I thought I’d post a January update about the GaterBait household.

The south is going through a weird cold spell, along with most of the nation, so we’ve been hiding inside by the space heater most days. We did start painting our breakfast nook and move in an entertainment center last week, but our other projects have been on hold. Instead of getting much done on the house(s), I’ve been crafting. I’ve definitely enjoyed spending some time feeling artsy.

J finally broke down and went to the doctor about his shoulder hurting. They told him because he’d had shoulder surgery about 15 months ago there is a misalignment in that arm causing some inflammation. He got some anti-inflammatory cream and has been trying it for the last week. However, he still feels like he has so much pain in his shoulder that he needs another option. He’d like to avoid another surgery, so is thinking some physical therapy and even a chiropractor might help.

We got to experience puppy sitting a few times this month with our friends pit bull. She is the sweetest dog and I think next time the puppy sitting might turn into puppy stealing. After we had to give her back J woke up in the morning and still went outside looking for her out of habit. We wouldn’t be very good dog owners though, since we travel so much. The cats are more resilient to being left alone for a few days.

Was there a storm 12 weeks ago that I missed? Several of our friends have announced that they’re 12 weeks pregnant. In celebration, J and I had a beer for them, and then discussed having an impromptu trip to New Orleans with friends. You’re only 25 once!

My grandfather celebrated his 90th birthday last week, and had a party over the weekend. I was so depressed on Saturday that I couldn’t be home for it. The hardest part about living far from my family is missing things like that. In fact the anticipation of knowing I couldn’t be there, and the after math of knowing I missed it, kinda ruined my week.

We hope everyone else had a great January, and thinks warm thoughts for February!