Happy Birthday!

Dear Piper,

Today is the seventh anniversary of the day I adopted you, or as we call it your birthday. That makes you around nine or ten years old.

Seven years ago, your grandma Patti and I drove out to Tooele to go see the small female dogs they had out there. You were a sweet and cute dog, but shedding everywhere. The shelter worker assured us that it was just nerves. FALSE! You are the worse shedder in the history of dogs! I don't remember what it is like to not have dog hair all over me and the floor.

You have been a challenging dog in some ways. You are stubborn and spiteful. You have epilepsy, and require daily medication. You like to kill things and eat things you aren't suppose to eat.

However, you are a sweet dog. You love nothing more than to be rubbed and loved. You love to cuddle and lick. You are patient with Quinn, and let her give you knucks, and big bear hugs. You love to share food with Quinn, and yes, unfortunately it goes both ways. You eat Quinn's food and Quinn eats your food. You love to go on walks, and chase birds. You love toys with squeakers. You are protective, smart, and loving.

Happy Birthday Dear Piper! Thanks for getting me ready to be a mom to a human baby!

Loves!!!!

Tooth

Last Thursday, Quinn slipped in the tub while trying to lick the faucet and chipped her front tooth. We took her to the dentist the next day, and he told us the chip was just superficial. (I translated this to mean cosmetic.)

I am pretty bummed out. I mean, obviously I was glad her tooth was not damaged, but I hate that her smile has been altered. I obviously also know it is just a baby tooth, but it is a baby tooth, she'll have for the next six years.
I obviously know this is not a major life problem, but I feel like it is right now.

Oh, the joys of motherhood worry and guilt.

In related news, Quinn loves to brush her teeth. She begs and whines for it throughout the day. She says, " bruuuu teeee" as she mimes the action. So cute!

Here is Quinn brushing her teeth and showing me how she brushes her teeth a couple of days before the accident.

Wah-Wah

I just came out of the restroom to find Dalan changing Quinn's shirt.

Me: "What happened?"

Dalan: "Quinn say, I dumped water all over myself."

Me: "Piper's water?"

Quinn's eyes get big and very seriously, she answers, "Wah-Wah."

She is so cute and funny!

And here is cute picture from yesterday. Those pants are 12-18 months, but have the adjustable waist band. I need to stock up on those things for little miss (kind of) tall and skinny.

Snow

The Salt Lake Valley finally got some snow. Can't say I am happy about it, but it was bound to happen sometime, right? We put Quinn in her snowsuit, hooked Piper up to her leash, and headed out for some fun in the snow.

Quinn kept saying, "snow, snow.". And loved to follow Piper around, and she even left her hat on the whole time. She was not a fan of falling in the snow, and not being able to get back up in her snowsuit very easily.

Sick

So, I woke up around midnight last night and did not feel well. I went back to sleep and dreamt about a package in my stomach and delivering it out of my mouth. That's when I threw up. I then had to call for a sub, and make sub plans for my student teacher in the morning (this week I teach mornings, she teaches afternoons, and then she takes over completely next week until the end of March.).

Quinn did me a solid by sleeping until 6:30. Dalan did me another solid by laying with her on the couch until 9:30. I also got major nap in this afternoon. I am feeling semi-better this evening, and plan to return to work tomorrow, plus we are seeing South Pacific tomorrow night and I don't want to miss that.

Back to Work

I went back to work today. It was alright. I missed Q like crazy, and she missed me! She had a little bit of a hard time waking up and going to grandma's house. I guess later in the day she kept asking for, "my mama?".


She is taking her evening siesta in my arms right now. So sweet! Love that little girl!

Last Day

Today is my last day of winter break. Sad. We are going to spend it playing and hanging out as a family.

I just found out that there is a blogger app. So, I am posting this from my phone. When Quinn was in the hospital, I figured out a way to message in a post, but it limited my words and no pictures could be included. I think with the app I can post proper posts from my phone! Awesome!

Here are a couple new photos of Quinn from the weekend. I have no idea where they will post or in what order. They include helping dad fix the washer, New Year's Eve dress, watching Elmo while holding Cookie, funny self portraits, Go Utes, and reading books while sucking on a doll bottle!