I didn't have the best day today. The kids have been crazy the last two days because of all of the days off. And my period is starting, so another 1000 bucks down the tubes. UGH. Needless to say, by the end of the day I felt drained. Then Kendall called to say he would be home late. So I sat down to the computer and checked email, paid my bills, IMed with Karen. I was still kind of in an icky mood.
When suddenly, we shows up? My dogs. Maggie smiled at me, no really, smiled, and hopped into my lap and Morrie is laying at me feet. Little dogs are nice because they can snuggle with you. Maggie is the best kind of snuggling dog because she truely wants to be near you. It's not about warmth. She doesn't care if she's uncomfortable. She just wants to be there. And that makes me feel loved. When she turns her head up to look at me and make sure I'm still okay, it's a nice feeling.
Even if dogs can be dumbasses and pee on your bed, they make up for it in the extra love they give on bad days like today. Not my best post, but a heartfelt one.
Friday, February 09, 2007
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Third Day Off
So Kendall stayed home with me today and it was wonderful! We slept in until 10:30 and then lazed about until lunchtime. Then we met his brother for lunch at BW3s. Deeeeeelicious! When we got home we actually did some cleaning and reorganizing. Our closests look incredible! Very neat and organized. When people go to walk through our house they will be amazed at how neat and clean we are! HA!
Seriously though, I'm pretty proud. But it also makes me question why we don't live this way all the time? Part of the problem is that our closets are very small. If I had a better organization system I'm confident that they would look better. The other problem is that we own too much crap. It's been very cathartic pitching things and donating things.
The big event of the day....someone, we don't know who, peed on the bed while we were gone at lunch. We suspect Maggie, but the markings could indicate that Morrie lifted his leg. Grrrrrr....we haven't had this problem in a LONG time. *sigh* So now we have to get our comforter to the laundromat.
Oh, I was telling Karen about our "front runner house" this afternoon. If our house sells fast then this is the house we will probably end up buying. The only thing Kendall doesn't like about it is the fact that it has no basement. Other than that this house is incredible! If anyone wants to take the virtual tour, let me know! The picture is tiny, but you get the idea.....
Seriously though, I'm pretty proud. But it also makes me question why we don't live this way all the time? Part of the problem is that our closets are very small. If I had a better organization system I'm confident that they would look better. The other problem is that we own too much crap. It's been very cathartic pitching things and donating things.
The big event of the day....someone, we don't know who, peed on the bed while we were gone at lunch. We suspect Maggie, but the markings could indicate that Morrie lifted his leg. Grrrrrr....we haven't had this problem in a LONG time. *sigh* So now we have to get our comforter to the laundromat.
Oh, I was telling Karen about our "front runner house" this afternoon. If our house sells fast then this is the house we will probably end up buying. The only thing Kendall doesn't like about it is the fact that it has no basement. Other than that this house is incredible! If anyone wants to take the virtual tour, let me know! The picture is tiny, but you get the idea.....
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
5 Day Weekend
I have off again tomorrow. It's a little unbelieveable to be honest. And the worst part is that I've gotten nothing done in the house! I really need to dedicate tomorrow to doing some cleaning.
Sorry I haven't had anything exciting to post lately. I'm not having a baby like other people, and I don't have any kids at home already to talk about, and I'm not taking any fun trips! I can't even say we bought a house! Everyone else seems to have more exciting things to talk about than I do! Oh well, I'm sure my time will come.
At least I don't have to get up early tomorrow. Seriously, I'm on my way to a two day work week! RIDICULOUS! *grin*
Sorry I haven't had anything exciting to post lately. I'm not having a baby like other people, and I don't have any kids at home already to talk about, and I'm not taking any fun trips! I can't even say we bought a house! Everyone else seems to have more exciting things to talk about than I do! Oh well, I'm sure my time will come.
At least I don't have to get up early tomorrow. Seriously, I'm on my way to a two day work week! RIDICULOUS! *grin*
Monday, February 05, 2007
Random Thoughts in the Car
I was on my way to the outlet malls today (since I had NO SCHOOL!) and passed by one of those semis with the holes in the sides. You know, the ones that transport animals. The truck started this whole thought process about the animals that actually ride in those trucks.
1. It was really cold out today. So cold that they closed school. Fortunately there weren't any animals in the truck when I drove by it. But it made me think, don't they get frost bite too? Their skin would be exposed to the elements and wind too.
2. Do they know where they're going? Do the animals in the truck know they're going to be slaughtered? Of course not. They have no idea why they're in the truck.
3. Are they uncomfortable? Do they pack them in too tightly? Do they get to stand and sit and lay down? Or are they forced into one position the whole ride?
By the time I got to the malls I was actually a little sad. I love meat. I could never give up eatting it. But I really hate seeing the trucks with pigs staring back at me. I'd rather not know what my food looks like before I eat it.
1. It was really cold out today. So cold that they closed school. Fortunately there weren't any animals in the truck when I drove by it. But it made me think, don't they get frost bite too? Their skin would be exposed to the elements and wind too.
2. Do they know where they're going? Do the animals in the truck know they're going to be slaughtered? Of course not. They have no idea why they're in the truck.
3. Are they uncomfortable? Do they pack them in too tightly? Do they get to stand and sit and lay down? Or are they forced into one position the whole ride?
By the time I got to the malls I was actually a little sad. I love meat. I could never give up eatting it. But I really hate seeing the trucks with pigs staring back at me. I'd rather not know what my food looks like before I eat it.
