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Mar 15

My Dog Ate My Glasses

I now know that this is not a unique event. Many people I have complained to have shared stories of their own wonder dogs eating their glasses. I even had one person come back with “Well at least he didn’t eat your dentures!” Suffice it to say, if I had dentures I would be REALLY unhappy.

As it was, when I came out of the shower to find Motzy laying on the rug chomping away, I wasn’t happy. Of course I couldn’t see what he was crunching on since I wasn’t wearing my glasses, thus I bent down, nose almost to the floor, to find out what he had. I’m sure the shrill in my voice and the look on my face, instantly notified Motzy he’d done something wrong.

I think my first comment was “How could you do this Motzy?”, voice rising with each word. Like he was really going to look at me and say ‘Well, remember that time you took the dirty diaper from me? Yeah, this is payback baby.’ (You can find that story here: A Dirty Diaper, 4 Pens and 2 Christmas Ornaments) Don’t doubt my language abilities, there were definitely more than a few expletives spoken that day…sigh…sorry Lord, I think I may have even taken your name in vain a time or two.

Thankfully I’d saved my last couple pairs of glasses (you never know when you’re dog might eat them). But think now, do you remember why you got new glasses? Was it (A) because you didn’t like the look anymore? Or (B) because you needed an upgrade (or downgrade) to bifocals? Or (C) could it be both? Yes, just go ahead and circle letter C. I’ve been waiting ever-so-NOT-patiently for the new ones to arrive…as I raise my old glasses to the top of my head so I can read something close…and slip them back down when I want to see anything even remotely far away. Up…down…up…down…

{sigh}

And just why did I tease my Mom so many years ago when we were at church and she couldn’t see her hymnal? I even held my hymnal really…far…away, in an attempt to help her see…I thought I was just so funny. Yup, she’s having herself a REALLY good laugh up in Heaven right about now!

Here’s to a bright, beautiful weekend…I hope you can see it better than I can!

Patty O

Mar 13

A Touch of Spring!

I’ve decided that I’m not waiting for Mother Nature to change the seasons. I swear the old broad is on vacation and left Jack Frost in charge. Although, I admit, we are finally in somewhat of a warm up. We actually hit 50 degrees ABOVE zero the other day (instead of 50 BELOW)! Most of our days are above zero now…20’s and 30’s. This has been the coldest winter here since 1917!

A couple of weeks ago I decided that I needed at least one bright sunshiny spot in my house that would brighten up our moods…so, coupon in hand, I visited TJ Maxx. I found a fantastic set of towels in what I would call Spring Green, and of course, I had to buy one for each of us (5), plus two hand towels, and two wash cloths. I’m a bit of towel snob, I have to admit it. I LOVE big plush towels! Now here’s the deal…TJ’s is the best place to get a deal on them! The total for everything was approx. $47. But hold on…I also had $20 of TJ cash (which they send you when you use their credit card to pay)…So I only paid $27! Whoohoo! Now don’t forget if you get a TJ card – pay it off the same month so you’re not paying any extra fees! Win-win!

I only took a couple of pictures of my Spring bathroom as the other side of the room isn’t nearly as exciting. Here’s one with the towels:

The big bright floral picture was another TJ find from a couple of years ago – $9.99. It’s traveled all around the house, now landing here.

The sign is one I usually put by the entry in the garage in a cute little vignette, but this is one of the Spring highlights. Do you remember playing this game with your friend when you were little? We’d sing and do a clapping game: ‘See see oh playmate, come out and play with me, and bring your dollies three, climb up my apple tree, slide down my rain barrel, climb up my cellar door, and we’ll be jolly friends, forevermore, more, more, more, more, more!’ This is one of my sweetest childhood memories!

On to the colorful candles in the candle holders, these have been up for many years, I just keep changing out the candles in different colors (watch for sales). I bought some chain from the local hardware store and spray painted it so it would blend in with the wall – giving the ‘floating candle effect’. Then I added a little bucket of faux daisies to the windowsill (we received this as a wedding present 14 years ago) and Waalaa! I love it!

Sunshine, flowers and bright colors – even when there’s still dirty snow outside! 🙂

Treat yourself to something bright – even if it’s a single bright-colored flower in a vase! It’s amazing what a mood boost it can be!

Patty O

ps…I know you all noticed the garbage can in the bathtub…that’s the only place we can put it so Motzy won’t it eat. AND, yes there’s dirty laundry in the basket too. I’m really trying to make sure you feel at home (hahaha). Yes, thankfully imperfect.

Mar 12

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“Why’s His Head Out There?”

Best almost-4-year-old quote ever.

I bought these little hangers a couple of years ago at IKEA. At the time I thought they’d be cute little person hangers for their coats, and since the little people I watch have 88 sled dogs, what better hangers than doggie butts?

It wasn’t until I cleared them off yesterday (of extra scarves, mitten, hats) that Elena really noticed them.

And yes, that was her first question. “Why’s his head out there?”

Of course it was said with all the cuteness you can imagine in a sarcastic almost-4-year-old tone…insinuating that I was doing something wrong, or obviously stupid as I put their heads outside.

{sigh}

I just love a little person’s perspective.

As I told her Mom the story after work, I was told another funny story involving Miss E. Her Dad had taken her and her sister on a road trip to visit their cousins (and to pick up his deer head mount). You can see it coming right? On the way home, the little Miss says “Dad, he’s lookin’ at me!”

Then a few moments later adds “Dad, can he blink?”

😉

Have a good day! And if you’re not – make it better by looking at things through the eyes of a child!

Patty O

ps…Now remember when you look at this picture…I AM a thankfully imperfect woman, so NO I did not clean the door or wall before taking the picture, and YES that’s weather-stripping in the door, and YES it ends before it hits the floor…don’t ask me…I don’t have a clue. That’s my husband’s department!