holidays – Page 5 – Kari Neumeyer

My last weekend with Barney

I’m feeling a little better now. Have been able to watch the video of Barney, with the music on, and smile. Good old Barney. When we picked him up from the groomer on the morning of our Christmas party, the groomer said he was losing a lot of weight and his ears needed cleaning. IContinue reading “My last weekend with Barney”

Marking time

Just 6.5 hours away from another 3-day weekend. This is the life. I should note, however, that I have been coming to work on days when others heeded the TV’s advice to stay off the roads because of the ice. 10.5 hours away from a new cell phone billing cycle. What the hell did IContinue reading “Marking time”

Element of surprise

Why do I think it’s necessary for birthday/Christmas presents to be a surprise? Several weeks ago, Rob saw a book in a used bookstore that he wasn’t sure if he owned. He went home and discovered he did not and he wanted it. Wouldn’t it be neat to get it for him for Christmas, IContinue reading “Element of surprise”

Unfestive

I have no explanation for it, but I am feeling decidedly not festive this week. Maybe it’s because I’ve already got everything I ever wanted, and have spent huge amounts of money this year, so I’m not as psyched about gift giving and receiving as usual. Unlike Rob, who happily made a list and actuallyContinue reading “Unfestive”

Howler Monkey

I have the best-behaved puppy in the world. We had people over on Friday and they were so impressed at how she went into her crate by herself and didn’t bark or chew on anyone. She was equally well-mannered when we took her to the in-law equivalents’ party yesterday. You’d never know that, when noContinue reading “Howler Monkey”

He’s not like the other boys

Not only will Rob stop and ask for directions (while I’d prefer to drive around til I find it, thank you very much), but he also likes to dress up his dog. I know this is unusual for a man, because my brother and my mom’s boyfriend vehemently oppose the placement of reindeer antlers onContinue reading “He’s not like the other boys”