Back to the old grind....

I was looking for a "dog" graphic and this came up....it was so cute, I couldn't resist using it. Even though I don't have a story to relate it to....although we did have those hot dogs last night for dinner. Of course I could say that my husband is a real weiner....but I won't becuase he has been so sweet during these past few weeks. (Don't worry though, I"m sure he will mess up again soon! lol).

****Gross Alert****

When I picked up Percy at the dog place, I noticed he was shaking his head. He usually only does this when he has an ear infection and he was on antibiotics so I didn't think anything of it....until he kept us up all night shaking and scratching his ears. Well, this morning I looked at them and boy oh boy....they were full of green puss.  I know, gross....but I did warn you. Anyway....I'm thinking he swam and the water didn't drain from his ears which caused an infection. But still....shouldn't someone have noticed when giving him his "exit bath" (his ears were sticky!!!!)? Which brings me to my next quandry....I don't think he got an exit bath. I am not sure if I'm going to be charged with it since I picked him up and the computers weren't working; so they are going to bill me. However, I do believe I will question them. I mean, for $220+ I should have picked up a clean, puss-free dog....don't you think?

Okay, on to cleaner things....

Wee one spent the day running through sprinklers with friends. I can't believe it's already that season! It is very apparent, however, that she is going to need a new suit this year. Let's just say, the flowers are not the only things that have begun to bud....lol. My little girl is growing up. *sigh.

I am determined to get all closets cleaned out this week, since the girls are on spring break. Betsy just finished going through her clothes and we have the "toss" pile and the "wee one" piles. I have two bags full of "good will" items, and many more to come. I have a feeling when I take everything out of wee one's closet that doesn't fit, there will be very little left. I also have to do my own....which is going to be depressing. I keep hoping I'll fit into those few things I hang on to for "when I'm skinny again"....but I don't think I'm ever going to get there. LOL....that's okay though. I'm happy with myself. For now. Just don't ask me how I feel when I have to go shopping for a bathing suit.

And on that note, I need to go serve the strawberry shortcake I made for dessert....

Home sweet home....

When I stepped off the plane yesterday, four words came out of my mouth that I never thought I'd say, living here in Florida....thank God I'm home!

Wow, what a week. It all went beautifully, and we couldn't have been treated any better by family and friends. We visited a bit with people we hadn't seen in a long while, and exchanged stories about dad. It was good to see my sisters as well.

I was a bit worried about my mom last night, since it was the first night she would come to her home alone, but she said it was something she had to do and that no one else could do it for her. So, I watched her go....and checked up on her soon after. I also called right before bed and reminded her that if she needed to come over, she could. Mom did so well during the past week....so did the girls. I'm proud of them all!

Wee one ended up going to our old neighbors house and playing for an afternoon. They had a ball together. I visited with his mom and we talked about the neighborhood gossip....Betsy went to a play at the highschool, and also out to dinner with her best friend. John and I basically hung around the house....as we stayed with his mom. She is quite the hostess....cooking homemade pork chops for John, chicken and dumplings and ribs....all with the appropriate fixins! She is such a sweetie, and I felt bad leaving her....crying a little at ther front door as we drove away....sigh.

Percy however....well, he seems like a puppy again! He was thrilled to see us and practically ran to the car. He's been going 100 miles an hour since. I think I may have to check into that place and take him on a regular basis so he can run and swim with his doggy buddies. When we got there and were waiting to pick him up, we went out by the dog pool. There were four dogs swimming and playing....I didn't realize but the pool is shaped like a dog bone! Too cute.

We decided to have a Florida dinner last night....we cooked on the grill. It was so strange going from the mid 40's to 84 in a matter of hours. When I got in I threw off my shoes and socks and headed toward my new sparkly flip flops I had bought before we left.

Dare I say it....I'm beginning to like Florida????

Moday, Monday.....lala....la...lala....

This graphic reminded me of what I need to do today....I will be spending my quiet time emptying milk, and throwing left overs, bread, eggs, etc. over the fence....not because I hate my neighbors....but because in the little "forest" area the racoons regularly feast on my culinary masterpieces....lol. We will be gone for a week, so that means my fridge will be quite bare! I have a lot to pitch since we haven't really been eating for the past week.

I am also going to be cleaning, turning off computers, deciding which lights to leave on. Should I leave a tv on for sound? My dad always used to leave a radio on if we were going to be gone for a while, so that any burglars in the neighborhood would think we were in there talking and singing. LOL. I've already given the dog his bath as well as his eye drops, ear drops and both sets of pills....I'm wet and hairy right now....lol. I've got the bathtub soaking in scrubbing bubbles ("we do the work so you don't have toooooooooooooo"....I can't think of that slogan without hearing Joe Dirt saying it! lol), so that it is sparkling clean. I also washed the sheets and am moving on to the throw rugs. I know, I know....why? Heck, I don't know.

I managed to find a few pair of jeans that used to be Betsy's that fit wee one....so she is set on clothes. I am going to wash the winter coats too, so they have that "fresh from the dryer" smell for the girls.

