April 26-April 30, 2010
Have you ever lost a week? Well it looks like I did with this week. Paul is going crazy with the end of term; I was staying out of the way and making sure that I don’t cause any more distress for him. That was our week. It was a long week; I spent lots of it sleeping. I spent quite a bit of time on line. We only went out a couple of times to shop. We paid bills on Friday. We kept Kathy overnight on Friday. Tom and Sandy were having a garage sale and wanted the time without checking on Kathy all day long.
May 1, 2010
Saturday morning Kathy and I got up to eat. We sat at the table. After she finished eating I sang to her. It has been a very long time since I could sing to Kathy. She was excited about Itsy Bitsy Spider, The Wheels on the Bus, If You’re Happy and You Know It. But her very favorite and she made me sing it over 30 time was Pop Corn Popping. I did all the hand movements and if I missed one, Kathy would stop me and say again now please. So there I was singing at the top of my voice, waving my arms around and having the time of my live.
We took Kathy for lunch at Dairy Queen. She didn’t eat her grilled cheese very well, but that ice cream cone; that was another story. She didn’t seem to feel well, so we spoiled her.
When we got to Wal-Mart I was completely exhausted. Grandpa and Kathy did the shopping while I stayed in the car. Kathy loves to shop with Grandpa. She directs traffic while shopping and I guess she is getting very good. She knows just where Grandpa needs to go.
May 2, 2010
Kathy had a very rough night. She was up coughing and asking for Reiki on her ear. I think she finally calmed down and went to sleep around 3 am. When 6 am came around and it was time to get ready for church, I decided that I would stay home with Kathy. Paul stayed home too. It had been a very short night. We went back to bed and Kathy slept until 10 am.
Tom and Sandy picked Kathy up in the evening. Kathy is still not feeling well, so she was a little clingy and ready to go home. I made spaghetti for dinner. We invited Tom and Sandy to eat before they had to run home and pamper Kathy some more. This was the first dinner I actually cooked by myself and served in a long time. It tasted really good. I made a huge batch, so Paul and I have some leftovers for next week.
May 3
Paul had a final at 11am today. As soon as he got home it was time to go see my primary care guy at the airbase. PA Byrd was very happy to see me. Well, he was very happy to see the changes in me. My voice is almost back to normal. I can sing children’s songs, not grown up songs yet. I keep yelling at everyone. I have been yelling for months and no heard me, now I have some volume. He was pleased that my legs looked so well. Now, I think I smile all of the time, but he was so happy with my smile this time. He said it included my eyes. He released me and told me to take baby steps and start walking. I walked back to the car with Paul, then we went to Wal-Mart, I waved at the welcomer. She came up and said, wow, you don’t need a cart today do you? I didn’t think I looked all that bad, but I know I am looking better.
Then it was time to get home and give Paul time to study for the next final.
May 4, 2010
Paul didn’t actually have a final today. He went to the learning center and worked on his math. I think he is making progress. Then tonight he had to continue to study for the Math test tomorrow.
I had Kathy for a couple of hours today while her dad ran some errands. She had missed two days of school. She was very agitated today. I couldn’t get her to calm down. So we finally went to the office. I played some meditation music. I could feel the tension slipping out of her body. It took over an hour but then Kathy was ready to explore. She knows where I keep my crystals and wanted to look at each one of them today. She is especially drawn to snowflake obsidian. When she had examined the entire contents of the box she asked to play with my tuning forks. Finally she was ready to just watch some Sponge Bob. I really do not understand what kids see in that cartoon. I let her watch a full episode on the computer in the office. Her dad came to take her home, and she reluctantly left. Paul missed Kathy this time. He was sad, but he did get a lot of work done today.
He drove me to a little park not far away. I wanted to walk on fairly level ground. I was going to walk to the Gazebo, but someone was painting it. So we walked and found a place to rest, then walked a little further. I probably was able to walk about 3 blocks. That is a little further than the doctor wanted me to go on my first day, but it was so pretty outside and no humidity. I really love this little park. The walk way is a circle so I can take baby steps until I can lengthen my stride.
May 5, 2010
Paul’s Math test, that seemed to relieve a lot of pressure today. When he got home he had to go to work on programming. He had six programs that had to be completed and turned in by noon tomorrow.
I fixed leftover spaghetti and feed Paul. Spaghetti is always better the second night it seems. While Paul was working on his programs, I washed dishes and did a load of clothes. That was all and I am exhausted. It seems like my steps are even smaller than baby steps.
May 6, 2010
Paul has his last two finals today. Yippee. He is finished with the semester. We finally got my red headed granddaughter’s present mailed off. We went to eat at the South Side Grill. It was in celebration of the end of the testing this week. Then we went to Wal-Mart. I did my walking in the store tonight. I know I walked more than 3 blocks. I did some more cleaning at home and that was the limit to my baby steps.
Kathy’s dad called. He took Kathy to the specialist and she is going to have her adenoids removed and tubes put into her ear. I hope that helps with the earaches.
May 7, 2010
Paul only gets three days off between spring and summer at school. The celebration today consisted of no alarm clock. Now, I got a little grumpy here today. I have been stuck in the house, and usually that was ok because of my limited mobility. But today, I wanted out.
Late in the afternoon it was clear that we weren’t going anywhere. I took the car and went to the park while Paul took one more nap. I have so much trouble getting the car in position to drive. It was made for someone with long legs, and my legs are very short (opps that is a secret) Anyway I left in a mad mood. But walking and drinking in nature is very calming. This little park has many irises blooming. There is a trellis with a rose vine growing all over it and you can see little buds forming. I actually was able to walk to the end of the circle and back. I took time to sit in the park and call a friend. She and I haven’t talked for a while. She couldn’t understand my gravel voice. We talked for about an hour. I felt much better going home, except that I had taken giant steps today and was very sore.
When I got home Paul wanted to go get something to eat, but I couldn’t walk anymore. So he went and brought home some yummy Quizmo sandwiches and we watched TV together.
We called my oldest grandson and sang him happy birthday. He sent a text saying thanks, but my birthday is tomorrow. Yep that is when I realized I had lost a few days lately.
May 8, 2010
We bought a video tower, a desk, and a storage cabinet at the first of the Spring semester. Paul had never had the time to put them together. Today he put up the video tower and I rearranged all the DVDs. We now have room for a few new ones. My man is really a movie nut. Then he put the cupboard together. I cleared the table and put things away that hadn’t been away since we moved here. The cupboard is almost full, it won’t take long to fill it to overflow.
