Summer Projects

• Landscape backyard in time for Gracie's arrival
• Add a gate to backyard so Gracie doesn't escape and can romp around freely.
• Start a veggie garden (is it too late)? At least get the topsy turvy tomato planter.
• Buy a firepit and use it. I know, it's not ecofriendly.
• Have a bbq to celebrate my backyard.
• Lose 25 pounds
• Vacation in LA
• Follow the "Couch to 5K" Podcast on Itunes that's already downloaded onto my Ipod. I just have to get off the damn couch. I've always wanted to be a runner. Actually I ran track my freshman year of college only because there was a boy I liked on the team and I wanted to be near him. I sucked in comparison but I was a runner for a year.

TTC: I'm 12dpo today. I haven't tested. Sometimes thinking that there's still a possibility is better than learning the truth so that you don't sulk until AF arrives. But I do have to test by Wednesday because I'll need to order jizz in time for Danielle's +opk later on this week. I called our bank and the new black guy is finally available so it's great timing.

My week so far

It's a girl: It was a very hard decision but I think we are going to choose the girl puppy. Tonight we went over to Donna's house (Danielle's mom) to play with them. The girl is very feisty and playful. The boy is so adorable and very laid back, which I like but given the feedback, advice, size, match for the cat, etc I think the girl will be a better fit. We still have a few weeks to make a final decision but I think it's going to be the girl.

CD 2: Danielle has officially started her River Cycle. In Texas Hold 'Em, you are dealt two cards. The first three cards on the table is called the flop, the fourth card is the turn, and the fifth card is the river. You use your two cards plus three of the cards on the table to come up with the best hand. A devastating moment in a hand is when you feel like you have the best hand but the river (last card) comes and it gives someone else the best hand. This is known as "getting rivered." So as previously mentioned, Danielle has likened my last try to a poker hand (KJ suited) and right now we feel like I have the best hand (acupuncture, fate, the luck of the draw, good sperm count, good response to the meds, timing, etc). However, as we know, we can have a perfect cycle and then it can be a bust. So if I get rivered (like the last 14 times) by life, this will be Danielle's cycle. Long explanation, I know and if you are curious as to why Danielle has likened my last cycle to poker it's because she loves poker. We will only have a few days between finding out the fate of my cycle and possibly insemming her. It kinda feels nice not having to wait two more weeks before trying again even if it is with her.

Etsy: My mom made her first Etsy sale. She is totally thrilled and I'm happy for her. Trying to maintain that site has become a second job for me. Thanks everyone who went over to view it.

The girls: We are going to visit my nieces this weekend. Logan (age 4) is one of my favorite people. She's incredibly affectionate and just says some pretty funny things at times. Last weekend Danielle and I had fun buying the girls clothes at the Carter Store (love that shop). I've also gone a little mad with summer toys: Frisbee, jump rope, 3D chalk, bubbles, and lacross sticks (only because my brother played in college). I'm hoping to get a good game of hopscotch in. Honestly, I don't even remember how to play it. Google it, I suppose unless anyone else knows.

Oh and me: I'm 7dpo today. No signs or symptoms of anything. Just biding time. I was going to test over the weekend but Danielle suggested we wait and now that we are visiting the girls, it will be a great distraction.

Well peeps, I hope this short work work is serving you well. I know I can't wait for Friday.

Potential Pups

Introducing: Geno (m), Patches (m) and Sydney (f).
Danielle has seen all three in person and loves them all. I'm going to see them tomorrow. Our choices will be narrowed down tomorrow after the owner's niece comes over to pick which one she wants. The owner, Peggy, has been Donna's (Danielle's mom) neighbor since Danielle was a child. I will post larger pics and videos tomorrow. These were taken with a cell phone. BTW: We are still "fighting" over names. Danielle has somewhat let go of Dice (thank god) and we've added the following: Sophie, Gracie, Masie, Lola, Sadie, and Bailey.

A Tweak

I'm always in awe of people's generosity. After my acupuncture session with Sydnie on Tuesday she suggested I come back on Thursday for a "tweak." The session was shorter (30 min vs 60 min) and she only worked on the front of my body but I knew that going in. When I went to pay she told me that it was on the house. She wished me good luck, asked that I call her to let her know the results and sent me on my merry way. How awesome!

Thank you to those who provided feedback on their cat/dog relationship. The puppies are relatively new so we won't be able to pick him/her up for at least another three weeks.

It's a beautiful day outside. I'm off to go take a walk.