Whoa! Fall weather is really coming in, but mainly in the mornings. We’ve been waking up to temps in the 55-degree range, and I am here for it! I couldn’t think of a dazzling title for this blog post, so we are just going to be catching up on last week around here.
Last Tuesday, my best friend took me out to eat lunch for my birthday. We were a little late celebrating together, but I didn’t do much on my actual birthday, and it worked out that she had a half-day at work, so she picked me up and we ate at a cute little bistro in town that we enjoy. I forgot to take a picture of my lunch, but I did take one the next day when I had it for leftovers.
She also got me a new candle and a candle warmer! I was so excited because I had been wanting a candle warmer for upstairs. I love to have candles going, but I worry about having them on upstairs because I’m not often up there during the daytime. So, not having an open flame, but still being able to enjoy the scent of my candles is awesome!
Hubby worked a long week last week and didn’t make it in until Saturday afternoon, so our weekend felt really short. We just stayed in the rest of the weekend and relaxed. It sure went by quickly, and he was back on the road yesterday morning. This week looks to be a busy one for him as well.
Jake got his annual back shave last Thursday. I know this looks like a total hack job, and it is, but there is a reason for that. Jake will not let me brush him. He hates to be touched unless it’s on his terms. The groomer wanted to give him a “lion cut”, and I was all for it, but I knew he would never cooperate with that. The only way that would happen is if he were sedated, and I hated to do that to him unnecessarily. I told the groomer my main concern was to get the mats off of his back, and if that meant a hack job, then that’s the way it had to be. Jake managed to let them get just that much done, so bless it, he will just have to look like this for a bit until his hair grows back in.
I felt pretty good over the weekend, so with hubby’s help, I was able to get a lot accomplished in our extra bedroom. I think it will all come together better once we decide on furniture for the room. However, getting rid of a lot of unnecessary stuff has already made the room feel lighter, which makes me happy! I’ve held on to many office supplies and items from my librarian career, but it’s time to send them to a better home.
This week will be spent with family. My aunt and uncle from Tennessee are here visiting and staying with my mom, so I will be spending lots of time with them this week, as their last visit got cut very short. I have to run an errand this week that will take me very close to my nearest Bath & Body Works store. Will I stop in? Tune in to find out! HAHAHAHAAA!! You know I will!
Dancer has been getting some matted fur clumps, recently, but, so far, we’ve had to cut off only one. He will let me brush him for a few minutes at a time.
Happy Belated Birthday!!!! We had to shave our Cosmo recently, and he looked so little!!! I hope all is well in your world, my friend. Happy fall!
Hooray for birthday celebations that just continue! Hope you have a good weekend ahead. Glad to have “stumbled” upon your blog this afternoon!
Nothing better than leftovers, smiles. Happy belated birthday. smiles.
It sounds like you had a very nice birthday lunch with your friend! Your meal sure looked good.
Cat with mats are the worst! They just don’t see the issue with having a mat and would prefer to be left alone. I don’t envy any groomer who has to tackle that. My Apollo hates being brushed but, luckily, he’s a short hair cat.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Nothing better than birthday leftovers!!
Sounds like it was a wonderful time with your Friend! Don’t you love a birthday? Mine feels like it lasts all month because of spread out reasons to “celebrate” with loved ones. Love that! Yay for another candle warmer – they are the best. I love that I can set the timer so I don’t even need to think about it.
Poor poochie, but I think you’re so good to not put him through too much stress and just get done what needs to get done.
I hope you have a wonderful time with family!! Have fun! 💗
I didn’t get a chance to comment on one of your recent posts when you said how proud you were of your son for being so kind. I think that’s wonderful, and you should be proud. Of all the good qualities my adult sons have, the one that makes me the happiest is that they are kind.
It is always fun to keep the birthday celebrations going with a friend! What a good feeling to go through things and give rooms a refresh. Enjoy your day & these cooler mornings and evenings!
I held on to my school stuff to for far too long. Happy Belated Birthday. Glad you were able to do lunc( with a friend. When you speak of your candle love, I think of my son-in-law. He loves them.
Your leftovers look good. Isn’t it nice to have them after going out?
Poor Jake! But it will grow.
Good job on that bedroom!