Happy Halloween! What a bizarre year so far. It almost feels silly to dress up. However, it was still fun. We carved some pumpkins, took a walk in our costumes, and were even beckoned to grab some candy from a few neighbors. Elias was the only one in a mask and gloves, so he was the only one allowed to bring the candy bucket up to the houses. He said it was the best Halloween ever and I'm trying to channel his enthusiasm until this virus is under control.
So. Today kinda sucked a bunch. I got up at 7:30 and did the usual morning routine. The vet appointment was for 10, so I had Leah get ready and got May and AJ together in a carrier and box and loaded them in the van. Jac stayed home with Elias and Cole. We got to the vet where we needed to go inside and all the receptionists and clients and vets were sans masks *massive eyeroll*. So May got some vaccines and is good for another two years. AJ got one vaccine and goes back next month. They did a fecal test, but there wasn't enough to get a good reading, so while the results were negative, they gave him some meds as a precaution.
I stopped by the thrift shop to donate some items and Jena was in the lane next to mine at the traffic light. That was kinda funny. We briefly caught up before the light turned green. So, I headed home where Cody's litterbox (in my room on carpet) was upside down, so I had to vacuum the litter I couldn't salvage. I pinched my finger between the pieces of the vacuum nozzle, so that was fun. Then I got another finger smashed in my closet doors. Later today, I grated my knuckle on the cheese grater in the sink while getting my dishes loaded in the dishwasher. And then I smashed ANOTHER finger in my lap desk, which made me drop my laptop and break my headphones that were plugged into the jack. Awesome.
On top of that nonsense, I welcomed a surprise visit from the Red Queen and pulled a muscle in my neck. I was practically in tears by 5pm when Zac let me know he was on his way home. What I love about him is how absolutely kind he is to me, his dramatic wife. I told him about my horrible day and he offered to pick me up some takeout and coffee, so I puddled into a ball of emotions. It helped. I felt better. I'm really hoping tomorrow is better.
Mike and Ashley came by this morning and brought us our new baby. This is AJ, or Almond Joy. If my math is correct, he's almost 8 weeks old, but he's very tiny. I'm taking him to the vet Monday with May to find out his actual age based on his teeth and such. He'll be getting his first vaccinations and check for parasites, etc. So far, he's playful and has a good appetite, but he's just small. Cody is a little rough with him, but they have been caught snuggling today after their baths.
I'll admit sometimes I can be impulsive and make a decision without thinking about it. Other times, I'll think about it, weighing pros and cons, then take a leap. Well, the latter happened. First of all, We've buried two pets this month. Leah's little robo dwarf hamster, Minnie, died and we aren't really sure how. My poor girl was devastated. Then, Jac's fish, Squidward, died. So, yesterday I got us a kitten. He's an orange short-haired tabby (my favorite kind) and is named Cream Soda, or just Cody. And he's the sweetest ever.
Fourteen years ago, Zac and I were 20 and 22 with a baby when we decided to opt for Friday the 13th as a wedding date. We were living with my parents, shared a car, and had no idea where life was going to take us. Here we are, 14 years and four kids later, in the midst of a pandemic, in our own house, and just as much crazy about each other as we were then.
Jena offered to sit with all four of our kiddos (bless her) so Zac and I could have a few hours to ourselves. We aren't eating in restaurants right now, so I whipped up a quick plan for Fernando's take-out and a quick stop at the store to pick out a $5 movie and some drinks. I got lucky and found The Princess Bride. We've got a DVD player in the van, so I put the back row of seats down flat, spread a blanket out, and we picnicked in the Target parking lot. It was probably the most romantic thing we've ever done together and it reminded me of when we were newly dating. Neither of us could hang out at the other's house, so he'd come pick me up in the Blazer and we'd park at Walmart to hang out and listen to music. Sometimes we'd bring cards or a board game and just hang out in the back of the Blazer. It was super nostalgic for both of us. Afterward, we went and walked around Target and bought some candy for the kids and Jena.
