The Sewing Mom

There has been so much talk about travel lately it’s bringing back memories from when I was in high school. My parents were living overseas and I used to fly to meet them for holidays. One Christmas I met them in Spain, I think I was a freshman in high school. I wasn’t really feeling well and it was a bit cold and damp while we were there, not one of my better memories, but I would like to go back. I think there would be quite a bit to see and do there.

I would like to take my daughter to Europe someday and Spain would definitely be on the agenda. There are hotels in Madrid that are great for families and close to tourist attractions like the botanical gardens or even the Royal Palace. My daughter loves learning history and I know she would find the palace fascinating. We could also find hotels in Barcelona that would give us the opportunity to see the Gothic Quarter and La Boqueria. I know I didn’t go to Barcelona when I was there with my parents so this would be a new experience for all of us.

Basically, anywhere we want to go and anything we would want to see, there are plenty of hotels in Spain to choose from. It’s not a really large country, but there is so much history and there are so many things to see and do. I would look forward to a trip like this.

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Since it’s cooled off somewhat finally and feels like fall, I’ve started cooking some things that always make us feel good, like beef stew and tortellini soup.  Tonight I’m making a pot roast in the crock pot with potatoes and carrots.  I can smell it and it’s making me so hungry.  I’ve got at least 3 hours before dinner though so I’m going to have to suck it up!

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My husband’s job requires him to travel quite a bit and more recently his travel requires him to visit other countries. Last month he was in China, Hong Kong and Singapore. Next month he’ll be in Ireland, Brussels, and Hungary. He tries hard to not be traveling on important dates like anniversaries and such, but there are times it can’t be helped. Last year he was in Singapore on our anniversary. I decided to send him flowers to let him know I was thinking of him on that special day, it was after all our 20th anniversary! 

Here he is in Singapore.

I think the internet has made our lives so much easier when it comes to doing things like ordering flowers. I used to think of ordering flowers only for people locally or, in another state maybe. But now we can order flowers to be sent to over 150 countries, amazing. It’s not limited to flowers either, I could have just as easily sent him a gourmet basket or other gift and had it delivered to him at his hotel. My husband’s favorite thing is chocolate so that would also have been an excellent choice and something to savor.

Normally I’m not too bothered by his being away from home, but those overseas trips are usually mean he’s away much longer so it’s really nice to know I can still send him special little things on those important occasions and not feel like we’re missing out.

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I was thinking so much about our little dog Plinko this morning that I thought I needed to post a picture of her.  For anyone following her growth (Robyn), she is now 21 lbs and about 13 inches tall.  She’s 5 1/2 months old and thankfully beyone the potty training stage, finally!  It’s been almost two weeks since our last potty accident in the house.  It has helped that it’s been cool enough for me to leave the door open for her to go in and out.  My proudest moment though was the other day when the door was closed and she scratched at it to get out.  YAY! 

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My sister asked me, “If you could go anywhere in the world, where would that place be?” It didn’t take me very long to answer. After looking at Australia Hotel Guides, I know for sure that is where I want to go. The landscape is so different from anything here in the United States. The food is certainly unique and the animals, well I would love to see a kangaroo in it’s natural habitat. Hotels By City has over 500 travel guides to help plan your trip.  I even found a hotel with views of Sydney harbor and the Sydney Opera House that would be an awesome place to stay. I’m looking forward to someday making this trip.

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Okay, Plinko has officially left the tiny puppy, potty training, infant stage.  She is now in the I’m going to do whatever I want and eat everything stage!

She is very smart, there is no denying it.  One sign of a very intelligent dog is their ability to be sneaky.  Plinko is like this.  Sometimes you can even see the wheels turning in that little head of hers, thinking of what she is going to do based on her expectation of what we are going to do in a particular situation.  Here’s how she operates.

Saturday, my daughter had Plinko with her in her bedroom, they were bonding (playing).  This is probably the most dangerous room in the house for Plinko because she sees too many things that she wants.  There are all sort of small toys, stuffed animals, clothes on the floor, pillows, etc.  She’s not allowed in this special room too often, although, it is her favorite room in the house. 

Without my daughter’s knowledge, Plinko grabbed hold of a small stuffed bear that was wearing clothes.  (I know what you’re thinking, but don’t all stuffed bears wear clothes?)  She somehow managed to get the little pants off of the bear which is where my daughter comes in.  She saw little tiny pants hanging out of Plinko’s mouth.  Immediately she grabbed ahold of the dog (a feat in itself) and began telling Plinko to “drop it”, a command learned at puppy training.   Now the only way we’ve figured this command works is if you have something to trade for whatever it is you want her to drop such as a biscuit.  In this case, my daughter had nothing, so of course, Plinko refused to give in to the command.

After approximately 10 minutes of trying to pry the pants out of Plinko’s clamped jaw, my daughter let go to get a better grip.  In that split second, Plinko’s little brain decided the only way to win this battle was to swallow, which she did, pants and all.  Now this isn’t the first unusual item Plinko has eaten, she had after all, eaten construction paper earlier in the day, but it was probably the least digestable item she’s savored. 

Plinko has suffered no ill effects from eating the pants, although we do believe they are still located inside of her.  We continue to be on poop watch.

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