WHEN I’M AN OLD LADY AND LIVE WITH MY KIDS

When I’m an old lady, I’ll live with each kid.
And bring so much happiness, just as they did.
I want to pay back all the joy they provided.
Returning each deed, oh they’ll be excited!

I’ll write on the walls with reds, whites and blues
And bounce on the furniture wearing my shoes.
I’ll drink from the carton and then leave it out.
I’ll stuff all the toilets and oh, how they’ll shout!

When they’re on the phone and just out of reach,
I’ll get into things like sugar and bleach.
Oh, they’ll snap their fingers and shake their head,
And when that is done I’ll hide under the bed.

When they cook dinner and call me to eat,
I’ll not eat my green beans or salad or meat.
I’ll gag on my okra, spill milk on the table,
And when they get angry, I’ll run – if I’m able!

I’ll sit close to the TV, through the channels I’ll click,
I’ll cross my eyes to see if they stick.
I’ll take off my socks and throw one away.
And play in the mud ’til the end of the day.

And later in bed, I’ll lay back and sigh,
I’ll thank God in prayer and then close my eyes.
My kids will look down with a smile slowly creeping
And say with a groan, “She’s so sweet – When she’s sleeping!!”

Kathy’s gym is going to the DOGS!

At this morning’s NIA class our instructor Jamie started off by telling us about an event to benefit the KOOTENAI HUMANE SOCIETY on Friday, May 8, at 10:15 am in our gym. Linda Yates, our Group Fitness Director, came up with the idea of having a combined NIA & ZUMBA class with both instructors. Every participant is asked to bring an item from the KHS “Daily Use” Wish list. Or if preferred, make a cash donation. All the money will be combined, and for each $50 a new Kuranda bed will be purchased to keep the dogs off the concrete floors when they nap. We were each given a flyer which listed all of the items on the “Wish List”. These are two very popular classes, and loaded with both dog and cat lovers. The Kootenai Humane Society should get several bags of dog and cat food donated from this session.

Peak Health & Wellness Center is located in Hayden at the Prairie Shopping Mall, near Albertson’s and Block Buster Video. If you are in the area that day, why not stop in? If you are not a member, a guest is only charged $5 for this one hour class. It is at 10:15 am, and will last one hour. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers.

ZUMBA (Heidi) Come join the party with an exhilarating whirl of some Latin rhythms and moves to tone plus sculpt your body while burning fat. A fun fitness aerobic workout that is easy to follow.

NIA (Jamie) Combined cardio movements from Tai Chi, Tae Kwondo, Aikido, tribal and ethnic dance, yoga and jazz dance set to an energetic blend of music.

Most grateful to each of you, I remain…

Kathy – Rescue Mom [image is Kathy with her new John Deere and wall art on the garage from Unique Motif]

1. Bennie – adopted from a private party one month shy of his 2nd birthday because the parents and teenagers were too busy to give him the attention he deserved. Bennie is a beautiful English Springer Spaniel who will be 4 years old in September.
2. Jake – adopted from the Kootenai Humane Society at 2 months old, after being picked up as a stray. Jake is a “Marley” type Lab, who will be a year old in October.
3. Ashley – our 9 year old house cat adopted at 4 days old. We bottle fed her every 2 hours.
4. Our 3 Amigos – Buddy, Sage & Zip (these horses were all rescued) All three are Seniors!
5. Buddy – from a filthy, abusive horse trader
6. Sage – from a hog farm
7. Zip – from an older couple who had too many horses to care for.

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Save the Date – Saturday, March 14th. Seven gift, fashion and decor stores in the Greater Hayden area are hosting a Girls’ Day Out called Desperate Housewives. Each store has special gifts, fashion and decor that will brighten your home, lift your spirit and make gift-giving fun.

Grab Your Friends. This is a fun event – a shopping experience. Spend the day with your friends and enjoy the neighborly merchants around Hayden. Gifts and refreshments will be available at each store.

Win the Big Prize. Pick up your passport at any of the seven participating stores. Have your passport punched or stamped at each store. Enter your passport in the drawing for a $500+ Gift Basket. Prizes that will wow you and make the day even more exciting.

Don’t Go Hungry. Drop by Daanen’s Delicatessen or Ciao Mambo’s Italian Restaurant. They will be offering terrific food with special lunch menus and wine tasting for Desperate Housewives participants.

Here is the Lineup:
Saturday, March 14th from 9am to 6pm.

• The Picket Fence and Just Because are located in the Hayden Creek Plaza (Government Way and Prairie Avenue).
• Unique Motif is located in the Prairie Shopping Center (Hwy 95 and Prairie Avenue).
• A Touch of Romance, Creative Floral Touch and Gourmet Way are located in the Silver Lake Square (on Government Way, north of Hanley Ave).
• Handmade in Idaho Country Gift Store is located south of the Silver Lake Mall on Government Way.

Break out of your Winter Blues and celebrate with seven very special, locally owned stores. We are looking forward to meeting you and making your day fun! You don’t want to miss it.