I talked to mom last night and she was at her hotel with my sisters and my dad's cousin. They were talking about old times and relaxing. I hope things went well for mom and that she wasn't too emotional. This morning John will be chauffeuring them to the funeral home to make final arrangements. You know, I am glad I don't have to be there for that. I need someone else to take some of the stress for a while....I don't mean that in a bad way at all....I just need to regroup.

Well, the bubbles have probably done all the scrubbing they are going to dofor me by now....so I had better get in there and finish up....

 

Oh man....

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Comment from hotrockrod - 3/13/05 4:00 AM

 

Gee, what a lovely comment to leave in my tribute to dad entry. Being that my journal is rated "G",  and the fact that it is Sunday I will not type in all caps the two words that immediately came to my mind....however, dear Jenny, perhaps before you go hocking your wares, you should read the entry first....sheesh!

Anyway....

I spoke with mom and John whilst walking out of church today. They had gotten to Inday, and rented their car. They said the flight was smooth and the only little glitch was that the reservation for the car showed up as cancelled! Obviously it was straightened out. They should be close to home by now.

I took the girls to church and then we ran to get my mil a birthday gift, and then on to wal mart for a few last minute items. I also stopped at walgreens for a prescription and some marshmallow bunnies. I tell ya, sometimes you only have to look as far as the chocolate aisle for a bit of happiness! LOL.

I can't believe how much stuff I still have to do....yet here I sit doing none of it! I have laundry, packing, cleaning....The girls are, as we speak, trying out their new cd players for the trip. I also bought some new rechargable batteries so I don't have to listen to, "MOM, my player won't work....the batteries are dead!" Man, I hate that!

My aunt and uncle are having us over for dinner today. I think I mentioned that before....but I'm way too lazy to look back and see if I did. They are grilling out. It's 84 today and breezy, which will make for a nice day to eat outside. I think Percy knows something is up....he keeps looking at me with these sad eyes. Dang dog....can't get anything by him! I did by him some bacon flavored strips for treats when he is at his hotel. He should like that.

Okay, I have REALLY got to go and get things done....

The weekend....

Last night was such a quiet night! Both girls spent the night at friends houses so John and I got to have a quiet evening at home. Of course, we both fell asleep in different parts of the house....lol. But that is okay. We needed the sleep.

Finally the FCAT's are over for both of the girls. Betsy said she did great, and wee one is relieved they are done. She told me on the first day that they were pretty easy but, "I was the third to last person done. But that is good Mom because I went back and checked everything!" LOL....what a nut.

My husband and mom are flying out in the morning for Indiana. He is going with her to meet with the funeral director, pastor etc. and the girls and I will fly out on Tuesday morning with my uncle and his wife and my grandmother. We are staying with my mil, and mom got a hotel for the week. She said that she wanted time to be alone, which I totally understand. She is going to have my aunt (her sister) stay with her a few nights, as well as my sisters. Everything will be on Wednesday, which is the warmest day of the week up there....a balmy 40! LOL.

I just took down a plastic bin full of Betsy's old clothes to see if I could find sweaters for wee one. She has outgrown the ones in her closet, and all of the stores here have bathingsuits, shorts and capri pants! I've been scouring the clearance racks in hopes of finding some sweaters! LOL. We also have to pack winter coats, mittens, scarves....as the temps will be in the low 30's the rest of the week....along with snow. I hope my suitcase will hold it all.

I still have to write what I want to say at my dad's funeral. I have been putting it off because I don't know what to say. I could say a million different things....I just have to choose which ones. I have a song picked out that I want to have played. It's called "Untitled Hymn" by Chris Rice. It is so perfect....if you have access to a music download site, it's worth the time to listen....although I knowif I have them play it, there will not be a dry eye in the place. But it is so perfect. I don't know.

Percy is set up in his doggy motel for the week. Man, that dog lives in STYLE. I wish I got that kind of treatment! LOL. I hope it is warm enough for him to enjoy the built in pool....knowin him though, he will be so sad that we are gone he will just sit there and do nothing....lol.

Well, I probably should get going here. I have to do laundry, pack, give dh a haircut, go pick up prescriptions and other sundries, and it is my mil's birthday on Sunday so I have to go get a gift for John to take with him. Oh, and we are going to church tonight as well. Jeez. But it's nice to have something to do.

Okay, I'm outta here for today....have a good one!

Thank you....

The past two days have been unbelieveably stressful and sad. The emotional rollercoaster has been running non stop....and I, for one, am ready to get off.

However, in the midst of my sadness and pain, my friends here in j-land have surrounded me with heart-felt love and compassion. I want to tell you that each and every comment, card and e-mail has touched my heart, and soothed my soul.

I have shared so much of my life with all of you, I knew I could share this as well. Thank you so much.

Untill we meet again....

My father went home today. At 9:41 with outstretched arms, Jesus came to him and said it was time to go. And with one last quavering breath, my dad took his Savior's hand and entered the Kingdom of Heaven. He is in no more pain, he can breathe freely, he is happy and loved. With him, he took a piece of all of our hearts, but he left behind a legacy of love. I will miss you dad....and I will see you again.