Finally!
I FINALLY GOT A SNOW DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HOORAY FOR BELOW ZERO TEMPERATURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HOORAY FOR BELOW ZERO TEMPERATURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, February 04, 2007
So Tired
It's been a long week. Since I last posted on Tuesday I've had a long day every day. I didn't get home til after 8 each work night which is just unheard of for a teacher! There were several basketball games that I wanted to go to, so it was my fault. I just really love my kids this year. I can't stay away from their after school events! And the kids can't stay away from us either! They love to talk to us and share things and bring us things. It's truely incredible. I've said it on my blog before, and I'll say it again, I'm going to cry when these kids leave.
On top of the late weeknights, we spent all day Saturday moving things out of our house and into Dathan and Natalie's and the Erdahl's house. Our realtor told us to get rid of a bunch of stuff before we put our house on the market, and we're actually taking that advice to heart. It is making our house look better. It's also taking a lot of time and physical effort. We moved TEN 68 gallon tubs of books, 4 tubs of DVDs, 1 tub of CD's and some bookshelves out of our house. Plus all of our Christmas crap. I was exhausted! And I didn't even have to carry the tubs! Kendall did! I'm very grateful to have such a brawny man for a husband! I think we're just starting to burn out though. We're tired of moving things out and we're ready to just give up and sell. I keep fantasizing that we'll sell it right away. *sigh*
I know that this sounds incredibly lazy, but since I spent almost an hour just going back to read everyones blogs, I'm going to actually post my comments about each one here....sorry....
Karen- Kendall said he talked to Jim and then I read about it in your blog- Your new house looks amazing on paper! I can't wait to see it in reality! SOOOOO exciting! I hope we find a house half as nice as the one you are building!
Sarah W- Your poor kid and that stupid cradle cap stuff! Hopefully the shaved head and treatments will make it go away. And like everyone else said, I'm sure that his hair will grow back quickly!
Sarah F- I left you a comment on your MySpace page. That's a sweet hat!
Viki- (I don't even know if you'll read this, but...)Super Bowl Shuffle is still in my head. It's been there since I wrote that comment in your blog.
Martha- Good luck on the major life decisions. This is why I hate being a grownup. Too much to think about. And as for the feelings about school lately, Kendall is feeling the exact same way. Ever since he got his job he's just counting down the days til he's done with residency. It all seems lame now that he's ready to start the rest of his life.
Anne- I was pleasantly suprised to see a bunch of new entries in your Live Journal. I'm glad you came back to the posting world.
Trey- I hope you're having fun in Texas!
Okay, I think that about covers it. I honestly don't know when I'll have time to post again. I feel like work has been crazy busy. I feel like home is crazy busy. I kind of just want to crawl into a ball and cry when I think about how much has to be done in the next three weeks. I'm definitely starting to feel overwhelmed by Kendall's job. I feel like our whole lives are changing way too fast when our original plan felt more transitional. I know that probably sounds lame because it's not like our lives are changing for the worse. I'm hoping I'll feel much better once we're finished cleaning and our house is actually "For Sale".
On top of the late weeknights, we spent all day Saturday moving things out of our house and into Dathan and Natalie's and the Erdahl's house. Our realtor told us to get rid of a bunch of stuff before we put our house on the market, and we're actually taking that advice to heart. It is making our house look better. It's also taking a lot of time and physical effort. We moved TEN 68 gallon tubs of books, 4 tubs of DVDs, 1 tub of CD's and some bookshelves out of our house. Plus all of our Christmas crap. I was exhausted! And I didn't even have to carry the tubs! Kendall did! I'm very grateful to have such a brawny man for a husband! I think we're just starting to burn out though. We're tired of moving things out and we're ready to just give up and sell. I keep fantasizing that we'll sell it right away. *sigh*
I know that this sounds incredibly lazy, but since I spent almost an hour just going back to read everyones blogs, I'm going to actually post my comments about each one here....sorry....
Karen- Kendall said he talked to Jim and then I read about it in your blog- Your new house looks amazing on paper! I can't wait to see it in reality! SOOOOO exciting! I hope we find a house half as nice as the one you are building!
Sarah W- Your poor kid and that stupid cradle cap stuff! Hopefully the shaved head and treatments will make it go away. And like everyone else said, I'm sure that his hair will grow back quickly!
Sarah F- I left you a comment on your MySpace page. That's a sweet hat!
Viki- (I don't even know if you'll read this, but...)Super Bowl Shuffle is still in my head. It's been there since I wrote that comment in your blog.
Martha- Good luck on the major life decisions. This is why I hate being a grownup. Too much to think about. And as for the feelings about school lately, Kendall is feeling the exact same way. Ever since he got his job he's just counting down the days til he's done with residency. It all seems lame now that he's ready to start the rest of his life.
Anne- I was pleasantly suprised to see a bunch of new entries in your Live Journal. I'm glad you came back to the posting world.
Trey- I hope you're having fun in Texas!
Okay, I think that about covers it. I honestly don't know when I'll have time to post again. I feel like work has been crazy busy. I feel like home is crazy busy. I kind of just want to crawl into a ball and cry when I think about how much has to be done in the next three weeks. I'm definitely starting to feel overwhelmed by Kendall's job. I feel like our whole lives are changing way too fast when our original plan felt more transitional. I know that probably sounds lame because it's not like our lives are changing for the worse. I'm hoping I'll feel much better once we're finished cleaning and our house is actually "For Sale".
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