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Sunday, February 26, 2012

Suddenly Sunday (Feb 26)

Hosted by Svea from The Muse in the Fog Book Review

Hello!  It's been forever since we chatted and I have missed you all dearly.  So I will apologize ahead for the lengthy post.

Puppy Update:

Firstly, thank you all so very much for your well wishes Kona (formerly known as Peanut Butter)  is doing well!  We had our first therapy session on the 17th at WAG and had lots of fun.  The therapist was awesome and the space is wonderful.  It's a big space and Kona ran/hopped around and was excited to be there.  We were there for an hour and half.  We learned therapy exercises and range of motion exercises to continue at home.  Kona also had her first hydrotherapy session. She was a little intimidated at first when the treadmill kicked in, but was okay after a while.  Here's a blurry picture:



There were lots of treats to be had, and we were all exhausted by the time we got home.  We still have to keep Kona as quiet as possible, which is hard with a puppy, but we are doing our best.  She is using her leg more, and I think the fact that she is more comfortable with us helps.  I think we are finally settling in.  Puppies are a lot of work though.  They can be sneaky little things, like stealing tissues off the coffee table, or balls of yarn out of the knitting bag :)

"Your books are next Mommy."

Reading:

Oh yes, that.  Well, it's been slow going but not because the books are not good.  In fact they are great; fantastic actually.  It's just that I have had things to read for work, on top of the classes I'm teaching...it's a lot of reading!  Middlemarch has been placed on the side, but not for lack of enjoyment.  I have review books to read, both of which I do not want to put down.  Currently I have The King's Agent by Morin and Girls Like Us by Lloyd.  These books couldn't more different.  The King's Agent is a HF art mystery/adventure and Girls Like Us is about sexually exploitation of young girls in the U.S. Both are compelling stories in their own right, and I would call out of work if I could to read them nonstop.

Tomorrow I have a review of The Rogue Pirate's Bride by Shana Galen and a guest post and giveaway on Tuesday.  Be sure to stop back for that.  As for other review books, I need to get my list in order.  I think I have almost reached my quota for the year.  Galen's book doesn't count because it was originally supposed to be released last year.  I've had it that long.  But in the craziness of the past month I think I have accepted my limit!  Head...needs...examining.  Better yet I should look at my stacks and slap myself.
Regardless, IF I have room, I must be extra, super picky.

Fitness:

Ha-ha-ha!  It's really no laughing matter, but I haven't been to the gym since January 15th!  Not good people, not good.  I've picked up weight.  I can feel it, and I've been eating crappy.  I was sick for a week, and the past month it's been the puppy requiring my time, but still.  So I have been making an effort to walk on lunch, or walk half way home from work, anything to get moving.  The issue is the hubby is home all day with Kona so it's a relief when I get home.  I can't run back out for an hour; it's not right.  So, the gym gets sacrificed.  I did go today and that makes me happy :)

Well that's about it for me.  I think that's plenty.  My apologies for not getting around and visiting blogs lately.  Kona requires lots of attention, and that darn work thing gets in the way.  Hopefully things are letting up and I will try to get around this week.  So until then happy reading and have a great week!

What have you been up to lately?  Let me know :)


 © Jenny Girl - 2012 "All Rights Reserved"

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Ugh, I know all too well about animals stealing tissues! My kitten does it and my parents puppy does it. And then they think it is a game when you try to get it back! So glad that things are starting to turn around for your little pup!
1 reply · active 681 weeks ago
Thanks Heather! It must be the fluffiness of the tissues that makes them so attractive.
Kona is adorable! Glad to hear she's doing well. She's one lucky pup.
It sounds like you are busy over there. I finally got my butt back to the gym last week and I am still sore...lol.
Happy reading :)
1 reply · active 680 weeks ago
Kona is super lucky. Now we just have to train her...

I love that sore feeling! It makes me feel like I did something. Not too sore, just enough to make me aware.
Gald you got a new puppy to replace the other pet! I still miss my Harvey.
1 reply · active 680 weeks ago
Thanks you Harvee. I still miss my Lucky too and sometimes when I look at Kona she does things that remind of Lucky.
I haven't been up to much...reading :)

I hope you start going to the gym again, but it's busy with a new dog
1 reply · active 680 weeks ago
Thanks Linda....you knock those books out so quickly. You're an inspiration!
Good to hear that Kona is doing well. Love the picture of her in the water!
1 reply · active 680 weeks ago
I'm so happy to hear that Kona is doing good. I know, only to well, what a handful puppies are. Mine still is. He also loves tissues and yarn and lucky for me I have quite a few chewed corners on a few hardcover books too. Lol.

I'm sure you'll get back to everything when things settle down. Once Kona really settles in you'll have more time. In the meantime, just enjoy her.

Good luck with the reading. I'll be reading The King's Agent as well. I'm looking forward to your thoughts on it. Have a great week Jen!
1 reply · active 680 weeks ago
I am loving the King's Agent. Totally get lost in it.
Been a long time since I had a puppy and it's all coming back to me :)
Thanks for the being there friend! {{hugs}}
I'm so thrilled to hear that Kona is doing so well! I bet she just loves splashing in that water. And yes, I think that babies and puppies are pretty similar. Sneaky little turkeys. ;) I turned my back on Elle for one second yesterday and next I knew she had a leaf in her mouth. Really?!

And I'm with you on the gym. Just hard to find the time. Hope things smooth out for you soon.
1 reply · active 680 weeks ago
So babies like leaves too? It must be their crunchiness or something. I'm sure Elle is getting into lots of things now that she get around.

Can't wait to read about your "natural" project. I will be natural vicariously through you and Scott!
I am so so so very glad to hear PB/Kona is doing good.
*high five*
And I feel ya on the gym.
It's tough.
I've been going on the weekends when Mr. Whimsy can watch the baby. It's not much but it's something, right? :)
1 reply · active 680 weeks ago
Hey it's better than nothing for sure!
I have been trying to get some walking in everyday, and once Kona is better there are super long walks in our future!

Thank you for the well wishes!
Kona (and parents) is getting getting put through the ringer! I don't think I could have handled that therapy session. Puppies are a lot of work and I've never had one with special needs! It will all even out when you can start going on walks together :)

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