My name is Jenna, and I am 25 years old. Tremendously blessed, I am married to a wonderful man, and together we are raising a beautiful little girl. Located in the "mitten state", we reside in a modest suburban area in our own itty bitty house. We have three cats and one dog as our furry companions, and are always tempted to have maybe *just one more*. lol We love God, and value all creation, big or small.
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Sunday, April 17, 2005
Houdini and the Plastic House

T he rat is faster than the hand, or at least she was last night. *laughs* I don't blame her for a moment though. DH was installing a cute little plastic house in the rat cage last night, so the girls would have something to play with and run around on. Speedy, in particular, likes to climb the walls of the rat cage and check stuff out. Or rather, that is what she did yesterday in an effort to steal the crackers with peanut butter that I put in there as a treat for the girlies. I put it up in their hammock, and Speedy climbed up there and dragged treat down and hid in the corner, not allowing Sammy to have any. Anywho, Speedy likes to climb, so I thought it would be a good idea to give her something fun.
Well, as DH was installing the house and set Speedy in it, she became spooked. Of course, it makes sense that she would be spooked with Tigger always sitting right there, eyeballing the poor creatures. I doubt that Tigger would have done anything to her, but she didn't know any better. So, she started running around like a silly bug. In an effort to help DH out, I took the dog and we hung out in the computer room. Unlike Tigger, Skippy wouldn't think twice about chewing on a little rodent.
Since I had nothing else to do at 2am, I started working on something that I'll probably post later on today. I think it is funny that I think of serious things that I would like to write about when I am either soaking in the bathroom, or incredibly sleep deprived. *laughs* I wrote a couple paragraphs, and then poked my head out, careful to keep the dog in the room. Oh, then DH tells me that he's had the ratty back in her cage for a while, and just forgot to come and tell me. Oops. lol
So, needless to say, things have been moving slow around here today. Breakfast was blessed family event, with us all peacefully sharing the cereal box and milk. *chuckles* I was going to cook something, but DH just wanted cereal. I'm still trying to figure out what housework I am going to do today, because I don't normally do much of anything on a Sunday. I usually work every other day of the week, and definitely love the chance to have one day when I can just chill out. We're even going to skip making more dishes by throwing some hamburgers on the grill this afternoon, and using disposible plates.
I still haven't heard from little sister, even though we needed to talk about what is happening with her family. She said that she "might" be by this weekend, which isn't that great. We've still been looking for a cheap flat for her, but without knowing if she will use her money for it, we can't make any arrangements. I know that I will see her tomorrow though, because she wants me to babysit the kids while she goes to see her lawyer. DH was going to talk to her about his decision, but it looks as though I may be pressed into doing so, because he won't be home during the day. Oh well. *shrugs* Hey, at least I will get a chance to put my neice in the sweater that I made for her. She is such a tiny little girl that I know it is going to be too big. But, I will get a chance to see if she will be on her way toward growing into it by the fall. It is a cream colored sweater with a purple collar and purple cuffs, with purple on the bottom also. This summer, I will work on a couple sweaters for DD, since she will have outgrown the ones that she wore this winter. I'm going to be a busy lady though, getting all of my crochet projects done. I am still making a baby blanket for DH's aunt, and then another one for the baby that little sister is carrying. It seems like everything is happening in October.
Posted at 01:35 pm by Jenna
 |  |  | Mandy April 17, 2005 03:39 PM PDT
Jenna, I am the younger sister, so I know the opposite side of the strife! It must be very hard on you, because as the older sister you probably always take care of your sister and look out for her. I know it will hurt if her ex has the kids because you love them but by the way you have described her current (husband?Boyfriend?), I don't think that they should be around him. If that man is abusing your sister (in which case, I would have trouble not pulling a full on "fried green tomatoes" act on him, but that's not the point) then he is likely to do the same to her kids. I know your husband seems to not be considering your feelings. That stinks. Men are wierd. Once they have solved a problem, they put it aside and are happy again. They don't dwell on whether they made the right decision or not. I know it's hard and your mom and sister will be mad at you, but you're husband is right. Those kids are the most important thing to consider right now. Maybe tell him that while he has the problem solved, you are still worried and ask him to have compassion for your emotions. Sometimes they don't get it and need a hint. Or a whack over the head with a hint! |  |
  |  |  | Jenna April 18, 2005 11:56 AM PDT
*laughs* Funny as it is, most times DH needs a "whack over the head" to understand that I'm a girl, and I process things differently than he does.
As I've said, it isn't that I disagree with him. It must just be that gender difference, and the kind of guy that he is, that once he has made a decision- the world is just right for him. He feels relieved and gets on with life, and I am more preoccupied with the "what comes next". lol Maybe I should just start taking lessons from him? After all, I guess there is enough worry for today, that I don't need to add to it. |  |
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