Well today is my mother's birthday. I called this morning and left a message. Said Happy Birthday on Facebook and was soooooo excited that I had gotten my mother a birthday card days ago and got it all ready to mail. It would be the first time I have gotten a birthday card off in time in years...I was so proud of myself.
Then I came into the spare bedroom to grade papers today and guess what I found on the computer desk? You guessed it...my mother's birthday card. So here we are again the horrible daughter that can't get a birthday card to her own mother on time. I will hear it again for years - or until I mess up again next year. Oh well just one more thing for them to say that I don't do right.
Other than that I took water to the horses, fed Sterling cause he is loosing weight as he ages and took my friend some decongestant. Even spent a few minutes at Walmart. Finally, one of the teachers at school made dinner for us tonight - roasted chicken with a celery stuffing, creamed corn, broccoli, roasted potatoes, and rolls. It was absolutely fabulous! I don't know what I would do without the friends I have.
Need to grade some more papers so I guess I need to sign off for now.
Dolittle Drinking
Monday, January 24, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Missing in Action
You never know how much you miss someone until they aren't there for you! I know everyone knows that but today was a classic case that was magnified because of the surgery. I know I am not 100% even though I like to think I am and I have been VERY GOOD about not pushing my limits which is not normal for me. I like to test my limits. But this time I know where they are because of the pain. The co-riding instructor at the barn has been my best friend since 1994 (other than the husband) and we have worked very well together for years! If one of us gets sick and can't go to lessons it is no biggie...the other takes over and it is a bit more challenging but all in all life is good and we get it done. Today was an exception.
First, yesterday we started a new little girl who turned five and riding lessons were her birthday present. So I walked with her all hour lesson, then we worked with 7 in the second lesson and it was very active putting up knocked down jumps, etc, plus feeding and such. Felt ok yesterday. Then we added today with 3 hours of lessons, another new student plus all the horses out every lesson. The first lesson had a 4 year old as her first lesson and a 12 year old just learning to trot....the second lesson has an autistic boy who is just the best young man ever but have to keep a close eye on him and walk to help him keep his horse where he belongs....and the third lesson has a young lady who just started last week so she is still at the point where I am walking with her...ya not only did the tummy hurt but the LEGS WERE KILLING ME! I walk tons every day with teaching science labs and lessons etc but I guess I am really out of shape with being laid up with the surgery.
This is what I mean with Missing in Action. There was so much action and there was no partner to bounce ideas off of for what to do next when the students mastered something faster than I expected....or slower for that matter. There was no one to take 1/2 the walking...lol There was no one to watch 1/2 the kids...well truth be told she watches more than half. If I have a beginner lesson then she has everyone else or visa versa. Yes I made a bit more money in lessons today but it sure wasn't worth it. On top of that my friend being home sick with a fever, sore throat, cough, stuffy nose, etc was no fun for her. She would have much rather been out with us at lessons too. Yep truly missed her today!
First, yesterday we started a new little girl who turned five and riding lessons were her birthday present. So I walked with her all hour lesson, then we worked with 7 in the second lesson and it was very active putting up knocked down jumps, etc, plus feeding and such. Felt ok yesterday. Then we added today with 3 hours of lessons, another new student plus all the horses out every lesson. The first lesson had a 4 year old as her first lesson and a 12 year old just learning to trot....the second lesson has an autistic boy who is just the best young man ever but have to keep a close eye on him and walk to help him keep his horse where he belongs....and the third lesson has a young lady who just started last week so she is still at the point where I am walking with her...ya not only did the tummy hurt but the LEGS WERE KILLING ME! I walk tons every day with teaching science labs and lessons etc but I guess I am really out of shape with being laid up with the surgery.
This is what I mean with Missing in Action. There was so much action and there was no partner to bounce ideas off of for what to do next when the students mastered something faster than I expected....or slower for that matter. There was no one to take 1/2 the walking...lol There was no one to watch 1/2 the kids...well truth be told she watches more than half. If I have a beginner lesson then she has everyone else or visa versa. Yes I made a bit more money in lessons today but it sure wasn't worth it. On top of that my friend being home sick with a fever, sore throat, cough, stuffy nose, etc was no fun for her. She would have much rather been out with us at lessons too. Yep truly missed her today!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
First Post - Get Updated
First lets update on what happened this weekend. I have a total of 11 horses that belong to me and to others at the barn and a few that are retired at a friend's house. One of the retired horses, Traveler, colliced really badly. In addition to his collic he also banged up his left knee pretty badly. I really thought we were going to have to put him down and he is my husband's horse. This would have led to major drama from him. He is way to emotional...the husband...not Traveler.
