Lay Down

Ok, so proud mommy alert.... I got Maggi to "Lay Down" with a treat today. Very cool.

She knows how to Stay, Drop a toy... etc. But we've never worked on Laying Down. She 'sits' on command sometimes, but not always. Overall, she is a VERY smart dog, and I'm very happy she's mine. So, looks like the new command to master is Lay Down. :)

Nothing else to report, except I'm TIRED. Work is very long this week, but I'll manage.

Oh, and rumors.... same ol' same ol'.

Peace.

Hump Day

It is Wednesday and I've got a lot on my mind. Work is busy for the next 2.5 weeks, for sure, and I'm trying to get through that. It isn't so bad, it is just the normal test cycle stuff, except some things are exacerbated by lack of access and knowledge, but we are getting through it as well as we can.

No good rumors to report. I'm still wondering if they will get through Oct 30 or 31... we'll see. I'm trying my best not to be too consumed with it this week, since we might not hear anything until after May 7. It will happen.

Maggi and I went for a run/walk on Monday, again. She is doing pretty well. Poor thing had an accident in her bed yesterday 'cause I worked so long. I felt bad, but got her (and her bed) cleaned up. It had been 2 weeks since her last accident, so that is good... but I wish it didn't have to happen at all (for both our sakes, haha).

Peace.

Will it be this week?

I am wondering how this week will go. Some have speculated that we might hear by April 30, next Monday... I'm not quite so sure. It would be nice, even if it is a smaller month. I can't hardly begin to even think that it will happen by Monday, though. I wouldn't be surprised if they got referrals sent before their vacation, but I don't want to get my hopes up.

I'm a bit antsy tonight. Might take Maggi out for a walk in a bit.

This weekend was pretty fun, for the most part. Sis and I got to hang out and do a little garage saleing. She got to actually see my nephew for a few hours yesterday (4 hrs), but only because Jake wants him next weekend for a bit. It was still nice to see him. He didn't want to leave. Maggi and he ran the backyard for awhile and we had a spicy chicken picnic (Indian food on the back patio). Sis even made some cookies. It was nice.

I am REALLY hoping next Monday is a good day for her. The first custody hearing is then.

Of course, I'm really hoping next Monday is good for both of us. :)

Peace.

Needles suck

Ok, technically they don't, they poke. But they hurt nonetheless. I had my allergy retest today. Lots and lots of needle pokes. No fun at all. Interestingly, I'm not allergic to all the stuff I used to be, however, I'm still allergic to 10 things on their list. Two of which are dust mites, then there are a couple of molds, a couple trees (birch and some type of cedar), cats, horses, cockroaches (yes, ewww, they tested me for that), oh, and bluegrass (which, of course, is the kind of grass i have).

The 3rd round of needles (about 30 shots in each arm, so 60 shots total) really sucked. And then I itched... arms, face, nose, head. Ugh. I also felt a little out of breath. So, I used my inhaler. They gave me a Zyrtec and a shot to help my allergies. They made me sit for awhile to make sure I was ok.

The *good news* is that I *only* have to have one shot a week instead of two now! woohoo.

Maggi ran for the 2nd time last night. Almost 2 miles again. She did great. Definitely likes to run more than walk. Pulls less. Read somewhere today she can get up to 5 miles 3x a week. Very good news.

Still waiting. Work is stressful this week.

Peace.

Maggi Zora

So, I'm sitting here on a conference call, yes, at 7am... ugh... and my friend told me last night that I hadn't blogged in a few days... what was going on? Well, nothing much is going on... with rumors, anyway.

Here I sit. Waiting. (yawn)

Alright, you want to know why I named this Maggi Zora? Well, if you scroll down, you will see my lovely Maggi. If you just glance at her (or even look at her hard), you might think she has a mask on. I noticed just how much her little black face looks like a mask this weekend and it reminded me of the Mask of Zorro. But she can't be Zorro, that's a boy! So, She's Zora. Looks funny, but that's what I've been calling her. I'm a goof. Yes, it is official.

Referrals are rumored to be sent prior to April 30 or after May 7. That's quite a window. Some say they think that the CCAA will get through all of the rest of October this time, and others say maybe they'll get through one day. (one or three days, who's counting? well, I am! i'm on that third day) Let's see.

Right now, I'm ok with this. Better, anyway. I'm feeling much better this week than I was last week. I hope other 10/31'ers are hanging in there, too. This feels like the last mile or two of a marathon for me. I've had my cry. Gotten through the hard miles. Now, I'm almost there... and I have to keep reminding myself - I WILL FINISH. This will happen.

Last week you got a pregnancy reference. This week marathons. What will she think of next?!

Peace.