Prozac anyone?

I started my dog on Prozac. Yup.  I sure did.
Poor baby.
He is just not 'coping' well.
Tanner has always been prone to anxiety issues,
probably stemming from his puppy hood where he
was neglected, abused and sent to a shelter.
English Springers Spaniels, as a breed, are prone to
separation anxiety issues. 
They *love* being with their people and strive to please.
Tanner is extremely attached to me and follows me EVERYWHERE...
this is quite flattering - practical? - not so much.

A perfect angel when we are at home but when left alone he fa-REAKS out. 

A genuine panic attack.

In his mania he has managed to...

1. Push his head through 3 window screens.

2. Dig/scratch the kitchen pantry door.

3. 'Mark' his scent in the living room - a couple of times.

4. Break the door out of the vari-kennel on the HINGED side and once free in the garage,

he proceeded to scratch the hell out of BOTH sides of my car in an attempt to

get inside.

5. Open the garage door and let himself into the house. 

{when we left him in the garage in a futile attempt to contain his bad self}

6. Baby gate?  He laughs in the face of a baby gate, they are no match for him!

7. Dig/scratch at the front door and garage door frames - peeling paint and chewing wood trim.

8. I wont even go into the maxi pad incident of 2010  ---  you're welcome.

Clearly, we needed some assistance.  I found a vet who actually

owns a Springer and can relate to the neurosis. 

Dr F  spent over an hour with us - complete history, physical exam, blood work.

He also gave me some great suggestions on how to re-train our fine furried friend.

*so happy with him*

Additionally, he prescribed Tanner Prozac to help take the edge off.

All of Tanners lab work came back normal - fit as a fiddle!  :) 

We needed to rule out something physical causing him stress.

I am hopefully optimistic that a few new techniques + the medication 

will help us, help him. 

Better living through pharmaceuticals!!!  I hope.

lovin it...

Whew - am I tired!  I spent all week in hospital orientation, 8-4:30 everyday. 
It was something to endure, for sure.  First of all, I am not accustomed to
working...remember, I've been off since mid September, secondly even full time
as a nurse it is only three days a week and thirdly most of the
content related to adult patients.  I salute those of you who work 9-5 daily
AND those who do adult nursing.  Seriously, I will NEVER do adult nursing
ever again...we went into the adult CCU and I broke out in hives.  Eww.
That said, I'm feeling very hopeful about this new gig and the hospital as a whole.

Friday night my sisters came into town! 

We enjoyed dinner and conversation over a bottle of wine. 

I *love* living so close to family! 

Special thanks to Mom|Grandma for watching the boys so that we could

have some great sister time! 

PS:  What is up with Blogger & this weirdo spacing?!?!?  Angers me.  Just sayin.

Guest Powder Room | Before & After

Before -
It was not a huge, impressive remodel...just some
paint and accessories to spruce things up a bit. I tried to use
things I already had and shuffle things around.
I'm not a huge fan of wallpaper, but have chosen to pick my battles carefully. 
The Christmas stripe paper in the master bath trumps this!
The paper is subtle with acceptable colors, so I will let it linger.

Eventually, I would like to replace the linoleum and carpet with tile.

The previous owner had started to replace the gold fixtures - we finished.

Do you not love that light fixture? 

You do? 

You can have it. 

So sorry to expose you to my floppy chicken wing. Gross.

The hardware...gold & white...'nough said.

I brought home a handful of paint samples & decided on 'soft camel'

for the shower/potty room. I repainted the ceiling & trim.

We brought home a new faucet also, but some genius soldered

the pipes...so we must hire a plumber to change it out.

I decided to wait and do both this and the master at the same time.

After -

I really like this light fixture and the mottled globes.

I picked up the soap dish & tissue holder at Bed Bath & Beyond in rubbed bronze

and the little clock is from Pottery Barn several years ago.

I used the white rug & shower curtain from my master bathroom in Texas.

Have you shopped for drawer pulls lately?

Good gracious there are a LOT of choices.

I decided on a simple, modern design that did not cost $7.00 per.

I am rather happy with the color and quality of the cabinets in the house.

I scrubbed with Murphy's Oil soap and added the knobs...perfect.

Soft camel turned out to be a nice compliment to the paper and flooring.

I added the lead crystal atomizer - a gift from years ago that I have never really

had a place to display.

I will add some art to the walls when I find just the right piece.

...as info...

My two month work hiatus is over.

Complete.  Done.  Finished.

Time to rejoin the work force.

Time to put on the cap and get nursing.

Nursing, but thankfully, minus the cap, and white dress.

Monday morning I start hospital orientation.

Pretty certain that I am in for a cold six months.

Our morning temps have been in the 20's.  Yes, 20.

I picked up a new pair of UGG slippers and have

looked at and seriously considered leg warmers.

Don't laugh. 

I'm serious.

BSG and I have made a sport tradition out of breakfast.

A person is hungry after working all night.

In Texas, our favorite morning hangout was Joe's Coffee Shop...

home cooking at its finest + we loved the staff.

Since the move we have been searching for a new 'spot'

and I do believe we have found it! 
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, ya know.

Bsktgirl Public Service Announcement: 

Remember to 'fall back' tonight and reset your clocks!

chair + a cute card

Another chair...
I did not have to go dumpster diving for this one!
This beauty was my Grandma B's and
I'm so happy to have it.
It does need an update and some clean up-
but I hesitate to remove the green fabric on the seat-
only because I'm nostalgic like that.

I was surfing some VERY creative blogs yesterday

and came across this download for a super simple card.

Print it, hot glue some buttons & voila! 

Go here to check out the blog & get the free download!

*This one is for you Jenn Foster*

Be creative!

You can do it! 

Remington Quiet Riter

Oh. My. Gosh.
*jumps up & down*
Look at what I 'picked' yesterday!!!
A 1950's Remington Quiet Riter!!!

I works perfectly...except for a sticky 'H' key.

I did some Internet research on the machine and

was even able to find the users manual online. How cool is that?!

The best part?  I know, it's hard to think of something better than this.

I paid only $16.00 and trotted out of the store!

*score*

The old typewriters I have seen online

are at least $25.00 just to ship 'em! 

Love me a good bargain!

Next up...another old chair!

Pick on, my friends...pick on!!!