Hard choices

We've been seriously talking about finding Luna a new home. God I feel like a bag of shit for even saying that. We've had her four fucking months and she's already a lot of trouble. I can't even begin to fathom 3 dogs, 1 toddler and a newborn. She also barks a lot. So yesterday I went to our vet and talked to them about putting up a flyer, and then I went to where we got her and talk to them, then....I called the breeder.

Basically we would be totally out our 650$ we paid for her if we take her back to the breeder. Which in my opinion would be just fine, since its really our fault she's not working out.

I called my mom pretty upset about it today, and she proposed that they take Luna, for the time being. Until Abby passes away (she's 14 we hope, but aren't really betting she has a lot of years left) and that way we can still see Luna all the time, and breed her, and know she's being loved. Also my parents already have 3 dogs and a cat and a huge fenced yard. She loves it here and will do great.

Mr.C makes fun of me because nothing has changed now 3 out of the 4 dogs will have at one time, been mine. So glad my mom and dad are awesome like this though, because seriously I felt terrible trying to put up ads on craigslist for my sweet loving pooch. My parents have more time for her and more space and a nice big house.

Next weekend we're going to come down when my parents are actually here and when we go home, Luna is going to stay. Its going to be weird. But at least we know that if, we were to change our minds, we can come back and get her.

Please save your hate mail for people dumping dogs in high kill shelters. Not for me, who is doing whats best for my family, furry and non furry

Stats: 15 weeks

How Far Along? 15 Weeks

How Big Is Baby? The size of a Naval Orange

Total Weight Gain?  Didn't weigh this morning

Sleep? Not great. I'm so sick and tired of fucking dogs in our bed. 

Best Moment of the week? Feeling the baby move. 

Food Cravings? Chinese food. I did end up getting some yesterday and it was really good

Food Aversions? N/A

Symptoms? I'm actually feeling pretty good now

What I'm looking forward to? Gender Scan September 14th!!! Followed by gender reveal photo shoot! 

What I miss? Not much right now. I'm feeling really good and getting a lot done


Exercise? Not a ton its been hot as balls here. 

Can we call yesterday a Shit Sundae ?

Because yesterday was shit, with a really fun activity at the end of the day as the cherry on top.

CB has been totally discombooberated since Saturday's super long trip, and I get to be the one to pay the price. He hasn't really napped well since. Yesterday, he didn't nap at all. He just decided since he's so tired, he's just going to smack me every chance he gets. At one point I was so frustrated I told him I was going to put his leash on and tie him to the post outside daddy's work.

Oh yeah MOTY right here.

But then, the moment Daddy walked in the door, it was like a light switch went off. (I guess he just resents me for his lack of sleep?) We decided to go to the local splash pad down the street to have some water fun. I decided (impromptu hence the iPhone video quality) to take some videos.

So here is our fun splash pad evening! I warn you now, its pretty long. But the sweetest part is at the end

Untitled from Salena Mellick on Vimeo.

Got Blog?

Cause I'm not busy enough, between life, and this blog.

Well basically, I'm tired of clogging up this blog with my recipes and food stuff. But I also hate whoring it up on facebook. So a new blog was born, much like a star.

Follow: Shut Up, I'm Pinteresting *Here*

Watermelon sorbet making for the Tots

I followed this recipe, and it turned out pretty gosh darn amazing.

Its a tiny bit on the sweet side for me, I'd probably make less of the simple syrup. I doubled the recipe to use up most of our watermelon so I made 2 syrups. I think I could have gotten away with doubling the watermelon and not the syrup.

Simple syrup coming to a boil with Lemon Zest

Watermelon chunks in the blender. Blend until liquid

CB really enjoyed shaking the bag!

YUM!

Fuck you allergies

I absolutely HATE allergies. CB has several that just fucking suck.

He is allergic to Oranges, Bananas, Pineapple (so am I) Lemons, Kiwi, and milk. 

Its really hard, I hate that I can't always control and sometimes this shit just lurks as a random ingredient. I let CB have a juice box at play group and I didn't realize it had pineapple (the worst allergen for him next to oranges) I'm pretty sure it also had kiwi juice in it. It wasn't even 5 minutes after having the juice, that he had a clear poop. I couldn't get the diaper off fast enough before his bottom was bleeding.  I asked our pediatrician if his tush reacts like this, how are his bowels?  

The answer? Bad. 

So to this, I say Fuck You Allergies. 

I honestly hope he outgrows these, of course I do. I'm an adult allergic to pineapple and milk, lavender, and bees. I know how much it fucking sucks to have to watch out for them. Poor kid. 

Stats: 14 weeks

How Far Along? 14 Weeks

How Big Is Baby? The size of a Lemon!

Total Weight Gain?  Finally gained some weight, I'm only down 2.6 pounds from Pre-preg weight!

Sleep? Not great, I've been having really bad gas pains in my sleep. To the point that I double over in pain in my sleep.

Best Moment of the week? Pretty sure I felt the baby move on the inside 9/1/11

Food Cravings? Nothing

Food Aversions? N/A

Symptoms? I'm actually feeling pretty good now

What I'm looking forward to? Gender Scan September 14th!!! Followed by gender reveal photo shoot! 

What I miss? Not much right now. I'm feeling really good and getting a lot done


Exercise? Back to hiking!