Homemade Crayon Holder

I told Mike that I thought it would be a good project for Jacob and him to make a homemade crayon holder for his special beeswax crayons. I found the idea for this from an online Waldorf magazine I read. Jacob used the saw to cut out the shape he picked and then sanded it. I think it turned out great. I think when the other two boys are old enough they can each make one for their crayons too. Plus anything they make themselves just seems more special than something you buy. It is pretty to look at too.

Recently at the animal shelter all the kennels were full and they had no choice but to pick a few dogs to be put down. Needless to say, I felt sick all night long after finding out what was to happen. I decided that I needed to pick one dog to take home. At least I could help somewhat. I decided to take an ancient, deaf black lab, since he wouldn't be too much trouble. The dog that I am most in love with and really want to take is a jumper and I just can't handle that. Too many things could go wrong since we don't have good enough fencing to keep him in. It breaks my heart just to think about him. This black lab may be extremely old, but he is happy and likes to roll in the grass and be scratched behind his ears. (His eyes roll back in his head when Mike scratches him.) I don't think he is capable of running, he kind of just hobbles about. Cody named him Moon Papa. I do have to get up during the night to let him go potty since he is a tad incontinent. At least he can retire in luxury. I doubt he was ever a house dog. By the way, what kind of a person doesn't come to claim their 20 year old deaf dog that doesn't walk that great and obviously can't defend himself? What is wrong with people? What a jerk. At least we have him now. He has become my shadow and Mike says that when I leave he paces about looking for me. You should see him pathetically try to chase a chicken. He does this once in a while when he's feeling spry. It's hilarious. He "runs" after it and then gives up after about 10 feet. It's almost like slow motion.