even trim her claws without a huge fight. She starts yelping before I even get the clipper to the nail. I will not soon forget the last time I gave her shots, which unfortunately was a year ago. I think I'll stuff her into a pillowcase this time. ;)
I read a little to Christopher (The Fellowship of the Ring), and to Ian (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) today. I need to be more consistent with reading to them, especially since the school year has officially started here. Plus, it's so much fun. I really do love reading aloud.
Well, I'm now officially tired enough to go to bed -- or at least to lie down and read.
Posted by 2Flower at August 31, 2004 11:51 PMMuzzle the dog. Wrap all limbs securely to the body in a towel, leaving the one paw out that you want to work on. Will look like a mummy waving. :)
Someone told me that this is how they do cats, but I found that it works on dachshunds as well. They're the cats of the canine world. ;)
Looking forward to Obi's pictures!
Posted by: pam at September 1, 2004 08:19 AMOh Pam -- that is quite a mental image! ;) I'm glad to know that it's not just my dachshund. I will definitely try it.
Posted by: 2flower at September 1, 2004 08:26 AM