I really did too much yesterday, so it was a quiet day for me. Paul decided that hamburgers sound really good and he was right. Hamburgers did sound good. So Paul went and bought them and we ate while watching a movie. They really tasted yummy.
Just before bed I started having trouble with my stomach. It was a sleepless night for me.
May 9, 2010
Happy Mother’s Day.
When I woke up at 6 am to get ready for church, my stomach went on strike. I was perplexed. I didn’t know why I was having trouble. Paul woke up with the same problem.
My sister called and took me shopping with her. I love these shopping trips; we get a lot of chatting done while she is in and out of stores. I was telling her about my poor old stomach. Wow, it always takes fresh eyes to see what is right in front of my tired old eyes. But my sister knew right away what was wrong.
Paul and I have changed our eating habits. We no longer drink carbonated drinks, sugar is gone. We eat very little red meat and I don’t usually eat bread. We are juicing more and just in general working on a healthier lifestyle. We have tried to lower our fat intake. What I didn’t see was that the meal we chose was very greasy and pretty unhealthy and boy did our bodies tell us about our bad choice. So I guess we now know, greasy burgers and fries will make us sick and so we will not eat them anymore. I really am going to miss those greasy things.
Each of my children contacted me today. I talked first to my son, the Fed Ex driver. He was in a very good mood. Then I called Sandy and thanked her for the text and my email. Then I called Tom and thanked him for the text and the facebook wishes. Then I chatted a while with my son the teacher on Skype. My daughter sent a facebook wish too. I also heard from my oldest grandson.
Paul fixed a great dinner, we had pork roast, potatoes and green beans. He also made me a smoothie for a snack in front of the tv.
Just before going to bed I got another call from my son, the Fed Ex driver. He had JUST found out that he and his girl were having a baby. He really sounded excited and she does too. This will be our thirteenth grandbaby. We are pretty excited, I love my grandbabies, but I thought that my kids were not giving me anymore. It was a happy surprise.
Tomorrow Paul start Summer term and I start walking the neighborhood. Little baby steps will soon become giant strides.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Time to recuperate
April 17, 2010
Today was a very quiet day. I spent the day resting and giving Paul space to work. He is really enjoying getting answers to his questions.
It was just then we received a Skype call. Mailing overseas is always interesting. My grandkids finally got their Easter boxes and wanted us to watch them open them. It was just before their bedtime so it was a brief call. It made me giggle to watch them shriek when they found their new treasures. The youngest son just kept coming back to the camera and showing me everything that was in the box. The call made our day. I asked my son about the effects of the volcano where they live. They were fine and there was air travel allowed there, but his in-laws were visiting from Germany and their return home had been delayed.
April 18, 2010
We got up early to go to church. It was really nice to go and refill my cup, for it was getting very low. I haven’t been to church for a while.
I was given a project to work on. I worked on the project to complete it with in a time limit.
April 19, 2010
My son had an appointment today so he left Kathy with me after her session at the University. Kathy and I made a great lunch and while we ate we discussed all of the interesting things she is learning. Now, one of the words she is having trouble saying is her name. No matter how hard we have worked with her she just wouldn’t say her name. After lunch we went to the living room and she saw a picture of herself on the shelf. She said that’s me, athy. I said oh you are athy. No, now was the time she took my face in her hands and let me know her name was kayaathy. I got it. Sometimes it is just so hard for a grandma to learn new words.
Paul had an appointment with the doctor and I was going to go with him. He called from school and I told him just to go ahead and go to the clinic without me. I would give Kathy a nap. Her dad came her to pick her up just as she was waking up. They left and shortly after that Paul got home. He was sad he had missed Kathy.
My voice is getting stronger everyday and slowly I am regaining the strength I lost. So tonight my gift was to be quiet for my husband while he studied.
April 20, 2010
After school today Paul had a doctor’s appointment on the base and I went along for the ride. Well, I actually had to fill my new prescription too. Paul always drops me at the door and then goes and finds a parking place. There is a large yard in front of the clinic and no place to park close. Since we were almost late I told him to just park and I would walk in with him. It would save Paul time and then he would be on time for the doctor.
When we got into the clinic Paul went to his appointment and I stood in line for the pharmacy. Now, when you are at the clinic military in uniforms are always priority. They always are to be given first service. A young officer came and stood behind me, I said for him to go ahead. He said No thank you. He said he wasn’t in a hurry and didn’t like that rule. I told him that I didn’t mind the rule; he did a lot more for me than I did for him. He laughed and said; Hey if I go first I wouldn’t be able to see the TV.
I was in the waiting room for quite a while, which is unusual. I told a mother baby just how cute he was. I chatted with a lady waiting also. The mother with the baby left the room to take care of the baby and they called her name. When she came back I asked her name. This was a give, but not the one I planned. I was told her that I thought her name had been called. She shook my hand and told me her entire name. She went to get the prescriptions and then came back to talk. She was new on base and no one had come to her to talk. So I talked. I think the wives of men in uniform should be priority. That must be a hard life.
Then Paul and I walked over to another building to get a referral for Paul. As we were leaving Paul decided I should sit and wait for him. That was his gift to me. I know he is worried that I will overdo, but really, my body isn’t going to let me do that. Little baby steps. I waited for Paul to pick me up.
It was a good day. I walked, I talked and I spent time with my favorite guy.
April 21, 2010
Kathy came over after her clinic today. My son had two appointments; both of them were not child friendly, so at the last minute I kept Kathy. Kathy was a little grumpy and clingy. She went to her room and got her little red chair from her room and brought it to sit right in front of me. I asked her what she was doing; she said very clearly, I need Reiki. So I sat behind her and gave her Reiki, along with a light massage on her shoulders. Then she was ready for bed.
She slept for a little while and then she got up and was clearly agitated. She climbed up into my lap and then threw up all over me. I calmed her down and cleaned us up. Then I called her dad to let him know what happened. He canceled his second appointment and drove here to pick her up. While she was in his arms, she threw up again, poor baby. She didn’t want to go home, she didn’t want to stay. She was very sad. They went home.
Paul arrived home just in time to say good bye. It was a long day Kathy. He hugged her and told her he loved her.
After dinner Paul worked on his homework and I stayed quiet.
April 22, 2010
I am just tired. I went back to bed for a nap, and I just can’t seem to get on top of things today. I had a fever and I have a bad cough. I am guessing that I might be catching what Tom, Sandy and Kathy have been dealing with. Sandy stayed home today because she was so sick. My appointment with the doctor is Monday. I hope if I am not better, he will know what to do.
Other than take care of what was necessary online, and that’s been taking a lot of time, I haven’t been able to do much.
