Well I feel like I have been on the ball today. I unfortunately woke up at 4am with a bad cold and I didn't want to wake my husband so I got up for the day. Before 6am I had:
Blogged
Checked e-mails
Made coffee for D, hot cocoa for myself
Made the bed
picked up the laundry
Picked up the loft living area
AND prepared dinner.
Want to know what we are having? Check out the recipe blog! Its posted there!
Friday, November 21, 2008
$10 worth of free coupons!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Sorry for the silence!
Sorry I have not been posting as much lately. Life got kinda crazy after the loss of our Jack. Things have been better now. We still miss our little buddy so much but it has gotten easier. I don't cry at the drop of a hat anymore. I made a special photobook of him yesterday and ordered it. It should be here in a few weeks. I just gathered all the pictures I had of him and decided that a photobook was a great thing to have in his memory. I am looking forward to receiving it.
In other news, its COLD here. Seriously... I think the high is 28 degrees. We have had a few days of snow flurries, and a few mornings of snow on the ground and rooftops, but it has all melted away. Soon we are probably going to be hit with the first HEAVY snow of the year and that will stick. Both D and I are not winter fans. We are going to be spending Christmas in Georgia this year with his side of the family so that will be a nice winter get away. We are also considering going to Las Vegas in February with some friends of ours. Still just thinking about that though.
We had some unexpected and unwanted excitement last weekend. I was trying to finish up some laundry and all of a sudden our washing machine started making a horrific noise. Turns out, the "spinner" was broken. It was over 8 years old so it was time to replace it. We just got a model that was comparable to the old one and it still matches our dryer pretty well. I didn't want to get anything real fancy because
A) They are too expensive for us right now
and
B) We live in a townhouse so appliances normally stay when you move out.
In gaming news both D and I are playing this:
In other news, its COLD here. Seriously... I think the high is 28 degrees. We have had a few days of snow flurries, and a few mornings of snow on the ground and rooftops, but it has all melted away. Soon we are probably going to be hit with the first HEAVY snow of the year and that will stick. Both D and I are not winter fans. We are going to be spending Christmas in Georgia this year with his side of the family so that will be a nice winter get away. We are also considering going to Las Vegas in February with some friends of ours. Still just thinking about that though.
We had some unexpected and unwanted excitement last weekend. I was trying to finish up some laundry and all of a sudden our washing machine started making a horrific noise. Turns out, the "spinner" was broken. It was over 8 years old so it was time to replace it. We just got a model that was comparable to the old one and it still matches our dryer pretty well. I didn't want to get anything real fancy because
A) They are too expensive for us right now
and
B) We live in a townhouse so appliances normally stay when you move out.
In gaming news both D and I are playing this:
Its an expansion pack to the game World of Warcraft. D has played for awhile... since it came out I think. I started playing a few months after our wedding. Its very fun, a bit on the addictive side though! Luckily, I am one who has trouble just sitting and focusing on the game for hours so I can still do laundry, cook and get household stuff done. D on the other hand... really gets into the game! But thats ok. He will stop if I ask him to or if we have something planned. He works hard for us though so I often let him play his games and not bother him.
Thats an update into our lives right now. Hoping life can get back to a normal schedule to allow me to blog more. I also added a new recipe to our recipe blog so check it out!
Thats an update into our lives right now. Hoping life can get back to a normal schedule to allow me to blog more. I also added a new recipe to our recipe blog so check it out!
Friday, November 7, 2008
Going to Petsmart today...
To return the $50 worth of canned food that we bought Jack in hopes that a new diet would help him. I guess its really over... he's gone.
Sigh.................
I keep checking the local humane society cat adoption page to see if they are even going to try to place him. I know in my heart he was so sick and at his age... he is pretty un-placeable.
I told D that if he gets listed as adoptable I want to run back and get him! But he said no, we can't. There would be a good chance that he is still sick... and it would not be good for us as a family to bring that back.
I miss him.
Sigh.................
I keep checking the local humane society cat adoption page to see if they are even going to try to place him. I know in my heart he was so sick and at his age... he is pretty un-placeable.
I told D that if he gets listed as adoptable I want to run back and get him! But he said no, we can't. There would be a good chance that he is still sick... and it would not be good for us as a family to bring that back.
I miss him.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Too Frugal?
My car has been needing a car wash. I know winter is QUICKLY approaching in our neck of the woods but I have been putting off the car wash. We have had a string of BEAUTIFUL days but again, I procrastinate.
Well, today is a bit chilly, high of 60 maybe? And very rainy.
So I got a bright idea! I pulled the car out of the garage and parked it in the driveway.
Mother Nature's Free Rinse
I'll take it. Its a bargain compared to Holiday's $7.00 for a basic wash.
Well, today is a bit chilly, high of 60 maybe? And very rainy.
So I got a bright idea! I pulled the car out of the garage and parked it in the driveway.
