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Friday, September 29, 2006

Happy Friday

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Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Evolution of a Night Light


Autumn has pretty much always been afraid of the dark. She used to wake up several times a night for many, many, MANY years. She's always had a little night light in her room and in the bathroom and sometimes in the hallway. I've always tried to keep a package of refill lights on hand in case one burns out and my daughter turns into Regan MacNeil. (Good pull if you know this one)

Over the years, we've had a variety of night lights. And over these years they've gotten bigger and brighter. I'm not sure how this happened. We went from a cute little pink night shade, to a string of icicle christmas lights to this flower power chain. What's next, track lighting? A spot light? OOh how about a disco ball??? Between the lights and the music coming out of her room at night, I feel like I need to get my hand stamped just to get in and say good night.

This week when the last set of lights lit it's last luminescent night, Autumn had to resort to turning on the porch light that shines outside her bedroom. I'm sure my neighbors were so totally thrilled. My only saving grace is that I know my neighbor's son also has trouble sleeping at night, so your welcome!

A successful trip to Target has once again saved my ass. I bought this cute string of flower lights. All is as it should be again here on Elm Street.

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I'm So Bored!!



adopt your own virtual pet!

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Tuesday, September 26, 2006

I Heart Pumpkins

Today I felt like it has truly become autumn. I had my first pumpkin spice latte of the season. It was a good as I remembered. We took a trip to Target tonight. I love all the aisles with holiday decorations. Pumpkins are my favorite, don't ask me why. They even have a little bit of Christmas stuff out. Can you believe that? It's only been autumn for about what 4 days? They had a really cute light up snowman for outside the house. He had a blue scarf. And he was $60. I'm sorry, I'm just not the kind of person who can spend $60 bucks on a light up snowman who will probably blow down the street when the wind kicks up. Actually, if I bought it I would keep it in the living room. We could put him in the corner instead of a tree.

ok, lets move back into autumn. I'm sad that we don't have a really great tree in the yard with leaves that will turn a golden brown and fall to the earth. Piles and piles of leaves that we could tumble into. I know, it sounds better than it is. Who likes to rake up leaves? There are a couple of streets here that just get covered with leaves. The homeowners don't even bother raking them up. I don't know if it's because it's so much to keep up with, or if they are just truly lazy. Usually the city workers have to come and clear them out of the drains because it will cause flooding when it rains.

This time of year makes me think of warm spicy coffee, sweet potato pies, beautiful leaves blowing in the wind. Halloween is just around the corner. This year will be the first year in about 10 that I'm just staying home and passing out candy. Autumn will be out with her friends. They are all planning on being bloody cheerleaders and football players. How goth of them. Remember the dead football players in Beetlejuice? That's what their idea reminds me of. Hey! Hey! Hey Senora! That was a fun flick.

Ok, the PSC (pumpkin spice crack) is making me ramble. Tell me, if you could be anything for Halloween, what would you be? I think I would be the giant whoopie cushion that I saw at Target. M, he'd be the life size Beer Keg.

posted by Autumn's Mom at 9:44 PM - 2 WTF!

 


Monday, September 25, 2006

Actual conversation tonight as my husband tried to navigate in bare feet across the grass.

"I didn't plant this grass so that your dog would have a place to shit."

"Really, then why did we??"

posted by Autumn's Mom at 8:55 PM - 3 WTF!

 


Sunday, September 24, 2006

Strawberry Daiquiri

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How was your weekend? Mine involved a wedding and an impromptu birthday party at a local bar. The wedding was nice and all but you know weddings. They drag on and on like a cold sore. The birthday bar scene is more my style. I even have my favorite bar tender who's daughter is my daughter's friend and I can score a free drink on occasion. We arrived around 9:30, bring on the strawbery daiquiris! I had a few, ok FOUR. So tasty. I love when you get halfway down the glass and stir in the whipped cream until it becomes a frothy delight. If I were some kind of lush, I'd go down to that bar right now and have one.

Here's the thing. Don't you wish you could have your favorite alcholic beverage every night of the week? Wink Wink, you know who I'm talking to... You wouldn't have to worry about the calories or any after effects? That would be my heaven. I would walk five miles day for a couple of margaritas every night. Shoot, if I didn't have to work for a living, I'd walk all day and drink myself stupid all night. That's the ticket! I watched the 101 most unforgetable moments. Sorry about that one.

