A quick update

Just a quick update on Tucker....When I got home yesterday afternoon, I couldn't find him in any of his normal, favorite places. I yelled and yelled, but he never came. I began to worry, because he usually comes when he hears me yelling. But, he did show up around dinner time last night, and seemed more like his happy self. And, his you know what was looking in better condition, too. He even put his front paws on my hips like he usually does. He was probably a little spoiled last night- getting a half rack of ribs, ham, pizza, and anything else I could think of to give him. And this morning, everything is completely back to normal. So, it looks like my Tucker was just off roaming around, hooking up with his girlfriend. I guess I can't be too protective of him...he is 35 in dog years!

 

My little buddy Tucker

I am loving this weather! The high is 75, the low is 40...I think I could be happy with fall-like weather year round. We have been spending a lot of time outdoors lately, and I couldn't be happier. T has been playing lots of baseball, and I have to say, he may be a double threat! The kid can hit the ball pretty far for a 2 year old, and can throw it even further. But, I may be slightly partial. 

Last week was my fall break from school...Not that it was a great experience or anything. I still had class on Tuesday, just not Thursday. And we are already back in session. BOOO!!! I am ready for finance to be done with..I just hope I do okay in it.

Last night we had a pretty dramatic experience. Around 11:20pm, I am laying in bed about to turn the light off and try to get some sleep, when I hear Matt yell. I got up and asked what was wrong, and he said that he thought Tucker, our outside dog, got hit by a car. Now, Tucker is my dog that has decided to chase loud cars- whether it be that they make a lot of noise or just have their music up so loud you can hear it as they drive by. Otherwise, he stays in the yard or wonders around, never going too far. I start hitting panic mode, although trying to stay as calm as I can. We grab a flashlight and hit the door. We see some blood on the road, and as I venture down the long driveway across the street, Matt takes to the field. We are yelling for him, looking everywhere. After about 10 minutes, and still no sign of Tucker, we stop and listen. We hear a noise that he normally makes, and I run back towards the house. When I reach the end of the driveway, I see what looks to be Tuck in our yard. I run over and check to make sure he is okay. The only injury we could find was on his boy parts. After calling the emergency vet and explaining what Matt heard/saw, and the blood on the road, the vet tech thinks that it may just be a breeding wound. I am still a little concerned, but he is walking, eating, and drinking, and he let me feel of his whole body and didn't act like anything hurt. So, I am hoping and praying that is all and that in a few days or so, I will have my happy Australian shepherd/blue healer mix back.

      T and I made a visit to our local apple orchard Saturday. He loved it, and his apple cider slushie!

                                  Playing with our pumpkins . And, that is Tucker in the background.

A week in the life

This past week was a very stressful one, to say the least. I had a retake of a test that I am still not sure I understand, the class to go along with it, and it seems we are on a search for the mystical money tree. What does that mean exactly? That my hubby needs a job! And, the icing on the cake? My transmission no longer working in my car. Yay, new car! Boo...another bill. But, I have decided that the glass is half full and not half empty (especially if you wanna throw in some adult beverage in there with it).

I am not sure if anyone out there really reads my blogs, but if you do, and you have some terrific blog/site you use for recipes and highly recommend, please let me know. It seems I am stuck in a cooking rut, and the hubby is, go figure, starting to complain. Hey, at least he's not eating what are child is pretty much EVERY night---but it's because it's what he wants--Chicken nuggets and veggies and some form of apple.


And the two that I do look at are The Coupon Kitchen and Get off your butt and bake...Both I would highly recommend, and one of which, I am proud to call my friend (Allison at the Coupon Kitchen).

My little best friend

I have had a sick baby AND a sick husband this past week. And let me tell you, neither have been fun! I have been feeling pretty overwhelmed lately with everything going on, and let's just say: I am thankful for MANY things, but I am definitely thankful for the weekend! 
My little best friend has been sick since Monday, with a roller coaster high fever. Not really any other symptoms, unless you could irritability, which is uncharacteristic of him. I really don't like when he is sick, as I am sure that most other parents would agree. But he has been very lovey, and I do like that.

I love when he crawls into my lap and just wants to be loved on, and/or love on me. I am definitely glowing in the fact that he is all about Mommy, and I am dreading for the day when that changes. I love our talks, I love making him laugh, and I love that I am the one he wants to tuck him in at night. I love that he loves books, and wants to look at the stars. I love that he loves bubbles and playing outside. I love the fact that he is my mini me, but is definitely all boy. I love the look in his eyes when he tells me about his friends, and his day. I love the fact that he loves going to his school, and that he really loves his teachers. I love that he is so loving, and is always the first one there when I need a hug or a kiss.

I know that these things will change, especially as he gets older. But I find comfort in them, and I hope that some aspect of them always remains. 

 

Welcome to October..wait, is it REALLY October already?! Wow! This year has really flown by. I am not sure if I like how fast it's going.