November 29, 2012

• Halfway There For Chewlee

  TALES FROM THE BRAT FARM

  For those keeping track, today Chewlee got another smiley face at school AND she finished a row of stickers that her teacher has been keeping.  She got to pick a prize out of the Treasure Chest.  She was very proud of herself and I let her know that I was proud, too.  If she gets a smiley face all week, she'll get to pick another prize out of the Treasure Chest.  That's a big deal to her and I am truly glad because she usually has already gotten a squiggly face or a sad face by either today or tomorrow.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed.  If she can go a whole week behaving herself, she's that much closer to being able to go another week without misbehaving.

  I didn't sleep well last night.  It was mostly that I really wasn't all that tired.  But laying down and relaxing my legs felt good so I stayed down until it was light out.  I got up for just a short time, lay down again and fell asleep for two hours.  It was more like I just took a nap.  Tonight, after being up all day long, I was falling asleep at my desk and decided it was time for me to lay down and see if I slept or not.  That was around 8pm and I was pretty sure I wouldn't be asleep for the night....yet.  I did NOT expect to sleep almost five hours, however.   
  

  That's why this is being posted so late.  Sorry 'bout that, folks.  I did want to say that I didn't see Bratfink online all day.  I think she lost her internet.  Usually it's because Sheldon hasn't paid the bill.  At least, I hope that's the reason.  If so, that is probably because their renter isn't working (he fell off a roof a while back) and hasn't paid his rent.  If he doesn't pay the rent, it means their bills are delayed.  I wish people tipped the guy who delivers their pizza better.  Hell, some people don't tip at all.  They figure the guy is getting paid but some actually aren't.  They are considered and treated as independent contractors and their tips are their livelihood.  Remember that the next time YOU order a pizza.  I always gave our delivery person at least two bucks to help pay their gas.  Especially now, when gas prices are so damned high.
  

  There is also another reason she may not be online and IM-ing with me.  Bratfink quit smoking again.  She may just be staying off because she is cranky and unfit for human company.  It's not easy to quit.  I know, I've done it dozens of times.  (Not true.  But I did quit once without wanting to in an attempt to help the Beast who was supposed to quit after his strokes.  He started up and I threw down my hands and started smoking again, too.  I was pissed off at him.  I told him THEN that he would have to do it on his own when he actually DID try to quit.  And he did...shock! surprise!  It's been almost a year now.)  But I can sympathize with Bratfink.  Plus, I know she's been in a lot of pain with the cold weather.  Her hands, hips and knees have been keeping her in pain for well over a year now but more so lately.  I'm not sure the vodka helps any more either.  Say a prayer for her that she gets through the next couple of weeks without killing Sheldon or the cats. 
  

  To be sure, I'll call Bratfink tomorrow on Sheldon's phone.  If anything is wrong, I'll be sure to put that in my post.  Love you all and have a great day.  Drive carefully and stay warm.  It's cold and damp here and in the low 30's.  Brrrrr! 
  

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