Happening in our lives lately...

Many trips to the Vet. Chipper had scratched his eye playing in the wheat fields of Idaho (just when I take a moment to quit being a control freak and let the kids run and have some fun in the country) so it was a week of eye drops for that,all healed. Then his on and off ear issues required another round of ear meds for a few weeks,so far so good on week one,recheck in two weeks. While we were there we also had his yearly boosters and wellness exam done. Chipper needs to lose 1 1/2 pounds and he needs his teeth cleaned and one pulled,poor guy! As for Maxine,she also needs her teeth cleaned but not as badly,we caught hers before it got bad. She also got her yearly boosters and check up and these days she is weighing in at 5.7 pounds,just perfect! The part I dread... Maxine goes in for her spay on Monday. *dramatic sigh with frown*. I ask you all say a little prayer for us on Monday as our baby girl goes in for surgery. I have been reassured she will be well monitored and given the best care....and I know millions of dogs have this done everyday but..but...As a Mother,I worry just the same,this is my baby.

EBay. How much fun is that?! Wow,watched Vern bid on a few parts for our antique cream separator last week. Until then I never really understood exactly how EBay works. The first auction we bid on was heart wrenching as the item was bid out from under neath us at the last second = TOTAL BUMMER and me not too crazy about the "unfairness" of it all. "I really wanted that sign! Not fair! That guy was mean! He can't do that!? EBay sucks..."So a few days later we bid on a different item and returned the favor,sweeping in to grab it for cheap at the last minute=VICTORY and me anxious to hunt down all sort of great stuff for low prices!

As for my new healthy eating plan I lost 7 pounds and 11 inches the first 4 days! Yay! I was told the first 4 days were the worst and thankfully it was true. Day 5,6 and 7 have been a breeze (for the most part)! The evening headaches are finally gone, the cravings are minimal and the numerous ounces of water are getting easier and easier to drink. Today I forced myself to get off my butt and walk and as always,I was so glad I did. So glad in fact, that with Vern's encouragement, we took another walk this evening! Two "work outs" in ONE day...who am I???!! ha ha (And yes I am taking weekly  "before" photos that I will post someday with all my fabulous "after" photos)

And a little funny in my world I thought I'd share...I think I am the only person I know that would purchase "50 Shades Of Grey" and my monthly birth control refill in the same transaction in my small town pharmacy. LOL! Didn't even phase me until I walked out and then had a good laugh.
Disclaimer: I don't usually read smutty books,heck I don't usually read books period. BUT,I cannot deny my curiosity of the popularity of this book. It just seems like everyone is talking about it...and I want to know what all the fuss is about. I will let you know what I think of it...if I ever start or finish it.