so busy

I have been so busy out in the yard!! I bought some annuals finally to fill in some planters. We have these cool speaker planters on our patio that needed some attention. Last year I don't think I bought any annuals other than a few mums in the fall. I have got my mojo back finally and love being back in the yard. The one summer I spent pg and had no energy and the next summer I was dealing with sleep depravation and still had no energy. Last year I was chasing a crazy toddler around and finally this year I can work in the yard while she is around. We worked on the layout for my veggie garden and tomorrow I am going to pick up some compost and plants and get them in the ground. I am a few weeks behind but better late than never. The coop really took a lot of our time this spring but now that it is done we can work on other projects. It feels good to be "back"

back to normal

after 2 nasty hot days we are back to seasonal temps in the low 70's. I almost put my air on yesterday but glad I held off. I have pretty much done nothing today. I don't even care. I laid P down for a nap and I went and hung with my "peeps" in the coop. That is the best entertainment ever for me. Chickens are so fun to watch. I am really having my doubts about Pearl the white silkie, I think she is a he. I think I might be on the search for a new white silkie next year. Not much for plans this weekend. I might call a neighbor girl to come watch my "farm" so we can go to a friend's cabin for one night. I hope the weather is nice I want to plant my veggie garden this weekend!!!

hot

Ok we went from cold to hot no in between. Yesterday it got to 97 degrees and it was way to hot!! My chickens and bunny were panting. We have stayed up late the last couple nights working on the coop. It is done enough for them with just a few tweaks left to do but they can be done with them living in it. Presley has been a nightmare the last few days. She is cutting her first 2 year old molar ans she is a bear. She is fighting sleep, won't eat and is whiny and poopy butt galore!!! Last night I had to stand by her bedroom door and hold it shut as she sat on the other side screaming and trying to pry the door open. It didn't help with Greg yelling in my other ear "just let her out" "she can stay up a little later" "she isn't going to stop crying" I am not going to listen to her cry just open the door" !!!! I was about ready to go postal on someone!! I stuck to my guns and she only put up a fight for about 5-8 minutes ( felt like an hour). Greg did say "wow i can't believe that worked" Ummm yeah momma knows best sometimes. I think the almost 100 degree temps wasn't helping the situation. We went to como zoo yesterday with sam and her boyz and I couldn't believe how many people were there. I was like doesn't anyone work anymore around here?? Presley was horrible with her lack of sleep and whiny self. I finally bought some happiness in a form of sugar. She got her big rainbow sucker and some ice cream. I ate most of the ice cream ....thanks Presley. My diet is doing pretty good. I lost 4 pounds last week but this week isn't going as great so far. I am trying to behave but not as anal as I was last week but still ok. If I lose a pound or two by monday I'll be happy. The heat makes me less hungry but when I want to eat is is sugar stuff. I think the lack of sleep for me causes me to crave sweets too. I am going to be in bed by 9pm tonight!!!

sick

I started with a cough about a week ago and it has gotten worse and my chest felt weird so i went to the clinic today and I have bronchitis. I have never had it in my life. I think it was from all the chicken dust from their feathers. I will not brood them in the house ever again that long. Maybe the first week and then they are going out in the garage. The amount of dust they created was crazy and I would sit right by their brooder for long periods of time just playing with them. Oh well I did a breathing treatment at the clinic and felt a little bit better and she sent me home with an inhaler, predisone, and zithromax. My throat feels better right now I can swallow my own saliva without cringing. I am just exhausted and have been taking naps when P sleeps to make it thru the week. I am sure the meds will be kickin' in quickly and should feel better by sunday. Not that we have anything fun planned for the weekend. Greg has to work the whole weekend again :( We did go to the zoo today for a quick little trip. They are having an african safari exhibit starting on the 23th but the giraffes and the ostriches were already there. Man ostriches are so cool. Their feathers look so fluffy and soft i wonder what one feels like? My one chick that was acting sick is acting sick again. She was fine all week and then I picked her up and was petting her and she got all funky again?? So maybe she is allergic to me? I don't know what to do. I gave her some sugar water but i might run to the store and pick up some vitamins for their water and she if she just needs an extra boost?? It stresses me out not knowing what is wrong with her. 

can I do it??

