The day started out great...

...then hit a wall.

Yesterday was a pretty good day. I went to the local Register of Deeds and filed a Certificate of Assumed Name for my pet sitting business. Then, I went to the bank and opened a business account. Tri-County Critter Sitters is now up and running. (Just need to find an artist to make some changes to my logo.) I am now working for myself, and I'm thrilled and nervous as heck all at the same time.

Don't think it will be too bad. Got a pretty good boss, doesn't yell too much. ;-)

Then last night, the wall I mentioned earlier showed up. It seems my dad is in the hospital ICU. They're saying he has a brain tumor. Couldn't get too much info from my step-mom last night as she was pretty tired and distraught. Should learn more this morning. Either way, looks like I will be heading for Minnesota at some point soon.

Dad and I aren't extrememely close, but he is my dad. Over the past few years, with email and all, we've managed to keep in touch a lot more than when I was a kid. We even have some pretty good phone conversations once in a while. And he's the only parent I have left.

Right now, it's a sit and wait thing. I'm sitting and waiting for the phone to ring with some sort of news. Until then, keep good thoughts for my dad.

A Little Help Here

OK, I am asking for a bit of help.

I am starting my own pet sitting business. I have found that the hardest part of the whole process is coming up with a good name. I have a few in mind, and would like your opinions.

House Paws Pet Care (or House Paws Pet Sitters or House Paws Critter Sitters)

Helping Paws Critter Sitters (or any combo like above)

Mountain Critter Sitters

Taking Care of Baby

Tri-County Critter Sitters (leaning toward this one since I will be covering 3 counties)

At one point I was thinking of Crazy Cat Lady Critter Sitters since the hubs calls me the crazy cat lady. But, I thought that might make people think I only take care of cats. Boy, would that limit my clientele.

Well, if you have an opinion, leave a comment and let me know what you think.

Thanks.