Paul bought Avatar tonight. We are going to wait to see it until Saturday. If Tom, Sandy and Kathy feel better, then we will watch with them. I went to Walmart with Paul tonight. I took a cart and walked to do what little shopping I had to do. I have to do something for these Welcomers. There are about 4 of them that always checks on me to make that I am up to the walk. They even tell me if I get tired out to stand still and someone will bring me a cart. As I walked out of the store the welcomer on duty high fived me. I feel like I have my own little group of cheerleaders.
April 23, 2010
I thought that today was our appointment with Dr. Price. Paul took the day off his math class. We both took showers and got ready. When we looked at the paperwork we realized that we had been mistaken.
So Paul went to the learning center to work on his math, they have tutors there. I finished up a project I had been working on for about 3 months. Now I have to find something else to fill my time. I am playing, just playing with the idea of walking slowly around the neighborhood. I am going to ask my doctor first, then I am going to visit the lilac bush down the block.
I called my favorite ex-sister-in-law today. When did I get old? I have known her since high school. I knew her before my daughter was born 41 years ago. How did I get so old that I could have a friend over 42 or 43 years?
I was a teenager when we met. She was dating my brother. Her children and my children were born close together. I remember the time when we talked about if we would survive until our kids got into school. Now we chat about our golden years with the same ease. Friends really are the diamonds that brighten our lives.
April 24, 2010
My oldest grandson called. He is struggling and I just don’t have the words to help him. He just needed a safe place to vent. He didn’t ask for anything at all. Just went over his options with me. He thanked grandpa and me for being there when he need to talk. I wish I could do more.
Tom, Sandy and Kathy came to watch Avatar with us. We had pizza and Crystal Light for snacks as we watched this movie.
Kathy got bored with it, it is a long movie, so I kept her busy so everyone else could watch the movie. It was really good to see Kathy feeling so well. She had me do Reiki again, she gave me Reiki. She brought all of her imaginary playmates out for me to meet. When the movie was over Kathy wanted to stay here, but she needed to go home tonight.
Paul and I talked about our oldest grandson. We could help a little, so Paul sent a text to him and told him we would send a little money. Off we went to Walmart. As I was going down the stairs I turned to tell Paul something and tripped. I caught myself, but twisted my knee. Ouch. While Paul was going to Western Union I went to buy us a treat.
I got to talk to my sister for a while today. She goes shopping and I just go along for the conversation. It was good catching up with her.
At home we snuggled up on the couch, watched some TV and enjoyed our treat. My leg swelled a little and it is sore. But even with this set back my leg looks so much better than a few days ago.
April 25, 2010
When I got up this morning I could not walk on my leg. I ate breakfast and then laid down for a 3 hour nap. I got up in time for lunch. Then we watched Avatar again since I had missed most of it the day before.
Today was about keeping my leg up and resting. I still seem to need a lot of sleep. I am impatient with fatigue.
I wrote my second grandson a long letter, and I wrote to my mother-in-law. They both will go out in the mail tomorrow.
This is the end of a very long week.
Today was a very quiet day. I spent the day resting and giving Paul space to work. He is really enjoying getting answers to his questions.
It was just then we received a Skype call. Mailing overseas is always interesting. My grandkids finally got their Easter boxes and wanted us to watch them open them. It was just before their bedtime so it was a brief call. It made me giggle to watch them shriek when they found their new treasures. The youngest son just kept coming back to the camera and showing me everything that was in the box. The call made our day. I asked my son about the effects of the volcano where they live. They were fine and there was air travel allowed there, but his in-laws were visiting from Germany and their return home had been delayed.
April 18, 2010
We got up early to go to church. It was really nice to go and refill my cup, for it was getting very low. I haven’t been to church for a while.
I was given a project to work on. I worked on the project to complete it with in a time limit.
April 19, 2010
My son had an appointment today so he left Kathy with me after her session at the University. Kathy and I made a great lunch and while we ate we discussed all of the interesting things she is learning. Now, one of the words she is having trouble saying is her name. No matter how hard we have worked with her she just wouldn’t say her name. After lunch we went to the living room and she saw a picture of herself on the shelf. She said that’s me, athy. I said oh you are athy. No, now was the time she took my face in her hands and let me know her name was kayaathy. I got it. Sometimes it is just so hard for a grandma to learn new words.
Paul had an appointment with the doctor and I was going to go with him. He called from school and I told him just to go ahead and go to the clinic without me. I would give Kathy a nap. Her dad came her to pick her up just as she was waking up. They left and shortly after that Paul got home. He was sad he had missed Kathy.
My voice is getting stronger everyday and slowly I am regaining the strength I lost. So tonight my gift was to be quiet for my husband while he studied.
April 20, 2010
After school today Paul had a doctor’s appointment on the base and I went along for the ride. Well, I actually had to fill my new prescription too. Paul always drops me at the door and then goes and finds a parking place. There is a large yard in front of the clinic and no place to park close. Since we were almost late I told him to just park and I would walk in with him. It would save Paul time and then he would be on time for the doctor.
When we got into the clinic Paul went to his appointment and I stood in line for the pharmacy. Now, when you are at the clinic military in uniforms are always priority. They always are to be given first service. A young officer came and stood behind me, I said for him to go ahead. He said No thank you. He said he wasn’t in a hurry and didn’t like that rule. I told him that I didn’t mind the rule; he did a lot more for me than I did for him. He laughed and said; Hey if I go first I wouldn’t be able to see the TV.
I was in the waiting room for quite a while, which is unusual. I told a mother baby just how cute he was. I chatted with a lady waiting also. The mother with the baby left the room to take care of the baby and they called her name. When she came back I asked her name. This was a give, but not the one I planned. I was told her that I thought her name had been called. She shook my hand and told me her entire name. She went to get the prescriptions and then came back to talk. She was new on base and no one had come to her to talk. So I talked. I think the wives of men in uniform should be priority. That must be a hard life.
Then Paul and I walked over to another building to get a referral for Paul. As we were leaving Paul decided I should sit and wait for him. That was his gift to me. I know he is worried that I will overdo, but really, my body isn’t going to let me do that. Little baby steps. I waited for Paul to pick me up.
It was a good day. I walked, I talked and I spent time with my favorite guy.
April 21, 2010
Kathy came over after her clinic today. My son had two appointments; both of them were not child friendly, so at the last minute I kept Kathy. Kathy was a little grumpy and clingy. She went to her room and got her little red chair from her room and brought it to sit right in front of me. I asked her what she was doing; she said very clearly, I need Reiki. So I sat behind her and gave her Reiki, along with a light massage on her shoulders. Then she was ready for bed.
