OMG, there rarely is a minute these days when one of these phrases isn't said - usually shouted - to get my attention. It really kicked in this past weekend. As a past mom-in-waiting, these are the moments I dreamed of. Rita can't seem to get enough attention and positive reinforcement about EVERYTHING she is doing and/or seeing.

But it doesn't help when you also have a 90-pound dog pretty much vying for the same amount of attention. I think Thani really got used to having me around 24/7 and now that I'm back at work he is my shadow when I am home. Actually, he has to be closer than a shadow because I tripped over him like 20 times this weekend.

(Of course I wouldn't want it any other way - but man, does it drive me crazy sometimes!)

Rita taking care of Thani before bedtime. "Mama, Thani six!" says Rita. "Rita ... Thani is SICK not six. Rita - you - are SIX years old. SICK. SIX. Two different words." (How communication is working around here these days.)

Thani is at the hospital tonight for his final round of heartworm treatment. He had his second treatment today; tomorrow he will have another dose. We can pick him up on Wednesday.