I think I'd like to go out Karen Walker style. A rich drunken slut with a great rack. You gotta have your dreams. That one is mine.

posted by Autumn's Mom at 11:26 PM - 1 WTF!

 


Friday, September 22, 2006

Autumn's Beloved

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The day we brought Autumn home for the hospital after she was born, there were two new friends waiting for us. A huge christmas bear and this large scary doll. My mom and step dad had bought these for Autumn, very sweet. I held onto them for Autumn, even though that doll kind of freaked me out. I'd remembered seeing these kind of dolls, hanging by a hook in their head at Toys R Us. Staring blankly. Always staring. haha

Fast forward to an older Autumn, 2 or 3 and talking. She formed an important bond with this friend and told me her name was Mama Doll. She thought in her crazy little 2 or 3 yeard old mind that this doll looked an awful lot like her Ma. Yes, my secret is out, I like to wear bonnetts and dress like Holly Hobby. Autumn took Mama Doll everywhere, always on sleep overs. It gave her comfort, to have a part of me with her when she was away from home. She would cry if Mama Doll had been forgotten at home. She continued to take Mama Doll with her on sleep overs with friends until a couple of years ago. I was a little worried someone would make fun of this worn out doll accompanying her. Plus, after years of washing, she wasn't holding up so good anymore. I told her we need to take care of Mama Doll in her golden years and keep her safe at home. She now finds another small comfort from home to bring to friends houses.

Mama Doll is still with us and on Autumn's bed. Just last night, she was gently tucked under Autumn's head as if she'd fallen asleep in Mama Doll's lap. She still make the occasional trip to Grandmas for a visit. She's been a comfort to Autumn and to me, thinking that somehow a piece of me is with her when she's away from me. I know I will feel truly kicked to the curb when Autumn doesn't need Mama Doll anymore. Like in Toy Story 2, remember Jessie's story of the little girl who used to love her then put her in the box and left her for dead on the side of the road? That scene actually brought a tear to my eye. Ok, I'm a sensitive sap. So the hell what.

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Thursday, September 21, 2006

My Favorite Furball

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Stealthy Like Ninja

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Wednesday, September 20, 2006

The DR is IN

Yesterday I met with a representative from DR Horton about my house. DR Horton bought the shady company that built my little shanty. I could tell you horror stories about our first home buying experience but that is another story for another time. My house is about 6 years old. We've been pretty lucky, we have only really had one major problem. We have a water leak somewhere in the back of the house the floods into my closet and then into the bedroom along the back wall. I've already had to replace the padding under the carpet in the closet once. It got pretty bad last year and we really didn't know who to call other than a contractor who'd bend us over backwards for money we ain't got. M, being the handy man that he is, actually tried to find the leak the first year it happened. He was unsuccessful. The other problem that my tile kitchen counter top is complete cracked along the grout that is against the wall. All the way around. The worst spot is of course behind the sink where water gets down there. Nice.

Right after we moved in, there was a petition to sue the builder for some problems people were reporting. Things like mold problems, insulation problems (lack of insulation), cracks in the stucko, condensation in between the double paned windows, water damage. One couple in our neighborhood had to vacate their home for months while the problem was fixed. They promptly moved right after. Anyway, people kept telling me recently that our builder was bought out by another company and they were coming out and fixing any problems that we have. All you had to do was go onto their website and report your problems. This past weekend, a new friend was telling me how they replaced 7 of her windows due to condensation. What was I waiting for??? Last week, I submitted my requests and two days later I received a call. They sent a rep out to my home yesterday. I had a list of 10 items that he looked over. The leak is of course the most major thing. The rest he said was really homeowners maintenance but they would be happy to help. I was really pleased with how willing he was to write down every little problem I had. He has already set up a water test to find my leak on October 3. They are basically going to BLAST water at the back of my house while he and I sit and sip cocktails and watch. Good times. Once that problem is solved they will work on the littler things like regrout my tile, fix my back door that is off kilter, replace weather stripping and retouch spots on my window cill where my wood blinds have banged the crap out of so much the sheetrock is showing through. I'm pretty excited.

Maybe later I'll post some before pics of the problem areas.

posted by Autumn's Mom at 9:19 AM - 2 WTF!

