Have you ever...

had a day where everything just felt wrong?  Not a bad day perhaps, but wrong.  Election results not what we would have hoped.  Bible study discussion of some issues from before I arrived.  I was aware that there had been some discord, not among the ladies currently attending.  Joe Pa's retirement and abuse allegations occurring at Penn State.  I had originally wanted to go to college there, but when I realized that  my parents would not pay out of state tuition I quickly changed my plans.  Praying and hoping for better feelings ahead.  Just feeling wrong and wonky and out of sorts. And what is this on the news about a Christmas tree tax?  Seriously people...

And the saga continues...

per our vet...

discontinue anti-inflammatory medication as it may be aggravating stomach issues.  Anti-inflammatory prescribed for arthritis in hips.

growth on her leg is an infection, antibiotics required.  Call office when stomach issues are resolved for prescription.

injury issue with her back leg is a torn ACL ligament in the knee.  Only remedy is surgical.  Is it worth having a 14 year old dog undergo surgery in light of all her other issues?  Do we want to incur this expense?  Not sure what it will cost so I will need to check with the office on that.

Oh my word!  At least she is currently not vomiting.  She is still struggling with the other end, but we have not had any more accidents as yet.  And, today she did eat some of a bland diet.  I prepared some steamed white rice for her and added a bit of kibble as per bland diet I found on line.  Are you kidding me...did I actually just cook for my dog?!?!?!?!

Not the way to start a Monday...

Our elderly dog has been ill recently.  Something started with her on Friday.  Vomiting.  Her issue has since migrated to the other end and last night she apparently had an accident where she sleeps.  In my laundry.  My husband had an early flight out and could not clean up most of the mess so he woke me up to tell me what was going on.  The dog is in the crate in the garage and in need of a bath.  He cleaned up the floor but it still stinks in there.  I had so much to do today that I do not have time deal with this!  I feel like I will never make forward progress because of so much other "stuff"  gets in the way.  The hubby did take her in to the vets this weekend for other issues.  They told him to feed her cottage cheese as a bland diet, but he hasn't been to the store yet to pick any up.  He took her in because she was also struggling to walk up stairs after she hurt herself somehow last weekend.  In taking her x-ray to see what is wrong with her leg, they also discovered a tumor on her leg.  I told him under no circumstances are we doing cancer treatments.  I know that may sound heartless, but I can't manage her as it is.  I can't lift her and carry her around.  She is too big.  I can't even get her into the car anymore so taking her anywhere is solely on my husband and work does not allow him to be running her to the vets constantly.  Sorry to vent, but I am annoyed this morning.  When the day warms up I will be giving the dog a bath and back to the crate for her.

Halloween Cuties...

Only non-scary costumes here at our house.  We were recovering from a weekend with the in-laws this week.  Monday night though, the kids were ecstatic to have trick or treat time.  It is so nice to live in a smaller neighborhood and recognize all the kids and not feel as if you are going to go broke at Halloween.  My two kiddos are sweetness and light here in this photo and so excited.  Ainsley took off and ran house to house several times leaving Daddy behind.  Needless to say he had to fuss at her for that, but otherwise all was good.  More pictures to follow.  We had another busy weekend as well.  Friday we had a spagetti dinner with Aidan's football team and Saturday was their Superbowl.  Aidan's team was not in first place, but all the teams get to play a game on that day regardless and the game is played at the local high school field.  So much fun!  And the Raiders won!   As usual, pictures to follow.  Have a blessed Sunday everyone!