What a difference a day makes...

It is so funny how one day life can seem so full of problems and the next all your questions are answered...and the answer is one that you like.

I have been looking for a place to take Dotty 2 days a week so Mom and I could be at the Pecan Shed together...because believe it or not we do both still work there...sometimes. I kept having the problem that most places did not want to take a 1 year old only 2 days a week and if they would take her they were going to put her in with the infants b/c she still takes a bottle.

Dotty is a walking, talking, at times screaming little ball of energy. I don't think a 2month old would appreciate her fish face or her quacking noises nearly as much as other 1 year olds. So I was torn. What to do, what to do.

I had called several people I knew watched children but all were full with kids. I was so worried and just about to cry when I got up the nerve to call one more person.

This woman had been the one who I had said since before Dotty was born that if she ever decided to start watching children I would make sure Dotty went to her. She is a retired elementary teacher and she is the sweetest, nicest, most loving person you will ever meet. She is very active and she even plays piano (or organ...not sure) at her church. Her name is Kathy Westmoreland and she was what I was so wanting for Dotty but just felt like I could not get my hopes up that high.

I called her today and she said....drum roll please...are you holding your breath like I was...YES!!!

My child will be with one of the best ladies I know. I am sure she will learn so much and be well taken care of. I know there are numerous people out there that would have done a great job...trust me I called them but this arrangement seemed to be what both Kathy and I had been praying for.

Dotty starts going to her on the 15th and will go 2 days a week. Wish us luck...or rather wish Kathy luck. I know she has been around a lot of kids but Dotty has quite the mind of her own and is not too shy to tell you about it...loudly. Lets all hope Kathy has earplugs or at least a really good sense of humor and a whole LOT of patience.