I was a little distant yesterday, and I'm sure my husband sensed that. His simple "I'm sorry" did not have the same effect it has had in the past.

The Pats were shut out yesterday. Our team was led by an injured (right thumb) third string quarterback, but it's no excuse. We were outplayed on both sides of the ball. It was a very frustrating game to watch. I think everyone in New England was speaking in four letter words for all four quarters. Tom Brady is back next week when we play the Browns (0-4) on the road, and he better not have any growing pains after his 4 week vacation. We are 3-1 now, which is far better than anyone thought we would be without him.

I'm waiting for the office to open to find out if I need to clear out the cabinets for the bug men. I can ask about the spraying, but I don't know if the office staff will have any answers about that. I can always put the cats in the back bedroom if they spray, which will be far less comfortable for them. That's where we keep the cat boxes, and there's nothing comfy in there. It would only be for 2 hours though.