All clear

Good news from the gastro doc, saw absolutely nothing during my procedure. But really, how could he after I drank all that nasty stuff and did what drinking all that nasty stuff makes you do?

I have always said, I drink, therefore I go. Of course, I was referring to all the Diet Dr.Pepper and other liquids I consume in the course of a day.

That phrase took on a completely different meaning Monday evening into Tuesday. That was some of the nastiest stuff I have ever had to consume and the endless trips to the potty were just no fun at all.

Ed seemed to think it was pretty funny, but that is because he had already done it and took pleasure in seeing me suffer as he did.

I wasn't laughing.

But I paid him back the next day for sure. He got to spend his birthday taking me to the hospital for the procedure, sitting for 3 hours while the deed was done and I recovered and then bringing me home and watching me sleep the day away. Poor guy. But don't worry, I plan to make him a cake today and cook him a special dinner to make up for yesterday.

'Cause I'm just sweet like that.

It doesn't have anything to do with the fact that I haven't had a decent meal since last Thursday night at Ruth's Chris. Nope, not a thing to do with it...

A fluid day...

Today is not going to be a fun day.

It is probably going to be better than tomorrow, but maybe not. I will get to sleep thru the worst of tomorrow and then I will be able to eat.

No eating for me today, just liquids, as I prepare for my first ever colonoscopy...

Don't you wish you were me today? I would be more than happy to trade places for the next 24-36 hours.

Anybody? No? I didn't think so...

It's just the beginning...

Of our crazy birthday month. March is very busy in our family when it comes to birthdays and anniversaries. We have 3 birthdays and an anniversary in our immediate family and that doesn't include any cousins, aunts, uncles, friends, etc.

Today was Kari's big day. I can hardly believe she is 29 and expecting her first baby.

Next will be Ed's BD, then our 34th wedding anniversary, then Alissa's BD. I won't even attempt to put all the others on here.

I am exhausted and broke already...

But I love March, because 3 of the people I love most came into this world in the month of March.

And I married a pretty good guy in March. But don't tell him I said that. : )

Ahhh, Cali...

I have missed you! So happy to be back for another week of fun and relaxation. Cindy and Tracy arrive tomorrow and I know we are going to have a wonderful time.

Here is my first picture of the ocean, we are at the Camp Pendleton Beach. There were so many surfers today.

More to come!

I just wanted to...

Remove the wallpaper...

We ended up with all new appliances, granite and backsplash






I just wanted to...

Paint the front door, which meant we needed a new door knob, which meant we had to change all the other door knobs, which meant the hinges had to go as well...

We now have all new door knobs and hinges thru out the house...





I really want to paint my bathroom and get rid of the last wallpaper in the house, but I am afraid I will end up with an entirely new bathroom...which wouldn't be all that bad now that I think about it...

The Great Escape

Puddy escaped last night.

The door was open, he saw his opportunity and he took it.

We are getting all new door knobs throughout the house and in order to change them, the door has to be open.

And Puddy is no fool, he knows an open door means freedom. Even tho I warned Ed, Puddy is pretty quick for an older, out of shape kitty and he slipped out. Not once, not twice, but THREE times! The first time, I managed to corral him pretty quickly.

The second time, he decided to take me on a tour of our property and it was very dark. I finally picked up a very big stick and "herded" him back to the house.

But the third time was the charm for him. He had learned the lay of the land (and it was raining), so I wasn't able to get to him as quickly. He was just gone into the dark and stormy night. I decided to teach him a lesson and didn't go running after him (it was raining). But because I am the moma I am, I was worried sick about him.

After what seemed like days (2 hours)I heard MomaKat hissing and realized Puddy was at the dining room window. It took three attempts at the door to convince him, but he finally decided he was ready to end his wild adventure and rejoin the family.

I am so relieved and as I write, he is in his usual spot, laying on my feet. And if my hair wasn't already totally gray, I am sure I would have had some new ones after his little adventure.

Bad Kitty!

My Babies

It was so wonderful having all my babies together for a few days. We had a wonderful time showering Kari and her baby boy, spending time with family and friends and laughing at Oliver. I can only imagine what it will be like when these two little boys get together in a few years. If my hair wasn't already gray, I am sure the two of them would help it get that way!

It's going to be a busy few months ahead with trips to Cali and Cincy coming up, doing some more updating to the house and a couple of fun procedures I am not looking forward to. But at least the time will pass quickly. Not sure how long I will be with Kari, probably until she kicks me out!

Here are a couple of pics from this weekend.