A day to myself

Today was one of those rare days... where there was NO ONE in the house.  Well, except ME and the dogs!
I turned up my music... and danced and sang my way through the house... cleaning!!  Oh yes, my life is just THAT exciting!!!  Actually... it was exactly what I needed!

I scrubbed the living room floor... moved the furniture, straightened out the area rug and vacuumed it.  I am still working on my 40 bags and moving right along with the progress.  I also dusted then organized my "control binders".  I went through the school binders and made sure we have everything we need for the upcoming week... since this week will be SUPER hectic.

Nathan has one more beginning of the year assessment to complete.  We have a TON of vocabulary words to get to know.  And some art to finish up.
I cant really complain about the start of this year... it has been going far smoother than I had thought it would.  I think Nathan has matured quite a bit over the summer... and as long as we still to the diet, things go really well... actually fun!!

The kids started their "Fantasy Art" lessons at the Art Assoc of Harrisburg today.  They all seemed to enjoy it... I think they hoped to jump into creativity on the first day... but the instructor took it slow today.  All three of them are excited about next week... so that is a good sign!

Tomorrow I take Gunner and Kanga to be evaluated for training!  I am nervous and excited all at the same time!!  I am anxious to see what they think. 
I think we finally got to a point where Kanga has leveled out.  It has been days since she has latched her teeth onto me... for that I am thankful.  I really wasnt sure how much longer I could tolerate that crap!  Most of my bruises are fading too!!  The crazy things I get excited about!  LOL
We took Kanga yardsaling with us Saturday...  she didnt like it when Stacy got out of the truck without her!!  She whined and cried and watched him like a hawk!--

Stacy and  I got to spend the entire day together yesterday!!  We spent about 5 hours on the bike... LOVED IT!!!  Yesterday was perfect riding weather!!!  Yea, we need a few more days like yesterday!  We went out for a nice dinner, where we both ordered breakfast.  We also went for dessert... at DQ, of course!  Just an awesome day.
Oh, Stacy got to test drive a Fiat... he has been itching to do that for awhile now.  We talked about buying one... but it just isnt going to happen right now!  He just got a brand new car last year, which he loves... I just got my truck last year, and I WILL be buried in that truck... and I am sure as hell NOT giving up my 100% paid for, fun to drive, fast, little CRX!!  I think it would be retarded to add another car payment when the need just isnt there.  Although... I really did like the color...but only because it reminds me of my truck!  LOL
They call it "expresso"--

My happy hubby, during our test drive--

Gratz Fair is this week.  Trying to figure out where we will be scheduling that in during our busy week.  I think Stacy will be taking Nathan Tuesday night for the truck demo event.  I will be taking Brittany to gymnastics.

I spent some time working in the garden this evening. Time to start preparing for winter.  I will be taking my gardening indoors... in containers!!  So I have to start planning for that. I cant wait to share my progress with container gardening with everyone! 
OHHHH... we have hops!!!  Exciting!!

I think we are all ready for Ellie to have her puppies.  My new thermometer should be here tomorrow... so I can start taking her temp, and waiting for it to drop!  THEN I will know I cant venture too far from her... because puppies will be making an appearance within 24 hours!
Her whelping box is all ready... and she is getting use to it. 
She is starting to have trouble jumping up on the couch now... poor little thing.

I think that is all I have for now.
Time to go sit back and relax... and mentally prepare for the week ahead!