She slept for a little while and then she got up and was clearly agitated. She climbed up into my lap and then threw up all over me. I calmed her down and cleaned us up. Then I called her dad to let him know what happened. He canceled his second appointment and drove here to pick her up. While she was in his arms, she threw up again, poor baby. She didn’t want to go home, she didn’t want to stay. She was very sad. They went home.
Paul arrived home just in time to say good bye. It was a long day Kathy. He hugged her and told her he loved her.
After dinner Paul worked on his homework and I stayed quiet.
April 22, 2010
I am just tired. I went back to bed for a nap, and I just can’t seem to get on top of things today. I had a fever and I have a bad cough. I am guessing that I might be catching what Tom, Sandy and Kathy have been dealing with. Sandy stayed home today because she was so sick. My appointment with the doctor is Monday. I hope if I am not better, he will know what to do.
Other than take care of what was necessary online, and that’s been taking a lot of time, I haven’t been able to do much.
Paul bought Avatar tonight. We are going to wait to see it until Saturday. If Tom, Sandy and Kathy feel better, then we will watch with them. I went to Walmart with Paul tonight. I took a cart and walked to do what little shopping I had to do. I have to do something for these Welcomers. There are about 4 of them that always checks on me to make that I am up to the walk. They even tell me if I get tired out to stand still and someone will bring me a cart. As I walked out of the store the welcomer on duty high fived me. I feel like I have my own little group of cheerleaders.
April 23, 2010
I thought that today was our appointment with Dr. Price. Paul took the day off his math class. We both took showers and got ready. When we looked at the paperwork we realized that we had been mistaken.
So Paul went to the learning center to work on his math, they have tutors there. I finished up a project I had been working on for about 3 months. Now I have to find something else to fill my time. I am playing, just playing with the idea of walking slowly around the neighborhood. I am going to ask my doctor first, then I am going to visit the lilac bush down the block.
I called my favorite ex-sister-in-law today. When did I get old? I have known her since high school. I knew her before my daughter was born 41 years ago. How did I get so old that I could have a friend over 42 or 43 years?
I was a teenager when we met. She was dating my brother. Her children and my children were born close together. I remember the time when we talked about if we would survive until our kids got into school. Now we chat about our golden years with the same ease. Friends really are the diamonds that brighten our lives.
April 24, 2010
My oldest grandson called. He is struggling and I just don’t have the words to help him. He just needed a safe place to vent. He didn’t ask for anything at all. Just went over his options with me. He thanked grandpa and me for being there when he need to talk. I wish I could do more.
Tom, Sandy and Kathy came to watch Avatar with us. We had pizza and Crystal Light for snacks as we watched this movie.
Kathy got bored with it, it is a long movie, so I kept her busy so everyone else could watch the movie. It was really good to see Kathy feeling so well. She had me do Reiki again, she gave me Reiki. She brought all of her imaginary playmates out for me to meet. When the movie was over Kathy wanted to stay here, but she needed to go home tonight.
Paul and I talked about our oldest grandson. We could help a little, so Paul sent a text to him and told him we would send a little money. Off we went to Walmart. As I was going down the stairs I turned to tell Paul something and tripped. I caught myself, but twisted my knee. Ouch. While Paul was going to Western Union I went to buy us a treat.
I got to talk to my sister for a while today. She goes shopping and I just go along for the conversation. It was good catching up with her.
At home we snuggled up on the couch, watched some TV and enjoyed our treat. My leg swelled a little and it is sore. But even with this set back my leg looks so much better than a few days ago.
April 25, 2010
When I got up this morning I could not walk on my leg. I ate breakfast and then laid down for a 3 hour nap. I got up in time for lunch. Then we watched Avatar again since I had missed most of it the day before.
Today was about keeping my leg up and resting. I still seem to need a lot of sleep. I am impatient with fatigue.
I wrote my second grandson a long letter, and I wrote to my mother-in-law. They both will go out in the mail tomorrow.
This is the end of a very long week.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Catching up
March 10, 2010
Tom was laid off from his temporary job yesterday, so I didn’t have to go to pick up Kathy today. Tom is a little despondent. He was so excited that he would be working for a little while. He took Kathy to the clinic today and stopped by for a quick visit. I hope things start picking up for him.
When Tom got home he discovered that his court date is May 20th. He talked to the Guardian ad litem and his visit is going to be a phone interview on Monday. That is really interesting, all that money to have a guardian and no home visits.
March 11, 2010
Tom brought Kathy up to us today. He and Sandy have tickets for a hockey game tomorrow. We are keeping Kathy for a couple of nights. Paul rented UP. It was a fun movie. I didn’t expect to like it, but I was wrong. Kathy enjoyed the movie.
March 12, 2010
Kathy and I played while Grandpa was at school. Today is the last day of school before spring break. Grandpa gets the whole week off. Kathy doesn’t go to her class at the university next week, but Monday is her only day off of school. Spring break had to be shorten to make up for all of the snow days.
Paul and I took Kathy to Burger King for dinner. She ate very well and was ready to play. The playroom was filled with kids, all of them very nice. Kathy had a wonderful hour of climbing and sliding. She really is fearless.
March 13, 2010
Tom and Sandy came around 4 to pick Kathy up. Kathy was glad to see them. She likes coming here and she likes going home. I am really happy for that.
We had a nice visit with Tom and Sandy. When they left we watched 2012. I really enjoyed the movie.
March 14, 2010
It was so cold out I planned on not going to church. Paul stayed up too late and just couldn’t get up. I really am looking forward to warmer days and more time out of the house.
March 15, 2010
Paul did homework and I played on the computer. That was our day.
March 16, 2010
Picked up Kathy, Tom had Doctor appointment. Took Kathy to Burger King to play. She is learning to talk so well now.
Paul had a doctor’s appointment to set up a colonoscopy.
Tom picked up Kathy just in time for us to leave for our seminar on the Lap Band Surgery.
Left for the seminar, we got lost a little. About a mile from the hospital we had car trouble. Paul bought coolant and the car seemed to be ok, but we missed the seminar. We went to Hardy’s and ate. It was the nicest Hardy’s I had ever seen. It is pretty new. When Paul and I stayed in the area for Master training all that was around to eat was Hooters. Now there are many choices.
There was a lady there with three children. The little girl seemed to be about 7, her brother about 3 and then a six week old baby. The kids were very well behaved. As I walked by her I stopped to tell her how impressed I was with her children. I told her she was doing a great job. She caught my hand and told me that she had really needed to hear that. I continued on the way to the restroom and as soon as I had turned the corner, the baby started crying and the 3 year old became restless. But all in all they were really well behaved.
