I've got some new roommates. Sis#3, Hoss, Rowdy, and Jessie Jane are staying with me while they're getting a spot readied for them to move into out here on the place. Bro-in-law #2 is staying at their house in town while they get things moved.
I'm learning that my niece is quite the character! Until one is around a child a lot I don't think the real side is seen. I guess that's the same with grownups! She has a very vivid imagination. She is also a drama queen! And a bossy drama queen at that! She can handle herself with the big brothers also. If they're wrestling she just jumps right in the middle of it.
She also loves to get into my jewelry. It's not like I had it all put away in it's rightfull place! I have an old vanity with a huge mirror that belonged to my great grandmother. It's all just the right height for her to get into. I gave up and just moved all the stuff off and put a few thing out she could play with. I've noticed she's not in there nearly as much as before.
What's up with that????
Monday, August 23, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
While The Cat's Away......
The sickly little mouse is doing all the work! I think I mentioned my Dad is out of town for a few days. He and brother are working on a little movie thing and went to Colorado to film. Poor babies!
So, in Dad's absence, someone has to feed the rest of the horses that didn't go with him. And since only 1 horse, Juan, went with him, that means there are plenty left. Guess who's elected? I didn't even have to put signs out in the yard!
Sunday it was tough. I was dragging myself around and when I say dragging, that isn't an understatement. I could hardly throw a flake of hay over the fence. I made it though. Thankfully, our little cool front came on down and brought some relief. I might not've made it if it had been 105 out there.
Last night sis#3, bro-in-law#2, Hoss, and Rowdy helped out. Hoss mostly played with the kitties and climbed on the hay which he found out hurts when you fall and scrape your tummy on the end of a bale!
This morning was a different story though. I almost felt normal. I'm able to get a flake over the fence a little farther. I didn't feel like I was gonna die when I was through. Maybe by tomorrow I'll be running with 3 flakes to the fence!!
Yeah right! Why would anyone do that?????
So, in Dad's absence, someone has to feed the rest of the horses that didn't go with him. And since only 1 horse, Juan, went with him, that means there are plenty left. Guess who's elected? I didn't even have to put signs out in the yard!
Sunday it was tough. I was dragging myself around and when I say dragging, that isn't an understatement. I could hardly throw a flake of hay over the fence. I made it though. Thankfully, our little cool front came on down and brought some relief. I might not've made it if it had been 105 out there.
Last night sis#3, bro-in-law#2, Hoss, and Rowdy helped out. Hoss mostly played with the kitties and climbed on the hay which he found out hurts when you fall and scrape your tummy on the end of a bale!
This morning was a different story though. I almost felt normal. I'm able to get a flake over the fence a little farther. I didn't feel like I was gonna die when I was through. Maybe by tomorrow I'll be running with 3 flakes to the fence!!
Yeah right! Why would anyone do that?????
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Health Report
Hello everyone! Thank you for the kind notes this week!!
Here's an update: I feel like such a whimp!!!!
Actually, I am doing better. This cough thing that has been running around our family though is the pitts. I think I'm over the leg thing. I'm still a little itchy around my neck, but surely that'll go away soon!
My Dad and brother left for Colorado early this morning. So, I'm "feed girl" for the week. By the time I got done this morning I was toast. This evening I split up the north and south barns by about an hour. That helped. I guess I've lost a lot of my strength just laying around trying to get well. I bet by the end of the week I'll be back to normal!!
A cool front has moved through and given us a break from the oppressive heat. Wahoo!!
Have a great week y'all!
Here's an update: I feel like such a whimp!!!!
Actually, I am doing better. This cough thing that has been running around our family though is the pitts. I think I'm over the leg thing. I'm still a little itchy around my neck, but surely that'll go away soon!
My Dad and brother left for Colorado early this morning. So, I'm "feed girl" for the week. By the time I got done this morning I was toast. This evening I split up the north and south barns by about an hour. That helped. I guess I've lost a lot of my strength just laying around trying to get well. I bet by the end of the week I'll be back to normal!!
A cool front has moved through and given us a break from the oppressive heat. Wahoo!!
Have a great week y'all!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
I'm Falling Apart!
Well, I guess working 24/7 catches up with all of us eventually, right????
I'll try to make this as non-boring as possible. A few weeks ago I got bit by a chigger or mosquito. I know every Okie in the land knows about chiggers. Apparantly, people in New Mexico do not. I could explain how I know that, but it would take a lot of time.
This would've been about the second week in July. Over the course of the last few weeks the said "bite" got scratched, infected, and developed cellulitis. I finally caved and went to the doctor and got on some antibiotics. About 48 hours into the antiobiotics I realized my neck was itching. I had some mosquito bites there also so didn't think about it much. I woke up last Friday morning with a doozie of a rash. Called the doc and got on another antibiotic. Guess what? That one did the same thing!
I went back to the doc yesterday. She prescribed Prednazone, a steroid, to help battle the allergic reaction and the bad leg since it's starting to get ugly again.
How did I get so old? I remember the days when I could go non-stop for months and never think twice! Now I get a chigger bite and my leg is rotting off! What's that about?????
I will NOT put this on my 40 new things list!
