Today: Poor boys.

This is not a good week for the man and male dog in my life.  Nick left Monday morning for a week-long business trip in Omaha, and if the Omaha part wasn’t bad enough, he landed in Nebraska with a fever of 103.  He’s now down a few degrees and managed to get a flight back to Boston.  Nothing like a day trip to Omaha!  Remind me to delete this post immediately if his fellow passengers all come down with one of the flus.

And then there’s Clark.  I don’t think he had any idea what he was in for this week, but I have a feeling he did at some point yesterday…  More specifically, when the doggie drugs wore off and he realized he was missing a couple… parts.

I honestly tried to pep talk myself into taking the dog to get neutered on my own, while Nick was away, without going too mental.  I even made a proactive call to the vet to make sure I didn’t need to do anything ahead of time (I have no idea what that might involve.  Was I thinking I’d prep him for surgery?).   Regardless, the dog seems to be doing just fine, with the exception of 3:30 this morning when he went totally batty.

This morning’s whining resulted in a call from our door person, informing us that someone had complained about the noise.  My 4 AM instinct was to leave a note reading as follows:

We’re sorry to wake you, but think of it this way: It could be worse.  You could’ve been neutered.  –Your neighbors

Fortunately for everyone, I was too tired to execute this brilliant communique.  Speaking of sorry, I’m terribly sorry Nick’s under the weather, but I’m kind of extremely glad he came home, so Clark (and our building mates) can be mad at both of us.  Just kidding. Neutering is a good thing.  I cannot believe I just typed that.  I’m probably going to vom.

Also On Tap for Today:

  • Buy a Michael Jackson face mask
  • Take a serious nap
  • Count down the days until Thanksgiving and then count down the days until Christmas

How are the men in your life holding up?  And how are you warding off the flu?

Comments (11)

  • DeMo

    November 21, 2009 at 5:21 pm

    HAHA! I looooove that note that you didn’t leave for your neighbors. Your dog is so cute!

    Visiting from icomleavwe! 🙂

    1. Elizabeth

      November 22, 2009 at 7:48 pm

      Thank you! 🙂

  • Andi

    November 21, 2009 at 5:34 pm

    Your dog looks ADORABLE, little guy will be up and running around before you know it! I am with you on the serious nap, Saturday or not, it is cold here in California, which is unusual and good weather for naps…Andi (IComLeavWe)

  • Sarah

    November 21, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    Ha! What a wonderful comeback. I hope everyone feels better soon! I also had a lovely nap today–Saturday afternoons just seem made for that. (ICLW)

    1. Elizabeth

      November 22, 2009 at 7:49 pm

      Andi and Sarah:

      Hope you both had a great weekend (and found some time for napping!). Thanks for stopping by!

  • Laurel

    November 21, 2009 at 9:34 pm

    Dogs shouldn’t be allowed to be that cute.

  • gbaugh

    November 21, 2009 at 11:05 pm

    Elizabeth,
    Great post! I hope Nick is feeling better. Poor, little Clark I hope he is feeling better, also. Neutering Clark will keep him healthier in the long run. Not he would agree. He is soo cute!!
    Gerardine Baugh

    1. Elizabeth

      November 22, 2009 at 7:50 pm

      Thank you, Geraldine! Both Nick and Clark are feeling much better. It’s been quite a week! 🙂 Hope all’s well with you.

  • Laura

    November 22, 2009 at 4:08 am

    It looks like you are making your own graphics too. I think that’s great. I have been doing mine. But got sidetracked due to some error that kept me from uploading media files. I fixed it last night, finally. I will start using my own doodles again Wednesday, maybe Monday if I get to work on it.

    1. Elizabeth

      November 22, 2009 at 7:51 pm

      Thanks, Laura. Your doodles are too cute! I try and cut out a beer or two for each post… sometimes they’re pretty awful! 🙂

  • Krystal

    November 26, 2009 at 12:25 am

    Your pup is cute! I felt terrible taking my cat to get neutered a couple of weeks ago, but he didn’t even seem to care! My mom says the younger you get it done, the less they seem to mind. Hopefully he and your hubs are recovering well and you can have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

    Happy ICLW!

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