Now the company is claiming that they are still considering people for the position and now Ben is just being strongly considered.
So thanks a lot to the guys that just screwed us.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Still standing
yup, we're still here amidst a sea of boxes. Waiting for that official offer for Ben so we can get a move date.
Aloysius is still crated most of the day. He is learning to really love Garrett for bringing him snacks. Yesterday it was cheese puffs, this morning it was cereal pieces.
The condo is looking rather sad since we packed all our books and pictures. Otherwise nothing else to report.
Aloysius is still crated most of the day. He is learning to really love Garrett for bringing him snacks. Yesterday it was cheese puffs, this morning it was cereal pieces.
The condo is looking rather sad since we packed all our books and pictures. Otherwise nothing else to report.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Sometimes it's the little things that make it all alright
Ben ran into the grocery store to grab a few things while I waited in the car with Garrett.
He gets back in to the car and says "You said earlier you wanted chocolate so I got us a 2 piece Snickers to share."
He hands me my bar and I said "cheers" and held it up.
Ben then "clinks" his bar against mine.
We both giggled and ate our chocolate.
Some days it's so stressful. I'm glad that I'm not in this alone.
He gets back in to the car and says "You said earlier you wanted chocolate so I got us a 2 piece Snickers to share."
He hands me my bar and I said "cheers" and held it up.
Ben then "clinks" his bar against mine.
We both giggled and ate our chocolate.
Some days it's so stressful. I'm glad that I'm not in this alone.
Writers Workshop 3/24/11
My friend Samantha pointed me towards Mama Kat's Writers Workshop. With all the stress of moving I figured why not give it a shot.
Something you do that drives your significant other CRAZY.
Oh man, it isn't easy to drive Ben nuts but there is one habit I have that annoys him. I correct him. He hates it. Honestly I hated that he said things like "acrosst" and "nuke-u-lar" (especially considering his new job is in nuclear energy).
I did good.
No hun, you did well.
He hates it. He says it makes him feel stupid. I know he isn't stupid, he's a very intelligent guy. But...when he talks like that he doesn't sound very intelligent.
Stop correcting my grammarical errors
It's gramatical.
I pronounce it differently.
You said a completely different word.
I see the complete lack of ability for people to use the English language these days and I worry about Garrett. I keep telling Ben that he's setting an example for our son. And I'll correct Garrett too.
Something you do that drives your significant other CRAZY.
Oh man, it isn't easy to drive Ben nuts but there is one habit I have that annoys him. I correct him. He hates it. Honestly I hated that he said things like "acrosst" and "nuke-u-lar" (especially considering his new job is in nuclear energy).
I did good.
No hun, you did well.
He hates it. He says it makes him feel stupid. I know he isn't stupid, he's a very intelligent guy. But...when he talks like that he doesn't sound very intelligent.
Stop correcting my grammarical errors
It's gramatical.
I pronounce it differently.
You said a completely different word.
I see the complete lack of ability for people to use the English language these days and I worry about Garrett. I keep telling Ben that he's setting an example for our son. And I'll correct Garrett too.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
It's never just easy
We decided to schedule the MRI for Aloysius. We know he'll most likely need surgery but we wanted to get the diagnostic testing done.
Well, the $1200 for the MRI and the $2000-$3000 we were quoted for the surgery was wrong.
The MRI is $2500 plus all the vet visits because their vet needs to examine him. Surgery will run $3000-$5000.
So instead of around $4000 we're looking at $8000.
We don't have enough in savings.
So here comes the donate button. Any help is greatly appreciated. I hate asking for money, but everything is in such a state right now.
We are checking out how much it would cost to have the testing and surgery done in NC, but it will still run us several thousand dollars that we just don't have.
Well, the $1200 for the MRI and the $2000-$3000 we were quoted for the surgery was wrong.
The MRI is $2500 plus all the vet visits because their vet needs to examine him. Surgery will run $3000-$5000.
So instead of around $4000 we're looking at $8000.
We don't have enough in savings.
So here comes the donate button. Any help is greatly appreciated. I hate asking for money, but everything is in such a state right now.
We are checking out how much it would cost to have the testing and surgery done in NC, but it will still run us several thousand dollars that we just don't have.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Doggy days
Aloysius went to see the vet today. The news is a little confusing.
He is doing well on the medications but he does need to get that test. It's $1200 and while money is tight we're going to do it because he needs it (plus we know Ben has a job). The test will let us know if he still needs surgery or if the medication will be enough.
While he could stay on the meds for the rest of his natural life we'd prefer not to do that. He is constantly eating and peeing and still needs to spend most of his time in the crate. We already have plans to re-crate train him because he's peeing on the floor because he has to pee so much.
We'll know more after the test. I'm hoping he'll be ok without surgery since he's responded so well to the medications so far.
He is doing well on the medications but he does need to get that test. It's $1200 and while money is tight we're going to do it because he needs it (plus we know Ben has a job). The test will let us know if he still needs surgery or if the medication will be enough.
While he could stay on the meds for the rest of his natural life we'd prefer not to do that. He is constantly eating and peeing and still needs to spend most of his time in the crate. We already have plans to re-crate train him because he's peeing on the floor because he has to pee so much.
We'll know more after the test. I'm hoping he'll be ok without surgery since he's responded so well to the medications so far.
Gesundheit
The snow is melted, the weather is getting warmer and allergy season is on it's way. Good thing I've got lots of tissues.
While tissue boxes have nifty designs now it's a lot more fun to make your own tissue box covers. I love that I can customize them for each room. They make great gifts for the allergy sufferer in your life and are really easy to make.
The small box pattern I found just from googling "Tissue box covers"
The felted cover I got from Sew It All Magazine. Instead of doing a heart I did a leaf shape to match the fabric. I love the reverse applique and can't wait to try it on other projects.
While tissue boxes have nifty designs now it's a lot more fun to make your own tissue box covers. I love that I can customize them for each room. They make great gifts for the allergy sufferer in your life and are really easy to make.
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| No boring tissue boxes in our house |
The small box pattern I found just from googling "Tissue box covers"
The felted cover I got from Sew It All Magazine. Instead of doing a heart I did a leaf shape to match the fabric. I love the reverse applique and can't wait to try it on other projects.
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