My dog is not a yo-yo...............

But evidentally my kids seemed to think she was...and because of their lack of thinking...I have no voice still as of today...

Friday night was supposed to be a relaxing night for me and Mike...it was Sci Fi night and we watch the Sci Fi channel (Stargate nuts we are) Mike had asked Glen to take Asha out...Asha, for those that don't remember is a small Shih Tzu, and most know that she is my little buddy....So needless to say I was startled to have Wesley come into our room and laughingly tell us what Glen was up too....It appears he was wrapping the leash around her belly and flipping her over and over...I was also a little perplexed that Wesley was laughing as he told on his brother-but there's a reason for that...

Needless to stay I stormed outside, spotted Glen walking Asha up from the sidewalk...One look at my face and he knew he was in for it...immediately he started yelling "Wesley told me to do too!!!" over and over...I told him to march into the house...I saw Justin and asked what he saw...He confirmed that Glen was the one doing this to Asha and that Wesley was laughing about the whole thing and egging Glen on...

What schocked me about this whole incident was the lack of common sense in the two of them...They never once thought that this could serious hurt even kill Asha...Snap that leash just right and you snap her neck....First I dealt with Glen...Yes he got a spanking...and told to get his shower and go to bed, then I dealt with Wesley....Wesley tried to still deny any wrong doing...But I told him I knew different...I was shaking at this point...Asha was hiding from the two of them...she was scared shitless...that pretty much made me even more angry...I made Wesley get his shower and head to bed too...I know I scared the crap out of the two of them...they also have been banned from touching the animals in any way...during all the yelling...I lost my voice.....

Do I think they did this maliciously??? Heck no...for the most part they are really loving where animals are concerned....I really do think they left thier brains at the front door on this one...This is the second time I have had to deal with them about the dog...3 years ago when they first moved in, They adored Asha and one day I had both of them take her outside to go to the bathroom...5 minutes later I hear Asha yipping and the boys yelling...Glen had her front half and Wesley had her back half and they were having a good old tug of war...They got chewed out then too.... and banned from the animals that time too...

What really got me on this one was Wesley...he's going to be 11 this summer and I have no clue what he was thinking at the time...He's more responsible than that...

After I chewed them out, I checked on Asha....She about jumped into my arms, shaking...I calmed her down...checked her over good and she was none the worse for were....Mike later told the boys that he wouldn't be suprised if Asha didn't want to have anything to do with them anymore...snapped at them even...and they would deserve it...I was glad for that...He backed me up 100% about everything...I know Mike worries about me with the boys...he knows they both are high maintenace kids and he wonders if I ever think about what I got my self into...He doesn't need to worry...I thought of all that along time ago....I love him and yes...even thought they can be butt heads...I love those boys too...


All in all...I highly doubt they will be trying anything like that ever again....I do think they have learned their lesson....but it will still be a while before I allow them to touch the animals...I think that is the hardest on them as they love to play with them...Oh well...that's too bad...


KIDS!!!.......

It's Catch up time!!!!

It's been VERY busy here...I've been to other blogs but have been very lax on keeping up with my own...Kids are out of school, Justin is down here...so that means my life is not my own....

Keeping 4 kids busy is a challange...I have heard "I'm Bored" more times than I care to count...These kids have roller blades, bikes, scooters, skateboards, tennis rackets, kites, and yet....they remain bored....

I know the problem....I don't let them sit in front of the TV all day nor do I let them play computer games or video games all day...I've never been that kind of Mom that allows that to happen...I've heard all the medical experts that say kids shouldn't be allowed to do just and I happen to agree...As long as it's not raining...I really want the kids to be outside for the most part...So yeah...I do limit them....I know they don't like it at times (Especially Wesley-he would remain glued to Cartoon Network if we let him) but I always believe that it's for thier own good...they are getting much needed exercise and sunshine...I remember as a kid that's where I always wanted to be...outside...I'd be outside from morning til nighttime...Just being outside...it was wonderful...I will never understand why kids today have a problem with it...they'd rather park thier butts in front of the TV or play the video games...UGH!!!!!