Mother Nature's Free Rinse
I'll take it. Its a bargain compared to Holiday's $7.00 for a basic wash.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
My precious kitty Jack....
is gone....
We have been having so many issues with him vomiting, urinating on the carpet and having issues using the litter box. We had taken him to 3 different vets over the last 2 years and they keep coming back with NOTHING is wrong. We recently just paid out over $500 to be tested he came back "perfectly healthy."
His vomiting had become violent. He was in obvious pain. He couldn't keep food down anymore. If he wasn't yowling in pain, he was lethargic and not wanting to move. It broke my heart to hear him moan and cry.
This morning D and I drove him to the Humane Society. They told me they will "try" to place him but honestly... they were not optimistic. We knew that was most likely to happen.. he will probably be put down unless their vets can find whats wrong and help him. I feel like I should have kept trying to find answers... to help him... but financially, emotionally I could not do it anymore. I haven't slept in at least a week, on the verge of a nervous breakdown and all so very much worried about him. We couldn't go away for any length of time. It was time for us to make this horrible decision.
I am sooo very sad. I haven't been able to stop crying. D has been very upset as well. His last moments with us are burned into my brain and I wish I could just hold him again. He was such a great cuddler.
If I step away from blogging and don't update for awhile... this is why.
We have been having so many issues with him vomiting, urinating on the carpet and having issues using the litter box. We had taken him to 3 different vets over the last 2 years and they keep coming back with NOTHING is wrong. We recently just paid out over $500 to be tested he came back "perfectly healthy."
His vomiting had become violent. He was in obvious pain. He couldn't keep food down anymore. If he wasn't yowling in pain, he was lethargic and not wanting to move. It broke my heart to hear him moan and cry.
This morning D and I drove him to the Humane Society. They told me they will "try" to place him but honestly... they were not optimistic. We knew that was most likely to happen.. he will probably be put down unless their vets can find whats wrong and help him. I feel like I should have kept trying to find answers... to help him... but financially, emotionally I could not do it anymore. I haven't slept in at least a week, on the verge of a nervous breakdown and all so very much worried about him. We couldn't go away for any length of time. It was time for us to make this horrible decision.
I am sooo very sad. I haven't been able to stop crying. D has been very upset as well. His last moments with us are burned into my brain and I wish I could just hold him again. He was such a great cuddler.
If I step away from blogging and don't update for awhile... this is why.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
I am addicted to blogging!
Haha I am cracking myself up today. I was thinking back to when I first started to try and blog. I was miserable at it! Fast forward to today, and I just created my THIRD blog! I think you will like them.
Of course my main blog is this one. This is our every day, what is going on, what do I want to share with you blog. I love that so many of you have already been checking it out.
My second blog is my photography blog. As I grow my business I want to share pictures and photo sessions with you. If you haven't already, bookmark this blog! Maren McKim Photography
The blog I just finished creating, and not a lot has been added yet, is our family recipe blog. I have been struggling to find a way to keep our recipes stored and easily shareable and I figured a blog was a great way to do both. Hopefully I will be adding lots and lots of easy recipes for you to try in the following weeks. From Our Table to Yours
Of course my main blog is this one. This is our every day, what is going on, what do I want to share with you blog. I love that so many of you have already been checking it out.
My second blog is my photography blog. As I grow my business I want to share pictures and photo sessions with you. If you haven't already, bookmark this blog! Maren McKim Photography
The blog I just finished creating, and not a lot has been added yet, is our family recipe blog. I have been struggling to find a way to keep our recipes stored and easily shareable and I figured a blog was a great way to do both. Hopefully I will be adding lots and lots of easy recipes for you to try in the following weeks. From Our Table to Yours
Talk about a photography website
Today I am going to talk about something I have been working on for the last week or so. I am in the process of learning more about web design and graphic design. I want to create a website that merges my photo blog with my photo website. I really like the design of my photo website, but I want to include the blog for people to check out as well. Also, I want to add in an ordering form that is easy to use and can be e-mailed directly to me.
It is all still a work in progress but I am getting there. I need to pick up a book or 2 on web design. I heard the "For Dummies" series is exceptionally good for these types of circumstances. If I buy it, read it and use it, does that make me a "dummy?"
For your viewing pleasure, here is a link to both of my photo related websites. I hope you enjoy what you see. If you have any tips, feel free to leave them!
It is all still a work in progress but I am getting there. I need to pick up a book or 2 on web design. I heard the "For Dummies" series is exceptionally good for these types of circumstances. If I buy it, read it and use it, does that make me a "dummy?"
For your viewing pleasure, here is a link to both of my photo related websites. I hope you enjoy what you see. If you have any tips, feel free to leave them!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Menu Planning Monday
Sorry this is showing up a little later in the day. Things have been hectic at home with Jack's health issues and myself losing a ton of sleep because of it. Here is what our week is looking like. Of course this is a rough sketch. . . many times we end up changing things around!
