DOG SITTER MEETING

I spent the day cleaning today.  I had to get the house organized because I had a new friend coming over and I wanted the house looking nice.  She is going to watch Happi and Lucky in the future when I go away on a trip.  We talked about what she would have to do and if she wanted to take on this daunting job.  She does so I was happy.  The dogs love her.

It was a long day.

Yesterday my friend's kid came over and trimmed my hedge and moved some stuff and took out my recycling and change the bed.  He is a good kid.  He showed me his Prom Posal.  It is so cute.  He is going to his Junior Prom.

Until tomorrow...

HAIRCUT SAVINGS

Today I got a haircut.  The hairdresser (do they call themselves hairdressers anymore?) hairstylist said he had never cut my hair when it was still short.  It is usually long when he cuts it.

See, years ago I saw this show staring Suzie Orman.  She was giving money saving tips.  Of course she said things like stop buying coffee from places like Starbucks and make it at home.  She also said if you let your hair grow a week or so longer than you would usually, you will get one or two less haircuts a year, saving the cost of one or two haircuts with little difference.  Well I have taken that to larger lengths.  I sometimes go 3-5 weeks longer than I should get a haircut and my hair is in my eyes.  Sometimes it is pure laziness and sometimes I am too busy to make the appointment.  But each time I think, there is $50 saved!

My haircut looks great.  

Until tomorrow...

FRIENDS KID OVERNIGHT AGAIN

I had my friend's kid overnight again.  This time we went for Thai food.  I found out that he liked the same Thai dish that I like Pra Ram Pak.  It is tofu, vegetables and peanut sauce.  Yum!  He got a serving of fried spring rolls as a side dish.  We chowed down.  I was SO hungry.  

It was a nice dinner and good food.

Until tomorrow...

MORNING OF TASKS

This morning I spent an hour taking care of business. You know what I mean. I called the vet to get more dog medicine ordered. I went online and bought a couple of birthday presents to have delivered. I ordered a present to be delivered to a friend who's home I am visiting. I made sure Happi's fancy dog food has been shipped. I ran the dishwasher. I know there were some other things but I can't think of them right now.

Afterward I felt much more organized and like I had accomplished so much.  It was a good feeling.

Until tomorrow...

PASSED MY HOME INSPECTION

My home inspection was at 8 am today.  I passed it with flying colors.  It was mostly my social worker asking me questions.  Did I have a pool?  Did I smoke?  Did I have a gun?  Are my knives locked up?  Are my prescriptions/OTC drugs locked up?  Are my cleaning fluids locked up?  Is my alcohol locked up? etc.  Yes.  My house is locked up tighter than a safe. 

I went off to occupational therapy when the inspection was complete.  I am still having pain in the tendon.  I am wearing Rock Tape to help give support to my arm.

Until tomorrow...

HOME INSPECTION TOMORROW

To keep current for my foster/adopt program I have to have a home inspection tomorrow. The only time I could schedule it was at 8:00 am. I spent this evening cleaning and polishing so it looked nice. I also had to secure all the "bad" stuff. Knives, scissors, alcohol, cleaners, paint, prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, dog drugs, etc.

Hopefully I pass the inspection tomorrow.

Until tomorrow...

HAPPI SHOTS

Today I took Happi to the vet to learn how to give her glucosamine-type shots. I was excited to do this if it meant she would be better.

Happi has been having issues with her back legs. Since she has three legs, it is much harder to walk when she is having issues with her back legs. It is hard to tell if the issue is her legs or hips. Either way her legs are splaying outward when she is on a slippery surface. My whole house is a slippery surface with hardwood floors and a type of recycled linoleum.

The vet said these shot would make it better. Well, Happi was so anxious at the office the tech could barely give her the shot. I took the medicine but I am not sure I will ever be able to get her calm enough to do the shot. The vet also gave me some pills that will work just not as well.

Hours later I noticed a change already. It was amazing. Her legs were standing up and down.  I'll see if there is a difference with the pills.

Until tomorrow...

FRIENDS KID FOR THE WEEKEND AGAIN DAY 2

This morning we got up and went to Costco.  He had never been to Costco before.  I told him he could have any of the samples he wanted but only one.  He was loving the samples!  We looked at all sorts of things at the store.  It was fun.

We had lunch and it was time for him to go home.  We had a wonderful time.  It has been nice giving his parents a break.

Until tomorrow...

FRIENDS KID FOR THE WEEKEND AGAIN DAY 1

I had my friend's kid for the weekend again.  This time I warned him that we would not be doing "fun" things.  They would be fun but not in the classic sense.  It reminded me of when I was a kid and visited my dad and stepmom and we did errands and they tried to make them fun.  I did the same thing.  Today we went to the supermarket.  We needed food for dinner and breakfast because this weekend we were not going out to a restaurant.  We were going to cook.

At the supermarket we checked out all sorts of foods.  We walked around the store and checked everything out.  We made it fun.

Then we went home and walked the dogs and played a game.  We ended up having our first argument when I told him he could not watch a certain movie that I deemed inappropriate.  He did not like that and went into the guest room for 30 minutes.  He came out and we ate dinner.

Until tomorrow...

HIGH SCHOOL SWIM MEET

I went to my friend's son, E, swim meet today.  It was wonderful to see him swimming with a team.  He did very well in his third meet.  It is just so weird to go back to a high school and sit to watch a high school function.  It brings back memories of my high school days.

E was so happy to see me at the swim meet.  He likes to show me what he has accomplished.  He is a really good kid.

Until tomorrow...