We are going to have whatever momma wants today. What would you like, my favoritest person in the world?
Momma single-handedly negotiatied a deal with Chris yesterday about painting and redecorating the bedroom. I think the final deal ended up as this:
1. We first get the furniture in, and if I think it doesn't look right, I get to paint and get new bedding and curtains. He will help move the furniture.
2. Regardless, we get new sheets.
3. He gets to finish the garage walls, but I have to help pick the paint.
4. Momma is moving in with us to be our maid, however, she will not do toilets nor wear a french maid outfit.
I'm still a little concerned that he'll think the new furniture and old paint look fine. I might need to enlist momma's help again after Oct. 10th.
WHY DO YOU LOVE MOMMA?
Friday, September 28, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
New furniture
Grilled cheese and tomato soup today.
We bought a bedroom set and entertainment center last night. I hope we can make everything look nice when it arrives. The enterainment center was silly cheap, so we couldn't resist. Not our ideal, but good enough. It's four seperate pieces that connect, so we have some flexibility if we end up thinking it's too big someday.
I can't find a pic of the bedroom set. It's cherry veneer over hardwoods and we got the bed, dresser & mirror and an armoire. There wasn't a matching armoire with this set, but we found one that was REALLY close and was inexpensive. I need to hit Target or such to find some side tables for the bed. The one that came with the set was $350 and was massive overkill. All the furniture won't be delivered until 10/10, so now I must get the carpets cleaned.
Chris also got a deal on a subwoofer, which now completes his sound system. They mismarked it, so we got about $40 off the correct price.
We bought a bedroom set and entertainment center last night. I hope we can make everything look nice when it arrives. The enterainment center was silly cheap, so we couldn't resist. Not our ideal, but good enough. It's four seperate pieces that connect, so we have some flexibility if we end up thinking it's too big someday.
I can't find a pic of the bedroom set. It's cherry veneer over hardwoods and we got the bed, dresser & mirror and an armoire. There wasn't a matching armoire with this set, but we found one that was REALLY close and was inexpensive. I need to hit Target or such to find some side tables for the bed. The one that came with the set was $350 and was massive overkill. All the furniture won't be delivered until 10/10, so now I must get the carpets cleaned.
Chris also got a deal on a subwoofer, which now completes his sound system. They mismarked it, so we got about $40 off the correct price.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Smack me.
Sharp cheddar and apples today.
Ok, so Chris wants to get the carpets professionally cleaned. I am saying we should just rent a Rug Doctor and I'll do it. WTF? Why am I fighting him on this? I should have my wife card taken away. He says we can't get a bedroom set until we get the carpets cleaned. Yeesh. Who is this man?
I laughed at your suggestions that he might want a John Deere bed. :-) I bet they make one.
I bought some new clothes last night. I went to the mall. I hate the mall. Pennys sucked because there were so many screaming kids, the dressing rooms have started to disappear (being taken over as storage space) and the clothes were not as cute as in the spring/summer lines. And I think I saw all the dresses Puffy posted about! I went to a few other stores and picked up some outfits. I'll be returning about 1/4 of my purchases, despite trying everything on. I decided I refused to keep anything that I didn't love (fit or style-wise). Oh, and salespeople lie. I bought a shirt that I liked in theory, but wasn't convinced it fit right. It's a style I've never worn, so I took her word for it. The colors were adorable and it was a "fun" shirt. I tried it on again at home. WTF...I should not wear puffy sleeves. In fact, I'm not sure anyone should wear puffy sleeves after the age of 8.
I'm still in search of a suit and dress and some killer shoes. I'm going to hit Anne Taylor and Macy's for those.
Ok, so Chris wants to get the carpets professionally cleaned. I am saying we should just rent a Rug Doctor and I'll do it. WTF? Why am I fighting him on this? I should have my wife card taken away. He says we can't get a bedroom set until we get the carpets cleaned. Yeesh. Who is this man?
I laughed at your suggestions that he might want a John Deere bed. :-) I bet they make one.
