Farewell

Yesterday was a sad day for the Jongsma family. The family dog, Crystal, was put to sleep. She was 15 years old and was going blind, deaf, and had lost control of her bodily functions. My parents knew it was time, but it is weird for all of us to know Crystal isn't around anymore. I remember my siblings and I picking Crystal out of a litter of puppies when I finished 8th grade. I even named her. We had friends who had a Westie named Pepsi and I joked we should name her Crystal because Crystal Pepsi was big at the time. Well, the name stuck. She was a fun dog who liked to cuddle on the couch. She was also a yippy dog-I'm sure you remember that, Deb! I'm not sure how to explain Crystal's death to Caleb. I think we'll wait until we go to my parent's house again to tell him. I don't think he'll understand it very much.

In other news, I am so tired of snow!!! I am slowly going crazy from cabin fever. It's hard to get outside with Caleb because Isaac only takes 40 minute naps. There are so many places I want to take Caleb to; the aquatic center, crazy bounce, children's museum-but the weather is not cooperating! I've been trying to do fun indoor stuff with Caleb; making snowballs out of rice krispie treats, snow crafts, indoor picnics, and lots of games. Caleb pulled out Elefun this morning and I thought I would scream! Ok, enough of my pity party. Hopefully we'll get out some this weekend.