It's another Monday and all is well - finally. Both boys are back in school. Ely still has a sore throat, but he hasn't had any fever in several days now. This is first day back since he had strep throat. Lj is healthy and going strong. They both really like the new dog, Josh. He is a very well behaved puppy. I am so pleased about that. He did tear up Choco's bed last night. He went on a chewing binge and ignored all the chew toys available to him. If that's all he chews up, I'll be very happy. The vet gave him a good bill of health and I am so relieved I don't have to worry about heart worms or any other kind of worms. I was concerned about them, him being a pound puppy and all.

The cat still isn't sure about Josh; he is bigger than she is and that makes her nervous. Speaking of cat, I have to go to Wal-Mart and buy cat food. I was just there this morning, but totally forgot to buy it. I remembered the milk, though. :-)

I finished painting the trim in the living room finally. I am finding spots where the paint roller didn't cover the ceiling too well, but I'll have to touch it up later. I've already been to the chiropracter and laid up with ice packs on my back enough to last me for a while. Hopefully, I won't have to do that again any time soon.

I've been watching HGTV reruns. They get boring after a while, but there just isn't much else on TV to watch. It is too cold to sit outside today, so I have to be in the house. I've already paid the bills that have come in (something I typically put off until the last minute) and made all the beds. I guess I could go sort laundry and put a load on to wash. What I find myself doing is imagining, or trying to imagine, what it is going to be like when the boys are gone to their dad's. No more daily spills to mop up. The kitchen table may actually stay clean. The beds will remain made and the laundry will be cut by 2/3rds. And still, I tune up to cry when I imagine them gone. This house will be a shell without them in it. I just pray I can handle it.

Didn't mean to turn all sappy...better go for now. More about trim, dogs, cats, and kids next time when you tune into cynles.blogspot.com!