The Imaginary Band Sep 14, ’07 11:10 PM for Mel ‘s contacts We picked Austin (Cody’s BF) up for school one day last week. He got in the car, sat down, and was incredibly quiet. Usually he talks a lot, to me, to Carsten and to Cody. As we were pulling out of the driveway … More The Imaginary Band
Effin Grandparent’s Day Sep 12, ’07 11:28 PM for Mel ‘s contacts So, every year Carsten’s school has Grandparent’s Day. I HAAAAAAAAAATE Grandparent’s Day. For those of you who don’t know…. I am not from South Carolina, so we have no family here. Not one single person within a thousand miles. On Grandparents Day … More G-pa Day
Some thoughts and the most adorable picture EVER. Sep 11, ’07 11:50 PM for Mel ‘s contacts Mack is getting SO much more tame/bonded to me. He doesn’t make the freaked out chirpy noise at me anymore, submits to being pet and handled, and only freaks when he hears other noises. For instance, the sound … More Adorableness
The Pest Control Guy Sep 9, ’07 11:18 PM for Mel ‘s contacts So…. last week I called a pest control service. One too many instances of finding ants in the house, and then there was that whole ordeal with the jumpy spider. I figured it was time to break down and pay someone to … More Just…. WOW
A Mack Update Sep 7, ’07 11:13 PM for Mel ‘s contacts Things are going well with my itty bitty squirrel friend. He seems to be PARTIALLY bonded to me at this point. He doesn’t freak when I pick him up now, and lets me hold him for a few seconds. And also, when … More Mack Update
Ten Thought Thursday Sep 5, ’07 11:13 PM for Mel ‘s contacts 1. People have two reactions to Mack. They either think he is the coolest pet ever and I am the coolest person ever to have him for a pet. Or they think I am freakin’ insane. There is no middle ground. 2. Mack … More 10 TT
Library Wednesday Sep 4, ’07 11:19 PM for Mel ‘s contacts Today was my first day working in the Elementary School Library. By “work” I mean I volunteer, I don’t get paid. Unless, of course, you count those mini butterfinger candy bars the librarian kept shoving into my hand. So, after door opening duty, I … More Library
Drumroll please……………….. Sep 3, ’07 11:43 PM for Mel ‘s contacts Our ……………………………. new …………………………… pet …………………………….. is …………………………….. A SUGAR GLIDER!! Also known as, a flying squirrel, or a pocket pet. I think he looks like a cross between a lemur, a chipmunk and a monkey! So, like I already said, his name … More Drumroll
The Lake Yesterday! Sep 1, ’07 11:35 PM for Mel ‘s contacts It was supposed to be a pretty crappy day yesterday, partly cloudy with a 40% chance of thunderstorms. A few weeks back we had reserved a pontoon boat with Shelby and her family, and there was much hemming and hawing over whether … More The Lake
The Appointment Aug 29, ’07 11:05 PM for Mel ‘s contacts I am back, and after a short rest, it is almost time to leave for swimming and gymnastics. But, before we go I thought I would give you an update on the appointment. It went ok… my doctor agreed that waiting until January … More The Appt
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