I likely won't have much time to update here or offer any amusing (or nauseating, depending on your point of view) tales of my GI tract, because, like many, I'm in the midst of the pre-Christmas flurry of activities.

We are packing up the Rockin' Van to drive to Philly for the holidays, and I have to pack clothes, toiletries, snacks and activities for the ride, dog supplies, gifts, and a cooler full of frozen pierogies (don't ask!) by Friday afternoon.

I also have many errands to run and tasks to complete (wash, clean house, organize items for pet/plant sitter, etc.) prior to the packing and driving.

Luckily for me, I was able to get someone to care for my 6 tree frogs over the break. None other than one of my parish priests offered to care for my amphibious creatures while I was away!  I hauled the habitat and supplies (cage full of crickets!)over to church today, and received many curious glances as I strolled into the office.

My priest pal is so sweet to help me out with the frogs, as they have to be fed DAILY and have the water level checked. He also has a fish aquarium in his office so more caged creatures doesn't really upset the apple cart over there!

Our pet sitter (for the cats) can only come a few times over the break, but that is fine, as the cats have self-feeder and self-watering dispensing dishes that merely need to be topped-off every 3rd day or so.

Ok, enough typing...I have to get back to my To Do list...