Cutie Patooties

I have a really funny story from Thanksgiving that involves Glen and Maggie. We did a white elephant gift exchange. Somebody brought a gift that was a toy that made a variety of (ahem) farting sounds when you push the button. Guess who opened that gift. Yep, it was Maggie! She was absolutely thrilled. Actually, what made her so happy was seeing how everybody laughed when she pushed it. Over and over and over. What a variety! Put-put versions. Squeal, squeaky versions. Loud belchy versions. They were very realistic. And Glen was sitting right next to her, turning redder and redder and redder. He eventually leaned over to Grandma (great-grandma to Maggie) and had to explain to her what was happening on the other end of the couch. Oh me, oh my, it was so funny! Thankfully, that toy got traded with another youngster and we didn’t have to listen to it for the long drive home.

The dog we are watching (and possibly keeping) is a 4-year-old black, short-hair dachshund chihuahua. Otherwise known as a Chiweenie. 🙂 Razzie was a long-haired golden version. Missy is extremely shy and fearful. Well, she was. She has settled in and is doing alright now. She especially bonded with me (Rachel) and therefore I am enjoying her quite a bit. She follows me around, sleeps in the room I’m in and tolerates the others. She no longer runs away from everybody in the household, though she still barks at Brian when he gets home. Anna and Maggie decided she needed a middle name so she wasn’t plain Missy Davis. Now she is Missy Mae Davis. A good, strong, family name. 🙂

School has been going pretty good. Honestly, school itself has been going great. What has been getting accomplished for Anna are math, phonics and spelling workbooks plus 1-2 short papers each week of different sorts. She does tons of reading on her own. Unfortunately, school hasn’t been happening five days a week, but we’ll just keep plugging along at it. Maggie does a math workbook with a smattering of handwriting or reading.

I’d like to update you on my personal development, but it’s still…. in development, so it’s hard to put into words at this point. But I will say that it’s growth in a positive direction and I look forward to sharing more of my testimony as it unfolds. There are a few decisions that have to be made too, so I would appreciate prayer that we would feel our Father’s guidance in making them. Both the new medication I am using and the counselor I’m seeing are making positive differences. Thank you all for loving imperfect me.

And all the adorable pictures to follow:

Having fun looking for hats.

I think they…. fit?

Kids piling on Glen… some things never change. It was a wonderful family Thanksgiving! Sherrie and Dominic are amazing hosts!

This is Glen after his face stopped being so red, telling Grandma what Maggie’s doing.

It was cold outside!

Jordan is a strong walker now!

Family

Missy Mae

She’s pretty cute

Doing school

School time!

Good morning!