2009_04_30 Thursday

Jonathan slept until 11:30 today. I'm so worn out, though, from the hectic past few weeks that I didn't accomplish anything on my ToDo list while he was sleeping. oh well.

The contractor & team arrived around 8:30 and got to work. I think I pissed off the electrician since we made some modifications after he finished his work. Wanderly smoothed it over, I guess. But the town's inspector is off until Tuesday, so we can't move forward until then. ugh. gotta roll with it, though.

We walked into town since it's a nice cool day and stopped by the pet store to get the cats ID collars and flea collars. They weren't too excited for me to put them on, though. Now I can sleep better with the contrators constantly having the doors and windows open.

Our appliances arrived at 4 today. I'm in heaven!!!

I was able to motivate myself enough to write another article for Patch.com. This one is on a local kiddy band of dads, called Starfish. They sound pretty cool. I sent it to their press person for approval, not even really needing to talk to the dads in person! waiting to hear back from her now.

We also went out to dinner at our local Irish pub. I was craving a salad, and none of the pizza joints seem to have them! Jonathan didn't do well at first, but I changed his diaper (no changing space there!), and his food arrived, and he was much better. Dave had to actually take him outside -- twice -- for a talkin' to. We also splurged with a beer each, but mine was no better than a Bud Light, unfortunately. :o(

2009_04_22 Wednesday

We stayed at the Barony until early afternoon. Jonathan got to play with the chickens. He now thinks that they make eggs and golf balls! Oma had a lunch-time meeting, and Opa needed to do some work. So, we pulled out of station around 1. I made good timing and got home around 5.

From there, I had to dump our suitcases, do laundry, and repack for our Friday AM departure to ATL! 

no rest for the weary!!!!

And, to close the circle, Dave caught Biggles in the raccoon trap this morning. Everyone is safe and sound back home. I spoke to the vet today, and she didn't seem too concerned about them being out since they don't have any fight marks...although fleas could be an issue!

2009_04_21 Tuesday

We left CHI after a leasurely breakfast. I drove while Oma and Jonathan sat in the back.

Everyone did an amazing job in the 9 hrs +2 breaks that it took to get us to The Barony. Just amazing. The only downside was that the wx was awful for most of the ride.

On another positive note, Mustafa came home today!

2009_04_20 Monday

Shannon and mom spent some time hunting down black-out curtains. I believe Shannon called it "a wild goose chase." But, in the end, it was a success, and she and mom put them up. Jonathan tested them out for his nap, and they worked exceedingly well! 

I put away most of the gifts and helped organized her space -- hard to believe. And, I can't for the life of me remember where Jonathan was (napping??).

I also got horrible news from Dave: both cats escaped last night into a torrential storm!! And, Dave was unable to retrieve either of them!!!