Haven't written in a few days. I am bogged down in indecision about flights to Portland and Dad's 70th birthday in June. So much cheaper to fly the kids "home" in December, January, February rather than June when the cost would be nearly double. Finally asked Dad how he felt and he asked for time to think about it. I was glad he said that. Usually he claims no feelings or lets me make the decisions and then I get all twisted up about trying to please everyone.

Ironically, fares for the kids to come home are cheaper per person than they are for us right now! But that's if they would entertain the idea of leaving on Christmas Day and staying thru Jan. 5. I need to make a decision soon but it will probably not be until next week.

Worked on the doggie costume enough to try it on her. She's so tiny I have to make some adjustments. But I started work on Jasmine costumes today and am pleased so far. Probably won't have much time to work tomorrow--bowling in AM and new sponsee coming over in the PM. But, we'll see.

Puppy training went well. Chloe responds well to "leave it". Shocked me when she grabbed a Beanie Baby and I used the term and she dropped it! Same term worked when she started her barking at Sabu! She was actually pretty quiet today! We need to work on "down" now. And, of course, leash training. Classes moved from 7:30 to 6 in the future. Only bad thing is that Dad won't be able to attend but the good thing is that I'll get home earlier. Tend to hibernate for anything much later than 7.

Assembly this week end so no time to get anything done.

Couldn't do Sugar's ears this afternoon because Jeff needed to talk. He's going through a lot with his job and clearly wanted to talk. I reminded him to listen to his heart and his gut and not to anyone or anything else. He's the one he has to live with. And, of course, that he always will have his family and how much we love him.

Made an inventive chicken dish with red peppers and sent some squash and mashed cauliflower. Think it will be sausage and saurkraut tomorrow night with apples. Night before it was New Orleans Red Beans and Rice which included ham and that was quite tastey. Dad really liked it.

Until later.

Peace!

Carol