Topic of this entry is my other, less desirable, never adorable, child... Big S the dog. Big S is wearing out his welcome.
Big S got to spend the day separated from his cohort Little P. Little P is a bad influence on the big oaf. So Big S got locked in our bedroom for the day while Little P got gated in the mud room. But Big S can open doors, and he escaped, and rebelled. He pooped in Miss M's room, peed on a basket of her toys, ate a whole bag of homemade cookies, and tore up the bathroom trash. What fun for him, what a mess for us. He was chastised, and I know that people say that once the damage is done a dog doesn't know what he's being disciplined for, but I think Big S knew because the next day he was a relative angel. Seriously, anyone need an extra oaf? I have one, give him to you free!
But alas, I'm afraid my hopes of freeing myself from the obligation that is Bis S will be dashed with my next revelation. Last night I took Big S to the vet to finally check out the pink spots on his belly. And walked out $370 poorer. Apparently the food alergies that have caused him to itch have resulted in an itch-induced bacterial infection that requires the world's most expensive antibiotics, and the world's most expensive anti-histamines (and anti-fungal shampoo, and fish oil capsules). So now we need to figure out yet another food option for him, clear up this infection, and try to keep him from getting another one, or he will once again be perscribed the world's most expensive antibiotics. Do I have time for a high maintenance dog? NO! Am I going to take care of this idiot until the day he dies? YES. I'm such a sucker. On the up side, we learned that Big S does not have arthritis, as a previously (clueless) vet had suggested.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Grunts McGee...
You know how pigeons can't walk without poking their head in and out? And how people can't sneeze without closing their eyes? Well, I think babies can't crawl without grunting.
When Miss M is crawling around she makes this funny grunting noise, "ghe, ghe, ghe, ghe", with each swing of her knee. Apparently other babies do the same thing. How strange. She also does it when she's walking with her baby-walker. "ghe, ghe, ghe, ghe." It kind of reminds me of the sweaty guys at the gym that grunt every time they lift weights.
Oh, and speaking of walking... I will be so happy for Miss M when she finally has enough balance to walk on her own. She already thinks she can do it, and boy is she stubborn! I'll try putting her down and instead of folding into a neat little bundle like most babies, she stiffens her legs and demands to stand. Where there's a will there's a way, I'll be chasing her down the block before I know it.
When Miss M is crawling around she makes this funny grunting noise, "ghe, ghe, ghe, ghe", with each swing of her knee. Apparently other babies do the same thing. How strange. She also does it when she's walking with her baby-walker. "ghe, ghe, ghe, ghe." It kind of reminds me of the sweaty guys at the gym that grunt every time they lift weights.
Oh, and speaking of walking... I will be so happy for Miss M when she finally has enough balance to walk on her own. She already thinks she can do it, and boy is she stubborn! I'll try putting her down and instead of folding into a neat little bundle like most babies, she stiffens her legs and demands to stand. Where there's a will there's a way, I'll be chasing her down the block before I know it.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Ebola Monkey
Now I feel really, really bad for my girl. If you read the previous post you know that Miss M had a 24-hour stomach virus the other day. Well, I should have known being puked on six times in six hours would have dire consequences for Mommy. After 24-hours of incubation, Mommy caught the stomach virus. Thank god it's quick, but OMG - I thought I was going to die. Even Daddy caught it, although he never actually tossed his cookies. I, on the other hand, showed my respect for modern plumping about seven times. Two sick parents, one cranky (teething) baby, this was not a fun Friday night. I'm still pretty rough around the edges today, thank god J is feeling a lot better, he's on chase-the-baby duty today. The little drunkard reached the top shelf of the wine rack and nearly knocked herself out trying to select the perfect Merlot. What do you think goes best with applesauce, 2003 or 2005? One more thing to baby-proof.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Currently Covered in Puke.
Finally! I've had the joy of experiencing another of the great joys of motherhood... being covered in puke for the better part of a day. Poor Miss M, baby has her first stomach bug.
I mean seriously, can we take a break from the illnesses for a while? She just got over her ear infection, and before that had just seemed to get over never-ending runny nose, and now she has this... whatever this is. She doesn't have a fever, her mood is pretty good, she just seems a little tired - and can't keep anything down. I feel so bad for my girl!
I mean seriously, can we take a break from the illnesses for a while? She just got over her ear infection, and before that had just seemed to get over never-ending runny nose, and now she has this... whatever this is. She doesn't have a fever, her mood is pretty good, she just seems a little tired - and can't keep anything down. I feel so bad for my girl!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
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