Picture Book Contest Well I just finished printing out my manuscript for a Picture Book contest. I think I managed to re-edit it about ten times in the past week, and who knows how many times prior to that. This is my first contest and though I do not expect to make the final cut, let alone win, I got out of my comfort zone and entered. So that in itself is a win. Off to the post office tomorrow.

Wow Really??? I am an animal lover. But when you expect me to have to deal with the potty training, chewing, walks and regular training..... Not cool. I did not want a puppy, yes he is cute and for the most part well behaved. And yeah I will train him and love him. But when he bites you on the butt that's my special trick just for you oh husband of mine.

Goodbye Sandie While making breakfast for the boys, I heard Joseph cry out, "Oh no Sandie not my Sandie!" He ran into the kitchen with giant crocodile tears rolling down his cheeks. Joseph held open his hands and there she was. Sandie, Joseph's gecko was not moving her #life gone.