Monday - Grilled Cheese (made on freshly baked bread) & Tomato Soup
Tuesday - Creamy Chicken Enchilada's that I found on Amanda's blog. Looks SOOO yummy! Check out the rest of her website. Very cool stuff to be found.
Wednesday - Out to Eat with some good friends of ours.
Thursday - Skillet Goulash Although I make it in a large pot and substitute one can of the diced tomatoes with Rotel. We like our goulash a bit spicy. Oh and I add minced garlic as well. We also love garlic around here!
Friday - Haven't quite decided yet. Its a toss up between Spaghetti w/Italian sausage and garlic bread or Tator Tot Hotdish. I suppose it will depend on what kind of week it has been.
Want more ideas for your week? Go to Laura's website and view all the other menu planner's weeks.
Back from Jack's latest vet appt.
This better be the last one for awhile! Today's visit cost over $300! Pair that with the $160 a week and a half ago... thats ENOUGH!!
So they did blood work and x-rays. He is a perfectly healthy cat. He may have a viral infection which, like humans, they can do nothing for.
He gave me a bland diet to give him for the next few days to help his upset tummy.
The only thing wrong that could have induced his severe vomiting? Constipated! His x-ray showed that he is a little full! So he needs to start pooing. And with his history and perhaps not getting enough water.... he needs to switch to wet food for the most part. So I need to go to Target/Petsmart and get him a new food diet.
Oh and I need to start giving him his meds for the bladder deal tomorrow again. But since we have been in so many times the Vet said unless there is an issue, I don't need to bring him back in to re-check that. THANK GOODNESS!
So they did blood work and x-rays. He is a perfectly healthy cat. He may have a viral infection which, like humans, they can do nothing for.
He gave me a bland diet to give him for the next few days to help his upset tummy.
The only thing wrong that could have induced his severe vomiting? Constipated! His x-ray showed that he is a little full! So he needs to start pooing. And with his history and perhaps not getting enough water.... he needs to switch to wet food for the most part. So I need to go to Target/Petsmart and get him a new food diet.
Oh and I need to start giving him his meds for the bladder deal tomorrow again. But since we have been in so many times the Vet said unless there is an issue, I don't need to bring him back in to re-check that. THANK GOODNESS!
Off to another Vet appointment
Taking Jack back to the vet. This is getting expensive. I am not letting them release Jack until they tell me a reason for his vomitting. There is NO REASON a cat should vomit 20 times in an 8 hour period.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Jack is sick . . .
I feel horrible for him and a bit at the end of my rope.
Jack has always been a "puker." I have taken him to 3 different vets who all have said there is nothing wrong with him. Well... something has to be wrong now.
He has vomitted, or at least TRIED to vomit about 15 times in a 24-hour period. And he makes a very, VERY pitiful moaning/yowling before. I KNOW he is feeling something. This morning he had me up at 2:30am with his moaning and vomiting/heaving.
He was begging for something to eat and although I was VERY wary I did let him eat a few bites of his food. Yeah, that didn't go so well. Within 5 minutes he had thrown it back up.
For now, he is in the half bathroom downstairs. I brought his litterbox down there and made him a nice comfy bed out of towels and put a bowl of water in there. I cannot get him into the vet until Monday. I hope they can get him in SOON. There HAS to be something wrong.
If they say there is nothing..... and this is what we have to live with, these bouts of frequent vomiting and then nothing for a few weeks and refresh all over again, I don't think I can keep it up! I know I must sound like a horrible person. I feel awful that I am starting to feel like I cannot do it anymore. Our carpets are RUINED. Almost to the point I am embarassed to have anyone over. I know its a material thing but I am just losing my patience and will to keep cleaning up after him. Argh.....
Sometimes having pets is so hard.
Jack has always been a "puker." I have taken him to 3 different vets who all have said there is nothing wrong with him. Well... something has to be wrong now.
He has vomitted, or at least TRIED to vomit about 15 times in a 24-hour period. And he makes a very, VERY pitiful moaning/yowling before. I KNOW he is feeling something. This morning he had me up at 2:30am with his moaning and vomiting/heaving.
He was begging for something to eat and although I was VERY wary I did let him eat a few bites of his food. Yeah, that didn't go so well. Within 5 minutes he had thrown it back up.
For now, he is in the half bathroom downstairs. I brought his litterbox down there and made him a nice comfy bed out of towels and put a bowl of water in there. I cannot get him into the vet until Monday. I hope they can get him in SOON. There HAS to be something wrong.
If they say there is nothing..... and this is what we have to live with, these bouts of frequent vomiting and then nothing for a few weeks and refresh all over again, I don't think I can keep it up! I know I must sound like a horrible person. I feel awful that I am starting to feel like I cannot do it anymore. Our carpets are RUINED. Almost to the point I am embarassed to have anyone over. I know its a material thing but I am just losing my patience and will to keep cleaning up after him. Argh.....
Sometimes having pets is so hard.
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