Hope y'all had a nice Thanksgiving. Mom and Dad went out to dinner so we (Skeeter and I) didn't get any leftovers. The next day Mom cooked some Turkey for all of us so we got some on Friday.
We are looking forward to Christmas and before. My (our) human sister is coming on the 19th and will stay until after Christmas. I know we will get leftovers at Christmas. Mom wouldn't dare not cook a turkey for Christmas. Pie too. Yes, dogs like pie, especially the crust.
We haven't put up any decorations yet but I think pretty soon.
Mom quit her job. She will be looking for a new one soon. There was too much stress on the old one and she was on her feet all day. She would like to get back to office work of some kind. That's what she's best at anyway.
Skeeter and I wish you all happy holidays.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Monday, November 12, 2007
New Curtains
The first thing I want to tell you is that Dad liked the new curtain :).
It took so long for Mom to find them, I hated to see her looking again. For selfish reasons I must add. If she's gone shopping, she's not home with me and Skeeter.
Dad also made a new mantle piece for the brick wall around our Franklin Stove. He needs to finish it but Mom can't decide if she wants to paint or stain it, Probably paint will win out. The top of the brick wall, in fact the whole thing was very rustic looking. The new mantle finishes it off nicer.
Rustic, in this case, means they did a lousy job when they built it but it's too hard and messy to tear it all out and rebuild.
We have been very remiss in keeping up our blog so don't know if we will continue or not. We will for a while.
We have been taking longer walks because Mom wants to lose some weight and Skeeter needs to. Mom lost 5 pounds and Skeeter a little over 1 pound. He only weighed 18 to begin with but should weigh no more than 15 according to the vet. Mom weighed...........Sorry Mom, I almost forgot.
My Human sister sent this quote.
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it happened or not." Mark Twain.
It took so long for Mom to find them, I hated to see her looking again. For selfish reasons I must add. If she's gone shopping, she's not home with me and Skeeter.
Dad also made a new mantle piece for the brick wall around our Franklin Stove. He needs to finish it but Mom can't decide if she wants to paint or stain it, Probably paint will win out. The top of the brick wall, in fact the whole thing was very rustic looking. The new mantle finishes it off nicer.
Rustic, in this case, means they did a lousy job when they built it but it's too hard and messy to tear it all out and rebuild.
We have been very remiss in keeping up our blog so don't know if we will continue or not. We will for a while.
We have been taking longer walks because Mom wants to lose some weight and Skeeter needs to. Mom lost 5 pounds and Skeeter a little over 1 pound. He only weighed 18 to begin with but should weigh no more than 15 according to the vet. Mom weighed...........Sorry Mom, I almost forgot.
My Human sister sent this quote.
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it happened or not." Mark Twain.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Where To Begin
It has been over a week since Mom and I blogged. We have been really busy.
The new doors are up with primer coat but need a finish coat of paint. Two accent lights have been installed. Poor Daddy. He had to go up in the attic (?). No head room. He had to crawl on his belly to do the electrical work. They are a nice addition. Our house is now a Florida, Colonial, Modern house but everything goes together pretty well. Mom is happy. I'm sure you've heard the saying "If Mom ain't happy, ain't nobody happy."
Mom put up new curtains in the living room. Dad hasn't seen them yet but I think he will like them. They have little balls, excuse me tassels hanging from them. I was quite interested in them and tried to get close enough to check them out but Mom shooed me away. Now they're up too high.
Mom has also been working hard at her job. It's getting so she dreads going to work.
Skeeter and I are trying to get used to the new time change.Saturday night Mom was so tired she went to be at 8PM. So did we. Usually we sleep about seven hours. So when 3 O'clock rolled around we let Mom know it was time to get up. She got a little upset with us. Took us out to the back yard in case we needed to do any business and then went back to sleep until 5 AM. By then we KNEW it was time to get up.
I got an e-mail from my human sister. She will be here for Christmas. Can't wait. Skeeter hasn't been here for Christmas yet. Wait until he smells that turkey and pie cooking all day. YUMMM
Today's quote is not really a quote. It is a cartoon my Mom saw. I will try to explain it.
St. Peter is standing at the gate checking in a gentleman. Standing beside St Peter is a little dog. St Peter says to the man "So you're little Bobbie: well, Rex here has been going on and on about you for the last 50 years."
We, especially Mom, miss you Buddy.