I bought some new clothes last night. I went to the mall. I hate the mall. Pennys sucked because there were so many screaming kids, the dressing rooms have started to disappear (being taken over as storage space) and the clothes were not as cute as in the spring/summer lines. And I think I saw all the dresses Puffy posted about! I went to a few other stores and picked up some outfits. I'll be returning about 1/4 of my purchases, despite trying everything on. I decided I refused to keep anything that I didn't love (fit or style-wise). Oh, and salespeople lie. I bought a shirt that I liked in theory, but wasn't convinced it fit right. It's a style I've never worn, so I took her word for it. The colors were adorable and it was a "fun" shirt. I tried it on again at home. WTF...I should not wear puffy sleeves. In fact, I'm not sure anyone should wear puffy sleeves after the age of 8.
I'm still in search of a suit and dress and some killer shoes. I'm going to hit Anne Taylor and Macy's for those.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Shopping and such
Pesto havarti today.
I might do some shopping for clothing tonight. I'm getting worried that all the money will disappear if I don't spend it soon. :-)
Chris has also offered to let me buy a bedroom set under a 0% financing deal. I am not sure if it's him being generous, or if he's scheming for me to say yes to something. Just so you know how much we need a bedroom set, we just had our seven year anniversary and our mattresses are still on the floor. The one dresser we have in our bedroom is a small four drawer chest from my childhood.
The spare bedroom mattresses are still on the floor and the dresser is a chest that we inheritted from somwhere...it's homemade from plywood. I painted it up, so it looks better.
How sad are we????
In other news, I just reserved my rental car for my Oct. CA trip. I needed a fairly roomy vehicle because I might have to transport some students for our training session. I decided to try a crossover vehicle. Hopefully the Chrysler Pacifica I want will still be available when I pick up my vehicle. Since I've had my eye on one for our next non-commuter vehicle, I thought this would be a good chance to check one out.
I might do some shopping for clothing tonight. I'm getting worried that all the money will disappear if I don't spend it soon. :-)
Chris has also offered to let me buy a bedroom set under a 0% financing deal. I am not sure if it's him being generous, or if he's scheming for me to say yes to something. Just so you know how much we need a bedroom set, we just had our seven year anniversary and our mattresses are still on the floor. The one dresser we have in our bedroom is a small four drawer chest from my childhood.
The spare bedroom mattresses are still on the floor and the dresser is a chest that we inheritted from somwhere...it's homemade from plywood. I painted it up, so it looks better.
How sad are we????
In other news, I just reserved my rental car for my Oct. CA trip. I needed a fairly roomy vehicle because I might have to transport some students for our training session. I decided to try a crossover vehicle. Hopefully the Chrysler Pacifica I want will still be available when I pick up my vehicle. Since I've had my eye on one for our next non-commuter vehicle, I thought this would be a good chance to check one out.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Listie!
Stolen from Glowpop...
10 Favorites...
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Food: Cheese
Favorite Band: INXS
Favorite Movie: Dogma
Favorite Sport: Football
Favorite Season: Fall
Favorite Day Of the Week: Saturday
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: OMG, how can I pick? Birthday Cake Remix at Coldstone. :-)
Favorite Time of Day: 8:00 p.m., when everything is usually done for the day I can I do whatever I want.
9 Currents...
Current Mood: Mellow
Taste: Crappucino & coffee mix from the gas station
Clothes: Khakis and a black v-neck shirt
Current Computer Background: *looks* fall trees...when did I change that? *boggle*
Current Finger/Toenail Color: french vanilla on fingers, some metallic ruby color on my toes
Current Time: 8:51 CST
Current Surroundings: Semi-clean office
Current Annoyance(s): People eating in my office
Current Thought: I hate my office
8 Firsts...
First Best Friend: Kelli
First Love: Josh Brolin (*dreamy sigh* Brand) or Charile Sheen (*dreamy sigh* Cappie)
First Screen Name: weltek
First Pet: T.J. the stray tom cat
First Piercing: None
First Crush: Morton from A-ha *giggle*
First Music: My sister's early 80s albums and 45s (Think Celebration, The Logical Song, etc)
First Car: Blue Chevy Beretta
7 Last...
Last Cigarette: Never
Last Drink: Malbec wine last night, then my cappucino this morning
Last Car Ride: To work, dropped off by Chris
Last Text Message: No clue...it was weeks ago. I don't have a texting plan, so it costs me oodles to text message.
