Gummy Hunter

So I know we post a lot about our dog, but I had to share this story about something that happened yesterday...

As part of our easter gifts Al and I both received gummy candies. I got gummy octopuses (octopi or octopodes) and Al got gummy cherries. I'd been thinking about my gummy octopi all day long (yeah my work day is sad) so as soon as I got home I went for them. This prompted Al to eat her gummy cherries too. Much to the changrin of poor Kitty we started sharing by throwing pieces back and forth to each other. This turned into an unintentional monkey-in-the-middle session that drove her CRAZY! Then Al lazers a cherry to me only to have it ricochet off my hand and go behind the couch. DOH! I see this as the perfect opportunity to put our little vermin hunter to work. So we pull the couch out from the wall, coaxed her over (didn't take much coaxing) and sent her in. We were going to put the headlamp on her, but the batteries were dead. The gap between the wall and the couch was just wide enough for her to make it to the cherry, although I'm not sure it would have mattered. She was highly motivated and would have clawed her way to it if need be. She quickly scarfed it up and proceeded to back out (which is hilarious in itself, wish I had a vid of that). So happy ending for all involved.

Words Men Use

1) Fine: Literally means that's just fine.

2) Five minutes: Five minutes, but please understand that the clock stops for incomplete passes, time outs, etc.

3) Nothing: Most likely, nothing

4) Go Ahead: Permission granted

5) Loud Sigh: Long efficient breath taken to more adequately oxygenate the blood

6) That's Okay: Perhaps not perfect, but that will do

7) Thanks: Thank you

8) Whatever: I have no preference, but thanks for asking

9) Don't worry about it I got it: I will take care of it and do not require any assistance

Words Women Use

I got this from a friend the other day and just had to laugh because unfortunately this is so true!

1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.

2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.

3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.

4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't do it!

5) Loud Sigh: This is not actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)

6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome' ... that will bring on a 'whatever').

8) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to # 3.

Date Night

By Friday night Mike and I both had a bit of cabin fever after being home all day long, so we decided to brave the weather and venture out. The roads weren't bad, so after stops at Target and Bed, Bath, & Beyond (or Blood, Bath, & Beyond as Mike calls it) we headed to our favorite pizza place - Campania's. Our friends Claire and Ron introduced us to this place awhile back and we just can't get enough of it!

It is true Italian style pizza and is delicious! The only bad thing about Campania's is that the restaurant is a bit small and there isn't much room to stand while waiting for your table. The wait is never too long, but the place always seems to be jam packed with people. There were lots of people waiting when we got there including a big party of six people. A small table opened up and so we were seated before the big group. Once we were seated I had a direct view of the big group waiting. They had stationed themselves directly in the center of the restaurant and were literally standing around or should I say over these people at a table.

The photos don't do the scene justice, but I felt really sorry for the guy sitting at the table. At one point the group standing cracked open their beers (Campania's is BYOB) and were actually toasting directly over the guy's head!

I'm not sure that I would have had the patience that this poor guy did!

Hungry Hungry Hippo

Only one month in and I am already a bad blogger! This past week was super busy at work, although I did have the opportunity to work from home on Thursday and Friday. On Thursday I was a bit ADD, but by Friday I had the hang of it. I was only planning to work from home on Thursday, but when my boss called Friday morning and encourage me to just stay home and not try to drive in the SNOW, I was happy to oblige her! It was actually nice to be away from all the distractions of the office and just get caught up on things!

Because of the weather, Mike was home too on Friday. We had a good day...even if he did get to play more than I did! I also discovered the major danger of working from home - the kitchen! I ate all day long! First it was breakfat, then lunch, and then basically snacks all afternoon long! And at the end of the day I realized, I was never really that hungry.