MISERABLE!

Peanut came home from school yesterday afternoon in tears from an ear ache. I guess it really started hurting on the bus ride home. I called the doctor and we got an appointment. I was thrilled.

It was short-lived. The wait was horrendous! The pain was horrendous! It tried my patience.

As a distraction, I snapped this photo on Peanut's fancy iPod app.

It says it all! We were at witt's end!


I am happy to report that a dose of ibuprofen stopped the pain and the antiobiotics will treat the infection. It's been so long since he's had an ear infection. If he has his way, he'll never have another one. He's already told me that he never wants to go back to that doctor's office! I just may send them a letter and tell them!

Something is in the Air

Last night while waiting for swim practice to end and waiting for dinner, Buddy went a bit silly! He tried his darndest to climb up in our chair. Needless to say, we were all crushing the Big Guy. I don't know what was in the air, but it had Buddy on his crazy side.

The sun is shining today. After seeing all the photos of the NE and all the snow, I decided I needed to get out in the air. I borrowed Pumpkin's winter jersey, added my RoadID, grabbed my water, donned by gloves, snapped my helmet and got on my bike. It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I wasn't too cold even with the wind. It was a workout and my muscles are going to be sore. Talk to me tomorrow. As for today, I got all the fresh air I needed!

Promise Me

Peanut was not feeling well yesterday. Actually, he had a slight fever on Monday night and a scratchy throat. He woke up on Tuesday feeling a bit blue. I was a softy and let him stay home.

I am grateful that his illness wasn't anything more! And, I used it as my excuse to read another book. I finished Promise Me by Nancy Brinkler. As I was reading it, I thought everyone who knows anyone affected by breast cancer needs to read this story. You could even extrapolate it to anyone with cancer. The growth of the Susan G. Komen organization is absolutely amazing. I enjoyed learning the history and will participate in the Race for Cure with insight and appreciation. One underlying message is for the patient to be the patient's advocate. You know yourself the best and need to stand up for what you know.

Nancy Brinker is a character as stated by her sister and as told throughout the book. Her commitment to fight against breast cancer is inspirational. The book is insightful. I wanted to keep reading to learn more. As women, we have to be educated and do our part to minimize the impact of breast cancer.

Sunday Highlights

I did it! I finished the Mason Dixon Baby Kimono - just in time for the shower Sunday afternoon. I was not happy with the ribbon fretting over my options until the very last minute. I used Mission Falls 1864 Cotton. The yarn was wonderful to knit with and hides any tension issues that might be present. I am not sure it is the softest baby yarn, but after washing it softened up. I made the pattern a bit bigger crossing my fingers that it fits the baby in fall/winter of next year. Worst case, the baby may squeak in a few wears this spring before it gets too warm. If I make the pattern again, I'd knit matching icord and use that to tie the sweater closed.


It was fun to see all the "new" baby things that are on the market. It did make me feel kind of, sort of old!

After the shower, we had fondue for dinner. What a fun meal that is. I made a pizza fondue inlieu of pizza this week. It was a hit with everyone. I have more Chantal burner gel left. We just might have fondue for the Superbowl.

WACKO!

Buddy loves to ride in the Volvo. If he sees you grab the keys off the hook, he is right there wagging his tail. A few weeks ago, he hopped in the back seat and went to pick Pumpkin up from the pool. By the time they got home, Buddy was curled up in Pumpkin's lap. Don't worry. Pumpkin was not driving. He was sitting in the passenger's seat. I think Buddy forgot that he is 65 pounds and not a lap dog.

Well. Yesterday he rode along again with the Big Guy. Pumpkin hopped in the back giving the front passenger seat to Buddy. Guess what? Buddy curled up on the floor of the passenger seat.

This photo was taken by the Big Guy on his Blackberry.

This is wacko! My only explanation is that there must have been a treat of some kind down there.

Who knows what space he'll claim the next time he gets into the car!

Here's another animal stating claim to an unusual space. Check out this link on npr. Apparently, live bait was not effective. Frozen quail was the ticket this weekend. They are going to pull some more out of the freezer to try and capture the hawk and move it to a "better" home.

Garage Door Opener Repair

When I ran to the craft store this afternoon, the garage door opener developed an illness. The Big Guy diagnosed it as a blown motor. Off to Home Depot he went and bought a new one.

Needless to say, the late afternoon and evening were consumed by the replacement of the garage door opener. Pumpkin was a great helper.

I stayed inside in the warmth!

I'm crossing my fingers that it works when they go to try the new door opener:)

They finished it up this morning. We are good to go with a new garage door opener. I am impressed!

Snow Day Number Three in 2011

All photos taken with Peanut's iPod using the Hipstomatic App

Gorgeous!!