 


Tuesday, September 19, 2006

I Hope I'm Not The Sour Kind

I totally stole this from Ally Bean cuz I need to get outa here quick. Tell ya about it tomorrow.


You Are Grape

You are bold and a true individual. You are very different and very okay with that.
People know you as a straight shooter. You're very honest, even when the truth hurts.
You are also very grounded and practical. No one is going to sneak anything by you.
People enjoy your fresh approach to life. And it's this honesty that makes you a very innovative person.

posted by Autumn's Mom at 8:34 AM - 3 WTF!

 


Monday, September 18, 2006

The View

Have you guys been watching The View? I feel like saying the View with Rosie O'Donnell. Rosie and I had a falling out back when she had her own show. She had Tom Selleck on to talk about a movie he was in and blindsided him with a tirade about the NRA. I never watched her show again. I'm happy that we've mended our fences. I do enjoy watching her. Today Barbara Walters was talking about how she went to the White House over the weekend for a function and brought back some paper towels from the bathroom (yes, she stole them) that were embossed with the presidential seal. She also received a Tiffany silver box with the White House engraved on the lid along with the signatures of President and Mrs Bush. Rosie commented that we could afford to emboss the napkins but we couldn't rebuild New Orleans. Ain't that the truth. I'm gonna say it. I know the Dixie Chicks got flack for saying it, but it needs to be said again. I'm ashamed of our President and government. I won't go so far as to call him a Dumb Fuck, but y'all feel free!) How can we continue to waste so much money on material things that mean nothing when we could be making such a difference in rebuilding fallen cities, feeding our poor, caring for our mentally ill and our veterans. Don't get me started on our schools. Why would guests invited to the White House receive a gift? Isn't the gift that they got invited? That they get to rub elbows with the President (if you call that a gift haha) I think Laura Bush should be ashamed of herself. You know she knows more about the runnings of that household. I mean, don't you as a woman (sorry to my readers of the male persuasion) ever go to Target and fill up your cart only to get to the check out line and start picking through your it taking out the things you don't really need. It's the guilt of over consumption. Our government needs to feel some guilt for their over consumption.

Another great quote from this morning was that we need to stop caring so much about what Paris Hilton has to say and start hearing some people who actually care about humanity. I mean here is a girl who could really make a difference and still keep up her party girl life style. If she would auction off her panties (since she's not fond of wearing them) on EBAY with all proceeds going to help Katrina victims, maybe people would take her more seriously. As J would say, I'm just sayin.

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Saturday, September 16, 2006

Give a Dog a Bone

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Friday, September 15, 2006

Frisky Friday

Friday Survival Guide

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1) Get to work on time.


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2) Staring at the clock will not make it move any faster.


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3) Find some way to spice up your day.


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4) Sqeeze in a nap when the boss goes to lunch.


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5) Don't get burried in your work, it's almost quittin time!


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6) HAPPY HOUR!!!!


Happy Friday everyone.

posted by Autumn's Mom at 8:20 AM - 5 WTF!

 


Thursday, September 14, 2006

Stupid Internet Connection

I was going to post some cute pics of Minnie with her new Greenie bone this morning, but our internet seems to have gone on strike. It hasn't been working for a few days now. Which really pisses me off because I pay a small fortune for it. Being that we live in the boondocks, we don't have the same options as you regular city folk. We have some podunk provider that isn't even from this state. How does that happen? I pay $65 a month for DSL alone through my phone bill. Highway robbery if you ask me. I used that phrase the other day and Autumn asked me what it meant. That made me laugh. Really, why would she know what that meant? Well if she'd seen that episode of the Brady Bunch where Bobby wanted to be Jesse James she would have known. See? TV can be edgemucational.

Back to the problem here, I want to simplify our lives and cut down our bills. I cut our cable bill in half by cancelling half the channels I don't watch and getting rid of HMO. I went to a smaller cell phone plan. Hopefully my daughter can keep us under 700 minutes. I know it's a stretch to even ask. I'd really love to just cancel the internet all together. We just can't. It's such a huge part of our lives. I can't live without online banking and bill paying. I'm a last minute kind of girl when it comes to paying the bills. Although I have internet access at work, my husband doesn't. I have a digital camera. How would I get my pictures our of that little box if I don't have the internet to send them to??? *sigh* I feel like I've been backed into a corner by HAL. YOU MUST BE HOOKED UP TO THE INTERNET. I know, I know. Is it too much to ask that it work??? I hate calling those techy geeks. Sometimes they just have a way of explaining the problem that makes me feel like I'm back in high school algebra. Let me tell you, I NEVER in four years was able to pass that class. Very. Bad. Memories. I'll try reinstalling the software before I resort to calling "those people".