The new doors are up with primer coat but need a finish coat of paint. Two accent lights have been installed. Poor Daddy. He had to go up in the attic (?). No head room. He had to crawl on his belly to do the electrical work. They are a nice addition. Our house is now a Florida, Colonial, Modern house but everything goes together pretty well. Mom is happy. I'm sure you've heard the saying "If Mom ain't happy, ain't nobody happy."
Mom put up new curtains in the living room. Dad hasn't seen them yet but I think he will like them. They have little balls, excuse me tassels hanging from them. I was quite interested in them and tried to get close enough to check them out but Mom shooed me away. Now they're up too high.
Mom has also been working hard at her job. It's getting so she dreads going to work.
Skeeter and I are trying to get used to the new time change.Saturday night Mom was so tired she went to be at 8PM. So did we. Usually we sleep about seven hours. So when 3 O'clock rolled around we let Mom know it was time to get up. She got a little upset with us. Took us out to the back yard in case we needed to do any business and then went back to sleep until 5 AM. By then we KNEW it was time to get up.
I got an e-mail from my human sister. She will be here for Christmas. Can't wait. Skeeter hasn't been here for Christmas yet. Wait until he smells that turkey and pie cooking all day. YUMMM
Today's quote is not really a quote. It is a cartoon my Mom saw. I will try to explain it.
St. Peter is standing at the gate checking in a gentleman. Standing beside St Peter is a little dog. St Peter says to the man "So you're little Bobbie: well, Rex here has been going on and on about you for the last 50 years."
We, especially Mom, miss you Buddy.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Busy, Busy, Busy
Mom had to work the latter partof this week. She is off today but she said she is very tired. I feel a nap coming on.
Mom and Dad decided to "Update" the house a little. They had louvered doors and are replacing them with bifold panel doors. Also they were looking for a new dining room set because the one we had is too big for the room. After looking and some of the poorly made stuff out there and the prices, they took the top off the big hutch and made the bottom half a buffet or server. It made the room look much bigger. Now what to do with the top half. If you know anyone interested, let me know.It's too heavy to hang on a wall and use as a knick knack shelf. Someone could use it and I would give it to them if they were interested. By the way, it is solid rock maple.
Got a call from my human sister. She has a busy weekend planned. She is going to take care of Mom's grandaughter tonight. Hi, Hannah.Wish you could come see us again. You've never seen Skeeter. Warning! He will kiss you lots.
There was a Halloween party in our subdivision last night. Mom tried but she didn't make it. She went down there but they were picking things up. Too bad. There is another Halloween party downtown tonight but she won't make that either. I know it's for kids but Mom likes to watch the kids having fun.
Today's quote is by Samuel Butler
"All animals except man know that the ultimate of life is to enjoy it."
Mom and Dad decided to "Update" the house a little. They had louvered doors and are replacing them with bifold panel doors. Also they were looking for a new dining room set because the one we had is too big for the room. After looking and some of the poorly made stuff out there and the prices, they took the top off the big hutch and made the bottom half a buffet or server. It made the room look much bigger. Now what to do with the top half. If you know anyone interested, let me know.It's too heavy to hang on a wall and use as a knick knack shelf. Someone could use it and I would give it to them if they were interested. By the way, it is solid rock maple.
Got a call from my human sister. She has a busy weekend planned. She is going to take care of Mom's grandaughter tonight. Hi, Hannah.Wish you could come see us again. You've never seen Skeeter. Warning! He will kiss you lots.
There was a Halloween party in our subdivision last night. Mom tried but she didn't make it. She went down there but they were picking things up. Too bad. There is another Halloween party downtown tonight but she won't make that either. I know it's for kids but Mom likes to watch the kids having fun.
Today's quote is by Samuel Butler
"All animals except man know that the ultimate of life is to enjoy it."
Monday, October 22, 2007
There Go The Peppers
Mom planted her peppers outside the other day. The next time she looked all that was left was a couple of stubs. Something had eaten all the leaves off the plants.
It wasn't me and it wasn't Skeeter. It was probably one of those big grasshopper Mom keeps catching.
Mom and Dad decided to update some of the house. They started looking at lights for the kitchen. Today they went to a lighting place and when they came out the truck had died. I mean DEAD. The store was nice enough to send one of their guys out with their truck and give us a jump start. We pulled into a repair place and they were doing NO business. They were happy to see us and we were happy they had a new battery for us.
We still have one pineapple left. The grasshoppers better stay away from that.
It is too late to start more peppers. Maybe the store has some. Mom will check.
Today's quote is by Irma Bombeck.
