Wired For Noise

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No, the little guy isn’t ours. Much to the boy’s dismay. He actually belongs about a block from us, but the owners let him run loose all day. He’s always coming down to play with the boys and following us on walks. No collar, no tags, and, uh, not fixed. The dog is almost always around, I bet if we had a little shade area or some patio furniture for him to sleep under he might now ever leave. He’s adorable, loves the boys, and is so sweet. Evan nearly squeals over that curled tail, he calls is a “little piggy tail”.

Anyone know what breed it is? It’s about the size of a Chihuahua, but I’ve never met one so loving or with that cute tail. And is it supposed to be that skinny? He ate all the out door cat food and two handfuls of snacks, but then most dogs eat first and think later anyway.

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Monday a little after noon we loaded up into the car and drove a couple hours away with a plan to spend a few hours at the aquarium, help one of Dearest’s friends with computer trouble, and go out to eat as a family. As it turned out our simple plans were anything but. We ended up having to find a store still open late at night, buy a change of clothes and toiletries, then drive for another hour to find a hotel we could afford with a vacancy. It was after midnight when we finally laid down in bed with two over-tired and very unhappy kids.

So here is my tip for this week. If you are going anywhere, even for “just a few hours” or “just the afternoon” pack an over night bag. It doesn’t matter if you have absolutely no intentions of staying the night, just have one ready. Stock it with a simple outfit for each child, travel sized version of things such as deodorant and tooth paste,  and nonperishable snacks. You never know, you just never know.

In fact, pack one now and go stick it in your trunk. Be sure to check it often to make sure you can still use what you have, that the clothes are season appropriate and in size, that there are diapers if you need them, that nothing has expired. Stick an envelope with some spare cash too in case you don’t have enough on you to get a room. You do not want to end up at the one that charges hourly.

Now I’m going to bed. In my own bed. In silence. Happy Works For me Wednesday.

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