Lawn Care

Um, since I've been home alone a lot this week (don't detect ANY complaint here) I've found myself noticing and doing... a variety of things that one doesn't do when one is busy working. This morning as I was watering my back lawn I noticed just how sparse it was. It has been likened to a balding man's head. Now, in my defense, it's hard to find the balance between wanting the place you live in to look nice and not wanting to spend lots of money on rental property. Anyways, as I was noticing my sparse lawn I also noticed very lush, abundant grass growing in the flower garden area, so I decided to try implants. Grass implants. You know, to help the bald lawn look better. I'll let you know how it turns out.

Introducing my new partner...

in crime, that is. Here's Leo:

He's a German Shepherd- Golden Retriever mix. I think he has something like Newfoundland or St. Bernard in there too. He is big (77 pounds!!) and has a really wide head.

I definitely wasn't planning on getting such a big dog. But he has this quiet, sweet personality and at the shelter he just sort of leaned against my leg and said, "pet me" so I was hooked.

So far he hasn't barked. He does like to shred paper though. So, we learned to keep books out of the backyard (what kind of a place is that to keep books anyway?).

What I know about Leo is that he LOVES to be petted, cuddled and get his belly scratched. He loves people and dogs and to sleep. He's not so sure about traveling in the car, but is willing to keep giving it a try. He sometimes comes when he's called and he loves to go on walks. He's about 2 years old and I can't believe that nobody else wanted him. He's such a sweet dog!

He's been a lot of fun and is doing a good job of keeping me company and entertained so far.

Summer Vacation!!

I have officially (and finally!) completed my first year teaching 3rd grade. Phew! I do think that it is the right grade for me right now since the kids are at the age where they love you when they begin... and they still love ya as they leave (miracle!!). It was kind of a bitter-sweet end of the year... hard to imagine that I don't have to show up for work for 2 months (yes, I am rubbing it in) and that when I do it'll be COMPLETELY different.... Well, teaching does keep a person on their toes, that's for sure. I do like how my career is always changing.... keeps me from getting bored.