" When you're an orthodox worrier, some days are worse than others."
It wasn't me and it wasn't Skeeter. It was probably one of those big grasshopper Mom keeps catching.
Mom and Dad decided to update some of the house. They started looking at lights for the kitchen. Today they went to a lighting place and when they came out the truck had died. I mean DEAD. The store was nice enough to send one of their guys out with their truck and give us a jump start. We pulled into a repair place and they were doing NO business. They were happy to see us and we were happy they had a new battery for us.
We still have one pineapple left. The grasshoppers better stay away from that.
It is too late to start more peppers. Maybe the store has some. Mom will check.
Today's quote is by Irma Bombeck.
" When you're an orthodox worrier, some days are worse than others."
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Another Gusher?
Last time I told you how my Dad accidentally cut a water line when he was trying to dig up a plant to move it to a better location. Well, that got fixed.
This morning it was our turn to water. When the lawn irrigation system got to the zone where Dad planted the bush, it looked like when they show the big oil rigs when they hit oil. Seems Dad accidentally hit another part of the water system with the shovel when he dug the hole.
He fixed it today but we are not discussing it in this house.(snicker) Sorry but it really was sort of funny.
Today's quote is from my MOM
"Thank God I don't have to go to work until next Thursday. Yeah!"
Skeeter and I love it when Mom stays home. Even when she runs the vacuum cleaner.
This morning it was our turn to water. When the lawn irrigation system got to the zone where Dad planted the bush, it looked like when they show the big oil rigs when they hit oil. Seems Dad accidentally hit another part of the water system with the shovel when he dug the hole.
He fixed it today but we are not discussing it in this house.(snicker) Sorry but it really was sort of funny.
Today's quote is from my MOM
"Thank God I don't have to go to work until next Thursday. Yeah!"
Skeeter and I love it when Mom stays home. Even when she runs the vacuum cleaner.
Monday, October 15, 2007
The Weekend in review
Mom went to a plant sale on Saturday with a new friend named Barbara.They went to a place called Discovery Gardens. Mom took her "Little Red Wagon" to put the plants in. Both of them bought a lot of plants. They were mainly looking for plants that attract butterflies.
Then they went to the farmers market, the store where Mom works and out to lunch. Skeeter and I were home alone until almost 3 o'clock. When Mom got home the phone was ringing, the lady left some of her produce in Mom's truck. She came to get it so we got to meet her. Now we have a new friend too.
Sunday Mom and Dad worked in the yard, after our Sunday Morning nap of course. Dad was trying to move a Bush that had grown too big where it was. It was brushing against the truck when Mom or Dad backed it out of the driveway. It had some big roots way under the bush. Dad took his big "Loppers" reached under the bush and cut the water line. Water blew dirt and mud all over both Dad and Mom. Dad fell down trying to got away from the water. He is OK. Mom pulled the plug on the water pump to stop the Geyser.
Today Dad went riding his motorcycle. Mom took Skeeter to the Vet. he's OK too. BUT I got left home ALL ALONE. Can you believe that? I sat right there in the front door window and waited for them to come back. I checked Skeeter all out to see where he had been. He drives me crazy sometimes but I miss him when he's gone.
Today's quote is by my Dad when he cut the water line by accident
"@#$%%^&&*((*&&^%%$##@"
Please excuse his language. H e was upset. LOL .Upset doesn't even half cover it Doesn't it get you mad when you do something stupid?
Then they went to the farmers market, the store where Mom works and out to lunch. Skeeter and I were home alone until almost 3 o'clock. When Mom got home the phone was ringing, the lady left some of her produce in Mom's truck. She came to get it so we got to meet her. Now we have a new friend too.
Sunday Mom and Dad worked in the yard, after our Sunday Morning nap of course. Dad was trying to move a Bush that had grown too big where it was. It was brushing against the truck when Mom or Dad backed it out of the driveway. It had some big roots way under the bush. Dad took his big "Loppers" reached under the bush and cut the water line. Water blew dirt and mud all over both Dad and Mom. Dad fell down trying to got away from the water. He is OK. Mom pulled the plug on the water pump to stop the Geyser.
Today Dad went riding his motorcycle. Mom took Skeeter to the Vet. he's OK too. BUT I got left home ALL ALONE. Can you believe that? I sat right there in the front door window and waited for them to come back. I checked Skeeter all out to see where he had been. He drives me crazy sometimes but I miss him when he's gone.
