House keeping

I called yesterday to see if our window was in. I had expected them to call me. You would think they would want to get it done and finish being paid. It was in. I scheduled for first thing this morning. 8:30 am a knock on the door put Bucky into his excited barking.

The weather cooperated and didn't start pouring until after the install and the guy had left. Tom and I both commented on how wonderful the window looks. I love not looking through shards of glass. You could also feel the temperature variation between the single pain and the other double pained windows. More heat came into the house and more cold when the weather changed.

We wait now for the floors to arrive. Tom took the day off. He had an eye doctor appointment in the afternoon so this fit well into his schedule. He'll get them to put the stuff in the garage and out of the rain. He is as excited as I. He was wondering through the house starring at the oak floors in the living room. I asked him what he was looking at. "Nothing". He is just like me, dwelling on how we want to proceed. If we hire someone it will be over $3.50 a square foot more for a nailed floor, another $3500, double the cost.

Riley is upstairs sleeping. He opted for another day at home. He said he was tired. He is still coughing and the nose is still plugged. He is still on the immune suppressants for a few more days. Tom agreed with another day at home. We error on the side of caution. The change of weather has sapped my energy also. I think I am going to get some of those special light bulbs for the house to boost our energy levels.

I will schedule a blood draw for Riley this next week to test his levels. We don't see the doctor until the end of October.

The Athletic Director called with Trevor in his office this morning. Trevor is doing well in all his classes. He is struggling with the typing class though so he will have to do more practice at home to increase his abilities. He was two finger typing to start the class. The teacher is showing him how to really type. His first speed test was five words per minute. He is supposed to be 60 words per minute by the end of the year. His first goal is just to double his speed to ten words in the next three weeks. He is learning "Home" for his fingers.

I remember my first typing class. I failed it. I typed 35 words per minute by the end of the class. Poor Trevor has his work cut out for him. I'll find some typing games on line for him to practice, shooting aliens with words before they shoot you. There are some really fun games these days to increase your speed and aptitude.



The news was good enough that Trevor can play this week, for the first time this year. He is excited. We are all excited. The band is also marching in the game on Friday so Trevor has a big week. He tried on his band uniform last night. He thought it would be dorky but once on he really liked it. The under jacket is a tux. He looked stunning and good enough to invite to a dance.

He went to a school sponsored movie night last night. His homework was done before I allowed him to go. He said afterwards I was there too early, he had wanted to stay and chat with people, but it was a Monday night and 9:00pm by the time we got home. He said he may be invited to the first girls ask boys dance, the Tola. The woman in question is asking her parents if she can go. I told Trevor that we would want to meet everyone also. I talked to Tom about it. His first inclination is Trevor is a bit young, but this is high school now. We are still adjusting to that whole concept. Maybe we should make sure we are chaperones at the dance. It isn't until late October. Trevor said it might be a themed dance when I suggested he might need a tux. I still like the idea of a tux, like in the movie "Big". Somthing flamboyant, Trevor could carry it off. He has a style about him.

I stess and worry and get very proud at the thought that he has girls liking him and is popular at school. More parent lectures coming about safety and respect and proper behavior. I can see Trevor cringing already.


Bucky went to the vet yesterday for his rump rash. It was fleas. I almost canceled the appointment as the flea dip on Friday had helped. But Bucky needed his vaccinations and we needed to fill the flea prescription. With the battle with the mice I wanted to make sure Bucky had his rabies shot. I was told fleas were really bad all year long around here because the weather doesn't stay cold enough for very long. The fleas don't die off completely. The last two years they have been rampant. I filled two more prescriptions for the cats. The vet said she could do the cats without a visit. They are probably trying to get control of an epidemic like the bed bugs have become world wide.

The visit cost $230 including the prescriptions for three months of flea coverage for three pets. There are no free pets. Bucky crawled under the covers this morning as the cold temperatures chilled the house. I was glad to know he was flea free as he scooted into me for warmth.

Flooring guys just called fifteen minutes out. Got to go tell Tom. Heart palpitations, I just hope I like the color.