is it thursday...already?

I don't even remember the last time I took a "Thursday". Has it been that long? Probably... Anyhoo, today I have two totally different ways of stealing at least a couple of hours for myself.

The first is in the photo. Don't start scratching your head -- yes, they are from here. Now, before you get all critical, take a look at what you've forgotten about in the past few months. Okay, I know, it's only me...right? I'm probably a little worse than you though -- I have been sitting here for the past few days trying to figure out how to install the photoshop software (the system requirements include a DVD drive -- which I did not have and now have borrowed), and, trying to figure out where I can get a good instruction manual. Confused? Yup, me too -- because -- the good instruction manual was sitting on the floor behind the chair I am typing from -- right under the box of photoshop software. Rule of the day -- you should never make life easy for yourself by organizing projects in advance... Enough said about this.

The second therapy for the day is to run over to Kohl's and spend my Kohl's cash. The weather is beautiful...the puppy can take a nap...the fighting cats are separated (this is an entirely new event and a story in itself). But wait. Are you asking yourself -- now, how did she get that Kohl's cash if she didn't already go for shopping therapy? The shopping trip that earned me the Kohl's cash did not qualify as such. I was under pressure to return an entire outfit and then purchase an entire new outfit for Sofia's communion party -- the stress of the Tahu saga took it's toll on me and I lost an entire dress size. On top of that, I had to find a pair of dressy shoes for Nicholas to wear to the party -- with the condition that Rick could use them for work after the party was over. Yes, Nicholas wears the same size shoe as Rick now. It actually works out in the dress shoe area -- only. They are each very protective of their foot gear otherwise.

Before I use up my allotted therapy time -- let's get off to Thursday...

it's been a whole week...

Everyone is adjusting nicely. Ozzy knows his name and is almost housebroken. He knows the command for: sit, and, smell (I make him smell the object that I am going to throw for the command fetch). He understands fetch -- but -- he does not bring what I've thrown for him back to me -- he just runs away with it. He understands the stay command in relation to when coming in the house with wet feet he stays while his feet are wiped with the towel.

Not bad for a week's worth of my kinda sorta training! Not bad for an 11 week old pup!

to my family...

Thanks so much for sharing in the celebration of my 1st holy communion. I felt very special because all of you took the time to join me on my special day. The day wouldn't have been the same without all of you.

love... Sofia :-)

oh my gosh...

Look who came home with us yesterday!

His name is Ozzy. I think he likes it here! :-)

time flies...

"Part of the human soul remains dormant until they are loved by a pet..."

not sure...

...of where "the happy" is today. Hope it finds me...

big medicine day...

For those of you who are confused about yesterday's "cross your fingers" post -- I will explain:

Tahu is suffering from a neurological disease -- the disease is controllable, but at this time not curable. So far the medicines that have been tried are not working as effectively as necessary. Today, Tahu will begin chemo therapy. This is heavy duty stuff. Maybe you can help us along by crossing your fingers that it works for him -- and a little prayer would help too...

cross your fingers...

for me today...

weekend project...

During the colder months, I looked out the window, imagining how the backyard would look once it was completed. There's really not much left to do -- a bit of patio, a fence enclosure for the pool filter, some plants, some patio furniture -- and some refurbishing of the back steps...





...a handicap access ramp was not in my vision. Now, all I need is the handicap dog who needs to use it. He was extremely lethargic most of the day yesterday -- so we took him back to the animal hospital (again) last night. Since he is taking alot of prescription medicine, his extreme lethargy is not something to ignore.

We are waiting for an update from the doctor this morning.

hippity hoppity...

Sorry I haven't posted in awhile. This is not because of a lack of things going on -- it is quite the opposite here. I don't like to do a post without a picture, and there has been no time in my daily schedule for the camera. The easter bunny is just sliding through here this year and then we're super busy with Sofia's first communion preparations. We don't have a final head count yet for the small family gathering we have planned for her special day -- and I know you're all busy too -- but we need your r.s.v.p. or you'll be left out of the fun.

I just want to note that in the photo, the "happy easter" eggs on the mantle were hand painted by our talented Grandpa Bob. :-) You can click on the photo if you want to see them close up.

Happy egg hunting!