Last Movie Seen: In theater: We are Marshall At Home: Coyote Ugly on tv (shut up, don't laugh)
Last Phone call: My oldest sister this morning, chatting about her 12 year old daughter's new desire to hang out on Fridays at the hockey rink with friends.
Last CD Played: KT Tunstall's Drastic Fantastic. It's great. We went to Best Buy and bought an old Snow Patrol (meh, it's ok), Interpol (pretty good) and KT.
6 Have You Ever...
Have You Ever Dated One Of Your Best Friends: No
Have you Ever Broken the Law: Yes
Have You Ever Been Arrested: No, but I was interviewed by the police in my teens twice
Have You Ever Skinny Dipped: Yes
Have You Ever Been on TV: Yes, clearly looking like a hooting and hollering drunk on St. Patty's Day last year.
Have You Ever Kissed Someone You Didn't Know: Yes. New Orleans immediately comes to mind. A few at parties in college, too.
5 Things...
You're Wearing: Black sandals, tan pants, black shirt, black pretty bra, pink, black & white undies
You Did Last Night: Went to happy hour
You Can Hear Right Now: The effing heating and cooling system above my head
You Can't Live Without: Car, if living where I currently do. Books, otherwise.
Do When You're Bored: OT, Blog, read magazines, nap, cook
4 Places You've Been To:
1. Seattle
2. New York City
3. San Francisco
4. New Orleans
3 People You Can Tell Anything To:
Marcy, Chris, a handful of bloggy peeps
2 Choices...
1. Black or White: Black
2. Hot or Cold: Hot
1 Person You'd Do Anything For:
Chris
10 Favorites...
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Food: Cheese
Favorite Band: INXS
Favorite Movie: Dogma
Favorite Sport: Football
Favorite Season: Fall
Favorite Day Of the Week: Saturday
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: OMG, how can I pick? Birthday Cake Remix at Coldstone. :-)
Favorite Time of Day: 8:00 p.m., when everything is usually done for the day I can I do whatever I want.
9 Currents...
Current Mood: Mellow
Taste: Crappucino & coffee mix from the gas station
Clothes: Khakis and a black v-neck shirt
Current Computer Background: *looks* fall trees...when did I change that? *boggle*
Current Finger/Toenail Color: french vanilla on fingers, some metallic ruby color on my toes
Current Time: 8:51 CST
Current Surroundings: Semi-clean office
Current Annoyance(s): People eating in my office
Current Thought: I hate my office
8 Firsts...
First Best Friend: Kelli
First Love: Josh Brolin (*dreamy sigh* Brand) or Charile Sheen (*dreamy sigh* Cappie)
First Screen Name: weltek
First Pet: T.J. the stray tom cat
First Piercing: None
First Crush: Morton from A-ha *giggle*
First Music: My sister's early 80s albums and 45s (Think Celebration, The Logical Song, etc)
First Car: Blue Chevy Beretta
7 Last...
Last Cigarette: Never
Last Drink: Malbec wine last night, then my cappucino this morning
Last Car Ride: To work, dropped off by Chris
Last Text Message: No clue...it was weeks ago. I don't have a texting plan, so it costs me oodles to text message.
Last Movie Seen: In theater: We are Marshall At Home: Coyote Ugly on tv (shut up, don't laugh)
Last Phone call: My oldest sister this morning, chatting about her 12 year old daughter's new desire to hang out on Fridays at the hockey rink with friends.
Last CD Played: KT Tunstall's Drastic Fantastic. It's great. We went to Best Buy and bought an old Snow Patrol (meh, it's ok), Interpol (pretty good) and KT.
6 Have You Ever...
Have You Ever Dated One Of Your Best Friends: No
Have you Ever Broken the Law: Yes
Have You Ever Been Arrested: No, but I was interviewed by the police in my teens twice
Have You Ever Skinny Dipped: Yes
Have You Ever Been on TV: Yes, clearly looking like a hooting and hollering drunk on St. Patty's Day last year.
