It's been awhile

Yes, I'm back. Back from the land of having absolutely nothing to say about my life.

The kitten is insane. It's also driving me that way. C doesn't want it in our bedroom, so every night we have to think of a new way to outwit the cat and keep it from running in the moment we open the door. It's become a competition. So far, the cat's winning. C tried a new technique last night, which involved letting it run in and then diving to grab it before it ran under the bed. Needless to say, C ended up with sore knees and a hurt elbow while the cat looked at him from under the bed and made noises suspiciously like laughing. I can't tell if the cat was actually laughing because I was too hysterical myself.

What have I been doing these last few days?

Trying to win things. It's my new obsession. Nothing too heavy, just something to do in my downtime at work. It's like gambling (which I enjoy altogether too much) but without spending any money.

Want to know what I've won so far? (Don't laugh). I've won $10, and a microfiber car cleaning cloth. C thinks this is hilarious. I tell him that if I ever win a holiday, he's not going to be allowed to come, just becasue he teases me so much. I think he has the better end of the deal, to tell the truth....

Another week, another party.

Iz has the last of her very drawn out birthday celebrations this weekend. Her Gymnastics party, to which noone has RSVP'd and I need a head count to the gymnastics place by yesterday. I also need to sort out plates, cups, party bags and something for the kiddos to eat. Behind? Moi?

Had an excellent time fishing out on the Chesapeake Bay on Saturday. The company I wokr for chartered ten fishing boats and put on a buffet breakfast. It was awesome, except for the funny looking sunburn I managed to get - burned my whole face except where my singlasses are, so I look like a raccoon in a negative. Stupid fair skin, and stupid me. I swear I've learned my lesson this time - or at least I have for the next few months.

In other news, we now have a cat. It's not a particularly bright cat, but it is quite amusing. Except when I had to fish it out from behind the dryer twice yesterday - that was less amusing. Pictures to follow (but then I always say that, don't I?)

Another first day

We seem to have lots of them lately. Today was the first day Iz went to her new sitters house - she'll be there before school for an hour and a half, and the wonderful lady who's watching her (and I'm not just saying that because she's saving my life) is great. She also has a daughter in Kindergarten, so it should work out great. Iz was a little nervous last night, but I think it was a product of being so excited throughout the weekend.

In other news, it appears we're getting a cat in a few weeks time. I'm cautiously pleased about it - there are so many things to do to make sure it's going to settle in well to the family - including the dog. If anyone has any ideas on how to make this easier, please let me know!