I Love It When Things Work

 Every single morning, the second I wake up, I get snuggles from Mr. Cooper.  On this morning, instead of snuggles I got throw-up.  Oh yeah ... SO much fun!  And so we got up at 4:30.  The lucky part ... sometimes anyway ... is that I make him sleep on a small blanket on top of the comforter.  Easy peasy to clean up, but NOT this time.  Truly, this rarely happens, but once is too much!

Of course that made him feel better, and so the second I put my socks on, which means shoes, which means an outside walk in dog language ... off we went.  Good grief ... he ran a full sprint the entire way.  I had to run to keep up with him.  I almost thought he was afraid of something I couldn't see, so I took us straight back home.  All seems to be okay now.

For the next hour, I contemplated the surgery. YouTube is a wealth of information, and I previously watched a video on how to do this.  In order to get to the lower running lights, you have to remove the top headlight.  I was not very optimistic when I found out the bulbs I bought (per the internet) were not the ones recommended by THIS video guy.  

And so I removed the top light, NOT disconnecting it completely, meaning I had to hold it in place with my head.  It took two hands and a flashlight to find the plug where the bulb was.  Taking the old bulb out was fun ... I had to hold it so tight I was sure it would smash in my fingers at any moment.  Putting the new bulb in was the same, only in reverse.  I had to push it with all my might until it finally clicked.  

Here's something I didn't know.  Up on the dash is a little round disc.  That tells the truck if it's dark outside.  When you click the UNLOCK button, these lights turn on so you can see.  Who knew?  And so to check if it was working, I covered it up and hit the unlock button.  VOILA!!!  Surgery successful.  One down, one to go.  It's silly how happy you can be when things actually work!

The second one was harder than the first, but I persevered.  Another test and YES!!!  They both work!  I'm amazed that I got that done.  Probably saved myself a $200 repair bill!  I celebrated with a peanut butter cookie and a happy dance!!

Since that went so well, I thought to try a little of the puzzle.  I think this time I got nine pieces put together.  

Lunch time brought about a flurry of organization.  I've been making things like meatloaf, then cutting it into small pieces and storing it in these little plastic containers with a spoonful of vegetables.  They are the perfect size for lunch and dinner.  

It only takes one of these slippery things to land on your foot when you open the door before you figure out a way to keep them in place.  Man that hurts!!!!

These also fell out on the floor.  I forgot to mention these came with my Walmart order.  Shirley Kay is always making those to-die-for pizzas ... with cauliflower crust.  I thought I would try it, so I ordered ONE.  Maybe I should order TWO just in case they are delicious!  BIG mistake.  I should have read the fine print.  They come TWO to a package, and so now I have to make FOUR pizzas.  Oh the horror!!  I smiled to myself.

The other thing I picked up was bananas.  Mr. Jonathan has been hollering for his favorite ... Hawaiian banana bread.  It's full of pineapple, nuts, and his MOST favorite thing ... SUGAR!  The nut doesn't fall far from the tree.  It just happens that this is MY favorite too!

I have to admit, this was one of the longest days I've experienced in awhile.  I suppose because we were up so early.  It was very nice to get so much done.  

Today I have to drive the RV.  I know, I've been saying that for days.  But TODAY I'll head out to the fabric store for some red, white and blue so I can finish up two of those lap quilts.  I'm hoping those nice ladies can look at a picture and create a pattern for me.  And yes, I can write off not only the fabric, but my labor AND my longarm machine!!  I am truly looking forward to THAT!!!

Here's to another great day for everyone!!