Poor Pooch

On Sunday we noticed that one of Ketchup's eyes looked swollen. We kept an eye on it and Craig and I both washed it out and held compresses over it (no small feat with a dog) and it wasn't getting better. We thought maybe it was a blocked tear duct (ahh, the wonders of the Internet).One side of his face is swollen and he has seemed a little lethargic. He has been eating well and still going out but he just didn't seem right.

I have to be honest and say that I didn't want to take him to the vet. I was so scared that they would tell me he has cancer or something and I would have to tell the boys. So yesterday we could wait no longer. I took him to the vet. I'm happy to report that he does not have cancer - thank god- but he does have an abscessed tooth that is pushing the infection up into his eye area.
Let me say that Ketchup really costs us nothing. Almost. About $100 a YEAR in food and maybe $20 in treats (unless Emma is visiting). He is a great pet and an important part of our family. He is Sterling's best friend and we love him to bits. We have never regretted getting him (thanks again, Cheryl - he is awesome!)

In saying all that, I have to tell you, I thought I was going to be sick when they gave me the estimate for his surgery - $1081. I almost had a heart attack. Needless to say he is taking antibiotics and we have been told that should get rid of the infection and buy us some time to save the money. So, $116 later, I have a dog that's sick, smelly canned dog food in my fridge and two relieved boys.

$22 million tonight for the 649. If anyone wins can they send $1081 our way???

a day late weekly

Weekly gnome picture, a day late. Forgot yesterday morning until I was driving the boys to school, so I made sure we got one today. Love Kaedo's glove. Sterling said Gnomie's hat was poking him in the eye. This picture is a little silly but I love it. I'm so glad the boys like doing this.

In other news, Sterling went to his ortho appt this morning and we learned today that he has to have two baby teeth pulled. So, next Wednesday his dentist is going to take out the two teeth. To say he is not happy would be an understatement. We also learned today that at his next appointment he will be getting his bottom tracks. He'll be a full brace face on April 22. He is not looking forward to that. His ortho has done such a great job of the top teeth I can't wait to see how the bottoms turn out. Can you believe he has had his braces for 18 months already? I can't believe it. Can't wait to be done paying - that's for sure.

A very special HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my dad! I can't believe I wasn't the first call. Damn it! I waited because I thought he might sleep in a little and Jessica beat me! Damn her. I vow to be first on mom's birthday next month. So beware mom, I'll be calling at 5am!

a few smileys for your monday

Thought these were cute and thought I'd share them.

:-) happy

;-) winking

~:-) one hair

:-* kiss

:-{} lipstick

:-0 surprised

*-0 oh my god

;^) smirking

:-)) really happy

{:-) toupee

0:-) angel

:-# lips are sealed

@:-) turban

:-D laughing

:-P sticking out your tongue

Politically Incorrect Jokes brought to you by Sterling

Sterling and a friend were texting back and forth yesterday and here are some of the jokes that came out of their conversation. There is nothing funnier than a 12 year olds belly laugh. Enjoy. Or not.

What do you call a dead blonde in a closet?
The 1995 Hide and Seek Champion

Blonde 1: I can't get the car door unlocked
Blonde 2: Well hurry up - it's about to rain and the roof's down

How do you confuse a blonde?
You don't, they are born that way

Why did the baby cross the road?
He was strapped to the chicken

Happy Friday everyone

Weigh In Thursday

Hello all - a day late this week. Start with the weight news - down about 1/2 lb. Not much action. Need to get renewed, revitalized about this. Going to go and do some yoga after posting this. They have free exercise programs on Rogers On Demand, so I'm going to check it out.

Even though I was off yesterday, it was a very busy day. Took the kids to school, returned some videos to the library, met up with a friend for a visit, took Sterling to an appointment, picked Kaedo up from school, took them to Wal-Mart (Sterling was looking for something), brought them home for supper, read 100+ pages with Sterling to get his Book Study book completed, scribed his report and typed it out, watched some TV with the boys, started the laundry, got Craig's breakfast and lunch together, and ironed his clothes for today. Got to bed about 10:15pm.
Try saying that 5 times fast.

A good day all around. Now back to work for 3 days. The weather here is awesome. The boys were out in their short sleeves yesterday afternoon. Don't know if we can put the ski jackets away yet, but it sure has been great. I'm hoping we're done with Winter and can safely move into Spring. Here's hoping!

weekly gnome

Weekly gnome. Week 23 - can you believe it? To be true, we should be on week 25, but Disney got in the way.
Crazy busy at work last night with the last day of RRSP season. I was shocked at how many people called at 9:30pm to make their contributions. Talk about down to the wire!
All is well here. The boys are doing great and are looking forward to their next break in 2 weeks for Spring Break.
The weather is great and I am looking forward to my day off tomorrow. I get to pick the boys up from school and spend time with them. Craig is working tomorrow night and so it will just be the three of us. Looking forward to being with my boys!
Hope you have a great day wherever you and and whatever you're doing.

One from the archives

A new week ahead of us. Who knows what it will bring. Yesterday was spent gutting the office, cleaning it and re-organizing it. It looks great. Happy with the results. Also finished watching "Charade" with Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant. So happy to be able to share my love of old movies with the boys. They really love them as well and so the 3 of us cuddled up on the couch and watched it. We really enjoyed it. Love me some Cary Grant!

Craig was glued to the TV watching the Canada vs USA game and I came up for the last period to watch with him. What a great game. A nail biter. Was so thrilled to see our Canadian Boys Win! So exciting. I can just imagine all of our family watching the game as well. It was great to watch them celebrating on the ice. Loved it.

Does March 1st mean winter is over? We have been so blessed this winter. I don't even know if I would call it winter. We have only had to shovel twice. I am hoping that Spring is on its way.

Today it is back to school and work. Thank god the Olympics are now over. My stats at work have been sucking because I was watching the Olympics between calls!