And I'll add that to my long list of To Do's that include a school meeting tonight for science camp, going to Wal Mart (or HELL Mart as I like to call it), going to the grocery store, taking iPod back to store because it also doesn't seem to want to work, finding something to wear to a wedding, wrapping that gift oh and squeezing in a walk. How's about I just take a nap instead.

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Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Back on Track

I went to a weight watchers meeting for the first time in like a month last night. It was so good to get back and be inspired again. We've gone through a few leaders since I've been away. Last night, we had a woman who is older but you can still see the child in her. She was so enthusiastic. She wanted us to get up and twirl around with her. It was a little hokey, but it made me feel good. My girlfriend also came back last night after being away for some time. She's lost 35 since we joined WW but has lost a total of 91 pounds since the birth of her two small children. Isn't that amazing??? I think she's got less than 20 to meet her goal. She looks fantastic and has so much energy. Well, she's always had a lot of energy, but she feels so much better now. She was saying how she runs in the morning and does toning in the gym at night. Yes, that is a lot of energy. I kept thinking last night that I should get up early and go walking. I set my alarm to wake me up at 5:30. I was jazzed about it all night. Until about 3 AM when I had to get up and pee. I reset my alarm for 7 and told myself better luck next time. In the time we all started walking at home, I've gotten up once to go walking. I think I had insomnia that night. I'm just not a morning person. My bed is just way too comfy.

That's ok though, I still walk at night when I can. Tonight I have a chiropractor appointment so I won't get home in time. I don't really have much time at lunch to walk...maybe 20 minutes. Which is better than nothing I suppose. I'm not worried. I'm back on track. I'm writing everything I eat down (no more cupcakes Lizzie!). I know what I need to do to get that stupid ticker up there moving. Sometimes I regret putting a ticker on my blog. But taking it down would be like giving up. So there it sits, taunting me to lose more weight. Whoever thought daisies would be a vindictive, spiteful flower. I'm here to tell you, they have a mean streak!

posted by Autumn's Mom at 9:02 AM - 5 WTF!

 


Tuesday, September 12, 2006

I'm a Bad Aunt

It dawned on me about 2 minutes ago that I forgot my most favoritest little guys birthday! Horror of horrors! Bubby is my childhood pals middle child and only boy. He's as close to my heart as my real nephew. He was born on September 10, 2001. Yes, back then. They were still in the hospital on the 11th. That day, not knowing what was going on because I don't watch the news in the morning, I got into the car to take Autumn to school and then go to work. I found out when I turned on the radio. We drove the whole way listening to the horrible news. I dropped Autumn off at school and continued to work. I got a call a few hours later that there had been an overturned truck that had been carrying some toxic substance nearby and they were evacuating the school. Just what I needed to be dealing with. Thankfully, Autumn was picked up by her babysitter and was fine the rest of the day. My friend in the hospital heard on the news and called me immediately to make sure I knew. I remember being so touched that with all that was happening that day and her just having a newborn, that she would be so concerned for Autumn's safety. I think she'd have left that hospital and drove to pick up Autumn if she had too. Ok, probably not.

He's turning 5 this year. A big milestone. He's started kindergarten and I'm sure he's the King of his class! Hopefully, he's not telling his teacher to "Shut up butthead" in that scratchy little man voice he has. Ok, that was a phase he went through about two years ago. He's matured so much since then. This summer he learned how to swim and told me he was so proud of himself. His words. I could eat him for breakfast he's so sweet!

Happy Birthday Bubby! I love you so much.

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Monday, September 11, 2006

September 11, 2001

It is a day in which I do not wish to relive. Yet I can't seem to get away from it. I think I've done a good job in the past. I can't even remember last year or the year before that or the year before that. It's like there hasn't been a September 11th in my life for 5 years. This one for some reason hits big. I can feel the somberness in the air. It weighs me down. I try to move, try to get away, but everywhere I turn, there it is. It can be suffocating if you let it. Maybe if I just face that day, that fear, it will subside. I don't know if I can do that yet. That makes me feel guilty. I wasn't in New York. I didn't know anyone on those plans. But I feel their grief.

