5 posts tagged “anne”
Craig woke me early this morning to let me know that after *MANY* hours of labor, Anne had a baby girl. My heart is overflowing with joy for her! I haven't heard her name or any stats yet, but it's good just to know all are well, especailly after a long labor! Hopefully Anne is getting a little rest after all that effort!
I couldn't get back to sleep thanks to an ear infection. I felt it coming on yesterday, and it's hurting pretty bad today, from mid neck all the way up to my temple.
It's just as well I get an early start to my day. I'm going to try to make my brain do a double shift today, since Craig has Thursday, Friday and Monday off. I get paid hourly, so if I want to take those days off, I either take a chunk out of my next paycheck, or I make up the time elsewhere.
I'm worried about Jasmine. Craig found her in a corner of the back room this morning. That's usually a sign that the end is nigh, but in Jasmine's case, it could also mean she stumbled onto the slippery floor, lost her footing, and after much sliding around, wound up in a far corner. I'm nervous, but when I fed them, she chowed down, and in my experience, when an animal is ready to go, they don't want to eat. Her balance is a little off, but she still managed her way to the water bowl after eating too, so the lost-her-footing scenario seems more likely. Still worried though, and painfully aware of the inevitable.
Some time today I should run one quick errand, and then drop my car off at the mechanics. I'm losing brake fluid. I really need to run an errand, but I'm nervous about driving it too, so I'm thinking I may just find some way to do without the errand, and head straight for the mechanics. Fortunately, they're just down the street, so I can drop the car off and walk home. I should've done that last week, but it was way too blasted hot and I was painfully sunburned.
Ah, Monday. Starting the week full-force this time, right from the get-go, eh? I'd better get some breakfast and jump in the game, before I get run over and left behind.
Between the farce that is Daylight Savings and these brooding gray skies, I can't seem to ...(continued minutes later) focus. Low energy, low motivation, and a mood so mellow it's bordering on comatose. When work got my brain all knotted, I took a break to shop online for a spring coat and some Wellies, but I don't even seem to have the motivation for retail therapy. I wish the skies would break open in a stormy fury; at least that would bring some excitement to the day. Tuesdays. meh. I should at the very least do some knitting, but even that requires more energy than I have today.
My weekend was quite splendid. Anne came to visit Friday morning and stayed through Saturday morning. We went out for lunch and then on a whim to the zoo and then the museum. I wish I'd thought to bring my camera, but I didn't realize we'd be doing more than going to lunch. Still, I have no pictures of my pregnant friend and I should, because she's even more radiant than usual. When we got back home we spent some time coloring er, creating art, had pizza and watched Dollhouse (still not feeling it) and then the commentary for Dr. Horrible, which was just as much fun as the musical! (Anne wasn't current on BSG, so Craig and I watched that later in the weekend.) Craig made us breakfast the next morning and we saw her off. It was barely enough time to visit, especially since I've been feeling so run down and stupid, but I'm grateful that she was able to make it for even just one day.
The rest of Saturday I did some chores and some knitting, and I cleaned up a dusty mess of boxes filled with memorabilia that hasn't been touched in years. I really need to find a way to organize that stuff. It's all over my diningroom table right now, so the sooner I figure out how to organize and store it, the better!
Sunday we went out for a late breakfast and then to the theater to see The Watchmen. I was entertained, but it didn't really draw me in. It felt more like the summary of a story then a real telling, and I figure that's because I've never even heard of the story until now. I imagine people who've read it get a ton more enjoyment out of the movie. Still, it was a decent way to pass a few hours on a slow Sunday afternoon.
That was my weekend. And that's the extent of my attention span currently.
I was going to make a strawberry rhubarb pie today, but I really just don't have the energy or motivation. Eh, maybe later. I'm thinking soup, tuna salad and pop-overs for dinner though, nice rainy day food. I should put some eggs on to boil. ... meh. Maybe I'll order those Wellies now. *sigh* I really wish it would storm.
Yesterday was the company meeting. It was excellent as company meetings go. I actually enjoyed it and learned some good stuff, but it kicked my introverted ass. I was totally zombified in art class last night, and I actually feel kind of run down and sickly today. I did sleep extremely well last night though, which was blissful. I just feel like I need another full eight hours yet.
I put on a skirt and my favorite blouse for the meeting yesterday, and figured as long as I was dressing up a little, it might be nice to put on a little makeup. I put on a little eye-liner, mascara, blush and a light powder, that's all. I felt pretty for all of about two hours, and spent the rest of the day fantasizing about washing my face. I honestly don't know how so many woman put that stuff on every morning and wear it all day! BLEH! Lathering my face up last night was one of the most enjoyable moments of the day. YAY for clean skin!!!
Art class, even though I felt icky and exhausted, was quite fun. We did pen & ink, and both Craig and I did really well with it. It was another one of those techniques that totally zoned me out. It was very meditative. We have next week off because our instructor will be taking a vacation, but then we have five more weeks of this class. YAY!!! We've touched on all the media promised in the class description already, so it'll be interesting to see what else we cover. We've already been promised water color to accent pen & ink, which I'm *very* excited about. Our instructor pretty much just asks us what we want to learn next week at the end of each class. As expensive as this class was, it's totally worth every penny!
And speaking of art, our postal carrier just dropped off our swank new colored pencil set! *SQUEEEEEEE!!!!* I'm going to try and wait until Craig gets home to open it, because I have a lot of work to do today and don't need the distraction. ...*stares longingly at the box*... We'll see how long I can hold out.
I was going to make this a picture post and scan in our pen & ink drawings, but maybe later. I'm still half zombified and all I can think about right now is colored pencils work colored pencils making some tea. COLORED PENCILS!!!
Oh yeah! And because Craig worked a full day on Sunday, he's taking a comp day tomorrow, which makes today
And if that isn't awesome enough in itself, I'll be visiting with Anne tomorrow!!!!!! *SQUEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!*
Now, I need some tea to try and wake up my brainz so I can get this Bon Jovi Friday going. There's a lot to do.
AND COLORED PENCILS!!!!!!!!11!!!
Best of luck to my girl, Anne, who's running the Boston marathon today ... starting very soon here!
Wishing her speed, stamina, good company and an extra dose of that runner's high!
*LOVE*
I love getting mail! I especially love getting mail from my friends!
Saturday I got a package from sugar shock. She knit this adorable hat with matching convertible mittens out of heavenly purple and pink yarns, and when she realized the yarn was too itchy for her, she just gave them to me! Just like that! I love them just because they're fabulous, and then I love them even more because I know they were knit by my cool hippie-punk friend!
