Mouse ears RULE! :)

Drowning in snot...

Isn't that a lovely title? So gross...and so true! :) I started feeling bad yesterday evening, and it really hasn't gotten any better. I've got something going on in my sinuses...which is ironic since a friend at work and I were just saying that we haven't been sick in awhile. Thankfully, I do not have to work for three days. I've literally laying in bed all day, watching News Radio DVD's. It's not very nice out, so I don't feel bad that I'm laying around. The puppies are enjoying it as well, especially Liberty, who has spent most of her time licking the stupid bed. Again, she's not a rocket scientist...but I love her! :)

Now I'm watching the Santa Clause. I have seen this movie a hundred times....but at least it's peaceful and I don't have to concentrate. The amount of goo in my sinuses is preventing my intense thinking. I've got lots of movies...I'll be good.! :)

Broken

I just got some devastating news. The little boy I've been taking care of the last week (5 days out of 7) was transported to Houston today for care we weren't able to offer him. He went into respiratory arrest in the plane on the way there, and then full cardiac arrest. His body made it to Houston, but his soul didn't. He was 8 months old, with the most sweet smile you could ever see. Please pray for his parents, grandparents, and 8 year old brother. They are so sweet, and I know they are truly experiencing a terrible loss. All the staff at my hospital are crushed, and I can't even imagine what his family is feeling. Keep them in your prayers...they certainly need it.

Long three days...

Oh heavens...I really HATE three in a row, but I continue to do it anyways! I never request to do it. Sometimes it just happens. Othertimes, I agree to switch a day, which is what happened this time. This is the funny thing, though. When I switch my days, I always look for someone that the switch would benefit. You know, that they'd get a better time off schedule, or not have to work so many days in a row. This time, this switch did not benefit me...but it doesn't always have to! Instead of working two on, two off, two on, I'm working three on, one off, one on, four off. I guess it does benefit me somehow..but I haven't quite figured out how yet. Right now, I just want to collapse into a pile and fall asleep! Tomorrow is not going to be very productive. I'm sure it will be filled with laundry folding and room cleaning. My room is a disaster. I kinda trashed it after I got back from vacation! :)

Yesterday was a good day at work, even if I did have busy spurts. A fellow nurse and I decided the way to whisk away the boredom was through playing games all afternoon...and I do mean ALL afternoon. We played 2 games of Memory and a game each of Scrabble and Monopoly. It was a fun time, especially since she needed a break from thinking and I needed a boredom break. Games are so much fun. I've always been addicted to board games. My favorite is Clue, but I can never find anyone to play it with me. Michael and Kim always lose, so they don't want to play. I can occasionally twist someone's arm into playing, but not too often.

I think I'm going to take Gracie to the dog park this week to get her ready for the races. I just need to find something to wave around that she'll run too. I'm thinking about her squirrel...but I have to be careful that her brother doesn't destroy it first. I'm still thinking of things to dress her up as for the contest. My parents are making Jack a pirate...I wonder if he'll have a wee earring, too? :) I don't have any idea what to do for Liberty...maybe I should do some research. She does have this fancy party dress....Maybe she can wear that. Who knows.

I am so hungry right now. I would love some food. I'm thankful that it's almost time to eat! :)

Weird dreams

I had the WEIRDEST dream last night. I dreamed that I was back in Pennsylvania, at my old school. My school crush (from like 7th-10th) grade was there, as well as all the people I went to school with. Strangely enough, they'd all aged appropriately, even though I haven't seen them in 10 years. Anyways, apparently there was some sort of party in my honor. I think it was a welcome home party. We were at the school, waiting for some bus that was supposed to take us to the party. I was sitting in a corner with my crush...we'll leave him nameless :) It was a very surreal experience...and I don't remember much about it except talking some very deep conversations with that man. Strange... I haven't thought about those people in a long time, but I thought about them all day today. I need to do some emailing.

It was a pretty good day at work today. I was busy, but not too bad. Surprisingly, the day FLEW by! That always makes for a fabulous start to a three day in a row week. Hopefully, I'll be able to keep the same kids all three days...that makes for a great week! :)

Oliver is being an absolute terror today. He's been chasing the girls from the second I got home. He went after Grace first. He was batty pawing her, growling, howling, pouncing, and being a general bother. After he tired of her, he moved on to Sadie, under the covers. He's now running around the house growling to himself. He's out of breath, but he just doesn't seem to want to stop going. Today, Becca gave them baths....cause they are stinky. Anyways, Oliver ran off with Liberty's collar and decided to make it his new chew toy. It's now in pieces. It's really what I get for buying her an expensive collar. At least she got almost 2 years out of it. Now she's back to an old collar...with hearts and flowers.

Well, I should be getting to bed. I don't want to lose sleep on the 1st night! Tomorrow, we're making Smores! :) I may not eat one...but I can still smell them! :)

Produce crazy.

