I got Oscar to sleep and some washing loads were done during that time. I was hoping to do some sewing, but he woke up hungry! He is in the shoulder sling and looks like he might drop off again. We may have a late bath. Mel - I am so sorry about your puppy dog I don't really know exactly how you feel, because I've always had our dogs put down - none of them have just died in their sleep, the buggers! I would say that it's best to stick to the truth with kids as much as you can. Maybe you can start by finding a way to say that our pets never live as long as we do and that part of loving them is loving them until they are not here anymore. Also, as I may have told you on Wednesday, each pet teaches us something that helps us love the next pet in a better way. The Animal Aid has some good articles on grieving for pets, it would be the www's and then vaat.com.au, for Victorian Animal Aid Trust. They might have something that helps. I feel your pain, though - especially after you told me his story only this week What a treasure he was to your family! And ashes or no, you know he will be with you forever, they always are... Simone - thinking of you! I know thinking isn't going to help you get through tonight, but you know you will and tomorrow is another day. Cry all you need to, sweet girl...
Its late (again) but only just managed to get puter from Matt and caught up.
Simone: Sorry to hear you're having a rough time I wish I lived closer so I could help you out. Hopefully you'll get my package tomorrow and that will cheer you up darls!
Ceecee: Hang in there with Ally. Aleise has a Tomy music box that zonks her out in 10 mins if that fails we put her in the babyswing and she's out like a light!
Karen: Aleise hasn't wanted a dummy since early October so I guess that's one thing less I have to stress about.
Solids: Someone said their bub didn't like carrot and rice cereal.. try the Golden Circle 1st Foods range (eg Fruit Salad Gel) and mix it with the cereal - worked with Aleise. She doesn't like rice cereal anymore though so she now goes through a jar and a half of baby food a day. Bought more bananas today ($6 kilo at markets yay!) so am going to mash some up for her tomorrow. Good luck!
Me: Was a bit upset last night as my neighbour had her birthday party and didnt invite me! I gave her a lovely hairclip and chocolates since it was her 40th on Thursday. When we walked our pooch and Aleise we discovered they had a BBQ on! I went to bed crying and was very offended. Needless to say we won't be inviting them over for dinner anymore!
Well not much to report so hope to catch up when I can this week. Tuesday Billy Joel, Friday work Xmas party and Saturday is my bro's engagement party (the one where I have to bring my OWN food!)..
Take care all and good luck IK on your op - although I've got no idea why you need it (and s'pose its none of my business anyway).
I don't really know exactly how you feel, because I've always had our dogs put down - none of them have just died in their sleep, the buggers! I would say that it's best to stick to the truth with kids as much as you can. Maybe you can start by finding a way to say that our pets never live as long as we do and that part of loving them is loving them until they are not here anymore. Also, as I may have told you on Wednesday, each pet teaches us something that helps us love the next pet in a better way. The Animal Aid has some good articles on grieving for pets, it would be the www's and then vaat.com.au, for Victorian Animal Aid Trust. They might have something that helps. I feel your pain, though - especially after you told me his story only this week
What a treasure he was to your family! And ashes or no, you know he will be with you forever, they always are...
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