bits and pieces

Mom fired up the snowblower this morning at 5:15. I honestly don’t understand what goes through this woman’s mind sometimes. 5:15. In the morning.

It’s…just…NO.

And I laid there in bed, trying to block out the sound while also running through a laundry list of complaints against the person who brought me into this world, and realized of course that I have my own aggravating quirks and decided to bite my tongue. Half an hour later, when she was finished, I fell back into a peaceful sleep.


My car was at the shop all week, finally being repaired after the accident on my birthday. As a result, we’ve been even more housebound than usual and Hannah is going absolutely stir-crazy. I have the car back now and I think we may go to a movie tonight. Just for the sake of sanity.


To be mailed today:
  • a surprise care package for a friend
  • a photo and ‘Thank You’ note to the vet (with the rabbits gone, it’s a nice way of saying they’ll no longer be getting our business)
  • and, if all goes according to plan, four gifts for my el-Jay friends. Want a hint?

we sent a photo to the vet

Along with this note…

To Dr. Geurino and the staff of the Animal Medical Center:

A sincere thank you for your many years of caring for our pets: Martin and Chuck the mice, and Peanut and Rex the rabbits. Rex passed away rather suddenly last September, but he was surrounded by love and by his family, and he’s now laid to rest next to Peanut. Thank you, Dr. Guerino, for taking such great care of Rex and Peanut. We would not have enjoyed their long years with us without your help, and we will forever be grateful.

With love,

The Zookeeper’s Family