Mike seems to be doing better ... thank goodness. I've determined that since his whining is worse when he's really hungry that he's just not eating enough to satisfy him... which is why treats always make him feel better. Of course getting him to eat his kibble is a chore sometimes, so I continue to put "people" food on it to get him started. I'm not crazy about doing it like this... but it works.

He seems to be feeling pretty good today. Yesterday he slept a lot, but I'm thinking it was partially due to the weather. It was so very cold and damp... I think anyone would have wanted to sleep a day like that away.

Miss Gidget FINALLY had one complete day without peeing in the house yesterday... HOOORRRAYYYY!!! Of course we went outside about every 20 minutes or so, so she didn't have much of a chance. However, I can't tell you how many times (except for yesterday) that she'd go out and then come in and pee. I swear her bladder is about the size of a teaspoon... of course she's still very small, so I wouldn't expect it to be much bigger. But.. yesterday, she even went to the back door and barked to go out... I am sooooooo proud of her. :-)

When she's not peeing, she's jumping on my lap, bringing me her toys to play with her. Oh she could be a pain, but she's so darn cute. LOL She'll bring me her ring to pull with her, and when I do... Mike immediately wants to play with her, so if I'm lucky, she'll forget about playing with me and start up with Mike.

It's just so unbelievable to me how much life she's brought back to Mike. She's like a little miracle worker with him. Of course there are times he doesn't want to be bothered either, but (for now) those times are fewer and fewer. I pray it stays that way (although I know it won't).

The other day when I took her outside, I walked out with her (instead of just standing by the door), and boy was I glad I did. There were two hawks circling above us. I knew there was a hawks nest around here, but when I saw the two of them just soaring above us, I couldn't help but worry about her. She's about the size of a good sized rabbit, and I'm sure if I weren't out there that they wouldn't think twice about swooping down and grabbing her. I have to be so careful now. They were beautiful to watch though... soaring so gracefully. Their wing span had to be at least 3 feet wide. Scary but beautiful non-the-less.

As I write this, Mike and his sister are playing tug-o-war with Mike's westie baby. I love when they do this. However, Mike is such a push over... if she actually gets control of it, he'll just let her have it... he's just too nice.

One thing before I close this. Justice and Tucker still need sponsorship. Please if anyone out there is able... please help sponsor them. They need their medications... it's life or death for them, and I can tell that Cindy is at her wits end worrying about them (so are many of us). Cindy has done so much in supporting all of us at IMOM... please, if there are any angels out there who can drop even a dollar or two into their fund or maybe a one time donation.. it would be such a blessing and so appreciated.

Here's the link for the boys if you want to catch up with what's going on with them.... http://www.imom.org/community/index.php?showtopic=4049&st=930&gopid=72629&#entry72629

And here's the link to donate for them. Through this link you can make a one-time donation or become a monthly sponsor. Just make sure you put their name on your donation so it gets allocated properly http://www.imom.org/donation/

If you can't sponsor them financially, please keep them in your prayers... we totally believe in the power of prayer, and it is also very appreciated.

Ok.. goin' to get on the floor and play with the kids... oh wait.. no I'm not.. Mike wore out, and he's sleeping already (tee hee)... the young one is rolling around on the floor with the westie baby, so she's keeping herself busy (for a change)... I might take this opportunity to do something for myself (like grab a shower).

I pray everyone is having a wonderful day.

Sending lots of love and blessings to you all