Have You Ever Kissed Someone You Didn't Know: Yes. New Orleans immediately comes to mind. A few at parties in college, too.
5 Things...
You're Wearing: Black sandals, tan pants, black shirt, black pretty bra, pink, black & white undies
You Did Last Night: Went to happy hour
You Can Hear Right Now: The effing heating and cooling system above my head
You Can't Live Without: Car, if living where I currently do. Books, otherwise.
Do When You're Bored: OT, Blog, read magazines, nap, cook
4 Places You've Been To:
1. Seattle
2. New York City
3. San Francisco
4. New Orleans
3 People You Can Tell Anything To:
Marcy, Chris, a handful of bloggy peeps
2 Choices...
1. Black or White: Black
2. Hot or Cold: Hot
1 Person You'd Do Anything For:
Chris
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Randoms
Sharp chedddar, apples and crackers today.
1) Heard on the radio: "I hate it when people use text messaging abbreviations on the internet." Um, the whole abbreviation thing STARTED on the internet.
2) Peet's. We now have a Peet's coffee, which excites me very much. It's not a real, stand alone Peet's, just a coffee bar within the mall at the Sundance theatre. We stopped to get coffee today and it doesn't open til 9:00 a.m. Boooo hisssssss. Then Chris missed our turn to Ancora, so we ended up at Starbuck's. My grande nonfat vanilla latte *rolls eyes at lingo* is a tasty treat this morning.
3) Drinkwell Fountain. Yesterday we bought our cats a water fountain drink container. They seem to like playing with it more than drinking from it so far.
4) Bras. I need a new bra or two. I have one I love, and for the first time in my life, I'm going to seek out that same one online and order one or two, just in different colors. This makes me feel old.
ETA 5) My office. I have a mini fridge, coffee pot, toaster and a food storage cabinet that my boss and I share. A few times a year someone else uses the microwave, but I can handle that. I also made the mistake of putting food on my desk a few times and now my boss just brings everything into my office and puts it on my desk. And then she stands there and eats while talking to me. I can't stand it any longer. The microwave and coffee pot are going into the conference room. The fridge will stay, but I'm trying to figure out where to move the food cabinet.
1) Heard on the radio: "I hate it when people use text messaging abbreviations on the internet." Um, the whole abbreviation thing STARTED on the internet.
2) Peet's. We now have a Peet's coffee, which excites me very much. It's not a real, stand alone Peet's, just a coffee bar within the mall at the Sundance theatre. We stopped to get coffee today and it doesn't open til 9:00 a.m. Boooo hisssssss. Then Chris missed our turn to Ancora, so we ended up at Starbuck's. My grande nonfat vanilla latte *rolls eyes at lingo* is a tasty treat this morning.
3) Drinkwell Fountain. Yesterday we bought our cats a water fountain drink container. They seem to like playing with it more than drinking from it so far.
4) Bras. I need a new bra or two. I have one I love, and for the first time in my life, I'm going to seek out that same one online and order one or two, just in different colors. This makes me feel old.
ETA 5) My office. I have a mini fridge, coffee pot, toaster and a food storage cabinet that my boss and I share. A few times a year someone else uses the microwave, but I can handle that. I also made the mistake of putting food on my desk a few times and now my boss just brings everything into my office and puts it on my desk. And then she stands there and eats while talking to me. I can't stand it any longer. The microwave and coffee pot are going into the conference room. The fridge will stay, but I'm trying to figure out where to move the food cabinet.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Karaoke Wednesday
We aren't wearing pants, so what better time to sing a song or two! Grab some deep fried cheese curds and step up to the microphone!
Virtual karaoke is the only thing that might get me to participate. :-)
*cues up Big Girls Don't Cry by Fergie*
I always turn the radio up and sing along with this one. I turned down the radio last night while I was singing to hear my voice. Ouch. It was terrible.
Virtual karaoke is the only thing that might get me to participate. :-)
*cues up Big Girls Don't Cry by Fergie*
I always turn the radio up and sing along with this one. I turned down the radio last night while I was singing to hear my voice. Ouch. It was terrible.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Happy, um, Tuesday?