The ride home was restful. It was still daylight out and we got to enjoy the scenery. We usually go the other direction when we leave home toward Sedalia, but the seminar was in Overland Park, Kansas. So we were in a more populated area tonight.
March 17, 2010
I had to go visit with a therapist today. It is a necessary step to take before LBS. The weather is still cold. I feel so worn out. Paul dropped me at the door and then parked. The nearest parking is quite a ways from the door, and that is the handicapped parking. We checked in and went to the waiting room. The Dr. came in looked around the room a little confused. He called my name and I followed him and his intern to his office.
When we were seated he told me that he was confused when he went to get me. He was expecting an sixty year old lady. He was sure that I was younger than him. He just called my name thinking I must have been in the restroom. He figured someone would tell him where I was. That made my day.
I learned a lot about the surgery today. My mom always said pop made you fat. I drink diet coke w/splenda. Now, just how can that make me fat. Well, this guy answered that question. He was telling me that my stomach would be the size of a big thumb. I would only be able to put 2 ounces of liquid in at first. I would take sips of liquid all day long to get my nutrition. Later, down the round my stomach would be the size of a tennis ball. I will be able to eat, but I must always remember that food is fuel and make good choices. Then he told me that I could NEVER AGAIN drink carbonated beverages. There is a reason and he shared that with me.
The carbonation stretches the stomach. If I was going to go through all of that trouble and expense to get the surgery, I had to know that and agree not to drink coke. I can do that. I also can’t drink alcohol. That is not a problem. I can do that. I think he said I shouldn’t smoke, but since I don’t smoke I didn’t ask for the reason why.
I spent over an hour talking to this doctor. I am very excited now to be looking at the lap band surgery. The doctor gave me the ok I needed to have the surgery. He says if I follow the guidelines and work hard I could lose up to 180 pounds. He told me if I do exercise in the first six months the weight will melt off. The more I lose at first, the more I will lose all together.
He said that after I heal from the surgery I will have much more energy than I do now and I will not be hungry. I will have to force myself to eat the two ounces of liquid. He says I will be able to walk and play and sit on the floor with the grandkids. He said I would look ten years younger, then he said, but you really already do that. So, after healing and getting in shape I should look 40. HA HA HA.
After we left the clinic we went to Walmart. As we walked in I realized that I was already done. I told Paul that I would sit and wait for him. The minute the greeter saw me she said, your carriage awaits. So, for the first time I took the cart. I zoomed all around Walmart. That could be addicting.
We ate at Subway before going home to collapse. It has been a very busy day.
March 18, 2010
It was so nice today. We took a ride to Sedalia. Well, we were just going to go to Knob Koster. It was bright and sunny out. My sunglasses have broken so I was squinting. Paul just went right pass Knob Koster and stopped at Dollar Tree in Sedalia. We spent some time looking around the town. Paul’s heel of his boot is coming loose so we tried to find a shoe repair. Looks like we might have to go toward Kansas City to find one.
We took a different road on the way home. It was a nice day and the sun felt great. It was great to be out.
March 19, 2010
We had another great day. Paul and I drove south to Clinton today. We feel like explorers while we are checking out the area. Clinton is a pretty town, but there is very little there. We stopped at a Dairy Queen and ate. We won’t do that again. The service was questionable, the food just not up to standard. That is pretty scary since our standards are kind of low.
The missionaries stopped by again. I think we are on the way home and when they have extra time they stop. We have a new missionary from Wyoming. Well, he isn’t a new missionary. He has been out for 20 months. He is just new to the area. I told them I would try to come to church Sunday.
I gave Paul money from the car fund. He has to buy an external hard drive. He is having a lot of trouble with his computer and he is afraid he will lose everything. As he was transferring his files the
Spring break is coming to an end. I have enjoyed Paul being home, but we didn’t get anything done. Paul didn’t even get much homework done, although he did actually work on it a few times.
Paul’s computer started acting up.
March 20, 2010
This morning I sent Paul to the store for the things we needed. I stayed at home. IT IS SNOWING OUT. Paul realized that the hard drive he had wasn’t working so he went back to the store to exchange it. There was already quite a bit snow on the ground this morning.
Today was spent in the house watching it snow. Paul worked on his computer and I worked on the 29 gift site.
I told Paul, with all the snow, I wasn’t going to go to church. I am really worn out by all of the cold this winter. A few minutes later I got an email announcing that church was canceled because of the snow. It had snowed all day and was going to continue to snow all night.
Just before eight, Cami, the founder of the site emailed me. There was a huge problem and a lot of the content of the entire site needed to be edited. She is paying me $8.00 a hour while I address this problem. I started at 8pm and worked until 5am. I am about half way finished.
March 21, 2010
We are snowed in. We probably could get out, but who wants to go anywhere in the snow. It is still snowing and we have about 9 inches of snow. It is kind of hard to tell since it is drifting too.
I started back to work on the site and worked 9 more hours. I am almost done. It was a messy job. That was our day, Paul reformatting his computer, me working on a mess.
March 22, 2010
Paul is back in school today. All that snow and when he left today there was no snow on the drive way or on the porch, just had snow on the grass.
I worked another 2 hours to finish up my assignment from Cami. It is all finished now.
Tom decided not to stop by with Kathy. He wanted to get home and put her down for a nap.
Tom was laid off from his temporary job yesterday, so I didn’t have to go to pick up Kathy today. Tom is a little despondent. He was so excited that he would be working for a little while. He took Kathy to the clinic today and stopped by for a quick visit. I hope things start picking up for him.
When Tom got home he discovered that his court date is May 20th. He talked to the Guardian ad litem and his visit is going to be a phone interview on Monday. That is really interesting, all that money to have a guardian and no home visits.
March 11, 2010
Tom brought Kathy up to us today. He and Sandy have tickets for a hockey game tomorrow. We are keeping Kathy for a couple of nights. Paul rented UP. It was a fun movie. I didn’t expect to like it, but I was wrong. Kathy enjoyed the movie.
March 12, 2010
Kathy and I played while Grandpa was at school. Today is the last day of school before spring break. Grandpa gets the whole week off. Kathy doesn’t go to her class at the university next week, but Monday is her only day off of school. Spring break had to be shorten to make up for all of the snow days.
Paul and I took Kathy to Burger King for dinner. She ate very well and was ready to play. The playroom was filled with kids, all of them very nice. Kathy had a wonderful hour of climbing and sliding. She really is fearless.