My wish for this day is that you hug your loved ones. That you remember those who gave their lives and who still do. May we all someday find peace.

I love you all.

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Thursday, September 07, 2006

It's Your Turn

Me, "Do you think you could go to Winco (grocery store where you bag it yourself) tomorrow?"

Husband, "Why don't we go together?" Always his response.

Me, "Cuz it's a treat for me not to have to go." I smile sweetly.

Husband, "Isn't it a treat when I go with you and bag the groceries?"

Me, "Yea, but it's like having whip cream on top not to have to go all."

And then I walked away.

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Wednesday, September 06, 2006

Dress Code

We seem to be having a problem making a school dress code and sticking to it here where I live. Is this the same everywhere? In the past, parents and facility have gotten together and come up with a reasonable dress code for our school district. No flip flops, no holy jeans (this one is a toss up because that's what jeans do, they get holes), no spaghetti straps, no showing the belly, skirts have to be at least at hands length when down at your side. Why is this hard to adhere to? They seem like reasonable guidelines. Why do some parents want their child looking like a whore when they go to school? Why do some parents just not pay any attention to what their children are wearing?

We've all seen the girls wearing short skirts with butt cheeks practically hanging out, low cut tops, short tops or too low rise jeans with a thong sticking out. Then there are the boys with their too big shirts and their too big pants and their friggin undies on display because their too big pants don't cover their too small butts. I just don't get it. I want my kid to be liked. I don't want her to be ridiculed for what she's wearing. But I will draw the line at her dressing like a skank to "fit in".

So back to the problem, the high school has had a dress code in force for two years now. Instead of having a vice principle (school is too poor) we have a teacher who was promoted to Teacher in Charge. One of his new responsibilities is to enforce the dress code. He was a well liked teacher who went from dressing in Hawaiian shirts and shorts to dressing with a shirt and tie because he took his new job seriously. The first week, several students were sent home for violating the dress code. We seemed to be getting on track. Then, like it always does, all hell broke loose. Six parents got together and complained about "how dare you send MY skank child home for the way he/she is dressed". Some parents went so far as to call this teacher at his home in the middle of the night. Seems some of the parents were a little beveraged. Which explains why they don't know or care what their kid is wearing. Instead of telling the few to get with the program, they chastise the Teacher in Charge and tell him he needs to apologize to these parents. Can you believe that crap? So he quit. Yes, these are the idiots molding our young minds during the day. Today, there was a rally/meeting with the school and the parents. I'm pleased to say that the majority of the parents were there in support of the Teacher who was formerly In Charge. I don't know the outcome yet, but I hope the Principle is the one to apologize for being the Idiot In Charge.

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Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Lakehead or Bust

I feel like I've just blinked my eyes twice and my three day weekend was just gone. Hopefully this shortened week will feel the same. We spent two days up in Lakehead, just above Shasta Lake with some friends who have a vacation house there. It is so lovely and peaceful. Their house is set up the mountain just a bit. Deer roam freely and come right up to you. There is a tiny creek just below their house. At night, we would sit on the deck and listen to the water trickling. It's only a trickle this time of year. During winter, it becomes me of an active creek. I wish I'd taken some pictures from the deck. I was too preoccupied with the deer. There was a little family that came to visit each day. A doe, a bambie and a buck.

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The first time I saw them, we'd gotten back to the house before the friends so we were locked out of the house. We were sitting on the deck when I heard some rustling. We walked out to the front of the house and there was the doe, looking for some tasty treats. I was fresh out of carrots (HA! they were locked in the house) All I had were cheez its. Don't go getting all animal control on me, they were low fat. I put some on the ground and she licked her lips and came right for the little pile. I was talking softly to her and she just came right up to me and licked my hand. mmm salty good. Her little bambi was not as friendly.

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He stayed back and didn't get any treats. The next day, we saw the buck in the middle of road. The pic of him isn't as good because he's not as close. Last night as I lay in bed, I could still smell the mountain on the dog. In a good way, it was like smelling a memory.

