The Avengers

Last week I went with my hubby and some friends to see The Avengers, but I am only just now getting to sit and write about it. I don't want to give away too much, so I will keep it short. The movie was very good, highly entertaining, action-packed, and fun. Many people told me how funny it was, and so in my mind I was expecting it to be a comedy with some action thrown in. In reality it was more of an action movie with some comedy thrown in. That's not to say it wasn't funny, I am just trying to prepare anyone that hasn't seen it yet to anticipate the appropriate amount of funniness. After I saw the movie, I spent the next 24 hours basically trying to decide which Avenger was my favorite. I *think* I have it narrowed down to Thor and Captain America, though others are also awesome. Also, I was never really a fan of the Hulk, but after this movie I like him better. So, go see it if you haven't already! :)

*edit: I included this great Captain America picture for Lola. :)

Separation Anxiety

Charles and I took Frodo to the vet yesterday to inquire about his separation anxiety and how to best handle it. I was a little bit disappointed that there was no magical cure. They asked if we wanted to medicate him, and we said we would prefer not to, but will if that is our only option. They gave us a sheet of paper with 3 licensed behaviorsists' names on it. Luckily we went ahead and got his shots done while he was there, so the $100 vet bill actually felt like it had paid for something. One piece of insight they did offer was that dogs usually get MORE anxious as they age, not less. So at least we learned we have an uphill battle ahead of us. I guess Charles will try to call a behaviorist and hopefully it won't be too crazy expensive. The anxiety has been very stressful on all of us, especially Charles. We try to always have at least one of us at home whenever it is possible, which means we haven't been going out much at all. Good for the budget but a little stifling socially.
On the plus side, Frodo got a lot of compliments at the vet's office for being so handsome. One person thought he was a puppy and was surprised when we told her he was 9 years old! That's our boy.

I'm hoping to go see The Avengers this week, but Frodo's behavior will likely determine that. I've giving a speech in Toastmaster's tonight (about Frodo and his problem, actually), and between that, karate, some reading I need to do for my mentorship program, and some other obligations, things are looking rather hectic. If I don't get to post again before that, I want to wish all you mothers a Happy Mother's Day. :)