52 Things about me # 5

I am a cat person.  I love cats; their cute, soft, cuddly, playful, clean, and charismatic nature.  I have almost always lived with cats throughout my life.  Now, however, I live with a dog.  He can be cute (sort of).  He is soft and fluffy, though he's much nicer after a bath.  He is VERY playful.  He is mostly dingy and stinky except for after said bath.  He is a troublemaker, though, and I miss the easy going, independent, maintenance-free cat ownership.  We have committed to being a dog family, and I am doing my best to be a good "dog mommy" even though it is a struggle now and then. The children do love him very much and have lots of fun playing with him, so he seems to make them happy!

52 Things about me #6

I love to plan parties!  Kids' birthday parties, wedding and baby showers, themed dinner parties, you name it.  I am currently blissfully planning three upcoming events:  Madison's birthday (beginning of May), the school's Spring Carnival (late May), and Caylie's birthday party (late June).  Each of these fun events have to be organized ahead of time, activities and materials gathered, timelines worked, guests listed.   But the kids have so much fun and are so proud when the day finally comes, it's all worth it!