Riley.........put your shoes on!

Bring it on down to Neuterville! Yep, Mr. Riley is getting the ole' snip snip. We will not be having any family jewels in this house. He was so excited to get his leash and go "somewhere".

Reprieve

"To delay the impending punishment or sentence of (certain condemned dogs)". Poor Grandma Johnson. She was so worried about the fate of the dogs after my last post. She sent me an email asking if we still had the dogs.

Bleeding heart
A person (me) who makes an ostentatious or excessive display of pity or concern for others. (Riley and Berkeley) I don't necessarily agree with the ostentatious part, since I don't believe I make a "showy" display. I am inclined towards the "pity" part.

Pity
Sympathetic or kindly sorrow evoked by the suffering, distress, or misfortune of another, often leading one to give relief or aid, or to show mercy.

It isn't the dogs fault that they have hair all over their bodies and shed it at will. It isn't their fault that dirt and grass get trapped in their paws until they come into the house. It isn't their fault that their breath is bad, dog food doesn't smell good to begin with.

I was having a really bad day. Today, when Lee came home, the leaf blower was "in" the house. Don't ask.

I'd like to tender my resignation....

as a dog mom. I have had it. I'm not cut out for this. The only reason we have dogs is because of my husband. He wants them. I'm tired of doing all of the "dog stuff".


Oh sure, this guy is cute and all, but, he is incredibly destructive and orally fixated. There are two dog sized holes in the back yard that I keep filling and he keeps digging back up. He has more toys to play with than most babies. He got my glasses out of my bag and completely destroyed them. He has confettied more roles of toilet paper, paper towels, and boxes of tissue than I can even count!

I don't want to pick up dog poo anymore, it's disgusting, and my husband refuses to do it. So who does that leave? Me! The dog hair. Don't get me started. I am forever scolding and dragging the dogs off the couch and/or my bed. I vacuum all of the time. Stick a fork in me, I'm done.



Tread lightly President-elect Obama, in your search for the "White House" dog. Your life could be mine.

My tiny little rant

I love Saturday Night Live. I always have, even from the Rosanne Rosanna Danna and two wild and crazy guys days. You remember the "Bass-O-Matic" don't you? Saturday Night Live is even better during election years where the political humor is over the top dead-on.

Tina Fey was really starting to tick me off. While she did a great impression of Sarah Palin, off camera she made it clear how she felt about her. Clearly her politics went the "other way". Nothing is more ugly than someone who bad mouths another! Doesn't she know that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery?

John McCain made a visit last week. He is definitely someone who can handle a joke, and dish one out too. So, as my final act on the political battle of 2008, I am posting this little gem. Remember, scroll down to turn down the volume on the music, then scroll back up and press play. LIVE from NEW YORK, it's SATURDAY NIGHT!!!!

On to more important things.....

I am loving this weather! It was so nice and breezy today, perfect for making.....


I haven't made these but maybe twice before, but they are delicious. Washington apples? Good. Caramel? Good. Yummy treats on a stick? Good. Semi nutritious dessert? Good.

Brittany requested that I make these this last weekend.....


She rarely requests anything specific, so I was more than happy to oblige her. Oatmeal? Good. Peanut butter? Good. Cookies fast? Good.

Mark wants me to make fry bread tomorrow. I'll probably turn that into dinner with some refried beans, cheese, olives, tomatoes, sour cream, and salsa.

I am so looking forward to the holidays. I just hope they don't speed past too fast so that I can wring every last moment of enjoyment out of them.

Well, I guess it's done.....

Got my ticket, got my ticket........

The countdown is still on! Only 19 days, 6 hours, 56 minutes, and 58 seconds to go! The tickets for "Twilight" are on sale! I bought mine online yesterday for the midnight showing! Yes, I am crazy! But, in my defense, I love me some Edward!