Miscellaneous

So it's been three weeks since my last post, what can I say? - I'm sorry.

I'll probably cover a lot of stuff with this post so I'm titling it Miscellaneous.

Allison's ballet bubble was burst today - actually last week. Towards the end of the lesson last Friday she got all weepy and wanted me so her instructor - Miss Vickie (or should I say Miss YICKY!) sent her out of the room to get me. I thought maybe Allison was just tired or I don't know. Let me just say that the week prior was our first lesson and Allison was SOOOOO excited and happy and loving every minute of it. It didn't make sense that she was upset but I kind of brushed it off. Well this week when we got to class several moms asked me how Allison was and if I got to the bottom of her crying. I wasn't sure why they all cared, I mean, we've all seen crying, apparently for no reason, three year olds before. Then one mom explained that her daughter told her that Miss Vickie told Allison to get her fingers out of her mouth, then Allison felt bad and sort of put her head down, so Miss Vickie told her to go sit down. That's when she began to cry and want me. I was unaware of all of this because us moms have to wait outside of the studio and watch through windows in the doors. We kind of all take turns watching. So anyway, Allison was all excited to go this week and did fine until it was time to go into the class. She started sobbing, big sad sobs! My heart broke. This is not a usual Allison behavior. So, I went into the classroom to talk to Miss Vickie. I asked her what had happened the week before and she told me basically what had been relayed to me through another child. I explained that Allison does suck her thumb, sometimes unconsciously, and I thought maybe Miss Vickie made her feel bad. She, in her very abrasive manner, kind of brushed me off with some talk about germs and policies. I told her she maybe could've been a little gentler in speaking to Allison and how I feel like now Ally is afraid of her. Again, we were brushed off and told that Allison could watch through the windows and come in to dance if she felt like it. We ended up leaving. I have never met someone so abrasive, rude, and down right witchy, who works with children! I mean, why would you want to work with preschoolers when you clearly don't like them!?! I am not one to make mountains out of mole hills and my plan of action is to simply switch classes. I don't want to make a big deal out of this but as a mom I feel bad for my child. I just had to vent. Allison is fine with no signs of permanent damage, no thanks to MISS YICKY!

Lucy is an absolutely wonderful addition to our family! We are all crazy about her. The most amazing thing is that Ed loves her too. I can't even explain how he is with her. When he gets home from work, if she isn't at the door to greet him he calls her over. Or he'll tell me some cute story about how Lucy cleared off Becky's bean bag chair so she could lay on it. She's shedding a lot right now and I've decided I just have to vacuum twice a day. I told Ed and his response was that she's worth it, she's such a good dog! I don't know if I ever told her sad tale. Lucy was abandoned when hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana. Someone took her in and kept her until this passed July. Then she was turned into a shelter because she was pregnant. Poor Lucy. Apparently, standard procedure is to spay a pregnant dog and abort the puppies. Their chance of survival in a shelter is low as is the mother's. Lots of infectious diseases can circulate in a shelter where 350 dogs a month are taken in. She stayed at the shelter during her recuperation and the Labs 4 Rescue folks took charge of finding her a home. That's when we found her on their website. When we got her, the incision was still evident and her belly was shaved. Her surgery had to have been just a week or so before we got her. This poor, sweet, dog holds no grudges. She's so eager to please and obedient beyond belief. I love how she seeks out the girls when they're home. She likes to be close to them. The other day she was in Allison's room and Allison was making her little doll house animals climb on Lucy. They would hide in her hair and stuff - it was pretty cute. Lucy never moved. She's just so patient and good with my girls. I have to love her for that if for no other reason.

Amazing Race and Survivor have me hooked already. As well as NCIS and The Unit. I tried getting into Grey's Anatomy but can't. I don't think I like hospital dramas. I also enjoyed Men In Trees on Friday nights. Very cute and funny. LOST can't start soon enough. The season finale from last spring is on Monday night I think. I'll have to watch so I can remember what happened.

Everyone is doing well in school. Katie's liking Middle School just fine. I'm looking for opportunities to be involved there. Becky has a very nice teacher! I'm one of the room parents this year - don't ask me what that means - I have no idea yet. I'm also working lunch and recess duty once a week at her school. Allison comes with me and absolutely loves being with the older kids! Allison love, love, loves preschool! She strolls in like she's always gone! I'm glad for that. Katie's soccer team went undefeated at the Labor Day tournament and took home the first place trophies!! So exciting! They are still undefeated.

Almost time to get Kate off the bus. Gotta go!