Always Make Your Husband Proud

I needed an oil change and forgot to get it Friday, so I had it in my mind to get it done last night. Pat’s AC went last night and so we put his car in the shop instead (in hindsight an oil change is soo much more important then the AC). We rented a car for him after dropping his car off for the repairs to be done the next day. This morning my car was running a little off. This made me nervous so I pulled into a gas station and popped the hood. Now I have checked my oil before (not in this car) but I thought I knew what I was doing. I missed the obvious dip stick and went to the one hidden in the car (a little lower and more obscure); turns out I was checking the transmission fluid. My husband would be soo proud. Anyway the guy from the shop was standing next to me and pointed out my mistake (with out laughing). Then he checked my oil it was so low, I’m glad I stopped because replacing the engine is expensive! He added 3 Quarts of oil so I could make it to work. After all that I was only 15 min late.

Vacation The End

I very much needed that long weekend! It was really great seeing Ann again. It won’t be long before she is graduating from Vet school, I don’t have much more time to convince her to come to NJ to take care of the zoo I plan on acquiring as soon as I get a house. I’ll take any suggestions I can get.

I missed Sean another of our close friends, I called him too late and did not have the phone near me when he called back (dummy). I miss him.

I spent most of my time bouncing back and forth between families. I’m so grateful that I like my in-laws as much as I do. There are horror stories out there! I got a lot of gardening done with my mom. Though I didn’t help plant them I pawned some plants off on my sister in law and mother in law.

I ate soo much ice cream cake this weekend I'm sort of surprised that I'm not frozen solid! But it was yummy! I love Abbots frozen custard!

Birthday Part 2

That was about the perfect birthday!!

I can’t believe it as I have already posted the morning was great (by 8 am). I cleaned a little then ran out for 2 quick errands and a workout. The most important errand was to purchase a new DVD player, The PS2 was just not working (it normally does). I found one cheap so very happily purchased it.
The workout was great! I had all day, having taken the day off. I took my time and really enjoyed the workout. Then I come home at 11:30 to find that my husband had come home really early because the drillers equipment was not working, they could not work. He had some work to do at home as I showered and broke in the new DVD player. (He took a little longer then I would have liked but it was work that he had to do).

Traffic was light, and we got to Rochester by 6:30. We were supposed to be leaving then. I went to dinner with my in-laws, P stayed behind to watch hockey. After dinner they drove out of their way to my parents house.

I got to surprise my sister and share birthday cake with her (it’s been a while). Who shows up but A one of our best friends growing up. It was great to see her! Her little brother graduated from collage today (holy crap I’m old). Oh and his wedding is in 7 months! I’m soo happy for him.

It's My Birthday

Happy Birthday to me!
Happy Birthday to me!
Happy Birthday Dear S
Happy Birthday to me!

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Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday dear L!
Happy Birthday to you!

What a great day! I took the day off so I can relax and pack for our long weekend trip. I know I will end up doing a good bit of cleaning today, but I’m ok with that.

My wonderful husband got me exactly what I wanted and even let me open it last night. I’m assuming he did that so he would not have to wake me this morning when he got up for work. Which he did a splendid job of avoiding! I just wish it had worked; I still woke up around 7 am, why oh why can’t I sleep in?

I’m looking forward to a relaxing day that will just get better when I figure out how to get my new DVD’s to work in the Play station 2.Time to go and enjoy my birthday!

A Love-Hate Relationship

I LOVE surprises, today I also hate them! I was on the phone with my boss today discussing a logistical issue, (wow I made that sound important) when he let me in on a little secret. He’s got a surprise for me, which he will give me on Thursday. . . HRM. It’s got to be a good surprise but my only guess is that I got a bonus (that I already knew about) and he’s bringing it to me on Thursday. That also makes me think, I knew the bonus was coming so that can’t be it. Someone help me out what is it!!!

On an interesting note Pat and I got at least an hour of free entertainment from the squirrels that live in our apartment’s attic. (Management knows about them and as long as they don’t care I don’t care. I’m sitting at my computer lurking on one of the many blogs linked on my blog, when I hear the strangest sound outside the window. I turn around to see a huge squirrel butt and tail hanging off of the screen. Now I should tell you we live on the 2nd floor. The only way up is one of two bushes, one on either side of the window (but at least a foot or two away). So I scream for Pat to come look and of course the squirrel leaps back to the bush. We stood there for 15-20 minutes when it came back crawling across the window then up to the top of the screen. We could have pet the furry little thing, if we wanted rabies and the glass were not in the way. After that we had to stand at the window like idiots to see if the squirrel would do it again. Sadly they all went home and we were left with out entertainment. And me with out a photo, sigh.

What A Lucky Wife I Am

This weekend I got a very special treat from my husband. On the way back from a Rock/ Mineral show we got to stop at Jimmy John’s. The sandwich shop is about an hour and a half from home but not to far off of our path returning home from the show. Jimmy Johns Stays mostly near university’s and was a collage favorite of P and me (though I think they are spreading to regular communities). It was just as good as we remembered.

We also stopped by Wegmans. Anyone with this fine grocery store nearby knows why this is a HUGE deal. It is simply the best grocery store in the US. It has everything you could need including many prepared dishes ready to go if you are so inclined. The food is delicious and the deserts are decadent. It also carries items that can be harder to find elsewhere. Many favorites growing up in Rochester are sold at these stores such as Country sweet, Dinosaur BBQ and many yummy cheeses. Growing up in Rochester we take any visiting friends and family to Wegmans and they are always impressed. Yes their is allot of other stuff to do in Rochester this place is just that impressive.

