05-07-11

This morning was a bunch of running around, but it was still a relaxing day.

Xander and I attended the orientation at the Humane Society so that we can start volunteering to help socialize the dogs.

Then I went to a Ladies Day Out fundraiser. There were a bunch of activity offerings and you could pick and choose what you wanted to do. It was a great way to be low key- let someone else paint my nails an unusual color, enjoyed a mocha and cupcake, and got introduced to extreme couponing.

05-06-11

Sleeping in.
Waking up feeling much better.
Busy day wrapping up the week at work.
Meet up with Tyra and Jeremiah for a night out.
Dinner at Ping’s in Old Town. New foods - Asian Fusion, passionfruit drinking vinegar, and salty ice cream. Nothing remotely vegan.
Standing room only for comedian Demetri Martin’s chat and book signing at Powell’s.
Scouring the Portland nightlife for Dramamine and other supplies to get a sick Jeremiah home without throwing up in our car.
A memorable evening for sure.

05-05-11

Good night world. Down for the count again. Was sick most of March, felt fantastic for April, and now sick again so soon. I’m guessing a mid May 5K is out of the picture.

You know you don’t feel good when everything on your to-do list seems really unimportant. I remembered my blog as I was drifting off into a NyQuil induced slumber. I almost let it go, but decided to grab the camera and take a few shots of my nightstand. Tissue, water, and a book – I’m set.

05-04-11

Day 3. Now we have a sink (that actually works!) and a backsplash. Still lots to do, but a functioning kitchen again for tomorrow at least.

Tonight was running around. The kids had student led conferences at school then I rushed to a community gardening class.

05-03-11

It’s 9pm.

It’s not yet operational, but there’s a sink now!

I think the contractors would call this a rotten no good day. And my day was like that to a certain extent. But things could be much worse.

I can wash dishes in the tub and scrounge for food another day if need be.

05-02-11

I’ve learned that life is less frustrating if I don’t watch Bruce cook. The same goes for contractors tearing out our kitchen. I get uptight really fast.

Here’s where a sink belongs.

I hope this doesn’t cost a zillion dollars. I hope we aren’t without a functioning kitchen for days on end. I hope I can live with the end results. Pretty disappointed with the progress today.

05-01-11

I had a different photo picked out for the blog, but my instructor says to be sure to document everyday life. Normally we go to out to dessert on Sunday nights. Coldstone has been creeping in more, but DQ is a big tradition. Both kids almost always get chocolate chip cookie dough Blizzards

Xander was downgraded to a mini size for egging on his sister and choosing laziness. This too seems to be a slice of everyday life. The sun, which allowed us to eat outdoors and provided good lighting, however, is a bit of a rare gift in the Pacific Northwest.