Lizzie “graduated” from her beginner agility class last night, which I find especially impressive considering that we went to a grand total of TWO of the six classes. Yes, two. The test last night was our third class, and she had never seen the teeter, the tire, or the chute completely closed, but she did them all THE FIRST TIME. AND she did the channel weave poles, which before I’ve had to convince her that they are not the stupidest thing ever (well, really, they ARE) in order to get her to do them. She always gives me the look like, “Really? You want me to run down the middle of these poles? Why??” But last night? No problem! She did them several times, and on both the left and right sides, piece of cake. LOL
The class absences were not intentional…she was in season for 2 of the weeks. Then Dave had a business trip one week, so I would have had to find a babysitter for the kids. And then *I* had a business trip the next week and got stuck in the Charlotte airport for a few extra hours, so I missed it then too. Hopefully in the next cycle we’ll actually be able to make the classes! Although apparently she doesn’t need all that stinkin’ practice. (not! I think we wouldn’t get so lucky in the next cycle where she has to actually learn how to do real weaves and a full-height teeter)
In other news…I have quit my job. You may or may not know that Dave and I work together for the same very small company, based in Denver. The company is doing ok, but as most small companies go, it is high stress and lots of hours. It has been way too hard on the family to have us BOTH so involved with work. So, the nanny is gone (sob!), and I will be staying at home with the kids (and puppies!) for a while. Another added benefit is that if for some reason the financial health of the company takes a turn for the worse, I’ll be in a position to go get another local job if need be in order to give us some more financial stability, without being tied to clients at this company. I have been feeling very relieved the past few days, because although I really love working with Dave and the rest of the company, it has just been too much for us to bear. I’m looking forward to getting some things done around the house and spending more time with Jack & Charlie!
One more thing…I so want one of these.
http://www.stupid.com/fun/DDMG.html
Happy December!
#1 by Ariel on December 3, 2008 - 5:38 pm
Sucks you had to quit but YEAH for more time with the kids definitely
#2 by solsticekennels on December 3, 2008 - 10:55 pm
Wow, you will be a “lady who lunches” again. You know who is going to be very jealous!
Is Lizzy like a lot of Cardis, “I did it once why do it again?”
#3 by Traci on December 4, 2008 - 2:57 am
CONGRATS on graduating, Jeri!!!!! I’m so excited for you and Lizzie!!!
And congrats on quitting! I know you’ll love spending more stress free time with your kiddos! 
#4 by penni on December 6, 2008 - 6:26 pm
I have a hunch you’ll fill your “free” time quickly — maybe more agility and some obedience? Then puppies . . .
#5 by Jenn on December 8, 2008 - 4:08 am
Congratulations, both on graduating and also making the rather big decision to quit work. Mmmm, sounds like . . . looks like . . . time for lots of wonderful things, and some of them might be puppies? Hugs.