Misty's Surgery

Poor Misty went in for surgery today to have a cactus spine removed. The almost two inch long spine has been lodged in her chest for over three years but only recently altered its position dangerously. Instead of lying benignly along her ribcage, it flipped perpendicularly and is a hazard to her vital organs. Anyway, Misty is just fine and is recovering at my folks place where she can receive an abunbance of affection and my Mom's vet triage skills.

Happy Anniversary Momfiend and Dadfiend!

Thirty four years ago today, my folks were mountain climbing in Southern New Mexico. This shot is from one of the summits or the Organ mountains.

Congratulations!

To my best friend Ewbliette and her honey Brotherkurt who married today in Las Vegas! I am looking forward to the upcoming wedding reception/bacchanal in May.

Happy New Year!

Why not start things off with a baby picture?
Little Tyoma on the couch with a toy from A & I, that is already his favorite.

Ruby Red Cheeks!

Those cheeks are rosy since the little one's been teething. I thought for sure he had Fifth's disease, but intensive internet searches do have their benefits!

Dinner and Drinks with A & I

I treated myself to a cut and style with Rodeo today since I've been feeling so stressed out. He really brightened my day with his outrageous observations and hilarious jokes. All I needed was a reflexology foot massage by Ewbliette!

On the way home, I dropped by the store to pick  up goodies to bring over to the housewarming party A & I would have tonight. I felt very pretty.

"A" was the best man at our wedding a zillion years ago and "I" is his Russian girlfriend of six years. They moved to an upscale apartment complex at the end of last month and have been lavishing attention on their new home by way of new furniture and linens.

Their place was tastefully decorated in a sleek, modern style. Although "I" would cringe at my description, it looked very Ikea to me (she considers Ikea to be "too middle class"). I like their style very much, and I'm not ashamed to be an Ikea patron. Heck, if it looks cool, I'll buy it at Target, K-Mart or Walmart.  I save my money for books!

Anyway...I loved their apartment and classy furniture. "I" fixed us a simple but delicious meal and served it on elegant tableware. We relaxed with drinks afterward, while "A" showed us a scrapbook he had made to celebrate the years he and "I" have had together. I was truly impressed with the effort he put into the project. I was initially under the impression that all of the intricate cut-outs and decals were made on his computer and hand etched by him until he explained that he bought them at Hobby Lobby. On the way home that night, Tennisfiend observed that if they had a child, they would have little time for such pursuits. We laughed the way many parents before us have laughed at those without children (or dogs!).

Six Months Shots

I took Tyoma to the doctor's today for his six moth shots. He received four shots today plus his rotavirus dose. And he screamed! Lord, you would have thought they chopped off his little legs! Anyway, he was so upset he barfed up his rotavirus, but it still counted as a dose. Yeee.

Vet Appointment

I took Misty to the vet today for her three years rabies vaccine and usual check up. I left home extra early to find their new location only to arrive fifteen minutes early to a huge and overcrowded waiting room.

For some reason, Misty's appointment had been scheduled on Tiny Dog Tuesday. Misty looked longingly at rabbit-sized chihuahuas and tender, fluffy Pekingese. Although she behaved admirably, in her doggy heart she would have gleefully savaged the other canine patrons.  Anyway, Misty is swell and showed the world her vigor by boldly pissing on their floor (I was shocked!!!).

We Broke the Bed!

It is not what you think! Exhausted, Tennisfiend dramatically flopped down heavily on my bed in the nursery. This melodramatic gesture was accompanied by a loud THUNK, which was the back of Ewbliette's bed breaking. We stuffed some wood blocks under it for support and although it creaks, it's functional. I'm thinking of putting it on the floor tomorrow.

Squirmy De Wormer!

When Tanya was here she always wanted to bathe Tyoma. She said it would soothe Tyoma and help him fall asleep. I dunno. The whole water thing seems to freak him out. I dislike Tanya's pushiness, but I let her bathe him. Why not?

Anyway, I got it into my mind to bathe the litte guy today. He looked so alarmed by the whole process that I sang to him "Squirmy-de wormer, squirmidy-poo" to the tune of Jesus Christ Superstar's "This Jesus Must Die." Odd song to pick, considering the subject, but E's been singing it around the house.

Anyway, I will wait till the little guy gets really smelly before another bath. I keep him very clean but the bath and hair washing looks too difficult for his tiny mind.