Joshua had his first day of kindergarten today. Yes, I'm okay. No, really, I didn't cry or run after the bus. However, I would like to know when they started allowing babies to attend school. Sigh, is he really five years old already? Some days I feel like it was just yesterday that I was stressing over when he'd finally master the art of rolling over and other days it feels like his infancy is a lifetime ago. Regardless, I'd just like to say here that I am so proud of the little boy he's become and I can't wait to see how he continues to develop. Nothing makes my heart sing as much as when he grabs my hand and tells me he loves me (ok, my daughter does that to me too). Anyway, I would just like to state for the record that I am so glad that I had him and his sister and I can't imagine what life would've been like if I didn't have them.
In crazy cat lady news, I pulled Ralphie and Lucy (one at a time) out of the cat room today, strapped a harness on them and took them into the backyard. It's been way too long since I've brushed them and all the cats have suffered as a result. My allergies to cats have become worse and I can't stand to be in that room for more than a few minutes at a time thanks to my eyes getting itchy and watery and my throat getting congested. Perhaps it's because that room is rarely cleaned and the dander just gets so concentrated. Regardless, I felt bad that they had been so neglected as of late so taking them outside seemed like a good idea. They loved the fresh air and the attention and I enjoyed being able to pet them without reacting. Of course, I changed my shirt once we returned inside so as not to expose Joshua to the nasty stuff. I just wish Sahara hadn't fought the harness so much as she really needed a brushing. I didn't think I could get her outside since she was thrashing around as soon as I tried to fasten the buckle.
Anyway, despite having a cold and ragweed allergies I think I'm feeling pretty good today. I'm looking forward to joining a friend for dinner tonight. I know I'll be pretty wiped out afterward but it will be worth it. Oh, and I'm going to have french fries dammit.