Today's quote is by my Dad when he cut the water line by accident
"@#$%%^&&*((*&&^%%$##@"
Please excuse his language. H e was upset. LOL .Upset doesn't even half cover it Doesn't it get you mad when you do something stupid?
Friday, October 12, 2007
Will Somebody Turn The Lights On, Please
I know I am always talking about my little brother Skeeter. I really do love him and try to watch out for him. I have to tell you, but please keep it a secret I don't want him to feel bad. Skeeter is a wimp.
We have a doggie door from the bedroom to the screen room and another to the outside. We can go out and in any time we want or need to. We also have motion lights. Before we all go to bed Mom takes Skeeter and I out to mind our business, if you know what I mean. Anyway, Mom is big enough to turn the motion lights on so its always lit up. Skeeter has had to go out during the night last night and the night before. He's too little to turn the lights on so he comes back and barks at Mom so she'll get up and turn the lights on. I told you he's a w i m p. We love him anyway.
I can't remember who today's quote is by. It's an old one but it's good to refresh our memory once in a while.
"Be who you are & say what you feel...Because those that matter don't mind...and those that mind don't matter."
We have a doggie door from the bedroom to the screen room and another to the outside. We can go out and in any time we want or need to. We also have motion lights. Before we all go to bed Mom takes Skeeter and I out to mind our business, if you know what I mean. Anyway, Mom is big enough to turn the motion lights on so its always lit up. Skeeter has had to go out during the night last night and the night before. He's too little to turn the lights on so he comes back and barks at Mom so she'll get up and turn the lights on. I told you he's a w i m p. We love him anyway.
I can't remember who today's quote is by. It's an old one but it's good to refresh our memory once in a while.
"Be who you are & say what you feel...Because those that matter don't mind...and those that mind don't matter."
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Smart Skeeter?
Yesterday Dad was working in the yard putting up a small stone wall. Skeeter and I were outside helping him. Skeeter never lets Mom out of his sight for long so he went back in the house. No Mom !!!! She had gone next door but Skeeter did not see her go.
He searched the whole house. She was gone!!! He went back outside. Dads shed has two doors. One is inside the fenced yard, the other is outside. Both were open. Skeeter went through the shed to freedom and followed his Mom's scent to the house next door.
Imagine how surprised she was when she looked up and saw Skeeter sitting outside the neighbors door looking in. Good thing she has a full glass door. Mom rushed home to see how Skeeter got out and if I was gone too.
Luckily I am such a good dog. I stayed in the yard. I didn't tattle on Skeeter either. In retrospect, I should have. He might have gotten hurt or run over or something if he had to search far for Mom.
My quote is from Shakespeare, I think.
"All's well that ends well."
He searched the whole house. She was gone!!! He went back outside. Dads shed has two doors. One is inside the fenced yard, the other is outside. Both were open. Skeeter went through the shed to freedom and followed his Mom's scent to the house next door.
Imagine how surprised she was when she looked up and saw Skeeter sitting outside the neighbors door looking in. Good thing she has a full glass door. Mom rushed home to see how Skeeter got out and if I was gone too.
Luckily I am such a good dog. I stayed in the yard. I didn't tattle on Skeeter either. In retrospect, I should have. He might have gotten hurt or run over or something if he had to search far for Mom.
My quote is from Shakespeare, I think.
"All's well that ends well."
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
New Dryer
Mom went back to work on Saturday. She only worked the one day last week. She will be working two days this week.
Last Thursday she went out to lunch with five other ladies. They went to Red Lobster. It must have been good because she didn't bring home any doggie bags, not even a cheese biscuit.
Her Clothes Dryer died last Thursday. Dad tried to fix it. He is usually pretty good at that stuff but this time, alas. Sunday He and Mom went looking for a dryer. They came back without buying one.They went out again Monday. They even went to a place that has the most annoying commercials on TV. They had lots of "Junk". They even had some scratch and dent merchandise. One dryer had the whole front smashed in and they still wanted over $250.00 for it. Mom said she wouldn't even take it as a gift.
They ended up at a second Lowes which had the dryer Mom originally wanted, in stock. The first one they went to didn't have one and it was an 8 to 10 day wait.
Mom and Dad brought it home in the truck, installed it and we were drying clothes by mid afternoon. The clothes originally washed had to be washed over again. They stayed wet too long.
This morning she gave both Skeeter and I a bath. We escaped the new dryer but used lots of towels. They are in the dryer. Skeeter loves warm towels.
Today's quote is from a TV commercial.
