Saturday, April 19, 2008

3 Words Sunday & Other Ramblings

I was awakened very early Friday morning with my bed shaking. Now depending on who's in it, that could be a good thing. But since it was just me and Griffey, I knew something was odd. (Yes my spoiled dog sleeps in my bed.) I thought maybe he was just scratching or something cuz the bed was just barely moving. So I reached over to make him stop. But he was laying on his side sound asleep.

However the bed was still shaking. Was I dreaming? Was I possessed? Was there a serial killer under my bed? Then it stopped. Since I was still only half awake I rolled over and went back to sleep. Later that morning as I was getting ready for work, I kept thinking about it. Did I imagine it? Why was my bed shaking?

Then I turned on the news and heard that what I'd felt was a freakin' EARTHQUAKE! In Ohio! WTF? Apparently, there's a fault line in Illinois that registered a 5.4 magnitude earthquake at 4:37am. And we felt it all the way over here. Luckily, there were no reports of injuries and only minor damage. Crazy. That's a story to tell my grandchildren some day.

Baseball season has started. Why does that matter to me, you ask? Because the guy I share my second job with coaches his son's team. That means for the next couple months I'll be working 4 evenings a week to cover his absence. Unless it rains. Then he'll go to work instead. So I may be doing some rain dances over here so I can have a break. I hate baseball season.

My Florida sunburn has faded. No more pain. But now I have a lovely peel going on. Oh well... it was worth it. I had a blast.

Griffey had a follow up appointment with the vet on Wednesday. We got good news. His eye is 90% healed! The vet said it's remarkable considering how significant the injury was just a week ago. He has vision in the eye and hopefully things will continue to progress until he's completely recovered. We only have to put ointment in the eye twice a day now. Thank goodness. That's torture for both of us. And no more stupid lampshade thing on his head!

So my 3 words this week are for my baby boy.......

*Click here for an explanation of the 3 Words Project.

26 comments:

kitchu said...

Earthquake was my FIRST thought and then I was like, "Oh but wait.. in OHIO?"... but holy cow, YES.

Glad Griffey is doing better!!

Anonymous said...

I was wondering if you felt it up there! Seriously, WTF?? That's perfect for three word Sunday for you!

Anonymous said...

Wow - it's usually only us Californian who get to experience the thrill of the earthquake. And that was a pretty strong one, too!

So happy to hear Griffey's eye is a lot better - poor thing.

Lisa and Tate said...

EARTHQUAKE??? That will be a great story to tell you grandkiddos.... "Grandma survived the Ohio Earthquake of 2008"!!!

Glad Griffey's eye is better.. wonderful that he is not blind in it!

Donna said...

I'm so glad little Griffey is on the mend!

We felt the quake a little here, too!

Kim said...

Earthquake is a weird thing...
Glad Griffey is doing well... And your sunburn is gone... don't like those peeling things though..
Have a Great Week..
Hope it rains a lot...LOL..

Anonymous said...

That earthquake was weird, wasn't it???

Glad to hear Griffey is doing well.

t~ said...

We have hurricanes, Georgia has tornados and Ohio has earthquakes? Odd indeed.

I'm so over bball, it just can't end soon enough for us. Very sweet of you to fill the void to allow that dad to coach.

Glad Griffey's eye is doing better!

Joannah said...

Good boy, Griffey!

How'd you like that earthquake? I've experienced a few of those in my lifetime. I usually spring out of bed and stand in the doorway. I'm well trained. At school we don't just have fire drills. We have earthquake drills, too.

Pug Mama said...

glad to hear Griffey is feeling better

Abby's Mom said...

What a sweet picture of your baby boy! Scary stuff in regards to the earthquake. Glad you are okay!

OziMum said...

Awww look at that sweet little face! His eye's look great. Bet he's happy to have that bucket gone from around his neck!

God, you gotta hate peeling, hey?! Are you scratching like you have fleas?!!! No matter... you have a REAL Louis - that's gotta be worth a few layers of skin, right?!!

An earthquake! Yikes! Weren't you sposed to go hide in a bathtub or something?!!!

Rhonda said...

Glad Griffey's doing better!

Daniella said...

Glad Griffey is healing - what a great picture! That's scary about the earthquake - glad your all ok!

a Tonggu Momma said...

My best friend growing up had a dog named Gumdrop that looks a lot like Griffey. Glad he's feeling better. And relieved :) you survived the earthquake!

Briana's Mom said...

Yeah Griffey! Such good news!

a Tonggu Momma said...

Special K ~ Like you don't get asked to do enough of these! But I tagged you for a meme at my blog. Can I help it if you are just too, too popular? :)

Shannon said...

Was hopin' your bed was shakin' due to a little extra curricular activity...bummer...=)
Glad G's eye is so much better.

C's Mom said...

Glad Griff is doing better.

I snoozed right through the earthquake. A little shaking doesn't even phase me. Apparently, I am a rare one there...seems most everyone else felt it.

Noemi said...

Holy Crap~!~ Earthquake in Ohio? That is just too scary. I am glad Griffey is doing much better...

Kayce said...

So glad to hear that Griffey is doing better! YEAH!

As for the earthquake...welcome to my world! Ugg!

redmaryjanes said...

We felt that earthquake too in Michigan. Our bed shook, it was bizarre. My first earthquake experience.

Robin said...

Catching up since my computer is on the fritz!

I missed the earthquake but heard all about it from marty.

You girls in the post below look like you had an AMAZING time! Isn't it great the people you meet through the common bond of adoption.

Colleen said...

A freakin earthquake in OHIO???? Yikes.

So glad Griffey is doing better. Smooch that pup for me.

wzgirl said...

Aww! Look at sweet Griffey. Glad that he's feeling better. xo

4D said...

I told you you were a rockin' gal!

Mr G is just delicious!

Keep smilin!