Well, Julie, Molly, and several other therapists are now on our way to Las Vegas, NV for “The Young Child with Special Needs” conference. We are all excited and anxious to further our learning and on top of that be able to see Las Vegas! I’ve never been to Las Vegas and am excited to see the lights and the tall buildings. I have brought my computer with me so that we won’t miss any episodes of Dancing with the Stars! Julie and I are especially dedicated fans of the show.
My neighbor Lori is watching my place and animals while I am gone. I fully trust her, but it is still hard to leave one’s pets behind and not worry about whether my dog Calli will eat while I’m gone or whether or not there was enough hay for the horse, while I’m gone!
I’m currently feeding grass hay and “the boys” (Outlaw and Rio) are requiring some supplement to that to maintain their weight. I’m giving the sweet cob, but I may add a supplement lick to that as well, to make sure they are getting enough vitamins and such.
Rio has been a lot of fun to ride. He is such a goof-ball. He is very friendly, insisting on being in the middle of every conversation over the fence with the neighbor. He also knows how to untie himself (note to self – never leave him tied for too long by himself) and carry his own lead rope like a dog (what command to give a horse? – “drop” “give” – none work for your information)! When I am riding him and stop to talk to a neighbor, he will not stand still until the neighbor pets him and gives him the attention that he obviously believes he observes. I’m sure more of his personality will be observed as we get to know eat other better.
Odin and I have working on the outside of my house. I sure can’t wait until I can plant my garden and flower beds. It has been nice and warm here recently, but we are not out of the cold/snowy weather yet. Lori and Jim say that it is safe to plant around Mother’s day, so I’m trying to be patient. I’m going to plant rhubarb, carrots, green beans, corn and maybe some pumpkins. In my flower bed on the east side of the house, I’m thinking of planting a few roses. I really want to plant a couple of Bleeding Heart plants, but they are not very hardy and I’m going to need some weather and limited water hardy plants.
I am going to be working a full day at Eagle Mount’s Hippotherapy program, Mondays, and then working a 4-10 week at Benefis. I’m not sure how that is going to go, but I guess we are going to find out. I also have been hearing from families and other professionals that the only other Pediatric Occupational Therapist in town is ending her business and so I am already having an influx of children moving to Benefis. I’m not sure how I am going to serve all these kiddos, but I am sure that I’ll do my best to figure out a way.
Odin continues to be a loving, caring boyfriend. He is really busy right now with work as all the farmers are getting ready to seed their crops. Odin and his co-worker have to make sure that everyone’s GPS is working appropriately. During this time of year, he puts in long hours and many miles. He knows so many country roads and the “back way” to everywhere, making afternoon drives and road trips a lot of fun. Odin’s mom, Rhonda, is currently visiting in Great Falls and is staying with Shannon, Odin’s sister. She is a wonderful cook and makes sure no one is lacking sweets.
My neighbor Lori is watching my place and animals while I am gone. I fully trust her, but it is still hard to leave one’s pets behind and not worry about whether my dog Calli will eat while I’m gone or whether or not there was enough hay for the horse, while I’m gone!
I’m currently feeding grass hay and “the boys” (Outlaw and Rio) are requiring some supplement to that to maintain their weight. I’m giving the sweet cob, but I may add a supplement lick to that as well, to make sure they are getting enough vitamins and such.
Rio has been a lot of fun to ride. He is such a goof-ball. He is very friendly, insisting on being in the middle of every conversation over the fence with the neighbor. He also knows how to untie himself (note to self – never leave him tied for too long by himself) and carry his own lead rope like a dog (what command to give a horse? – “drop” “give” – none work for your information)! When I am riding him and stop to talk to a neighbor, he will not stand still until the neighbor pets him and gives him the attention that he obviously believes he observes. I’m sure more of his personality will be observed as we get to know eat other better.
Odin and I have working on the outside of my house. I sure can’t wait until I can plant my garden and flower beds. It has been nice and warm here recently, but we are not out of the cold/snowy weather yet. Lori and Jim say that it is safe to plant around Mother’s day, so I’m trying to be patient. I’m going to plant rhubarb, carrots, green beans, corn and maybe some pumpkins. In my flower bed on the east side of the house, I’m thinking of planting a few roses. I really want to plant a couple of Bleeding Heart plants, but they are not very hardy and I’m going to need some weather and limited water hardy plants.
I am going to be working a full day at Eagle Mount’s Hippotherapy program, Mondays, and then working a 4-10 week at Benefis. I’m not sure how that is going to go, but I guess we are going to find out. I also have been hearing from families and other professionals that the only other Pediatric Occupational Therapist in town is ending her business and so I am already having an influx of children moving to Benefis. I’m not sure how I am going to serve all these kiddos, but I am sure that I’ll do my best to figure out a way.
Odin continues to be a loving, caring boyfriend. He is really busy right now with work as all the farmers are getting ready to seed their crops. Odin and his co-worker have to make sure that everyone’s GPS is working appropriately. During this time of year, he puts in long hours and many miles. He knows so many country roads and the “back way” to everywhere, making afternoon drives and road trips a lot of fun. Odin’s mom, Rhonda, is currently visiting in Great Falls and is staying with Shannon, Odin’s sister. She is a wonderful cook and makes sure no one is lacking sweets.
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