Mindless Mon

 Oh Julie that sucks - I can't take any of those type things and expect to sleep

Had a violent storm roll through last night, B my usually storm phobic dog pretty much slept through it or just chilled out. Just seals my theory that its the lightning that bothers him. Where he was and the way the house was lit, he wasn't aware of the 'fireworks', meanwhile the house was being shook by thunder. I was super pleased with this development

I feel confident that it is from my asthma meds but I need to find out for sure why I am constantly getting tendonitis. Seems like the last couple of years I have mild to severe tendonitis in some joint or multiple joints. Its definitely the tendons and it comes on sudden and leaves suddenly. Currently both my elbows are killing me.

Anyway. Here it is Monday. Loads of 'fun' stuff this week - bah humbug

 We had a great weekend at the flyball tournament, but now it's back to work in a bit. Once again I'm trying to get done early on Friday so I can get out of town early to the next flyball tournament. Callie made her debut in the racing lanes, not racing, but warming up. She did a great job. She did leave the ring once and go visit some spectators, but otherwise she didn't go crazy or anything, so I'm giving some thought to bringing her this weekend if I can get her a spot. It's a bigger venue though with two rings, so I'm still giving it some thought as it may be a bit much for her.

Woke up with a slight headache. I think the aspirin I took is starting to work.

A storm came through Saturday a ripped a piece of siding off my house. Should be an easy fix by the contractor (warranty). Hopefully they won't take too long to get to me.

Had a customer at the track yesterday cash a ticket and place a couple bets. She owed me 0.80 and paid me with a $100 bill. When she handed it to me, I blurted out, "You're kidding me, right? You don't have something smaller?" Bad move. She didn't complain, but avoided my window. I apologized to her a short time later. One of those moments I shouldn't have said it out loud no matter how ridiculous it seemed.

sharismom

Had a customer at the track yesterday cash a ticket and place a couple bets. She owed me 0.80 and paid me with a $100 bill. When she handed it to me, I blurted out, "You're kidding me, right? You don't have something smaller?" Bad move. She didn't complain, but avoided my window

How could anyone not say something along those lines?  Jeez.  Hope the headache continues to fade away.

I didn't get a good night's sleep either.  Tried some Valerian around 11 PM  but it didn't seem to help.  I finally got up around 1:00 AM and tried to read and get sleepy.  I guess I did finally fall asleep because I was sound asleep when three dogs came and woke me at 5. 

One of the state Wildlife Management Areas posted a picture of 8 baby horned toads.  OMG they are cute!  They're very scarce these days though we used to have lots and lots of them in Texas and the Southwest.  Pesticides and fire ants have both been blamed for their decline in population.

Karen, I'm glad B wasn't bothered much by the storms that rolled through. 

For some reason Little Man was up quite a few times last night. He ended up crawling into bed with us twice. So we had Morrison between our feet, Little Man between our shoulders and Monroe next to us on his bed. When the alarm went off at 5:50 AM no one was happy about it but only one of us cried, it may have been me.

DH is off to the airport again today, sigh. We had a long talk last night about his work schedule, work stress coming home and general sharing of tasks around the house. At one point he said, "How can I do anything when I'm not here?". I just looked at him until he got it.

It was a very tiring weekend and I'm not ready for Monday. I also don't have my coffee cup for a load of caffeine.

Tina - I don't think what you said was out of line at all. If she'd really been nice, she'd have told you to keep the change ;).

Our renter emailed to say the spa wasn't heating right, so DH has to go over and check that out this morning. I've tried to talk DH into hiring a property mgt co. but he insists it's better if he takes care of everything. We'll see how long that lasts.

Cathy, I can't imagine being a hands-on landlord.  My friend's Dad has a rental house, and he's always having to do something related to yard maintenance, repairs, or involved things (like carpet replacement) after a tenant moves out.  I think it would be worth paying a property manager, if you could find a good one.  I can barely stay on top of my own house to-do's ---- nevermind another home!  Maybe your husband will come around if he gets tired enough!

Jen, how was the new car on your trip?  I hope you're enjoying it.  Glad to hear Luke did well.

Tina, if that lady had at least apologized as she gave you the $100 bill, maybe I'd have cut her some slack, but really, what was she thinking??

Sarah, if I were you, I might be crying every morning when my alarm clock went off.  Caring for a toddler, 2 dogs, and yourself, while your DH is away and you have to go to work . . . . it exhausts me even thinking about it.

Speaking of exhausted, I was wiped out yesterday.  I think I wore myself completely out stressing over the prep for our progressive dinner night, then we stayed up way too late with the other 2 sets of hosts, eating up the leftovers.  I felt like I had lead weights on my ankles yesterday.   

I should've gone to bed early last night, but I was up late trying to figure out how to download movies on my iTouch before I leave for CT tomorrow.  I use the darn thing so rarely that I can't remember how to do it.  I intend to be knocked-out on the plane, but sitting in the airport during layovers, a movie or two might help my anxiety.  Tonight I'll be in a whirlwind with final decisions about what to pack.  I wish I could look forward to vacation like normal people do, but I'm just a bundle of nerves.  DH and Ruby will be glad for the calm house after I leave!

VanMorrison

For some reason Little Man was up quite a few times last night. He ended up crawling into bed with us twice. So we had Morrison between our feet, Little Man between our shoulders and Monroe next to us on his bed. When the alarm went off at 5:50 AM no one was happy about it but only one of us cried, it may have been me.

janobonano

One reason: full moon. It always disrupts my kids' sleeping. 

That's it!!!!!

It would explain why Morrison was talking up a storm last night also.

tacran

Tina, if that lady had at least apologized as she gave you the $100 bill, maybe I'd have cut her some slack, but really, what was she thinking??

Probably that it's a cash business and we should be able to break big bills, which we can, but it wiped out my drawer, so it was more of an inconvenience to me having to stop taking bets right at the wire to get change when I shouldn't leave my window because it would shut other customers out. I could have delivered the comment with far less sarcasm. Regardless of what I think at times about the level of intelligence or common sense some customers have, I still have to be courteous, which I really failed at in this situation.

tacran

Cathy, I can't imagine being a hands-on landlord.

I worked on the front yard pulling weeds, pruning roses, etc. It's not as hot today but it is muggy and in some ways it felt worse than it had when it was 100. I'm determined to chill out this afternoon and watch some mindless tv.

I had the same sleep issus last night.  But lately that is the norm for me.  Sure would be nice to go to bed and sleep straight through til morning.  I often wonder do people actually do that!

Monday came and went, now I will look forward to Wednesday.  Tuesday should be a breeze, esp with the trip to the new groomer.

Have weeds to pull in the garden, but it got hot again today, so may wait a day.  Have to go check the wasp nest and then I will plan dinner.

Stay cool.

tacran

Jen, how was the new car on your trip?  I hope you're enjoying it.  Glad to hear Luke did well.

The new car handled nicely on the trip. It feels like it's so big compared to what I'm used to driving. It's actually not that much longer than what I used to drive, but I'm so used to there being more car after my back window. Now, it's just the window and nothing else behind it.