I am going to miss you, Bitty...

Dear Lil Bit,
You came into my life a month after my brother died. I remember going to the pet store and seeing all 1 1/2 pounds of you viciously chewing away at the newspaper lining your cage. I remember the man putting on protective gloves to get you out of the cage, which cracked me and my dad up. What could this tiny puppy do that made a burly man put on gloves?
Ah, yes, teeth like razor blades...
You destroyed my Doc Martin shoes with your tiny fangs, you would not sleep at night, you were so little you had to wear a bell around your neck so we could find you, you would dart out of the front door every chance you got and run furiously around the yard until I could catch you.
You were the much needed distraction that my family needed. You would snuggle and love us without asking for anything in return. Though we swore never to give you "people" food, your cute persuasive ways won out in the end. For nearly eleven years you were a constant source of joy, comfort, distraction from grief, and unbridled amounts of love.
I knew you were getting older, and God must have felt like you had fulfilled your purpose. We loved you from the moment we lay eyes on your furry little body. I always thought you looked like a luck dragon, and we were lucky to share in your life. I hope you felt it was a good life... filled with love from your family.
I always felt like, in a way, you were Alex's dog, even though he never got to meet you. I hope you are with him now, I know you two will have a ball.
Until I see you again, I love you a whole lot, Little Bit French...
Thank you for your life, I feel blessed that we were able to share it.... (10/12/98-8/28/09)

What a Week!

Last week held a lot of "firsts" for the Diva house. First day of pre-school, first dance class, first day of Sunday school, and first time Momma Diva realized the "baby" days are gone.
Rebecca went to her pre-school on Monday and Wednesday and had a great time. She wakes up every morning asking if it is a "school" day. I kept having second thoughts about enrolling her, but now I am so happy I did. Her teacher, Miss Brenda, is sweet and enthusiastic about teaching. They have been doing crafts, playing outside, and today got to meet a sand crab. Rebecca has spoke of nothing else but "Justin's sand crab" since she got home from school today!

Rebecca began her ballet classes on Thursday, and she looks so cute in her ballet gear. When I tried it on her she was prancing around and pointing her toes..... we may have a natural on our hands!

Friday was our "day off". We had no school, no dance, nothing! Having such a busy schedule is making me appreciate the downtime.

Sunday started the CCD season and Rebecca had her first bible lesson at church. She has to sit in the church for the first 10 minutes and then goes back to class, which concerned me, since I am the cantor and can't really do much to "discipline" her if she ran around or spoke, etc. She did great and sat in the front row, about five feet from me, and was quiet and very well behaved. A couple friends of mine in the parish kept an eye on her, just in case!

So between Monday and Wednesday pre-school, Thursday dance, Wednesday choir, and Sunday church, we Diva's are keeping pretty busy! We still manage to find time for Target runs and the like!

It's Been a Long, Long Time

Sorry about the lack of posting. It wasn't until a complete stranger from blogger-land e-mailed to ask if I was continuing my blog! OOPS! So what have the Diva's been up to?
Rebecca: fully potty trained, including night time! YAY! My weekly Target bill has decreased due to no longer having to buy Pull-ups. I took her to buy big girl panties a few weeks ago, and in true diva fashion, she picked out 21 pairs! She got a set of "iCarly" panties (her hero!), "Madagascar" panties, and "Tinkerbell" panties. Add these to her existing collection that includes plain colors, Disney Princesses, Elmo, Care Bears, Wiggles, and Dora, and she has a huge drawer full of panties!

Tomorrow is Rebecca's pre-school orientation, and then she starts her pre-school classes on Monday. I am happy and scared all at once. She is so excited, but I am so used to being with her all day every day, I am nervous about being away from her two days a week.

Rebecca also begins dance class on Thursday. It is "ballet-based" for 3 and 4 year olds. I am so not the dancing type-recital-stage-mom, but she has begged to take dance classes all summer.

Sarah has been talking more and more. She can say "Rebecca" and it is about the sweetest thing I have ever heard. She really does look up to her big sister. I have begun preparations for Sarah's 2nd birthday party. I am keeping it small since Sarah does not like huge crowds. Although, even small, it looks like about 20 people are coming! Sarah's two loves are "Dora" and"yo gabba gabba". I decided to go with "Dora" since it is easier to find. Dora cake and some fiesta decor. More on that to come!

What have I been doing? Redecorating, one of my favorite things! I just finished painting my bedroom and am now working on my master bath. That has kept me busy most evenings. Well, that and Farmville. (a game on Facebook that has me addicted!)

Well, I am off to paint, or tend to my farm....whichever mood strikes me first!