We had our own little cabin apart from the main cottage where the rest of my family — parents, sister’s family, brother’s family — stayed. I wish I had a picture of our little cabin, but the only one I took was of the kitchen clock with the words “Who Gives a Sh**?” Don’t believe me?
For the record, I totally gave a sh**. I could have stayed at that cottage for another week, month, year. Time ticked too fast. Because look….
And look….
Closer….
Look….
Look….
Look….
Look….
So….

Many….
Dogs….
That’s Olivia (above). She’s deaf. Betty White sat and barked at her for ages trying to work her up, and Olivia didn’t flinch.
We got there Wednesday afternoon, and I worked until 2:30am. And then I rested and totally, completely enjoyed myself and my family the rest of the time. There were just a few mini bites of anxiety due to, ALAS, potentially some JURY DUTY in my future. I say “potentially” because I just learned this morning that I may be able to get out of it. Since I only work until 1pm and don’t have childcare in the afternoon, AND Josh will be out of town on business, I may just be excused. And, hello? I better be. Because I can’t even watch Law and Order. That, and my “summons” takes place during Rascal’s 3rd birthday — and he talks about his birthday EVERY DAY. He want’s Lightening McQueen to come to the party….
Yeah, I know….
Aside from my jury jitters, I’m a little wordless today. Look….
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I’m just so relaxed after my cottage adventure. My glass is full, you know? And I’m enjoying the buzz. Without words.
Who gives a sh**?
Love!
xo Haley-O























































Lindsey Jacobs said, August 30th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
Aaaw awesome! So glad you got to decompress. Don’t worry about Jury duty. You’re safe, I’m sure. Great pics. So happy you got away!
xo
Kathryn said, August 31st, 2010 at 1:25 am
Oh I’d feel the same way about jury duty!! I can barely read the news each day. Hope you get out of it! Cottge looks amazing!!
SciFi Dad said, August 31st, 2010 at 6:20 am
What did the monkey think of that clock? Did you have fun trying to explain what the word “shit” meant to her?
Also, we’re at the precipice of a Thomas The Tank Engine birthday at our house… I can’t wait for Lightning McQueen or something that doesn’t involve Daddy rebuilding tracks every five minutes.
Sandy said, August 31st, 2010 at 10:08 am
Looks like you had a great time! I love cottage country, it really is so nice to get away. And… I GIVE A SHIT!
Chris said, August 31st, 2010 at 2:09 pm
I really, really need that clock.
petitegourmand said, August 31st, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Love that clock.
too funny.
Momma Sunshine said, September 2nd, 2010 at 8:25 am
Looks like you had an awesome vacay!
Teena in Toronto said, September 2nd, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Looks like an awesome time!
Teena in Toronto said, September 2nd, 2010 at 7:49 pm
BTW, I love the clock!
Dina said, September 3rd, 2010 at 10:55 am
Hee hee! Too funny!
Julia talks about her birthday non stop too! When she gets mad at me she tells me I can’t come to her party!
Byron said, September 4th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
The gorgeous, big white dog (who looks like a big dog stuffed into a little dog’s body) and the cute, adorable, butterscotch-golden-brown dog curled up on the couch are by far the cutest of all of the dogs. You definitely should have written more about them- just them; they deserve more than one word and a photo.
Byron said, September 4th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
kidding..you know we love you..and your fun, awesome, hilarious and quirky writing!! Love the Cheaty!!