well anyone who knows me knows I start a new diet every week and within a day I am off again. So monday I started yet another attempt to drop a few pounds ....20 to be exact!!! I just haven't been able to get this extra "presley" weight off me and she is now 2.5 years old. I have all these clothes sitting in my closet and can't get them over my hips and I refuse to go out and buy a new wardrobe cuz I keep thinking I will lose this weight. Therefore I wear the same 3 pair of pants all the time. I also have no shirts so when I do things and people take pics I notice I have the same damn shirts on every time!!! So today is wednesday and so far so good I think I am going to be able to do it this time. Spring is much more motivating and I can get out and be more active than being locked up inside all winter. I was going to go to the club this week but have been dealing with a bad chest cold and been coughing up a lung for the last 4 days. Maybe I'll be over it by friday?? The cold has been to my favor cuz I am not as hungry with it. Last night at about 9pm I so wanted to drive to Mcdonalds and get a filet-o-fish but I drank a big glass of water and stayed strong. So everyone wish me luck this time around!!! 20 pounds is a lot but I need my old sheila body back!! I can't be going into my 40's being all frumpy mom looking!! I am on a mission.

Louie's new girlfriend

I forgot to mention that louie brought home a new girlfriend. Yes my cat isn't fixed and the other day I found this cat lurking around and batting her lashes at Louie. She also sat outside of our window at 2am the other night making deep moaning sounds wanting Louie to come out and "service" her!!! Well the last 2 nights I haven't heard her so we will see if there is a "free kittens" sign in the neighborhood in a couple months. Louie already says he isn't paying child support. 

a good mother's day

Even though Greg "pooped" the bed on even getting me a card I still had a good day. I guess he just set the tone for father's day....

I was able to get things done around the house. We worked on the coop and I cleaned the porch because we moved the chicks out to the garage. I just couldn't handle all the feather dust everywhere!!! If I do baby chicks again I will only keep them in the house for a week or 2 and then they can go to the garage. I posted 2 of the chicks on craigslist and a girl came and bought them today. I also sold 2 more to her while she was here. So now my chick count is down to 14. I was sad to see the 2 that I didn't plan on selling go but I know I have way too many already. Not sure what gender the 4 were but that is ok. My faves are still here but I was a little sad to see the others go. She sent a pic of them at their new house and I know they will be treated good. 

Of course I ran around crazy again today trying to get my class assignment done for tonight. It was 24 pics of a pen he gave us and boy it was hard trying to get creative with that!! Actually none of the ones I took I think are very creative but oh well it is my last assignment and it is done. I will be glad school is done now because the last few weeks have been hard to go because it is so nice outside. 

waving the white flag

I surrender!!!! Presley is wearing me out!!! I am too old for this crapolla. She just never stops I swear she is doing everything right now just to get under my skin. She is pushing the limits on everything. She could care less about the word no. I am about ready to try corporal punishment!!! Or either I start drinking hard liquor at 9am to make it thru the day!!!! I really think I need just a couple days away to recharge my batteries. I think I need to figure out a little preschool type thing for her to go to a couple days a week so she gets out and can run off some energy and I can get stuff done around the house. I need to get my fat butt back to lifetime and toss her into the daycare while I release some happy endorphins.  Ok that is my goal for next week 3 days at the club and I bet life will start looking prettier for me. I am meeting a client on wed for a spin class so that should be fun. An hour of intense cardio.....heaven help me now!!

break time yet?

Greg has been working so many hours and that means I am with Presley so many extra hours. I need a break!!!!! Greg does for that matter too. She is just exhausting right now with all her energy and she can't seem to entertain herself for 2 minutes. She follows me from room to room and wants BIG hugs all the time. I love that she is so affectionate but I swear she asks for bigs hugs 100 times a day. The other day at the grocery store i had to give her about 10 big hugs from the cart. I feel like hiding in the closet for 10-15 minutes just to have a moment for myself! Last night I had class so I was able to get out of the house and that was nice. I had a test and I think I did ok I didn't know a few of the answers so I just guessed. We just have one assignment left. He passed out new pens to all of us and we have to take 24 different shots using the pen. It doesn't have to always be the main subject it just has to be in the shot somewhere. So I am trying to think of some creative shots....24 is a lot of pens shots. I figure if I do about 3-4 a day I will be set for monday. I can't let it all go till sunday night running around with my pen. Is it nap time yet???? SOOOO tired!!!!