"If you didn't buy it at .........you paid too much."
At least Mom has one that's this year's model and no dents.
Last Thursday she went out to lunch with five other ladies. They went to Red Lobster. It must have been good because she didn't bring home any doggie bags, not even a cheese biscuit.
Her Clothes Dryer died last Thursday. Dad tried to fix it. He is usually pretty good at that stuff but this time, alas. Sunday He and Mom went looking for a dryer. They came back without buying one.They went out again Monday. They even went to a place that has the most annoying commercials on TV. They had lots of "Junk". They even had some scratch and dent merchandise. One dryer had the whole front smashed in and they still wanted over $250.00 for it. Mom said she wouldn't even take it as a gift.
They ended up at a second Lowes which had the dryer Mom originally wanted, in stock. The first one they went to didn't have one and it was an 8 to 10 day wait.
Mom and Dad brought it home in the truck, installed it and we were drying clothes by mid afternoon. The clothes originally washed had to be washed over again. They stayed wet too long.
This morning she gave both Skeeter and I a bath. We escaped the new dryer but used lots of towels. They are in the dryer. Skeeter loves warm towels.
Today's quote is from a TV commercial.
"If you didn't buy it at .........you paid too much."
At least Mom has one that's this year's model and no dents.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Warm Towels
I told you how it rained all day yesterday. Well, last night it finally stopped so Mom decided to take us for a walk. Dad said he was too tired but if it started to rain, he would pick us up in the truck. Great! So Mom decided to take us on our long route. About half way around, it started to pour. We ran and walked fast until we got home soaking wet. Dad had fallen asleep in his chair and didn't know it was raining.
Our towels were still damp from the morning walk so Mom stuck them in the dryer for a few minutes and dried us the best she could with another towel. It wasn't long before the towels were dry and warm. They were okay and felt pretty good. Skeeter loved that warm towel so much he lay wrapped in it for most of the evening.
We didn't get mad at Dad because he worked too hard in the yard. He dug around some small stumps and then pulled them out with the truck.
Dad saw a BIG white bird in our yard and called to Mom to bring her camera. Mom got there just in time to see the bird catch a snake (in our yard). The snake wrapped himself around that birds beak but the bird finally got the snake loose and swallowed it whole. Mom got some neat pictures.
Today's quote is from K. Hubbard.
" Kindness goes a long way lots of times when it should stay at home."
Our towels were still damp from the morning walk so Mom stuck them in the dryer for a few minutes and dried us the best she could with another towel. It wasn't long before the towels were dry and warm. They were okay and felt pretty good. Skeeter loved that warm towel so much he lay wrapped in it for most of the evening.
We didn't get mad at Dad because he worked too hard in the yard. He dug around some small stumps and then pulled them out with the truck.
Dad saw a BIG white bird in our yard and called to Mom to bring her camera. Mom got there just in time to see the bird catch a snake (in our yard). The snake wrapped himself around that birds beak but the bird finally got the snake loose and swallowed it whole. Mom got some neat pictures.
Today's quote is from K. Hubbard.
" Kindness goes a long way lots of times when it should stay at home."
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Rain, Rain
It rained all night and it is almost noon and still raining. The weather channel shows even more rain.Mom put on her rain suit and took us walking in the pouring rain at 6:45 AM. I did my "Business" right away but Skeeter just wanted back in the house. Took four towels to dry us off. Mom only got her shoes and socks wet.
Mom, skeeter and I planted some fall flowers yesterday. I guess they have been watered in. Pepper plants are not big enough to plant outside yet. Will have to buy tomato plants. Too late to start from seed.
Dad is feeling a little better but not great. Haven't heard about his first test yet. Friday we go to FT Myers for a test, another on t he 10th and Doctor R on the 24th.
Mom got an all clear from both her doctors so it's back to work on Saturday.That means Skeeter and I will be alone all day.
Today's message is not really a quote. It's by me, Sassygirl.
Rain, Rain go away
Come back later on today.
Just an hour or so rain free
Little Skeeter has to pee.
Mom, skeeter and I planted some fall flowers yesterday. I guess they have been watered in. Pepper plants are not big enough to plant outside yet. Will have to buy tomato plants. Too late to start from seed.
Dad is feeling a little better but not great. Haven't heard about his first test yet. Friday we go to FT Myers for a test, another on t he 10th and Doctor R on the 24th.
Mom got an all clear from both her doctors so it's back to work on Saturday.That means Skeeter and I will be alone all day.
