September 3, 2009

  • Alone At Last And Some Spam Thoughts

    The Beast was finally on the road by 9am. I got up around 7:30am and the Beast was already on his second cup of coffee. I joined him and we talked about what he was planning on bringing with him for the dog. I packed his overnight bag and added the three cans of (very expensive, natural) dog food as well as adding some vegetables in the bag with the chicken we had cooked up yesterday. The veggies had been frozen for the trip so it would help keep the chicken cool, also. By the time the Beast debones the chicken, the veggies will be thawed. The dog loves the broccoli, cauliflower and other veggies so he will be very happy.

    As soon as almost everything was packed, the dog got up off the bed, stretched and wanted to go out. When he came back in, he came and laid his head on my lap. I really got the feeling he was saying *goodbye* to me since he knew he was going away for who knows how long. I scratched his head and his ears and he put one paw on my lap while I did that. Then I patted his back and he went over to lay down next to the Beast until it was time to go.

    As soon as the Beast went out into the garage and told Baron to *come* so he knew he could go out there, Baron ran out front to do a last minute *relief* before they took off. It's something he always does since he knows it will be a while before the Beast stops. Baron never eats before noon, no matter what time he gets up. It's not like they are like people. He has to do some exercise before his appetite kicks in.

    So off went the two road warriors with a warning about driving careful. After closing the door, I headed back to my bed for a little more sleep. But it was so nice to be able to do it and know that I could sleep as long as I wanted, eat when I wanted and what I felt like eating. For today and tomorrow, that's a little slice of heaven for me. I will enjoy every hour of it, too.

    I want to get a pair of the pajamas made for the baby since I will have her here on Saturday and can then measure and hem the pants to her. I can also measure her for the nightgown while I have her here. So today I will pin the pattern pieces to the fabric (not a lot of fun since the top is a stretchy fabric and extra care has to be taken to make sure I am cutting it correctly) and then cut them out. I probably won't sew it unless I get excited and want to see it done. I think I forgot to pick up one item I needed (a type of finishing *tape*) but I won't be sure until I get the pieces laid out. I decided to make the pj's a size 4, did I mention that before? She's growing like a weed and that way they might actually last her through the winter.

    The other thing I decided I am going to do is start on painting my little piano and piano player. I can put them on my etagere to dry well before I seal them and then do the banjo player next. I went through my paints and picked out the colors already. They and my brushes are sitting on the table waiting for me now. So I will post this and let you know later how the day actually went. I am assuming that I am not going to be interrupted by anyone or anything. That can actually be a toss-up some days.

    I am off now to first do some housewifey things like changing the linens on my bed while I have no dog who thinks I am starting a game. Have a great day and do something you really enjoy doing today.