Morning Jr. Cheeseheads. Have some brie and apples while I figure out what to write today.
I've been slammed at work with a major project and I've been slammed at home with continuing cat stuff.
Oh, I've been meaning to blog about my lip. I have a new dark, shadowy spot above my top lip. It's not hair, it's just a slim line of darker skin immediately above my lip and I hate it. It looks like a mustache from a distance. Getting old sucks.
I've been slammed at work with a major project and I've been slammed at home with continuing cat stuff.
Oh, I've been meaning to blog about my lip. I have a new dark, shadowy spot above my top lip. It's not hair, it's just a slim line of darker skin immediately above my lip and I hate it. It looks like a mustache from a distance. Getting old sucks.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Seriously. Knock it off.
So we are getting ready to leave for our Badger tailgate this morning at 7:00. We notice Loki is hunching to urinate and can't. Fuck. So, we are waiting for the vet to open at 8. *grumble*
Friday, September 14, 2007
Gooooooooo Badgers!
A fresh mozz, tomato & herb fritatta for breakfast. Mmm!
Chris and I will be going to the Badger football game tomorrow. The weather will be a little chilly (60s), but sunny. Great football weather here. We begin with 8:30 a.m. tailgaiting with some friends (in a church parking lot!). It's an 11:00 game, so we of course will do some celebrating afterwards (come on, we play The Citadel...there SHOULD be celebrating).
It will be Chris's first Badger football game. It's hard to get tickets and they are usually expensive. I can always get student section tickets around campus, but who wants to sit with a bunch of 18-20 year olds...really? Not me. This will be the first time I've sat in the non-student section and I'm looking forward to it.
*raises arms in touchdown signal*
Chris and I will be going to the Badger football game tomorrow. The weather will be a little chilly (60s), but sunny. Great football weather here. We begin with 8:30 a.m. tailgaiting with some friends (in a church parking lot!). It's an 11:00 game, so we of course will do some celebrating afterwards (come on, we play The Citadel...there SHOULD be celebrating).
It will be Chris's first Badger football game. It's hard to get tickets and they are usually expensive. I can always get student section tickets around campus, but who wants to sit with a bunch of 18-20 year olds...really? Not me. This will be the first time I've sat in the non-student section and I'm looking forward to it.
*raises arms in touchdown signal*
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Oh what a day
Muenster and crackers today.
Ali was up all night puking. I lost track after ten times. I knew what that meant. She was constipated again. So today I had to take her to the vet. She was hiding under the bed and I had to pry her out by myself. Not fun. Three enemas later, she'll be fine. Poor kitty.
We took Bartleby to the vet for his post-surgery check up. He got a clean bill of health. Yay!
Ali was up all night puking. I lost track after ten times. I knew what that meant. She was constipated again. So today I had to take her to the vet. She was hiding under the bed and I had to pry her out by myself. Not fun. Three enemas later, she'll be fine. Poor kitty.
We took Bartleby to the vet for his post-surgery check up. He got a clean bill of health. Yay!
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
I love fall!
White Reisling Cheddar today. Ok, you can have some wine, too.
September is my favorite month of the whole year. I love the crisp fall smells, football, campfires, no humidity, leaves changing, apples, etc.
Speaking of apples, what's your favorite thing to do with apples? Do you ever make anything with apples?
I usually make a batch of applesauce. I need to dig out grandma's recipe. She always made THE best applesauce.
I usually make one pie, although I'm not a huge apple pie fan.
Sometimes I'll make a crisp.
I usually toss some squash and apples in a nice savory or sweet fall dish (depending on how I season them, it's sometimes savory, sometimes pretty sweet)
I need to make some savory main dish with apples. Chicken stuffed with brie and apples sounds in order.
And I always buy a special caramel apple from the orchard. Snickers and caramel, to be exact.
September is my favorite month of the whole year. I love the crisp fall smells, football, campfires, no humidity, leaves changing, apples, etc.
Speaking of apples, what's your favorite thing to do with apples? Do you ever make anything with apples?
I usually make a batch of applesauce. I need to dig out grandma's recipe. She always made THE best applesauce.