Today's message is not really a quote. It's by me, Sassygirl.
Rain, Rain go away
Come back later on today.
Just an hour or so rain free
Little Skeeter has to pee.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Cooler Weather at Last
Well, here it is, the last day of September. We finally have a cool day. Mom turned the air off and opened all the doors and windows. It's great, except for the love bugs that get in every time anyone opens the door. They should be gone in another week or so.
Dad is feeling pretty good today. He has had a lot of health problems. The family doctor is taking a bunch of tests to be on the safe side. Mom doesn't know what to buy for food anymore. Dad is diabetic, possible lactose intolerant, has serious heart problems and needs to watch his cholesterol. If anybody has a good menu to fit all criteria, please send it to me.
Big holes in our yard not caused by armadillos. We have gopher turtles and it is against the law to kill them. We have half a dozen big holes under our bushes and fence.
Dad is feeling pretty good today. He has had a lot of health problems. The family doctor is taking a bunch of tests to be on the safe side. Mom doesn't know what to buy for food anymore. Dad is diabetic, possible lactose intolerant, has serious heart problems and needs to watch his cholesterol. If anybody has a good menu to fit all criteria, please send it to me.
Big holes in our yard not caused by armadillos. We have gopher turtles and it is against the law to kill them. We have half a dozen big holes under our bushes and fence.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
butterflies
Mom and three friends went to a rain forest butterfly garden yesterday. Mom had a real good time. She got lots of pictures. She also got a list of plants in Florida that attract butterflies.
We have some already but Mom wants more.
Our friend is out of the hospital but he will be going into a nursing home. He can't take care of himself any longer. It's sad when that happens but sadder when they fall or don't eat properly.
We are slowly starting a vegetable garden. We only want a few things because our yard is too small for a big garden. So far all we have is 5 pepper plants. Tomatoes will be next.
Today's quote is by Alice Walker.
"In search of my mother's garden I found my own."
We have some already but Mom wants more.
Our friend is out of the hospital but he will be going into a nursing home. He can't take care of himself any longer. It's sad when that happens but sadder when they fall or don't eat properly.
We are slowly starting a vegetable garden. We only want a few things because our yard is too small for a big garden. So far all we have is 5 pepper plants. Tomatoes will be next.
Today's quote is by Alice Walker.
"In search of my mother's garden I found my own."
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Stormy Weather
The last two days or so have been very traumatic for a Cocker Spaniel who is terrified of thunder and lightening. We have had more than our share of both.
Friends of Mom and Dad lost most of their house to the tornado Thursday night. The husband got blown off his motorcycle as he was headed home. He ended up hanging on to a tree. When he got home, his house was damaged beyond livable.
This is the third tornado to hit our general area since the end of December. Florida is not noted for tornadoes but it seems to be this year. We will all be glad when hurricane season is over.
Mom and Dad went to the hospital to visit a friend they took there yesterday. He is 93 and is not doing as well as hoped. Please remember him in your prayers. His name is Ira. Thank you.
Tomorrow is Sunday so Mom and Dad will go to the hospital again and maybe we will get our Sunday nap in the afternoon.
Mom is going back to work in October. She still can't lift anything but she promised to be careful
She is helping in a fashion show on Thursday. She will mainly be taking pictures but she will also wear one of the stores outfits so she will model one outfit. She likes to show off pretty clothes.
Her writers group has a temporary place for next months meeting. Mom liked the place last month. I hope they can work it out. It's right next door to where they were before. Big room, Lots of parking.
Today's quote is by Lydia Maria Child.
"Why should we all dress after the same fashion? The frost never paints my windows twice alike."
"What's frost?"
Sassygirl
Friends of Mom and Dad lost most of their house to the tornado Thursday night. The husband got blown off his motorcycle as he was headed home. He ended up hanging on to a tree. When he got home, his house was damaged beyond livable.
This is the third tornado to hit our general area since the end of December. Florida is not noted for tornadoes but it seems to be this year. We will all be glad when hurricane season is over.
Mom and Dad went to the hospital to visit a friend they took there yesterday. He is 93 and is not doing as well as hoped. Please remember him in your prayers. His name is Ira. Thank you.
Tomorrow is Sunday so Mom and Dad will go to the hospital again and maybe we will get our Sunday nap in the afternoon.
Mom is going back to work in October. She still can't lift anything but she promised to be careful
She is helping in a fashion show on Thursday. She will mainly be taking pictures but she will also wear one of the stores outfits so she will model one outfit. She likes to show off pretty clothes.