March 13, 2010
Tom and Sandy came around 4 to pick Kathy up. Kathy was glad to see them. She likes coming here and she likes going home. I am really happy for that.
We had a nice visit with Tom and Sandy. When they left we watched 2012. I really enjoyed the movie.
March 14, 2010
It was so cold out I planned on not going to church. Paul stayed up too late and just couldn’t get up. I really am looking forward to warmer days and more time out of the house.
March 15, 2010
Paul did homework and I played on the computer. That was our day.
March 16, 2010
Picked up Kathy, Tom had Doctor appointment. Took Kathy to Burger King to play. She is learning to talk so well now.
Paul had a doctor’s appointment to set up a colonoscopy.
Tom picked up Kathy just in time for us to leave for our seminar on the Lap Band Surgery.
Left for the seminar, we got lost a little. About a mile from the hospital we had car trouble. Paul bought coolant and the car seemed to be ok, but we missed the seminar. We went to Hardy’s and ate. It was the nicest Hardy’s I had ever seen. It is pretty new. When Paul and I stayed in the area for Master training all that was around to eat was Hooters. Now there are many choices.
There was a lady there with three children. The little girl seemed to be about 7, her brother about 3 and then a six week old baby. The kids were very well behaved. As I walked by her I stopped to tell her how impressed I was with her children. I told her she was doing a great job. She caught my hand and told me that she had really needed to hear that. I continued on the way to the restroom and as soon as I had turned the corner, the baby started crying and the 3 year old became restless. But all in all they were really well behaved.
The ride home was restful. It was still daylight out and we got to enjoy the scenery. We usually go the other direction when we leave home toward Sedalia, but the seminar was in Overland Park, Kansas. So we were in a more populated area tonight.
March 17, 2010
I had to go visit with a therapist today. It is a necessary step to take before LBS. The weather is still cold. I feel so worn out. Paul dropped me at the door and then parked. The nearest parking is quite a ways from the door, and that is the handicapped parking. We checked in and went to the waiting room. The Dr. came in looked around the room a little confused. He called my name and I followed him and his intern to his office.
When we were seated he told me that he was confused when he went to get me. He was expecting an sixty year old lady. He was sure that I was younger than him. He just called my name thinking I must have been in the restroom. He figured someone would tell him where I was. That made my day.
I learned a lot about the surgery today. My mom always said pop made you fat. I drink diet coke w/splenda. Now, just how can that make me fat. Well, this guy answered that question. He was telling me that my stomach would be the size of a big thumb. I would only be able to put 2 ounces of liquid in at first. I would take sips of liquid all day long to get my nutrition. Later, down the round my stomach would be the size of a tennis ball. I will be able to eat, but I must always remember that food is fuel and make good choices. Then he told me that I could NEVER AGAIN drink carbonated beverages. There is a reason and he shared that with me.
The carbonation stretches the stomach. If I was going to go through all of that trouble and expense to get the surgery, I had to know that and agree not to drink coke. I can do that. I also can’t drink alcohol. That is not a problem. I can do that. I think he said I shouldn’t smoke, but since I don’t smoke I didn’t ask for the reason why.
I spent over an hour talking to this doctor. I am very excited now to be looking at the lap band surgery. The doctor gave me the ok I needed to have the surgery. He says if I follow the guidelines and work hard I could lose up to 180 pounds. He told me if I do exercise in the first six months the weight will melt off. The more I lose at first, the more I will lose all together.
He said that after I heal from the surgery I will have much more energy than I do now and I will not be hungry. I will have to force myself to eat the two ounces of liquid. He says I will be able to walk and play and sit on the floor with the grandkids. He said I would look ten years younger, then he said, but you really already do that. So, after healing and getting in shape I should look 40. HA HA HA.
After we left the clinic we went to Walmart. As we walked in I realized that I was already done. I told Paul that I would sit and wait for him. The minute the greeter saw me she said, your carriage awaits. So, for the first time I took the cart. I zoomed all around Walmart. That could be addicting.
We ate at Subway before going home to collapse. It has been a very busy day.
March 18, 2010
It was so nice today. We took a ride to Sedalia. Well, we were just going to go to Knob Koster. It was bright and sunny out. My sunglasses have broken so I was squinting. Paul just went right pass Knob Koster and stopped at Dollar Tree in Sedalia. We spent some time looking around the town. Paul’s heel of his boot is coming loose so we tried to find a shoe repair. Looks like we might have to go toward Kansas City to find one.
We took a different road on the way home. It was a nice day and the sun felt great. It was great to be out.
March 19, 2010
We had another great day. Paul and I drove south to Clinton today. We feel like explorers while we are checking out the area. Clinton is a pretty town, but there is very little there. We stopped at a Dairy Queen and ate. We won’t do that again. The service was questionable, the food just not up to standard. That is pretty scary since our standards are kind of low.
The missionaries stopped by again. I think we are on the way home and when they have extra time they stop. We have a new missionary from Wyoming. Well, he isn’t a new missionary. He has been out for 20 months. He is just new to the area. I told them I would try to come to church Sunday.
I gave Paul money from the car fund. He has to buy an external hard drive. He is having a lot of trouble with his computer and he is afraid he will lose everything. As he was transferring his files the
Spring break is coming to an end. I have enjoyed Paul being home, but we didn’t get anything done. Paul didn’t even get much homework done, although he did actually work on it a few times.
Paul’s computer started acting up.
March 20, 2010
This morning I sent Paul to the store for the things we needed. I stayed at home. IT IS SNOWING OUT. Paul realized that the hard drive he had wasn’t working so he went back to the store to exchange it. There was already quite a bit snow on the ground this morning.
Today was spent in the house watching it snow. Paul worked on his computer and I worked on the 29 gift site.
I told Paul, with all the snow, I wasn’t going to go to church. I am really worn out by all of the cold this winter. A few minutes later I got an email announcing that church was canceled because of the snow. It had snowed all day and was going to continue to snow all night.
Just before eight, Cami, the founder of the site emailed me. There was a huge problem and a lot of the content of the entire site needed to be edited. She is paying me $8.00 a hour while I address this problem. I started at 8pm and worked until 5am. I am about half way finished.
March 21, 2010
We are snowed in. We probably could get out, but who wants to go anywhere in the snow. It is still snowing and we have about 9 inches of snow. It is kind of hard to tell since it is drifting too.
I started back to work on the site and worked 9 more hours. I am almost done. It was a messy job. That was our day, Paul reformatting his computer, me working on a mess.
March 22, 2010
Paul is back in school today. All that snow and when he left today there was no snow on the drive way or on the porch, just had snow on the grass.
