Momma's night out

Friday night I went out. I dropped her off at my aunt's house, headed to the game, some fireworks, and then a fabulous concert featuring Blake Shelton. He is awesome and a great performer. He really interacts with the crowd.

He has the most gorgeous blue eyes and oh those dimples!

Adventures in pet ownership

Well, there is a new pet living at our residence as of last Wednesday. His name is Nemo. Can you guess what he is? He's a red beta fish. Brie picked him out and named him. She also feeds him and has to make sure he's okay everyday. It is very cute. I'm sure at some point, she will forget that he exists and mom will have a new pet!

Eventful day

The morning started off early and slow. Brie lounged on the couch most of the morning and then we went for a really long walk down by the lake. It was starting to get a tad toasty outside by the time we got back home.

Brie got a diaper change and then she went down for a nap. I did laundry, dishes, and played on the internet while she napped.

After nap, we ate dinner then went out and played. She chalked on the porch while I pooper scooped the yard. I had to get out the hose to stop the stupid dog from barking. I left it on in case I needed to use it agian.

Brie came over and started playing with it. I didn't mind, it kept her occupied and I could finish scooping the yard. By the time I was done, she was soaked and shaking she was so chilled.

I brought her in, the drenched dog (she will never learn to not bark) and we got ready for bed. She slept late (7pm), so I figured she wouldn't be ready for bed. I put her down at 9 and she was still pretty chatty. By 9:30 she was out!

Not sure what we'll do tomorrow. My parents come back, so I know I need to make sure the laundry is finished, the dishes are done, and the house is picked up. Other than that, I have no idea. It is supposed to be really hot!

Batchin' it!

This weekend Brie and I are batchin' it. The parentals are gone and it is just us. I wish the parentals had taken the mutts with them. *sigh* The barking trash eating monsters!

Things are very quiet around here. We may head over to the Luis Palau festival this afternoon. It depends on how Brie feels (allergies) and if we have an early nap or not. The festival has Veggie Tales characters at 1pm this afternoon. She'd really love to see that.

If we do that, then I need to scrounge up some batteries for the camera. I'd use my parents' digital, but the memory is full and I have no idea where their cord is to download photos off of there.

Today should be a beautiful day. Tomorrow, the heat sets in once again. I really do need to track down that perfect weather location.

Eggs, anyone?

Grab the cooking spray and meet me on the front sidewalk, we'll fry up some. Yes, it is hot enough to cook a full course breakfast out there! It is 98, but feels like 99 (yeah, I think they are lying about that...more like 150!).

Did I mention I don't have any air in my car. The only air I have is the kind where all the windows are down and you are driving at top speed. But even that isn't helping today.

This kind of heat is the oppressing sort. It envelopes you and makes you feel boxed in. It suffocates you and makes even the wimpiest of a/c units feel like heaven!

On the Brie front, she is with her dad this afternoon. She is NOT staying the night with him. I'm selfish, it's my birthday tomorrow and I want her with me ALL day long. (Yes, I can do the pouty face, arms crossed, and tongue out).

I'm hoping he brings her back at a decent hour. She did take a nap, but if you put her to bed late, she tends to rise early. This makes absolutely no sense to me, but that is how she operates!

On the mommy front: I got my license switched over today. I was completely amazed that it only took 30-40 minutes to complete. The line was huge and the place was packed. I guess since I didn't have to take a test it was quicker. As a bonus, I get an extra year! My NE license was set to expire in 2010, but by switching, IA gave me an extension!

Have a safe, cool weekend everyone!

Money

or lack thereof. The 1/2 way point til the next payday is always a guessing game. Will there be enough gas to coast home on by Friday? Will I even make it home Thursday night? Will I have to call in sick Friday due to no gas in the car, only compounding the money problems?

This is where I am right now. It is Tuesday and I have about 1/4 tank of gas. If I go nowhere tonight or Wednesday I am guessing I can make it to work and back home on Thursday. Friday? Yeah that is still a stretch. If I have enough to get to work, then the bank, I'll be set. I can get gas on the way home (not as cheap as if I could make it home!).

I could really use the child support I'm not getting!

On the upside, I am getting free tickets to see a ball game and a concert with Blake Shelton on July 25th. I'll be getting a babysitter and then heading out for a mommy's night! Woot! Have only had a handful of those suckers since 2004!

I hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th of july!