a big (little) family

Trying to maintain my sanity and live to blog about it.

Craziness.

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Craziness.

Life seems to go in spurts. Things are boring and normal for a while, and then life gets insane.

The septic was fixed as of last Wednesday. Blaine got home Monday afternoon. Tuesday morning, the septic backed up again. He got it going again, and so far, so good. Let me tell you, a non-flushing toilet is a misery with eight people who need it. Ellie didn’t mind a bit.

Elmer showed up Saturday night. No idea where he came from, but he seems set on sticking around. I’ve placed several ads regarding his appearance here, but no one has called. We’re tempted to keep him. Despite his appearance, he’s about as friendly as they come. He talks. Talk to him, and he tries to talk back. Plus, it’s given the kids a whole new challenge in taking the scraps up to the compost pile. He LOVES scraps.

Elmer... sticks around like glue.

Elmer… sticks around like glue.

Yesterday, I sewed. All five girls got a new skirt, and I made myself one too. I made two water slings – super excited about mine and our plans for vacationing in Michigan in a few weeks.

The other night at supper, Elmer was barking, Brady was barking, and four kittens were trying to climb the screen door in an attempt at coming inside. The kids were talking all at once, and chaos… just chaos. It’s almost funny.

 

 

 

Comments

    • So true! Life can be boring, that’s fine!

      I made ring slings from athletic mesh. Think basketball shorts. Water resistant, quick drying, and super breathable. Super easy if you’re considering trying one!

  2. Is Elmer a pitbull? I have met some wonderful pitbulls in my time, but after doing some research on them I would be hesitant to add one to my family. You don’t know his past and you have small children. He would make a great pet for a single guy or an older couple.

    • Elmer’s a Boxer. We obviously don’t know his history, but he’s been great with the kids and the cats – the kittens sleep on top of him! Caution is good, though – you’re right.

  3. Elmer looks like our former Boxer, except we didn’t have his ears cropped. They are extremely good with children and wonderful watch dogs. I would definitely be cautious though, as with any dog whose history you don’t know. If we don’t “break” Autumn, we might have to get the two together and see what happens:)