I have had many people ask how Belle is doing. Our new kitten is doing well. I failed to mention that the night before St. Patrick's Day, she got out of the house. I was totally unaware until late in the morning on St. Patrick's Day when I suddenly realized that I hadn't seen her in a while. Man did I panic! How was I going to explain to the girls that their new kitten was lost. At some point that afternoon our wonderful neighbors found Belle under their deck where two of their dogs had cornered her. She had been out for well over 18 hours. Since that day, Belle has become very patient with the girls. She must have decided that being picked on indoors by a 2 and 4 year old is much better than the great outdoors. Thursday she has an appointment to be de-clawed and spayed. Let's hope all goes well and she'll be back to her adventurous self in no time.
I'd also like to welcome Stephanie into our household. She is our new live-in nanny and is quickly fitting right in. Due to my abnormal schedule and our need for more than just middle of the day help, we put out the word that we were searching for a nanny. In less than a week, thanks to my aunt Leslie and cousin Courtney, we found Stephanie. This week she is getting used to her new domain in the basement and learning our routines. We are excited to have her and feel blessed that such a great young lady is willing to help. Don't worry though - Jana is still with us! She will continue to help out during the week. With new consistency in the house, I'll be more effective with my work and I'll be able to get back to some of the things I've been missing...especially my personal fitness.
Chris,
Thank you for continuing to share your lives with us! I look forward to hearing and reading how the girls - or should I say Princesses Emma, P. and Belle)and you are doing!
I think and pray for you all often.
Your strength inspires me.
Much love to you and your family from ours!
Shelly, Steve, April, Rachel and Sam
Posted by: Shelly Heggs | March 27, 2007 at 11:56 PM
Just looking at the pictures throughout the blog, you can really tell how much the the girls have grown. Peighton looks so much bigger, as does Emma. Even Belle has grown!
Have a good Wednesday...we're halfway to the weekend!
Posted by: Alaina | March 28, 2007 at 08:28 AM
Glad to hear Belle is doing so well! Our cat too got out on St. Patty's Day and thank goodness he stayed around and came back the next morning. It was panic though as I too thought what would I say to my son. Good luck with the declawing. Ours was back to normal after a couple of days. Make sure to use Yesterday's News for litter as they can't use normal clay litter for a couple weeks afterwards. So glad to hear you have extra help with the girls. You are doing a wonderful job!!!
Posted by: Alicia | March 28, 2007 at 09:11 AM
Chris,
Such a cute pic of Emma & Belle! Glad to hear that you are doing well and have found someone to help care for your daughters. You all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers daily.
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer Teegarden MD | March 28, 2007 at 02:23 PM
Chris-
I'm Shawndra Turner's sister and I wanted to thank you for inspiring all of us during her diagnosis and treatment with your and Jennifer's blog. I would have loved to have met Jennifer, she sounds like such an incredible person. We currently live in TX and have had such a hard time being far away from Shawndra. Since she started her blog, it has helped us feel much more connected. We are actually moving to KC in May. Hope that our paths may cross soon. We continue to pray for you and your 2 beautiful girls that God has so blessed you with. Know that you, too, are inspiring. Take care of yourself!!
With love and prayer,
Andrea Kristoff
Posted by: Andrea K | March 28, 2007 at 03:49 PM
That is wonderful that you have found someone to help out with the girls and the house! I sure hope it works out and you are able to get back into the groove of things. That is a gorgeous picture of Emma. She really looks like you in that picture. Very pretty! Thanks for continuing to share with us. Your strength and spirits is incredibly inspiring to me.
Posted by: Christy | March 28, 2007 at 07:46 PM
Chris - I have been reading your blog and learned of you and your family thru Shawndra Turner's blog. I really don't know Shawndra other than she and Doug purchased our home last May.
You truly are an inspiration...and how lucky Jennifer was to have you...as you were to have her. Your children are precious. I think of you and your girls often...and will keep you all in my prayers...
Allyson Ellis
Posted by: Allyson Ellis | March 28, 2007 at 09:54 PM
Now Belle has some long legs and large feet, will she grow into them I wonder?... she is beautiful.... What a nice picture of Emma and Belle. Congrats on the new nanny, sounds all good.
God Bless you and yours. Dinah
Posted by: Dinah Wonderly | March 29, 2007 at 09:41 AM
Dear Chris & Family,
Love the new pictures. I'm glad you found someone to help out, this will help you so much and I'm sure you need a break too. It looks like Belle is fitting in perfect with the girls. I think of you all each and everyday, and prayers are always coming your way. God Bless you!!! Peggy
Posted by: Peggy Patrick | March 29, 2007 at 02:41 PM
Please, please, please don't declaw your cat. Is it too late? There are many humane alternatives to this brutal and deforming operation. This is illegal in most other countries for a very good reason.
Please do a simple search on google and educate yourself before you do this.
Posted by: Bcell | April 04, 2007 at 11:30 AM