I really don't enjoy cooking. I do it because I have to...definately not because I enjoy it. I don't like thinking up menus...I think it's boring. However...I do love to buy produce! I spent a good hour at the farmer's market this morning, just roaming around like a kid in a candy store. It's the same one I went to a couple of weeks ago...and it's good again today! Hooray for healthy food! :) I don't really care about "natural" or "organic" foods, but it's fun to pick out produce that's pretty...and cheap! :) I personally think that organic is just a fancy way of saying "more expensive produce". I'm a cynic...I admit it! :)

Oliver is currently going mad. He is literally jumping around the bedroom, trying to entice his sisters to play with him. They are not interested in that! :) Now he's peering over the comforter creepily. I think he's gone off to bother Sadie, since Liberty thinks she's immune now that she is sitting in my lap. It's madness. Earlier, all three of them were sleeping in a big pile in my bed. It was precious! :)

I am so glad to be off today! The last two days were madness! I do have to go back to the hospital today to visit the friend of a friend (that makes no sense!). Apparently, this person I'm visiting is from Longview and was airlifted to my hospital this morning. I have to be very careful in my visit, because I don't want to violate any HIPPA crap...but, it's not like I will be wearing scrubs and badge, right? I didn't find out from the hospital, I found out from my friend. I think I'm safe! :) HIPPA is stupid anyways. Dumb privacy practices.

All is calm in the house again. Apparently Oliver has decided that it's time to nap, and that's more interesting than beating up his sisters. I'm sure the sisters are thankful. I can see Liberty's head under the covers, licking the stupid bed. I have no idea what's so thrilling about it...but she really loves to do it. Fool.

This house is FREEZING. I have no idea why it's decided to get cold again. I wish it would go away. I like when it's 70's and sunny....not 40's and overcast. BRR!

Excitement already...

It's been a wildly exciting day already....and it's only 1:31pm. Oliver has spent the last three hours chasing this giant fly around my bedroom window. He's actually stalking it. Of the many things he has done while chasing it, the most interesting is throwing himself onto the window sill. I think he may actually break the glass. Crazy dog. The fly is still alive, suprisingly. It is now buzzing louder than earlier...I think he might have injured it. Now he's gone outside, no doubt to eat crap he finds on the ground.

I've also spent a good amount of time on the phone with the insurance company. I applied for short term disability this year to prepare for something I'm planning to do later this year. ANYWAYS...apparently I've been denied because A) I've had carpal tunnel surgery, and even though I have no residual problems, I'm a risk to file a claim and B) I'm too fat, even though I am dedicated to a weight loss regime and a futurely skinny lifestyle. It was an extremely frustrating experience. I wanted to hurt "Nancy" and "Iris"...but I chose to hold my composure and hurt them with my words. I was as nice as I could...despite the circumstances.

Anyways, there's not much else going on. Oliver has just successfully killed the fly. He then ate it. Retarded pup.

Back to the grindstone...sadly!

Well, I finally came back...kicking and screaming! :) I did not want to come home today! Florida was fabulous! We had a great time in Disney and Florida in general. The parks were so much fun...as they always are. I did learn many valuable lessons which I will now impart to you! ( I know you're thrilled)!

1. Strollers are not just strollers. They are "two wheeled death machines". They WILL run you over without an apology.
2. It is NEVER too early for a Mickey Ice Cream Bar.
3. The thought of getting on a ride first turns absolutely normal people into running, screaming, and sometimes swearing (yes, even in Disney) crazy hooligans.
4. You can survive all day in the hot sun on Slim Jim's and Diet Coke. You may not pee for a whole day, but you can do it!
5. Don't ride the Tea Cups when you're hot and a wee bit dehydrated. Headaches may ensue.
6. When staking out your turf for a parade, take up more room than you need since people who don't stake out for parades will try and steal your spot at the last minute.
7. When a Disney employee approaches you and says "Are you going to sit there for the parade?", always answer no...since they will tell you to move anyway!
8. Apparently, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers are now part of Disney. Who knew!?!
9. When leaving from the Orlando airport, please arrive at least 3 hours before your flight leaves. Otherwise, you will be running like a maniac to your gate. Out of breath is not a good way to end your vacation.
10. There is no point in taking your small children under about 4 years of age to WDW. What do they remember anyways?
11. Even though Disney is the "most magical place on earth", there are still people who will mow you down for a chance to see Mickey.
12. 50% of all cars you see have Florida license plates...which means they are rentals. 10% are from all over the US...you name it, we saw it. The remaining 40% are from Ontario, Canada. Who would drive from Canada? Have they not heard of planes? That's torture! I hate driving to Houston...let alone thousands and THOUSANDS of miles! We literally saw about 8 cars from there in about 5 minutes...driving on one road.

These all came about from personal experience.....sadly enough! :)

Anyways...now I'm home, and the work continues. I don't work tomorrow, which is very nice. I have a lot of straightening and cleaning of the clothes to do. BLECH. The puppies are very excited to see us...manic almost! :) Liberty's not limping at all...which makes her ready to start training for the Weiner Dog races..... :)

Must find glasses and take out contacts....

Parting Shot...

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Rockin' Epcot Ball thingy

Cinderella's Castle

MGM water tower

Very cool Narnia thingy.

Welcome to MGM!

Fabulous!

Pooh!

Tree of Life

Animal Kingdom, Day 1

Babushka Pup