I usually make one pie, although I'm not a huge apple pie fan.
Sometimes I'll make a crisp.
I usually toss some squash and apples in a nice savory or sweet fall dish (depending on how I season them, it's sometimes savory, sometimes pretty sweet)
I need to make some savory main dish with apples. Chicken stuffed with brie and apples sounds in order.
And I always buy a special caramel apple from the orchard. Snickers and caramel, to be exact.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
What I most wanted to do.
Have some goat cheddar with cranberries today. Blogger is making me grumpy, but what's new.
So you might have seen my clothing thread on OT. We did some refinancing and Chris wants us each to plan something for ourselves with a bit of the money. He's planning either a Canadian hunting or fishing trip next year. I had to figure out what I really wanted to do.
First choice: Food & Wine magazine's event at The American Club in Kohler, WI. Unfortunately, it's $790 MINIMUM (and that doesn't include many "events") for the weekend for two people. I don't know any foodies and wineies that would want to shell out at least $300 on the weekend with me.
Second choice: Clothes shopping (this was on OT). I think it's my wisest choice and would make me happy.
Third choice: Spa day with my sisters. It would be nice, but fleeting.
Fourth choice: Hair makeover at a high end salon and a spa service just for me.
So you might have seen my clothing thread on OT. We did some refinancing and Chris wants us each to plan something for ourselves with a bit of the money. He's planning either a Canadian hunting or fishing trip next year. I had to figure out what I really wanted to do.
First choice: Food & Wine magazine's event at The American Club in Kohler, WI. Unfortunately, it's $790 MINIMUM (and that doesn't include many "events") for the weekend for two people. I don't know any foodies and wineies that would want to shell out at least $300 on the weekend with me.
Second choice: Clothes shopping (this was on OT). I think it's my wisest choice and would make me happy.
Third choice: Spa day with my sisters. It would be nice, but fleeting.
Fourth choice: Hair makeover at a high end salon and a spa service just for me.
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Anniversary Waltz
By waltz, I mean listening to music and enjoying some cocktails. *grin*
The Packers AND Badgers won today. Wooo AND Hoo! Plus, Detroit beat Oakland, so Bravie must be laughing.
We didn't plan anything for our anniversary. Mostly because Bartleby's emergency drained our spare cash. After the Packer game we headed to a nearby town to buy some steaks and have some drinks. We ended up at the country club that is just a few miles from our house. We always forget about it, but it's so beautiful and they like to keep the clientel small. They give you a basket of homemade kettle chips with your drinks, so I was almost too full to eat my steak when we got home.
We realized that we are most at ease when we are out having cocktails on a weekend, with no plan in sight. We don't even think about work and just laugh and are mellow. It's not even the alcohol. It's just always been our escape and time to laugh with eachother. Hard to describe the complete ease we feel.
I love Chris. And I love how he accepts my online world with open arms. As many hurdles are thrown out, I always make it through with the love of my DH and my friends. *smooch to everyone*
The Packers AND Badgers won today. Wooo AND Hoo! Plus, Detroit beat Oakland, so Bravie must be laughing.
We didn't plan anything for our anniversary. Mostly because Bartleby's emergency drained our spare cash. After the Packer game we headed to a nearby town to buy some steaks and have some drinks. We ended up at the country club that is just a few miles from our house. We always forget about it, but it's so beautiful and they like to keep the clientel small. They give you a basket of homemade kettle chips with your drinks, so I was almost too full to eat my steak when we got home.
We realized that we are most at ease when we are out having cocktails on a weekend, with no plan in sight. We don't even think about work and just laugh and are mellow. It's not even the alcohol. It's just always been our escape and time to laugh with eachother. Hard to describe the complete ease we feel.
I love Chris. And I love how he accepts my online world with open arms. As many hurdles are thrown out, I always make it through with the love of my DH and my friends. *smooch to everyone*
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Perfect Saturday
OMH do I have cheese for you...if you come to dragonflies' house today.
