Busy Tuesday

Yesterday morning it didn't just rain, it poured. And of course right at the time children had to get to school. Cassie and I were soaked to the skin running from the van to the school even though we both had umbrellas. She always has a change of clothes in her backpack so I took her to the nurse's office and helped her change into dry clothes and socks. Initially Cassie was reluctant to take off her beloved leggings and skort, but once she realized just how wet she was the ick-factor kicked in and she couldn't get them off fast enough.

That day was Cassie's first school field trip. All of the kindergarteners from her school were riding the big yellow buses and going to the Nature Center at Pioneers Park. I heard about owls and frogs and other creatures, but the most exciting part to her was riding the school bus.

Yesterday I put Eli's collar on him. He's never worn a collar in his entire 11 years and I thought he would put up a tremendous fight. It turned out to be more like a tremendous yawn. You'd think he'd worn a collar since birth. I'll be taking him to the vet soon to update his shots so now he'll be able to wear his rabies and license tags. He's an indoor-only cat but I believe all animals should be licensed and wear their tags. Right now I worry about him getting outside without identification.

In the mail we received a sympathy card from our vet about Hayley's death. They did the same thing when Clyde passed away. It's a nice gesture, but actually I'd rather they waived the fee.

Tuesday is my night to work and usually Cassie's already in bed by the time I get home. If she's still awake (and she usually is) she gives me a detailed accounting of her day at school and all about her evening at Grma's. Anything to put off going to sleep. But last night Mark and Cassie were late getting home from Grma's and I was home first. As usual Eli was in attendance while I gave Cassie her bath.