Wednesday, December 21, 2011

uh......merry merry?


the dryer broke
he had to come twice Tuesday
173.00
then when it still did not work 
i had to have my vent duct cleaned
95.00



the pooches were gross, 
so off to the groomers to be shaved
tanya you won't recognize them
94.00
they desperately needed new beds
so martha style on sale 72.00



howie always comes home distressed 
after groomer so he just
threw up not twice, not five times, but 
nine times on my white wool rug

kids will be here in about 90 minutes

hannah will despise their sweaters
that i make them wear one night each
Christmas
she'll roll her eyes


and I saved the best for last
i am sick
dog sick
look like something the dog AND the cat dragged in
gone through an entire box of kleenex sick
fever sick
baked cookies all morning sick
still in pjs sick
merry merry

i will air kiss them and hug them
 with my face turned away and 
go to bed heavily medicated with 
vicks and cough syrup and rally 
tomorrow to truly make it 
merry merry
i wish you all health
and to be with your families
ACHOOOOOOOO!

sigh
z

36 comments:

Brenda Pruitt said...

I'm laughing! But I'm so sorry you're sick. This was just so funny. When it rains, it truly pours. Look at me and the first month in this house. Nine times! That's some serious stress going on. My two have yucky diarrhea... Thankfully, no carpet. Well, they managed to go on the tiny red rug in the bathroom. I threw it out.
Brenda

Laura @ 52 FLEA said...

You poor thing!
Sending positive thoughts, good vibes and warm wishes for a speedy recovery for all! Merry Christmas! Don't let that Bah Humbug win!! Take care of yourself my friend...:)

Anonymous said...

What a day! Sorry you're sick but you sure haven't lost your sense of humor! Enjoy your Vicks and all the other medications and hope you feel better in the morning!

Low Tide High Style said...

Aww poor Howie, and poor you! At least you will have your babies home to help you feel better! Get well and Merry Christmas!

Kat :)

Sandi @ The Primitive Skate said...

So sorry to hear that you are not feeling well.
I'm having about the same luck here at my house....when it rains it pours here, Lol!
Hope you are feeling well soon!
Your dogs are ADORABLE!!!
Merry Christmas!

Kathy said...

Oh my goodness, Z. That is 3 so I think it is over now. Wishing you 1) a speedy recovery and
2) a wonderful Christmas visit with your children.
Get well soon!!!

Razmataz said...

Oh ZZ baby...poor you....a double kick in the behind....stupid dryer....stupid flu....the good thing is it should be better tomorrow and you will be good for the Big Day. Get out the Purel and spritz the doorknobs etc so the kiddies don;t get sick too.

Sleep tight. Feel better.

Faded Charm said...

Your pooches are too cute:-) So sorry to hear you are sick, but glad to hear your babies are going to be home soon....yeah!

Hope you feel better soon amd have an amazing time celebrating the holidays!

xoxo
Kathleen

Jillayne said...

Oh crap - how awful.... sick is the worst at this time of year, especially when you have been so excited for your kids to come home.
And then all those expenses... crap again!
Hopefully that's the end of the bad luck and the good luck begins right away.
Wishing you a much improved Merry, Merry!

Tanya said...

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh, Z! I didn't call today, as I was hoping you were getting some needed rest before the kids came in tonight. I said the same thing to Carole today at breakfast (we missed you immensely)...if there is ANYTHING I can do for you, PLEASSSSSEEEEE get ahold of me. I plan on seeing you on Friday, one way or the other...even if I have to just slip the lasagna through the dog door!

I can see Justice shivering in that photo, I fear! :-) Feel better, dear friend...XOXOXO

Joy@aVintageGreen said...

Hope you can sleep enough. Lousy timing with your and the beloved's sick at the same time, as well as all the surprise $$. Ouch.
Thank goodness for cough syrup.

Wendy @HerBallistic Garden said...

You poor thing! Maybe you should just snuggle under a blanket with your pups on the couch and let everyone else take over! Now...that would be Merry, Merry! xo

miss flibbertigibbet said...

Sleep, sleep and more sleep....hope you are feeling better and your wallet recovers too!

marcela cavaglieri said...