I'm on the Memorial Union Terrace at the UW this morning. Chris and his coworker are taking the supervisors test in a building a few blocks away, so I brought my laptop and am working in the sunshine and watching the sailboats drift by. And I got to feel very smart by telling a group that was on a self-tour what limnology is. Here's a picture of it in the evening...there are only about eight people here right now and the sun is warm.
I'm on the Memorial Union Terrace at the UW this morning. Chris and his coworker are taking the supervisors test in a building a few blocks away, so I brought my laptop and am working in the sunshine and watching the sailboats drift by. And I got to feel very smart by telling a group that was on a self-tour what limnology is. Here's a picture of it in the evening...there are only about eight people here right now and the sun is warm.
We are heading off to Dragonflies' house this afternoon for some good peep meeting. The weather is perfect. High 70s and sunny. And tomorrow, it is our 7 year anniversary.
*smooch*
Thursday, September 06, 2007
MISC
Cheddar biscuits today. I'm in a nesting mood, so you get hearty food.
Bartleby is doing better. I've been leaving his cone off as much as possible. Hard to get anything done with keeping such a close eye on him.
I was recollecting the vet visit. The vet was very kissey with B. I laughed thinking how pediatricians don't kiss little kids.
Our oven isn't working. The electronic keypad is dead. The part won't arrive til Friday or Monday. Grrrr. Good thing it's summer. And at least the range works, so I can use the stovetop. Yay for gas. And yay for buying the extended warranty. We really couldn't lose because you buy the warranty for $99.95 and get it refunded if you don't use it for the five year period. Well, we've used the oven one twice and never the refrigerator, so we'll probably get the $99.95 back on the fridge and the oven one has definitely been worth it. Stupid oven.
Hope all is well in blogland. I miss you guys and will try to make the rounds today. Chris is staying overnight with his leadership class tonight, so I'm home alone *screams*
Bartleby is doing better. I've been leaving his cone off as much as possible. Hard to get anything done with keeping such a close eye on him.
I was recollecting the vet visit. The vet was very kissey with B. I laughed thinking how pediatricians don't kiss little kids.
Our oven isn't working. The electronic keypad is dead. The part won't arrive til Friday or Monday. Grrrr. Good thing it's summer. And at least the range works, so I can use the stovetop. Yay for gas. And yay for buying the extended warranty. We really couldn't lose because you buy the warranty for $99.95 and get it refunded if you don't use it for the five year period. Well, we've used the oven one twice and never the refrigerator, so we'll probably get the $99.95 back on the fridge and the oven one has definitely been worth it. Stupid oven.
Hope all is well in blogland. I miss you guys and will try to make the rounds today. Chris is staying overnight with his leadership class tonight, so I'm home alone *screams*
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Tuesday check-in
I don't have time for cheese today!
Bartleby is coming home today, so I'm off to get him before 8 to avoid another day's charge. I was at work at 6:15 this morning. *yawn* And it's an hour drive here...so yeah, already a long morning.
I'll be working from home most of this week, which means slllooooooow internet connection. *pout*
Bartleby is coming home today, so I'm off to get him before 8 to avoid another day's charge. I was at work at 6:15 this morning. *yawn* And it's an hour drive here...so yeah, already a long morning.
I'll be working from home most of this week, which means slllooooooow internet connection. *pout*
Saturday, September 01, 2007
Good thoughts needed
If anybody has any power of good kitty thoughts, we need some.
Bartleby was acting funny last night. Today it got worse, so we took him to the vet (not our usual one because they were closed). $450 later, they determined he had some "sandy" crystals in his bladder and needed to go to the emergency vet in Madison to get flushed out. Seemed fairly routine. Once he emptied his bladder, he looked much perkier.
At the E-vet, he was rolling around and letting us love him. The E-vet explained the flush and fill, with catheter, system and said we could get him tomorrow. Let's not even talk about how much that cost.
We just got a call. Bartleby has a leak in either his bladder or urethra. His urine is leaking into his abdominal cavity. It might not be repairable. We'll find out in an hour.
We need hugs.
Update: Make that another hour. Either a) It's a repairable tear, b) It's big and unrepairable and he'll have to be put down, c) It's either a or b and caused by the vet inserting the catheter or d) He has a defective bladder and will have to be put down
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