I worked another 2 hours to finish up my assignment from Cami. It is all finished now.
Tom decided not to stop by with Kathy. He wanted to get home and put her down for a nap.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Confessions of a Snowed-in blogger
December 29, 2009
Boy, I forgot to journal for a couple of days, so this is from my memory. Because of the frigid weather, our days pretty much run together. You would think being stuck in the house we would get a lot accomplished. But that is far from the truth. We just played on the computer, ate, and watched TV.
Tim called and went on Skype to watch the kids open their presents.
Well, OK I started taking down Christmas decorations, but that is about all aside from watching the weather.
December 30, 2009
Today Bev’s package for Christmas was returned. Paul had put the wrong address on and we were waiting for its return. Paul relabeled the package and sent it on its way
We went to the store today. We are to have Kathy on New Year’s Eve, so we bought the supplies for that and groceries for the week. Paul wants to do a veggie tray and dip, of course chips and a few other goodies.
As we were driving out of the parking lot we were able to see the moon almost full hanging in the sky. It was just getting dark and the moon was bright and orange. It was a beautiful sight.
We decided to buy 4 $5 movies to have something new to watch tomorrow night.
On the way home Paul treated me to KFC.
December 31, 2009
We felt pretty energetic today. Paul got the tree down and put away. We were excited to have Kathy tonight.
I got a phone call from Tom and they have decided to keep Kathy tonight. They will bring her over Friday and we are to take her home Sunday. Now we have to make new plans.
I put 15 beans on for dinner. I wanted to make a kind of chili with it. We left it on while we were out. I fussed about them all day. Finally I just let it go. I told Paul he was right, they would be ok and quit worrying about the beans in the crock pot.
We ventured out to pay bills. I had taken great pains this morning to write the checks that I needed to write, address the envelopes that were being sent out. I felt organized.
We went to the Post Office to drop the one we were mailing into the outside box. Then we headed to the landlord’s house to drop of his check. When we got there I handed Paul the check. It was then Paul discovered my mistake. I had put the rent check in the garbage envelope to mail. We went back to the Post Office, and there is a way to get your letter out of the box. Paul had to fill out a form and pay $10 to have them go out and search for the letter. I felt that was cheaper than any mistake that might have happened if we let the letter go.
Now we were back on track. Yippee. Back we go to the landlords. Paul was able to actually talk to our landlady and tell her about the horrid dog smell in the house. We are treating it with vinegar, but every once in a while, you still can get a whiff of dog. Yuck.
Next we’re off to pay the water. We mailed it last month, but there is suppose to be a pay station. We took directions, but we never found it, so this month will be mailed also, later.
Then we headed to Aarons, Paul went in to pay the bill there. He asked if there was a way to pay on line. He had to wait for the man to cash out of the register before getting a code number. Paul came back to the car and had me go in to wait and wait and wait. Finally we were given the code. It just needed to be printed out. I am not sure why we waited so long.
Then we headed to the movie theater to buy tickets to go see New Moon FINALLY. Our final stop was at Walmart for a few things and a Subway sandwich. After eating we had time to go home and gather some goodies for the show.
I fussed enough about the beans that we went home for a couple of minutes. The beans were fine, but we turned them off. Paul has taken over the chili and will finish it tomorrow.
Paul and I had made Twilight bookmarks for Christmas. We have several left over. I had a brilliant plan. We would take the bookmarks to the show and hand them out to Twilight fans. When we got to the theater a movie was still playing in the theater we were going too. We bought out popcorn and pop and sat at a high top table and waited for the time to go in. We finally got into our little space. We were the first ones there. I anxiously waited for someone to come in. After some time had passed a young man from the theater came in and I asked him if we were the only ones that were going to be there tonight. He said, Probably. Oh man, what of my brilliant plan.
Just before the movie started a couple came in, but it was already dark in the theater, so I decided to wait until after the movie to hand out the bookmarks.
The movie was wonderful. We really enjoyed watching it. We were very happy that we finally got to see it. When the lights came on we saw that there were two couples, besides us. One was already on the stairs and out the door. The couple we had seen coming in was still there, but they were fighting. We decided our gift to them, or maybe to us would be to give them privacy. I went home with as many bookmarks as I had left with.
Outside the Blue Moon was huge and beautiful. The air was crisp and frigid. Now there is one word I haven’t used yet is glacier. Now that is really a good description of this air that surrounds us right now. There are only so many ways you can say darn cold. With the moonlight the only reason you needed headlights was to be visible for the other drivers.
We got home just before midnight, watched a little TV and yelled at midnight. I got my New Year’s kiss. It had been a very busy day, one where we were out more than we were in.
January 1, 2010
We got things ready for our tea party with Kathy. I still had a couple of gifts that I hadn’t given Kathy yet. They were wrapped and ready for her to tear open.
Paul made a delicious dip for the veggie.
Kathy’s gifts were a tea set and a DVD named Spirit. It is an animated show about a wild mustang in the early days of the wild west. Kathy loved having the party using her tea set and she loved the movie.
January 2, 2010
Kathy was up early. I fed her breakfast, then Paul sent me to bed for a nap.
Movies and tv all day. Paul let Kathy watch Mama Mia today. I was kind of surprised, but we hadn’t seen it for a while.
Vanessa called tonight to speak to Kathy. Kathy was busy being a dog and didn’t have time to translate what woof woof meant.
January 3, 2010
Trina is 41 wow, how in the world did that happen?
Church was canceled again. We got a phone call first thing this morning.
Tom and Sandy came and picked up Kathy. They couldn’t get up the snowy driveway, so Sandy waited in the car and Tom came in to get Kathy.
January 4, 2010
Snow and cold
January 5, 2010
We went to get a few things at Wal-Mart. We could get out of the driveway, and the next snowstorm was going to be here at noon tomorrow. We decided to get a few things in case we couldn’t get out on payday. We got mail today, the first box that my mother-in-law sent for Christmas. We love the blankets, the jellies, the homemade goodies.
January 6, 2010
Paul got an email saying he has been admitted. Now, for the fun stuff, getting enrolled in time for classes to start on Monday.
We made it to Wal-Mart and we were able to get a few things.
Ate at Subway before we came home. It was great to get out of the house today.
Snow and cold
January 7, 2010
Paul called the school. He is going to try to get to the school tomorrow
My mother-in-law's second box got here today. We really love everything she sent, especially the card. When it is safe to drive long distances again, we will get Kathy’s gifts to her.
Cold, that is all that I can say about the weather. Paul is starting to feel better.
