Pousson Weekend

I took a half day Friday and drove up to MN. I got into town in time to eat some yummy broccoli with peanut sauce that Brian made. We had time to kill before Mom and Dad got in, so we went and saw Watchmen. I didn't know anything about the graphic novel or the story. Deffinitely different. Kinda crazy.

Saturday, we had brunch with two of Brian's friends at Hell's Kitchen. It was good food and good company. I saw several bald eagles on my way up Friday, so we decided to see if we could see some Saturday afternoon. We drove down to the National Eagle Center in Waubasha, MN. It was a nice drive. Mom and Dad both got to see bald eagles, which I don't think they had before.

One of my favorite things so far this weekend has been Mom commenting about the snow on the ground and the river being frozen over. Pousson's can tend to read aloud the signs we see on the side of the road. When you are out in the country and there aren't any signs to read, Mom would randomly comment about all the snow. :) I forget that it's normal for me and Brian but totally foreign for TX.

Going to see the family

I am getting very excited...I leave around noon tomorrow to go see Brian in St. Paul, MN. Plus, Mom and Dad get there tomorrow night, and will be there for a few days, too. It will be a nice little mini-vacation. Too bad it isn't to someplace really warm. That will have to wait until I get to go see Erin and John and the boys in HI this summer. :)

Like all good Pousson visits. We already had one meal planned well in advance. We have reservations for breakfast on Saturday at Hell's Kitchen in Minneapolis. Yumm, yumm, yumm!!!

Sick, Tired and Sad

I stayed home from work yesterday because I was sick. Pukey sick. Never puked, but did my best not to make it happen. Lots of toast, crackers, 7Up, etc. And lots of couch time. I think that explains part of why my back is a wreck. Plus I am tired. I don't feel rested even though I got a good night's sleep last night. I am hoping my little mini-vacation will help me.

David signed the decree yesterday. The lawyer will file tomorrow or Thursday and I guess it's all over and done with then. Well at least the marriage part is over and done with. The name change part begins. I am still not sure when the rest of my life begins...finding a new normal is a bitch.

One Giant Puddle

That's what the yard looks like. It's been raining off and on since Friday night. I finally bit the bullet and took Miner for a walk. It was only a mist. Now he's leaving me alone.

Slimming Down

Miner has lost 7 lbs since the beginning of December. The vet tech says he looks great. He's currently weighing in at just under 72 lbs. The vet tech left a note for the vet to see if I need to up his food a little. We were in for his heartworm test. For as anxious as he was, his blood pressure was really low and it took 2 tries to get blood drawn. But he's a champ and got a E-Z-Cheese covered dog biscuit as a treat after. Spoiled.

I went to jazzercise yesterday and we did our usual run/walk around the hospital around noon today. All in all, it's been a great day not going into the office.

Mental Health Day

...combined with a "my sinuses are a pain in my ass" day. In general, I just feel in a funk. And I only have one conference call on my calendar today, so I am working from home. I have a lot of email clean-up to do, so that will keep me busy. And not having the phone ringing will be nice, too. and if it gets a little warmer, Miner and I will go for a walk this afternoon before going to the vet. Heartworm check...and he's lost some weight, so I want to make sure I am feeding him enough given his increase in activity.

I should have the decree back from my lawyer today. That's most of the motivation to take a mental health day. This may evolve into a "shop online for music and a GPS system" day as well...or maybe an excursion to Best Buy for said GPS.

Crazy Walk

The first walk back from the kennel is always a mess. They don't make him heel on his walks out there. Plus, I am trying to keep from getting any more sick than I already am. AND a crazy dog came along and I haven't walked Miner in a week and a half and so I am out of practice with remaining calm. So, Miner got a little crazy, too. AND it was cold...so our walk was only a 1/2 mile.

But, I did begin my treadmill experiment with him. I know I can't get him on the treadmill with a leash if he hasn't had a little bit of a walk first. So I tried after our short walk. He did really well. Not for a real long time, but at least 5 minutes. This was accompanied by a lot of praise and treats afterwards. He'll do just about anything if he knows treats are coming afterwards.