So I’ve noticed something wasn’t right but have been avoiding checking out her ear because I didn’t want to deal with it…but I finally made her remove her earrings today and…this is what has happened.
She claims she has no idea how this happened (and it’s just one ear). I’m a bad mom because I noticed it awhile ago but convinced myself it wasn’t as bad as I thought it was—so it probably got worse.
I did seek medical advice and were told she really just needs to take them out and let them close and hopefully it will heal enough to not need surgery?! And maybe sometime in the future she can get them pierced again. We’re both a little sad.
But how on earth could she do this and not realize it? Baffled.
Off to the vet to check out a disturbing something on Bella (cyst? infected scratch? growth? tumor?) that appeared out of nowhere. I swear if it’s not one animal it’s one of the others.
I’m not gonna post the picture of it because, well, yuck.
So the doc has no idea what happened—it’s not in the right place for an anal glands issues and she said it looks like a bite or something and asked if my other cat would’ve attacked her and I told her I really didn’t think so…so they’re kind of confused.
So they drained it and said the skin is going to come off so she has a collar to keep from licking it and we have to put warm compresses on it to try to drain it a few times every day. She’s on antibiotics and the gabapentin painkiller which we at least had from the last vet visit for Charlie. And to top it all off we have to come back multiple times (every other day) to get the area “lasered” to help the gaping wound heal (because the area of skin that is coming off is HUGE). And of course I rarely have anything on my schedule, but the next week is crazy. Which I now get to fit vet visits in there.
So for right now she’s in Maggie’s travel crate so I can keep her contained without her bleeding all over…and waiting until the painkiller starts working. I gave her food and water—which isn’t easy since she has the collar on. At least giving her the meds wasn’t too hard and will knock her out.
Transferring from one crate to the other.Her home for the rest of the afternoon.
Owen’s school had a bingo night this year. It wasn’t quite the event the elementary has, but we still had fun (we invited Anna and the boys)…and Owen won one of the rounds!!
Initially he chose a gift card for 30 minutes of jumping at a local place but after talking to him and explaining that it would cost us more money to use it (because Katie would like to go, plus we usually go for 2 hours), he asked if he could switch prizes and they said yes…so I guided him to a $20 gift card to a local ice cream place!!!
And Owen’s teacher was there! I got to talk to her for awhile and get to know her…and then she finally went in with her kids.
I had zero desire to go through it because I know it would kill my back…but then Heidi came over and basically guilted me into doing it (with another friend who was there) so I succumbed to peer pressure.
Yes we’re wearing knee pads.
Katie was our tour guide…and then we ran into Owen!
The view over the top!A photo op in one of the rooms!Heidi’s husband was working inside the maze and took this picture as we were exciting over section!A slide down into a ball pit!The boys were done. The insane map of the whole thing!
Note: My back and wrists were so sore on Sunday and Monday that I had to drug myself quite heavily. I knew I should not have given in to peer pressure!!
So this is what my face looks like when I mix my foundations…and after I blend them with my stipple brush (and do my brows and lashes—I was just going to do a straight before and after but got sidetracked). It’s always a bit scary looking but you have to trust the process… 🥰
OMG they were disgusting. And all it took was a wet Norwex envirocloth and a tiny bit of elbow grease. I’m floored. 🙌🏻🙌🏻
If you haven’t tried Norwex, you really need to. I love not having to use cleaners 90% of the time. (Yes I still use some. But I’m way more green now than I used to be!)
Tom hates them, Owen doesn’t love them, and Katie likes them but not enough to sit and finish a big one. And I enjoy them…and only do one when my mom visits!
So Owen generally has zero interest in helping with a big puzzle but he was all about the little ones tonight! (The emoji puzzle is from the Bingo Basket Katie won at William Halley ES in 2017!)
Almost done…
These mini puzzles are more Owen’s speed. They are really fun to do.
the answer is always ALWAYS yes. 殺 A gastronomic experience unrivaled… And thankfully my mom and stepdad were here so they could watch the kids!!
A quick stop at Binny’s! It’s a huuuge liquor store I’d never been to.
My aisle…getting ready for when I can actually drink one of these again. (I did get some really great looking craft margaritas that I can’t wait to try, too.)A quick stop at Binny’s!Marcona AlmondsCrab MartiniTrio of Savory MacaronsWhipped Feta and Goat Cheese with Hot HoneyChorizo and Rice Stuffed SquidScallops & Pork Belly on Sweet Corn PureeA visitor. Tom showing off his new Sous-V Gun and David taking a test drive. Jami was just a tiny bit worried about her new plates. Burrata and Burnt OrangesRoasted Sablefish & Spot Prawn Risotto with Citrus Beurre BlancWild Blueberry Grunt
The last time I had a facial was 2016 and the esthetician said my skin was okay but I really needed to start taking better care of it. So after a few years of using SeneGence products?? I was thrilled to hear that I have the skin of someone 10 years younger! 😱😱 I’m going to keep on keeping on and hopefully I’ll keep going back in time!!
And I only learned because we have a 21yo at our MOPs table. #getoffmylawn
So do you know? Greatest of all time! Apparently sportsball related. But I only knew it from Survivor where a goat is a bad thing—someone you take to the end because they can’t win.
Getting ready to head out to the Blue & Gold bridge ceremony.
As part of the ceremony, all the scouts had to saw a piece of wood.
There was an Arrow of Light ceremony where parents present the scout with a homemade arrow with bands of color signifying all the things the scouts have completed. Unfortunately Owen was so new to the troop that he wasn’t able to get one, so he was the only scout not up front. But then they called him up separately and gave him a really nice introduction (among other things they said what a great addition he was to the troop) and I didn’t record it because I totally wasn’t expecting it!
And then they all did the pledge.
They each got a chance to say thank you as they crossed the bridge.
I’ve been anxious since I woke up. Why??? I am an adult. I know I have to do this. I know it isn’t THAT bad and it’s over quick.
But still.
Anyway…a bonus? They suggested I try getting in for my mammogram today since they typically aren’t busy on Fridays so I’m getting that done today, too! (It was scheduled for next week!) So two (three?) birds with one stone!
As I make my way to the bathroom for the fourth time today… Thought I’d share this hydration tip with y’all. Probably better for those of you working outside the home or dealing with people.
We got an Echo Show—not thinking anything about it. But both kids just see SCREEN SCREEN SCREEN SCREEN and are OBSESSED with watching it. It doesn’t help that it plays lyrics while music is on. The last thing I wanted was another screen in this house, but I guess she’s reading?!