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The day we spent on Shasta was the best. Just down the road from where we were staying is a beach. We had two of the kind you sit on Jet Ski's. Very fun. I've always wanted one, but had never even driven one til Saturday. It was cool, but a little scary. They have a little one, which I drove that likes to go in a circle til it tips you over sometimes. Luckily, I was able to hold onto it and not fall. In smooth water, it was a fun ride. The other one was a bigger 3 person ride. They were able to tow the kids in a tube around the lake. I think I liked floating the best. I have someone push me out a little and the waves would be me back to shore. I have this cool tube with a little cooler and drink holder built in. And it was a pillow in the back. Yea, comfy. We brought Minnie to the beach. She was not impressed. She didn't like the waves rushing to the shore. I put her completely in the water to test her swimming abilities. She has them but gave me a look that said if I ever did that again, she'd shit in all my shoes. Don't think she won't do it either.

Monday was spent at home. Well, partly at home. Did a little shopping. Then went home for some BBQ Tri-tip sandwiches. We had just enough to feed our families (mine and the sis-in-laws). Sorry, Aaron, no seconds.

I hope your weekend was just as lovely as mine was.

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Monday, September 04, 2006

Crikey! He Stung Me

Croc Hunter

R.I.P. Crocodile Hunter

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Friday, September 01, 2006

Long Weekend

Before I get into the weekend. Let me tell you about my trip to the dentist yesterday. I decided to switch to a local dentist. My former dentist had actually sold his practice to a very nice man. But I had one problem. He had hairy hands. It just something I couldn't get past. That and the fact that he said he couldn't fix my cracked tooth that hurt every time I ate. So bye bye Dr. Hairy Hands, hello Dr. Cutie. My new dentist is very handsome and sweet. He has TV's with head phones so you don't have to listen to him drill to china on your tooth. He told me that my tooth was not only cracked on the side, but also the back which is where my pain actually was. He said a crown would fix the problem. No one is ever happy when they hear they need a crown are they? At least it didn't involve any root canaling. The drilling was never ending. I kept telling myself that it was better than being at work. But was it? The assistant took a mold of my tooth and proceeded to make me a temporary crown. Apparently, she didn't smooth it out enough over my tooth because both temporaries would not stay put. There was a crease in each one. I'm glad I'd decided already that I wouldn't be returning to work because this was taking longer than I planned. She had to call in another assistant to well assist. I ended up with a silver crown. Do you all remember silver crowns? I feel like it's so antiquated. I haven't had metal in my mouth since I was 12. I keep rubbing my tongue over it because it's got that funny metal taste. I hope the permanent crown goes much more smoothly.

Onto the long weekend. Let me start this by saying that my husband has all next week off. Joy of joys. Thankfully, I will be working. He did promise me a lunch date of crab cakes and salad. mm mm This weekend, we were invited to my friends house in Lakehead which is up by Redding. It's a beautiful little place set up a mountain. It's lovely and relaxing. Except when you are walking from the car to the house and you walk right past a rattle snake. Yes, this happened to us last time we were up there. We decided that we'd only go for Saturday and Sunday and have Monday to ourselves to relax. We're a little concerned about money, namely money spent on gas to go up and back. We have three vehicles. A big old blazer perfect for these kinds of trips. But the blazer, as I'm sure some of you know, will cost like $90 to fill up. Grrr We have my beautiful Kia. I don't really see taking it up a mountain and getting if full of dirt and sand though. The thought of it makes me want to call and cancel. Then there is M's car. The lesbian car. Suburu Outback. It's not very comfy for me and it's pretty small. I also don't feel that safe in it because of it's size. I have anxiety issues when being driven in a car. When I was little we were broadsided in the car on the way to a camping trip. I was freaked out. My dog was freaked out. She jumped all the way from the back of the station wagon right onto my lap and dug her nails in. She was a German Shepherd. It's a vivid memory. Then there was the time my dad was driving too fast and lord knows maybe beveraging and almost drove us off a cliff on the way to Yosemite. So now you know, why I get freaked. M is a very safe driver. So in my head it's very silly to be worried when he's driving. He drives like a little old man. But even typing this, I feel that feeling in the pit of my stomach. The feeling you'd feel right as you'd drive over the cliff. hahaha Ok, I'm not really laughing. His car is definitely out. I think I'll just float the phone bill and pay the $90 for the blazer. I feel very safe in that tank.

Thanks internet, another problem solved. What are your plans for the long weekend?

posted by Autumn's Mom at 9:26 AM - 4 WTF!