Lots of Stuff

First of all, I am feeling a little overwhelmed lately. Indy had no school yesterday and she is out today and Monday too. This always throws me off a bit - managing 2 kids all day instead of one. Plus Indy is so used to all day entertainment and activities at school, not to mention playmates - I really can't compete with 20 4-year olds.

Eric has also started his coaching season for Iolani ILH Kayaking. That means he coaches Monday thru Friday afternoon from 3 to 6:30 and every Saturday from 7:30 to noon. Ugh. He loves it and the kids love him, but it is a big commitment from all of us.

We have also been working hard with HCA on some major scheduling issues. Michelle is taking all of September off and the first 2 weeks in October. HCA Eric is also taking a a week off in September and the first 2 weeks in October (they are feeling a little burned out and they also want to spend some time together...they are married in case you didn't know).

This leaves us with Misty who Peggy felt needed a bit more orientation to her specific needs. To resolve this, we have had Misty come and train for 4 hours with Marvel and 4 hours with Lolo to really orient herself to Peggy and the spell board.

Also, we have been training Lisa to do overnight shifts. She has done one so far and has agreed to help us cover the holes in our schedule - Yay, Lisa - you are our hero!!! So between Misty and Lisa we have the overnight schedule covered. However, this leaves us with a few holes in the daytime schedule. Here are the shifts in case anyone can take one:

Sunday, September 9th 10am to 2pm
Monday, September 24th 10am to 2pm (My birthday!!!)
Sunday, September 30th 10am to 2pm (Eric Chun's birthday!)
Monday, October 1st 10am to 2pm (Rhea's birthday!)

That's it for scheduling stuff for now...there have been some ants spotted in Peggy's bedroom and on Peggy! The weather has been bringing them in the house in great numbers. There is some natural ant spray in the room and we are also getting some "Terro" to put out.

Peggy is ready and excited to get working on the Father Damien mosaic. She has big ideas and plans. More on this to come soon...but she could use some help getting her plan organized and on paper.

Got a call last night that "The Watercolor Cat" book has arrived at the house for us to get a sneak peek! We will be promoting the book at the Hawaii Woman Expo at the Blaisdell next weekend on Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th.

Speaking of that weekend - my mom has volunteered to help me take Cola to the cat clinic that Saturday. She has also donated her 2 old cat carriers to us! Thanks Mom!

OK, off to get ready for the day...gotta go set up the new printer. Grrrrrrr...