"Busy" Week

I went to the store yesterday to over-shop my pantry and get some fresh food since my refrigerator was empty of everything but condiments.  I believe things are going to get worse (i.e. restrictions) before better and PREPARED relaxes me.  Shopped for my kids too.  Hoarding NOTHING, just stocking stuff that was in good supply at the store.  Chickpeas.  Soup.  Canned tomatoes.  And sweet potatoes since no one was buying them.  I'll cook and freeze.  Want to know what was missing (besides the cleaning stuff and TP) ... SUGAR and CHIPS!!  Our store even had meat.  I bought a brisket, but nothing else.  I have enough frozen meat for the 2 of us.  Again, not being greedy, just prepared.  I made sure I didn't take anything that was low in supply because we are already stocked with a lot of things.

Today, I'm running to the MART before they close to pick up the kids' wedding bands.  I can maintain social distancing without a problem.

Tomorrow, I'm taking Mimi to meet an adopter who is on work-from-home until further notice.  (Limited exposure and I'll take the usual precautions again.)

Friday, I'm picking up TATER TOT from the vet.  Yep, experiment #4  -- my dog in 48 hours.  We're fostering to make sure we're the right home for him, but we're working toward foster failing.  I got a text yesterday morning ... could I take him ... absolutely, I've been waiting.  Shelters are closed, but he was found "free" on Craigslist with an hour until "I get rid of him."  Our founder scooped him up, had a foster lined up, but it fell through (she's an ICU nurse -- totally understandable).

I'm not convinced this is our dog until we KNOW this is our dog.  I thought Mimi was for us and turned out we were just part of her story, not her ending.  I hope this munchkin is for us, and as cool as "finding" this dog was during my experience, I haven't totally lost my mind.  Logic will prevail.  If we are only part of his story, then our dog needed more time to come to us and this will fill the gap -- for me and for him.

Our founder named him ... Baxter.  Cute name and we'll use it until we know we're adopting him.  I don't want to use "Tater Tot" on a foster because I love the name!!

Don't let his picture fool you ... he's emaciated and totally matted.  He'll get shaved down, vetted, neutered and picked up on Friday.  And, I almost forgot, he's a BABY!!  6 months old.  6 lbs (has to put on weight).  Looks like we're housebreaking a puppy.  Oh boy.  I can't wait to get my hands on this little guy.

Moving on ... experiment #5 in E2 (Pam Grout).  48 hours to ask a yes/no question to the universe.  The answer will come.  I asked if the kids will have their wedding on May 30, 2020.  Stay tuned ...

Hubby and I made a list of movies for MOVIE NIGHT at home (by night, I mean late afternoon - hah).  10 movies and Alexa randomly picks a number.  We watched Bombshell last night.  Two thumbs up.  Thursday is our next one and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.

Last update, didn't return shoe #3.  When I started the return, I realized I got it on sale for $10.  Wasn't worth the price of returned shipping or the exposure at the UPS store.  Maybe I can figure out a solution to my toes or give them away.

Big virtual hug to everyone.  Stay well.  It's going to be okay.  Later gators.