Her writers group has a temporary place for next months meeting. Mom liked the place last month. I hope they can work it out. It's right next door to where they were before. Big room, Lots of parking.
Today's quote is by Lydia Maria Child.
"Why should we all dress after the same fashion? The frost never paints my windows twice alike."
"What's frost?"
Sassygirl
Friday, September 21, 2007
Keeping Busy
Mom had her staples removed on Monday. The doctor said she is doing fine but cannot do much or lift much for four more weeks. Mom will be a basket case by then.
She has even gone shopping. If you know my Mom you know she does not like to shop. She went to Pet store, Pier One, TJ Max, Bed Bath and Beyond, Target, and Ross all in one day.
She is on a redecorating binge too. She has been measuring windows, picking up paint chips and looking at new lamps. The computer room is getting full of stuff to try to sell at a yard sale. I checked and Skeeter and I are safe. None of our toys are in the "Pile".
She had to take an elderly friend to the hospital today. She was gone all day. He is too old to come home by himself so I think his family is going to have to put him into a nursing home or at least assisted living.
We have had lots of bad thunder storms. Last night there were several tornado warnings. WE escaped but came close again.Last night the lightening was very close. One shook the house just after we went to bed so I slept between Mom and Dad all night.
Mom can't dig a garden because of her surgery but a friend suggested doing some container gardening. We will try some tomatoes and peppers if nothing else. Time to go shopping again at the nursery.
She has even gone shopping. If you know my Mom you know she does not like to shop. She went to Pet store, Pier One, TJ Max, Bed Bath and Beyond, Target, and Ross all in one day.
She is on a redecorating binge too. She has been measuring windows, picking up paint chips and looking at new lamps. The computer room is getting full of stuff to try to sell at a yard sale. I checked and Skeeter and I are safe. None of our toys are in the "Pile".
She had to take an elderly friend to the hospital today. She was gone all day. He is too old to come home by himself so I think his family is going to have to put him into a nursing home or at least assisted living.
We have had lots of bad thunder storms. Last night there were several tornado warnings. WE escaped but came close again.Last night the lightening was very close. One shook the house just after we went to bed so I slept between Mom and Dad all night.
Mom can't dig a garden because of her surgery but a friend suggested doing some container gardening. We will try some tomatoes and peppers if nothing else. Time to go shopping again at the nursery.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
We're Baaaack
Mom is feeling pretty good now. She goes to the Doctor tomorrow. She can't wait to get the staples out. She says they itch.
At first she didn't feel like doing much but now she can't wait for the Doctor to say "No restrictions."
She has been doing a little writing. She has a children's story she will probably submit to her writer's club. She has started another story as a part of her life. She is writing an Autobiography. using small stories of her life. This one is about a family heirloom. She is also working on her "Long short story" which is a mystery
According to her the mystery is whether she ever gets it finished or not. She keeps adding characters but they are all important to the story. I think.
Skeeter and I LOVE having her home every day. We get lots of attention and naps. Love those naps.
Today's quote is by Mom's boss
"When do you think the Doctor will let you come back to work and how much can you lift?"
At first she didn't feel like doing much but now she can't wait for the Doctor to say "No restrictions."
She has been doing a little writing. She has a children's story she will probably submit to her writer's club. She has started another story as a part of her life. She is writing an Autobiography. using small stories of her life. This one is about a family heirloom. She is also working on her "Long short story" which is a mystery
According to her the mystery is whether she ever gets it finished or not. She keeps adding characters but they are all important to the story. I think.
Skeeter and I LOVE having her home every day. We get lots of attention and naps. Love those naps.
Today's quote is by Mom's boss
"When do you think the Doctor will let you come back to work and how much can you lift?"
Saturday, September 8, 2007
The Last Pineapple
Mom picked and has eaten most of the last pineapple. The next biggie will be grapefruit. In between we hope for some veggies.
As soon as Mom is well enough to do some digging etc., we will get a small garden going. Maybe we can just do some container gardening this year. We did it before with good results.
My sister sent a present to Mom. Maybe it will come today. It will be the first time, I think, that it will be a surprise. Usually they can't wait to tell each other what they bought. I want to know too. Maybe its something we can share. Maybe it's food.
Mom went to a yard sale a couple of houses away. She brought a vase and another candle. This one smells like a creamsickle. If Mom lit all her candles at once we could heat up the whole house. She likes to burn several at a time if she is cooking things like fish or cabbage. The food smell is OK with me but Mom likes fruit and flowery smells and COFFEE.