Ho HO HO!!! that's not what Christmas is supposed to be! SORRY and feel better soon!!!!!

The Boston Lady said...

Everything always happens at once, I say. Hope you are feeling better very soon and enjoy the kiddos visit. Ann

Unknown said...

I am laughing because I know what you are talking about... Both my dogs had to go to the vet over $300.00 and my dyer is not working right ether.. And to top it all off the last visit to the vet He said boy they are tapping you out right before Christmas.... I said to he NO you are tapping me out...But on the bright side.. I love your babies... They are so sweet. Hope you get well soon.. And have a Merry Christmas

Pattie

jeanne@juNxtaposition said...

oh so sorry to hear of your 'sick day'....really lousy to have so much to do and only want to go to bed !!! you are overworking yourself girl !!! hopefully you can take it easy after Chritmas for a few days anyway....
happy happy to you and yours,
jeanne

the old white house said...

I hope today is much brighter for you! It sounds like a lesson of Murphy's Law...Damn him! Hopefully the medications kicked the snot out of you once and for all ;0
Have a wonderful & Merriest of Christmases with the kids! t.xooxoxo

Anonymous said...

Awwww, so sorry you are sick. Everything else is just minute when we don't feel well.
Have a happy holiday as best you can.

www.MaisonStGermain.com said...

Oh you poor thing:( Well, at least you will have wonderful help to take care of you. It will all work out:) Now go and rest, why are you reading comments?????
~Debra xxx
Capers of the vintage vixens

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Oh Z hope you feel better soon, lousy timing for sure. Still your children will be so glad to see you. Rest, get well and then have a real Merry Christmas! hugs, Linda

Claudia said...

You poor thing! None of this is fun at any time, but at Christmas? Too unfair. I hope you feel better soon - by this time, you've picked the kids up, and are now safely home and hopefully, sleeping!

xo
Claudia

time worn interiors said...

Oh you poor thing! I hope you are better today! Merry Christmas my friend!
tot

Helen said...

Goodness! You're timing isn't the best, is it. From Bend Oregon ...
Joyeux Noël

Linda said...

Get better soon! I was sick last week...it's awlful at the holidays to be sick. Merry Christmas!!

Kit said...

Oh my! You are one special lady to have such a sense of humor when so sick. I hope you feel better and get lots of pampering by your family. Merry Christmas dear friend! Virtual Hugs, Kit

Mugwump Woolies said...

Hope your bug is on the way out...how nice that the kids are home and can give you lots of TLC!
Feel better!
Robyn

Susan said...

Awww, darn it. Why does it always have to be more than one thing go wrong. And now your are sick? Hopefully by Christmas Eve you will be feeling alot better! Merry Christmas

Susie~From My Home To Yours said...

Hey girl....sure hope you are feeling better today, having a great time with the kids and haven't had any more troubles.

Blessings for a very Merry Christmas my friend,

Susie

c. Joy said...

Sounds like you did the mom stress out thing. You can relax now and just enjoy your babies. Hope you are healthy and happy.

Merry Christmas!

erin's art and gardens said...

oh no! so srry about all your crud! i bet you will forget all about the nasty bits when you feel the warmth of your babies being near. i am sending prayers and healing vibes your way AND of course... i wish you the merriest christmas!!!
love,
erin
xxoo

Blessed Serendipity said...

I am so sorry that you are sick. Sending good thoughts and warm Christmas wishes your way. Hope you get better soon.

xo,
Danielle

Linda in AZ * said...

*** Just "found you"... and, sorry I found you "SICK", buuuut, God Bless You for keepin' yer sense of humor!!!

I SO ENJOYED the chuckles reading this blog... absolutely DEEEELIGHTFUL!!! I will be reading more of you for sure!!!

Get well soon (by SUNDAY!) & many thanks,

Linda in AZ *
bellesmom1234@comcast.net

Unknown said...

Oh Z! Sending you lots of white healing light. You poor baby. Timing is everything isn't it?
Get well soon, and meanwhile...Happy, achoo, Christmas!

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Using my Christmas wish on you and hope you get better very quickly!
Merry Christmas!

Jane said...

Oh I do hope you are feeling better!! Have a wonderful holiday with your kids!! Thanks for being such a wonderful friend.
Jane