It is wonderful to go to Wegmans again, I feel so close to home and I get great food!

What's Your Bra Size

Is today national get your real bra size day? I went to shopping today and 2 of the 3 clothing stores (not counting target that sells everything), were offering to check your bra size free. Apparently it’s a national epidemic women are wearing the wrong sizes. I suppose it can cause some problems but seriously what is with today? Someone educate me as to the significance of today.

I have no idea why but my morning of shopping wiped me out. Figuring it would be best to do the grocery shopping before going home, Tired and hungry I went grocery shopping. Everyone knows that going hungry is a bad idea, I got plenty of food for two people. Thankfully I managed to restrain myself when it came to the junk food. I felt I had done very well until it came to pay, sigh. The tiredness kicked in and the wrong card was used to pay the bill. I used the spending account money which was not there. Why didn’t it decline? I would like to know, but am looking forward to the charge on my account.

*update*

The grocery store was nice enough to switch the payment to the correct card, after I realized what had happened 30 min later. Where was my brain today? It’s sunny, maybe it took a vacation.

Money

Money is a recurring problem in my marriage. I am a chronic saver, He is a chronic Spender. This provides us hours of entertainment (read fighting). WE (I) came to an agreement with the husband that I would take X amount of spending money every month and leave him with a little more then X. I try to take it right away so he can’t spend it or forget that I have not taken it all out yet. Last night I took the remaining balance out which lead to some entertainment. (Note when a significant other has a bad day do not do something that will piss them off).

First Pat was worried that a few checks would not go through, once he found out they were safely cashed, he could be irritated that he did not have much money left over. This of course is my fault. I being a saver had more then I needed so I offered him some of my extra $, thinking that it would make him happy. Pat being in a bad mood before I offered said peace treaty was still not happy. Once the idea warmed on him he agreed, then asked if I could keep the money until he needed it. Why? Because I will ask questions as to why he needs the money and to quote Pat “you won’t always take my pin code”. Sigh

Good News

I have two corrections to be made courtesy of my beautiful twin. I am apparently not a hypochondriac because I feel better after being pronounced healthy. Personally I think because I diagnose myself with maladies (such as hypochondria) I can proudly claim to be a hypochondriac. The other is that the surgery was Major eye surgery for Grandpa I thought that because he was not going to be fully sedated it was not major. I apologize, I was wrong!

Well He definitely made it out of the surgery fine! Only time will tell how much sight he gets back in his eye. He’s a trooper and I need to visit them again soon. I feel like a horrible granddaughter the last time I drove down (4 hrs) was over, well I don’t remember. I got a surprise 3 day weekend and drove down to see them. I will just have to create my own 3 day weekend and go to see them, I deserve a vacation day and they deserve to see me!

Grandpa's Surgery

My Grandfather is going in for surgery as I am writing this right now. It’s not a Major surgery, but how minor can any surgery be at 87. My mom volunteered to go out and help but they felt everything was under control. I would feel better if she could be there; I know all she could offer is some moral support, along with her mother powers. As a mother I think she has special healing qualities. Together moms and Grandma’s can cure anything!


- later today -

No calls form anyone so I’m assuming everything is fine. I can’t wait to call them tonight just to make sure.

A great day for a Dr. or two

A great day!

I had two Dr’s appointments yesterday. And one lingering question, when did they start doing an EKG in an annual health physical? They even said they did not think they would find anything it was just the new yearly thing to do. It’s just strange, I always thought of EKG’s as post heart attack things. Though a little help from Google and Web MD I found out they can find all sorts of fun stuff. I know they were not expecting to find anything but it still seems strange. Anyway I was proclaimed healthy today, YEA!

I am a self proclaimed hypochondriac; I suppose anyone that needs a diagnosis for hypochondria is an armature. Me, I'll settle for self proclaimed, but I guess I can believe I am fully healthy after an EKG. I figured if I go to the Dr.’s every year as I should (and do with the Gyn and Gastroenterologist). It will help keep me healthy and no more needless worrying.

I also had a wonderful dentist appointment, to cap or crown (whatever they do) the tooth that just got a root canal. This was almost as fun as the root canal with out the benefits of narcotics (though not much pain was involved). That was the most expensive skiing ‘trip’ I have ever taken. Maybe next year I will stay on my feet (or skis).

Messy Apartment

Yesterday Pat got to work from home (his site inspection was nearby). I come home to him telling me he cleaned. Something any wife would be happy to hear, but I had already walked around the (dirty) apartment. I gave him a confused look and asked exactly where he had cleaned, the kitchen of course!

Let me interject with the fact that the dish washer was full of clean dishes and the counters full of dirty ones. The counters were not wiped down, the floor was not washed.
So by now you may be wondering as I was what exactly he cleaned. He put a few things away (so he says). Maybe this is part of our cleanliness problem. I think it’s dirty but get sick of cleaning it myself and he thinks it is perfectly clean. For the record I cleaned the kitchen so he could see what I meant by clean.

It only took one year for me to screw up my brother in law’s name. I do not know why it happened but I was talking to my sister and I called her husband Justin (his name is Jason). Now both my sister and myself have given my mother a healthy ration of s*&T because she has done this allot in the past, so of course my sister had to burst out laughing. After giving me the proper ration of shit we had a lovely conversation about nothing.
Sorry Jason, I think it’s genetic.