Frustrated Beyond Belief

I don't even know if the word frustrated covers how I am feeling today. I'm upset, frustrated, stressed and a ton of other things.

I told you guys that I took Louie to the Vet on Monday. Well they gave him some antibiotics and some fluids to re-hydrate him. Within 24 hours he was feeling a millions times better. He was eating and drinking again. He was playing with his toys. He was a little fur ball of energy. He seemed to be doing fine. And then this morning happened.

I woke up at around 5 am and realized he wasn't in the bed with us anymore. So I went downstairs and found him curled up under the table. This isn't normal for him. He almost always stays in the bed and usually sleeps while we are getting ready in the morning. I let him go outside to do his business and then when he came back in, he didn't want to go back to bed. So I picked him up and took him upstairs with me. I noticed immediately that he was hot to the touch again. I mean usually he is pretty warm, but he felt like he was burning up. 

We went back to bed for a little bit and then when it was time to actually get up, I couldn't get him to move. He didn't want to lift his head or anything. I had to physically pick him up and pull him off the bed. Even then he didn't want to go down stairs. He crawled underneath the bed and wouldn't come out. Finally we were able to get him out from under the bed. We took him downstairs and took his temperature. He was at 103.9. The high end of normal for a dog is 102.5, so he is definitely running a fever. 

At this point I started freaking out. I hate that he doesn't feel good and I hate that I can't do anything to help him. So I called the Vet on my way to work and told them what is going on, and they recommended that I bring him in this afternoon. They are going to have to do some blood work to see what is going on. So we are looking at another $160 this afternoon. Ugh!!!! 

It's hard because I am stressing out about the cost of all of this, but I know that we have to do this because our pupper needs to feel better. He is my kid and I am going to do whatever it takes to make him feel better, but the cost associated with that just makes me super stressed out. Thank God we have an emergency fund for things like this, but it still stresses me out. 

I guess the upside to all of this is that I get to leave work at 1 pm today. Yay for a half day of work. Well, with that being said, I should probably actually get something done. Hope you guys are having a great Thursday.

A Great Surprise

Monday around 5 pm, I got a phone call from my Mom asking me what we were doing for the night. We didn't have anything going on, so I asked why. The answer I got after that made me a very happy person.

My Mom said that they were going to be in Castle Rock(which is like 30 minutes North of here) for the night and they wanted us to come up and have dinner with them. I was sooooooo excited. I haven't seen my Mom since our Wedding last year, so I couldn't wait to see her.

After the Hubby got home we headed up that way to meet them. When we got up there we met my Mom and my Step Dad at their hotel and then headed out to dinner. We went to the Rockyard American Grill & Brewing Company. None of us had ever been there so we figured we would try it out. It was actually really good and we definitely want to go back again. 

We had a great time visiting with my Mom and Step Dad. And dinner was pretty delicious too! I wish that they could have stayed longer, but I was just happy that I got to see her for the time that I did. It was a great surprise and a great ending to kind of a crappy day. 

New Design

Hey guys! I hope everyone's week isn't going too badly! I seriously can't wait for this week to be over. 

You guys may have noticed that I have a new design up. I am beyond excited with how it turned out. Tiana from The Blog Decorator was a freaking rock star! If you ever need a new design or template or anything, you should head on over to The Blog Decorator!

I figured a new design was in order since I have a new blog name too! Like I said, it was time for a change. And I am glad that I made it!

Have a great night everyone!

Weekend Recap

Hey guys! I hope that you all had a great weekend. Ours was pretty uneventful. But we did have a pretty great time.

Friday I spent most of the day with my SIL and my Nieces. I surprised the two older Nieces by taking them lunch at school. And then after that my SIL and my youngest Niece went to lunch with me. We had a good time talking about politics and other stuff and of course getting all kinds of Rylei time in! I love that little girl. She is getting so big.

Friday night, the Hubby and I went to dinner with a very good friend of mine from College. We met Jason at one of our favorite Mexican restaurants, Salsa Brava. Dinner was delicious as it always is!! After dinner, we all headed over to LuLu's Frozen Yogurt for some dessert. We had a great night hanging out with a great friend of ours.