It's also been interesting with Justin here...I knew there were going to be some adjustments for him...He's had it pretty rough this past year and Mike and I both knew it affected him greatly...I think the hardest thing for him is getting used to all the rules...He's an only child and with how my sister has been this past year...he's not had a whole lot of structure...Now he's in a place where there is structure and it's taking time for him to get adjusted...Mike and I are taking the time to explain everything to him...and he also knows that if he breaks the rules...he will be punished...(And he remembers how I am! LOL) Part of the reason Diane wanted him to come here was for the structure while she tried to get her life together (And she's coming along with that-it's not been an easy road-but she's hanging in there-and FINALLY getting a tough side!)

Work is going okay....It's hard with the new schedule...I work Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30pm to 9pm and Wednesday and Fridays 7:30am til 5pm and then go in for a couple hours on Saturday....I am actually wishing I had done the 2:30 to 9pm for all week...that would have been easier on me...It's the getting home at 9pm and going to bed and heading right back into the office in the morning that gets me...ah well...

Well trying to think of anything else I need to add....hmm...*scratches head*....I know there was a lot more I had to add but right now it's left my brain.....

Later all!

My Dog is snoring...................

As I sit here and write this.....Asha is putting out some serious zzzzzz's....does anyone else have a dog that snores and loudly at that????

At any rate....I'm just hanging out waiting for the kiddles to get up...Don't go into work til 2:30pm today...But I have lots to do this morning that requires the kids to be up at least by 9am...so I can make some noise about the house...If we let them, they would sleep until 10-10:30am....I wish I could...I am always up by 630am...UGH! Didn't think I was supposed to do that yet...not til I'm like what 80?????

Well Kairi and Her Mom Manisa went home on Saturday...I'm back to missing them both...It was wonderful when they were down here...I can't wait to see them in September...Going up for the Labor day weekend...The only problem we had when she was down was the bitch struck again....Yes...You heard me right....Remember Lynn????? Well She's gone and done it again.....UGH...With every thing Manisa had going on...The only time she was able to get over there was the Friday before she left...Now she was very nervous as she is all to aware of what happened the last time she went over there...But Patrick was told Doug would be there as well...

Well....He wasn't....Seems Lynn felt Doug needed to work overtime...So he wasn't going to be home until 12am Friday night...Manisa so didn't feel like staying until then...They preceded to lay a guilt trip on Manisa because they felt that she should have stopped in more while she was down...What???? Now keep in mind that they never bothered to pick up the phone either...It would have been easier for them to go to where she was instead of Manisa coming to them...I don't find fault with Manisa...I find fault with them over that...Ah but they don't think logically...

Then...while in the pouring rain....Lynn decided she wanted to show the baby off to a friend...Manisa tried to stop her but it was too late...Manisa was politly pissed off (Wouldn't you be?) At this point she really just wanted to go home...

Then there was the car seat issue...Manisa was using a car seat that okay ...wasn't top of the line but you know what...I checked that puppy out and it was perfectly fine...Well Lynn preceded to chew Manisa out and basically called her what amounted to a bad mom and what was she thinking putting Kairi in that...Manisa was in tears when she finally left after Lynn found another car seat...She wouldn't let Manisa leave until she had...It was very late when she got home and Kairi was more than cranky (for which I was told last night-Lynn had a few words to say about Kairi being cranky-WTF?)

Needless to say Patrick was more than pissed when he heard about all this stuff...And rightfully so...I was as well...Had smoke coming out my ears for the most part all weekend....Still do when I get to thinking of this...

What I thought was funny was when Lynn told Manisa (jokingly I hope) that she was going to move to NC to be closer and just leave Doug down here to finish up his last 7 years at the sheriffs office...When I told Patrick what she said....He responded "That bitch ain't moving up here....I'll move"

Guys this has gotten way beyond ridiculous...Lynn had no right to do that to poor Manisa...I am of the opinion that Doug never told Lynn about what Patrick told him the last time...I really think she ought to know...and I have this strange feeling that Patrick is going to be the one to tell her...

Feel better now writing about all this...But I have a feeling that it's not over with them by a long shot...I also have a feeling that Doug and I are going to be going back to court over Hayley...but I am holding out on that one til I see what happens....but that's for another blog....

Later and ya'll have a good one!