So since I am out of school because of my surgery - complete Hystorectomy - I went to check on him to see how he was doing. He is better with the collic but still limping terrably. Hopefully it will be better soon. I am tired of worring about him and waking up in the middle of the night wondering if he is ok.
While on the subject of horses, they are a never ending source of fun. At the barn today Aracelli (owned by my Goddaughter) was let out after feeding along with Asagai (owned by my riding student who should be our other Goddaughter cause she is so close to us). Aracelli fashons herself as a DIVA! She thinks she is in charge of everything out there at the 20 acre farm. She starts flattening her ears and biting at Asagai who promtly just stares at her. Now these moves are meant to frighten and intimidate him and he is just standing there. His nonreaction angers her so she starts snaking her head around and flipping her butt around and trying to kick him. He still just stands there and does nothing...she doesn't just frighten him in the least. She tries for a good 10 minutes to get him to move or be afraid of her but it is not to be. Finally, when she stops and hangs her head in disgust, he reaches over and licks her neck. She just stares at him like he is crazy...which I think he is for not getting out of her way. Most of the other horses there move quicky when she starts her antics. It was like a parent watching a child throw a tantrum then hug them when it was over and say...I am glad you got that out of your system. There was nothing I could do but laugh and wait for it to end. I surely couldn't get in the middle of it all.
As I write, Jasper is sleeping on the pillow - big suprise - he is not called "the pillow dog" for nothing. Ayla is sleeping on the floor under the desk - as usual. and Harvey is on the bottom of the bed. These are their usual positions. Jasper and Ayla are 6 year old Border Collie/Lab crosses that are brother and sister and weigh 85 lbs each. Harvey we got from a pet adoption agency and we call him Little Dog because he is so much smaller than the other two at 17 lbs. He even has been nicknamed the sausage dog. Finally, there is Annie May. She is a very old grayhoud/redbone hound mix 14 now. She gets picked on by Ayla so we keep them separated. She also was abused and we have to make sure that she doesn't get around men - except for the husband. They are forever doing something silly also. We will have to see what mischef they get up to in the future.
So since I am out of school because of my surgery - complete Hystorectomy - I went to check on him to see how he was doing. He is better with the collic but still limping terrably. Hopefully it will be better soon. I am tired of worring about him and waking up in the middle of the night wondering if he is ok.
While on the subject of horses, they are a never ending source of fun. At the barn today Aracelli (owned by my Goddaughter) was let out after feeding along with Asagai (owned by my riding student who should be our other Goddaughter cause she is so close to us). Aracelli fashons herself as a DIVA! She thinks she is in charge of everything out there at the 20 acre farm. She starts flattening her ears and biting at Asagai who promtly just stares at her. Now these moves are meant to frighten and intimidate him and he is just standing there. His nonreaction angers her so she starts snaking her head around and flipping her butt around and trying to kick him. He still just stands there and does nothing...she doesn't just frighten him in the least. She tries for a good 10 minutes to get him to move or be afraid of her but it is not to be. Finally, when she stops and hangs her head in disgust, he reaches over and licks her neck. She just stares at him like he is crazy...which I think he is for not getting out of her way. Most of the other horses there move quicky when she starts her antics. It was like a parent watching a child throw a tantrum then hug them when it was over and say...I am glad you got that out of your system. There was nothing I could do but laugh and wait for it to end. I surely couldn't get in the middle of it all.
As I write, Jasper is sleeping on the pillow - big suprise - he is not called "the pillow dog" for nothing. Ayla is sleeping on the floor under the desk - as usual. and Harvey is on the bottom of the bed. These are their usual positions. Jasper and Ayla are 6 year old Border Collie/Lab crosses that are brother and sister and weigh 85 lbs each. Harvey we got from a pet adoption agency and we call him Little Dog because he is so much smaller than the other two at 17 lbs. He even has been nicknamed the sausage dog. Finally, there is Annie May. She is a very old grayhoud/redbone hound mix 14 now. She gets picked on by Ayla so we keep them separated. She also was abused and we have to make sure that she doesn't get around men - except for the husband. They are forever doing something silly also. We will have to see what mischef they get up to in the future.
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