The best thing about having Mom home sick is that she almost always takes a nap every day. Sometimes more than one. Skeeter and I take one with her so she won't get lonely.
Today's quote is by my Mom who stole it from James Brown
"I Feel Good"
As soon as Mom is well enough to do some digging etc., we will get a small garden going. Maybe we can just do some container gardening this year. We did it before with good results.
My sister sent a present to Mom. Maybe it will come today. It will be the first time, I think, that it will be a surprise. Usually they can't wait to tell each other what they bought. I want to know too. Maybe its something we can share. Maybe it's food.
Mom went to a yard sale a couple of houses away. She brought a vase and another candle. This one smells like a creamsickle. If Mom lit all her candles at once we could heat up the whole house. She likes to burn several at a time if she is cooking things like fish or cabbage. The food smell is OK with me but Mom likes fruit and flowery smells and COFFEE.
The best thing about having Mom home sick is that she almost always takes a nap every day. Sometimes more than one. Skeeter and I take one with her so she won't get lonely.
Today's quote is by my Mom who stole it from James Brown
"I Feel Good"
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Labor Day
Mom has Labor Day off. I'll bet she gets lots of work done because she is having minor surgery on Tuesday. She will probably plant some vegetables.She wants to get her garden started.
She saw some really pretty shrubs in a neighbors yard. She will be looking for those too. They are bright greenish yellow. I feel some transplanting being done. She has to move some stuff to put the new plants where she wants them.
After her surgery she can't lift or do any heavy work. That is going to drive her crazy!!She got some yarn in case she gets tired of reading and writing. Somebody will probable get a new afghan. A friend is going to get married so maybe she'll get the afghan.
Mom is a little happier with her hair now. It has been washed and is a little more relaxed.(The curls I mean).
She finally got the spare room closet cleaned out. She should take a picture because it won't stay that way for long. Experience tells me that.
Today is a picnic day for Mom and Dad. Skeeter and I weren't invited. We'll probably get something good later.
Skeeter and I got our monthly pills for fleas and worms today. Mom makes little meat balls out of our dog food and hides the pills inside. She thinks I don't know they're inside. I just eat them real fast because she is relentless. I used to spit them out but she just stuffed them in my mouth and held it shut until I swallowed. This way is much nicer for both of us.
Have a nice weekend and Mom and I will be back on line as soon as she feels up to it.
Don't forget to put out your flag out on the 11th.
She saw some really pretty shrubs in a neighbors yard. She will be looking for those too. They are bright greenish yellow. I feel some transplanting being done. She has to move some stuff to put the new plants where she wants them.
After her surgery she can't lift or do any heavy work. That is going to drive her crazy!!She got some yarn in case she gets tired of reading and writing. Somebody will probable get a new afghan. A friend is going to get married so maybe she'll get the afghan.
Mom is a little happier with her hair now. It has been washed and is a little more relaxed.(The curls I mean).
She finally got the spare room closet cleaned out. She should take a picture because it won't stay that way for long. Experience tells me that.
Today is a picnic day for Mom and Dad. Skeeter and I weren't invited. We'll probably get something good later.
Skeeter and I got our monthly pills for fleas and worms today. Mom makes little meat balls out of our dog food and hides the pills inside. She thinks I don't know they're inside. I just eat them real fast because she is relentless. I used to spit them out but she just stuffed them in my mouth and held it shut until I swallowed. This way is much nicer for both of us.
Have a nice weekend and Mom and I will be back on line as soon as she feels up to it.
Don't forget to put out your flag out on the 11th.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Do You Look Like Your Dog?
Yesterday Mom and Dad were talking about people say dogs look like their owners or vice versa. Anyway, they determined that Mom and I look a little alike, blond hair, sort of wavy etc.
Today she looks just Like Skeeter, a toy poodle, She had it cut and permed. If it were black instead of blond she would look just like Skeeter. I know every time she gets it cut or permed, she can't wait for it to grow out again.
I think next time she should get a couple of wigs so she can change her hairstyle daily.
Today's Quote is by my Mom.
"I look like a poodle."
Today she looks just Like Skeeter, a toy poodle, She had it cut and permed. If it were black instead of blond she would look just like Skeeter. I know every time she gets it cut or permed, she can't wait for it to grow out again.
I think next time she should get a couple of wigs so she can change her hairstyle daily.
Today's Quote is by my Mom.
"I look like a poodle."
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