Saturday we didn't do a whole lot. We got up and went to the gym so I could go to Zumba class. After that we ran a few errands and then went home for a little while before we headed back out to a friends basketball game. After the game we went out to dinner with my friend and her family to celebrate her Husband, Josh's Birthday. Dinner again was great and we had a blast hanging out with some great friends again.

Sunday we spent most of the day laying around and watching TV. I did some grocery shopping later in the afternoon and then the Hubby and I went out to dinner and then went to see the movie Silver Linings Playbook. It was really good and made me really want to read the book. 

And today is still part of my weekend, but so far it hasn't started off real great. I had to take Louie to the Vet this morning because he still isn't feeling very well. Well, $126 later and hopefully he will be feeling better later today. They gave him some antibiotics and some fluids. I just want my puppy to feel better! 

That's all I've got for today. I need to get my butt in gear and get some laundry done and the house cleaned up. But sitting on the couch and watching "Saved By the Bell" on Netflix seems like so much more fun, haha! I hope you guys have a great Monday!

New Blog Name

Hey guys!!! Just wanted to let you know real quick about a few changes that are coming to this blog.

Well, the first one has already happened! I have a new name. Elliott Wife, Elliott Life is now the new name for this blog! 

Some might be wondering why I changed it. Some may not care. But either way, I am going to tell you!! I felt like the name wasn't very representative of the blog anymore. Even though the name had a lot of sentiment behind it for me, I felt that it was time for a change. So that is where I am at right now. 

You might also be wondering what else I am changing. Well if you look above, you can obviously see that my header still has the old blog name, so I am currently working with Tiana from The Blog Decorator on a new look. I am not sure when it will be up, but trust me, I will let you know when it is done. 

So, that's what is going on. Thanks everyone for all of your input on the blog name and thanks for continuing to read my blog. I appreciate it so much! I love all of you and I hope you stick around during these changes.

Friday's Letters

Hello Friday!! And hello lovelies!! I bring you today's post from my couch. That's right, this girl has a four day weekend. And a much needed one at that. 

I'm linking up with Ashley again for another edition of Friday's Letters. 

Via

Dear Self,

I am so proud of you for what you have accomplished this week. You were a rock star. You logged your food and exercise every day. And because of your hard work and determination this week, you are already down 3 lbs!!!!!!!

Dear 4 Day Weekend,

I am so excited that you are here!!! I can't even begin to tell you how much you are needed right now.

Dear Work,

You need to slow the eff down already. You have so much crap that you want me to do and I just don't have enough time in a day or a week to get it done. I don't appreciate that very much. 

Dear Louie,

I would appreciate it if you wouldn't get sick again like you did the other night. It scared the shiz out of me and I don't like it. Feel better my little pupper! 

Dear Bloggy Friends,

I need your help! I want to re-name the blog but I can't think of anything good. I want to use my new last name in it somehow. If you think of anything great, let me know! 

Dear Zumba Class,

Thank you thank you thank you for finally returning. I have been going through withdrawals for the last two months. However, I do not appreciate that you kicked my ass both classes and made me so sore that I can barely move. But seriously, I am glad that you are back!

Dear Nieces,

I can't wait to surprise you at school today with lunch. I love you guys and I wish you would stay this young forever. 

Dear Best Friend,

I love you so much and I miss you too! You are the best friend ever and I can't wait to see you. Hawaii here I come within the next year!!

Dear Country Jam,

Our tickets have been bought! We will be there!! Aaaaggghhhh! I can't wait! 

That is all that I have for now. Don't forget to go link up with Ashly over at The Sweet Season if you want to join in. 

Have a great weekend everyone!!

Saw It. Pinned It. Did It.

I am linking up again today with Katie and Steph for Saw It. Pinned It. Did It.

I told you guys the other day about how I want to make a lifestyle change and lose some weight. Well, I remember seeing this a while back on Pinterest and thinking that it would be great motivation. So I decided to do it. 

Here is the original pin...

Source: hotmessprincess.com via Megan on Pinterest

And here is what I did...

 I took two mason jars and I filled one with a glass bead/rock for every lb. that I want to lose. I then made little signs for each jar. So every time I lose a lb. I move a rock over to that jar. It is great to be able to see what I have lost so far. And not only that, when I look at what I have left to lose, it doesn't look like that much and it makes me realize that I can do it.

Remember to head on over to Katie or Stephs blogs to link up if you want to join in!