I made it to work for about 3 hours today. We'll see how long I make it tomorrow!!!
Who knows, I could stub my toe and wind up in the emergency room by morning!!!!!!!!!!
I'll try to make this as non-boring as possible. A few weeks ago I got bit by a chigger or mosquito. I know every Okie in the land knows about chiggers. Apparantly, people in New Mexico do not. I could explain how I know that, but it would take a lot of time.
This would've been about the second week in July. Over the course of the last few weeks the said "bite" got scratched, infected, and developed cellulitis. I finally caved and went to the doctor and got on some antibiotics. About 48 hours into the antiobiotics I realized my neck was itching. I had some mosquito bites there also so didn't think about it much. I woke up last Friday morning with a doozie of a rash. Called the doc and got on another antibiotic. Guess what? That one did the same thing!
I went back to the doc yesterday. She prescribed Prednazone, a steroid, to help battle the allergic reaction and the bad leg since it's starting to get ugly again.
How did I get so old? I remember the days when I could go non-stop for months and never think twice! Now I get a chigger bite and my leg is rotting off! What's that about?????
I will NOT put this on my 40 new things list!
I made it to work for about 3 hours today. We'll see how long I make it tomorrow!!!
Who knows, I could stub my toe and wind up in the emergency room by morning!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, August 2, 2010
Snort's First Ride
Everyone's gone home. It's awfully quiet out here!!! I think they were all ready to go home. I think they needed to go home. But, I always miss them so bad when they're not here! Life is full of contradiction.
Sis #2 promised her kids they'd get to ride a horse while they were here this trip. Everything was so hectic with Grandma's birthday party and going to the Cowboy Museum and all the other stuff it was Saturday evening before we got it done.
Buzz and Woody both had their "first rides" with Papa. So, naturally, Snort should also. We got ol' Juan saddled up and the fun began. Snort loved it. He wasn't ever scared once! I'm glad Papa's arm didn't give out!! Snort's big for 8 months.
Buzz was next. He was able to get mounted by himself with just a little help from his Papa. Then he was turned loose. Juan didn't really want to move. He's kinda crazy that way. You have to understand that Juan spends his time in the "geriatric" pasture with Julio and Alberto. All of them came from Mexico if you couldn't tell already. Anyway, Juan knows how to take care of kids. Buzz finally got the hang of using the reins and kicking a little and it was all fine.
Hoss was out to play with his cousins and spend the night so he was next. He had a wild ride when a couple years ago and is usually very timid when it comes to getting horseback. Not this time. I'm guessing seeing the other boys riding and loving it helped a little. He got on, with a little help, and went right to it!
Then it was time for Woody. Oh my lands! There wasn't ever as cute of a little cowboy as this kid! I lifted him up in the saddle and Papa got him all ready to go. He started making the "kissing sound" and kicking. Nothing happened. He kicked so hard his boots started coming off. Next thing I see is Papa handing him one of the kitty cats. He's sitting up there holding this little cat with his right hand and holding onto the reins with his left and having a great time. Pretty soon kitty had all that he wanted and took off. We helped Juan get moving and Woody had a ball!
By the time we got all that done it was just about dark and I had sweat running off me! We are definitely in a heat wave!!!!!
Hopefully, next time they come over we'll saddle Juan up again and have some more fun!!!
I think they might all be addicted!
Sis #2 promised her kids they'd get to ride a horse while they were here this trip. Everything was so hectic with Grandma's birthday party and going to the Cowboy Museum and all the other stuff it was Saturday evening before we got it done.
Buzz and Woody both had their "first rides" with Papa. So, naturally, Snort should also. We got ol' Juan saddled up and the fun began. Snort loved it. He wasn't ever scared once! I'm glad Papa's arm didn't give out!! Snort's big for 8 months.
Buzz was next. He was able to get mounted by himself with just a little help from his Papa. Then he was turned loose. Juan didn't really want to move. He's kinda crazy that way. You have to understand that Juan spends his time in the "geriatric" pasture with Julio and Alberto. All of them came from Mexico if you couldn't tell already. Anyway, Juan knows how to take care of kids. Buzz finally got the hang of using the reins and kicking a little and it was all fine.
Hoss was out to play with his cousins and spend the night so he was next. He had a wild ride when a couple years ago and is usually very timid when it comes to getting horseback. Not this time. I'm guessing seeing the other boys riding and loving it helped a little. He got on, with a little help, and went right to it!
Then it was time for Woody. Oh my lands! There wasn't ever as cute of a little cowboy as this kid! I lifted him up in the saddle and Papa got him all ready to go. He started making the "kissing sound" and kicking. Nothing happened. He kicked so hard his boots started coming off. Next thing I see is Papa handing him one of the kitty cats. He's sitting up there holding this little cat with his right hand and holding onto the reins with his left and having a great time. Pretty soon kitty had all that he wanted and took off. We helped Juan get moving and Woody had a ball!
By the time we got all that done it was just about dark and I had sweat running off me! We are definitely in a heat wave!!!!!
Hopefully, next time they come over we'll saddle Juan up again and have some more fun!!!
I think they might all be addicted!
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