January 8, 2010
Paul got a letter in the mail, it is official, he is enrolled. He tried to go to the school today, but the car won’t start and we aren’t sure if it did that we could get out of the driveway.
Paul called the University and told them he wouldn’t be able to make it to the campus today. They said Monday is a walk-in day. He could come in then.
Paul called a friend and asked if he had a battery charger. The friend will be over tomorrow morning to help.
It is glacier cold today. We stayed home. We can’t walk anywhere so we are still stuck at home.
January 9, 2010
Our friend came over with his battery charger and 4 wheel drive pick-up. These guys worked forever on the car. Our friend finally took Paul to Wal-Mart to buy spark plugs. Once they got the spark plugs changed, the car started right up. Paul offered our friend money for fuel, but he wouldn’t take it. So he went off to rescue some one else and Paul went to the store. It was already dark and the temperature was getting close to wind chill of minus 20 so I stayed home.
January 10, 2010
Paul went out to warm up the car, and we had a flat tire. Well, it was very low, not completely flat. Paul took the car to Wal-Mart. It took three hours for the car to be seen. Apparently, nothing was wrong with it and he was sent on his way. The tire looks fine.
When Paul finally got home we ate the casserole that I made and spent the evening alone watching TV,
We just hibernated with the bears during this arctic blast. We ate, watched TV and played on the computer. We are waiting for our heat wave.
Boy, I forgot to journal for a couple of days, so this is from my memory. Because of the frigid weather, our days pretty much run together. You would think being stuck in the house we would get a lot accomplished. But that is far from the truth. We just played on the computer, ate, and watched TV.
Tim called and went on Skype to watch the kids open their presents.
Well, OK I started taking down Christmas decorations, but that is about all aside from watching the weather.
December 30, 2009
Today Bev’s package for Christmas was returned. Paul had put the wrong address on and we were waiting for its return. Paul relabeled the package and sent it on its way
We went to the store today. We are to have Kathy on New Year’s Eve, so we bought the supplies for that and groceries for the week. Paul wants to do a veggie tray and dip, of course chips and a few other goodies.
As we were driving out of the parking lot we were able to see the moon almost full hanging in the sky. It was just getting dark and the moon was bright and orange. It was a beautiful sight.
We decided to buy 4 $5 movies to have something new to watch tomorrow night.
On the way home Paul treated me to KFC.
December 31, 2009
We felt pretty energetic today. Paul got the tree down and put away. We were excited to have Kathy tonight.
I got a phone call from Tom and they have decided to keep Kathy tonight. They will bring her over Friday and we are to take her home Sunday. Now we have to make new plans.
I put 15 beans on for dinner. I wanted to make a kind of chili with it. We left it on while we were out. I fussed about them all day. Finally I just let it go. I told Paul he was right, they would be ok and quit worrying about the beans in the crock pot.
We ventured out to pay bills. I had taken great pains this morning to write the checks that I needed to write, address the envelopes that were being sent out. I felt organized.
We went to the Post Office to drop the one we were mailing into the outside box. Then we headed to the landlord’s house to drop of his check. When we got there I handed Paul the check. It was then Paul discovered my mistake. I had put the rent check in the garbage envelope to mail. We went back to the Post Office, and there is a way to get your letter out of the box. Paul had to fill out a form and pay $10 to have them go out and search for the letter. I felt that was cheaper than any mistake that might have happened if we let the letter go.
Now we were back on track. Yippee. Back we go to the landlords. Paul was able to actually talk to our landlady and tell her about the horrid dog smell in the house. We are treating it with vinegar, but every once in a while, you still can get a whiff of dog. Yuck.
Next we’re off to pay the water. We mailed it last month, but there is suppose to be a pay station. We took directions, but we never found it, so this month will be mailed also, later.
Then we headed to Aarons, Paul went in to pay the bill there. He asked if there was a way to pay on line. He had to wait for the man to cash out of the register before getting a code number. Paul came back to the car and had me go in to wait and wait and wait. Finally we were given the code. It just needed to be printed out. I am not sure why we waited so long.
Then we headed to the movie theater to buy tickets to go see New Moon FINALLY. Our final stop was at Walmart for a few things and a Subway sandwich. After eating we had time to go home and gather some goodies for the show.
I fussed enough about the beans that we went home for a couple of minutes. The beans were fine, but we turned them off. Paul has taken over the chili and will finish it tomorrow.
Paul and I had made Twilight bookmarks for Christmas. We have several left over. I had a brilliant plan. We would take the bookmarks to the show and hand them out to Twilight fans. When we got to the theater a movie was still playing in the theater we were going too. We bought out popcorn and pop and sat at a high top table and waited for the time to go in. We finally got into our little space. We were the first ones there. I anxiously waited for someone to come in. After some time had passed a young man from the theater came in and I asked him if we were the only ones that were going to be there tonight. He said, Probably. Oh man, what of my brilliant plan.
Just before the movie started a couple came in, but it was already dark in the theater, so I decided to wait until after the movie to hand out the bookmarks.
The movie was wonderful. We really enjoyed watching it. We were very happy that we finally got to see it. When the lights came on we saw that there were two couples, besides us. One was already on the stairs and out the door. The couple we had seen coming in was still there, but they were fighting. We decided our gift to them, or maybe to us would be to give them privacy. I went home with as many bookmarks as I had left with.
Outside the Blue Moon was huge and beautiful. The air was crisp and frigid. Now there is one word I haven’t used yet is glacier. Now that is really a good description of this air that surrounds us right now. There are only so many ways you can say darn cold. With the moonlight the only reason you needed headlights was to be visible for the other drivers.
We got home just before midnight, watched a little TV and yelled at midnight. I got my New Year’s kiss. It had been a very busy day, one where we were out more than we were in.
January 1, 2010
We got things ready for our tea party with Kathy. I still had a couple of gifts that I hadn’t given Kathy yet. They were wrapped and ready for her to tear open.
Paul made a delicious dip for the veggie.
Kathy’s gifts were a tea set and a DVD named Spirit. It is an animated show about a wild mustang in the early days of the wild west. Kathy loved having the party using her tea set and she loved the movie.
January 2, 2010
Kathy was up early. I fed her breakfast, then Paul sent me to bed for a nap.
Movies and tv all day. Paul let Kathy watch Mama Mia today. I was kind of surprised, but we hadn’t seen it for a while.
Vanessa called tonight to speak to Kathy. Kathy was busy being a dog and didn’t have time to translate what woof woof meant.
January 3, 2010
Trina is 41 wow, how in the world did that happen?
Church was canceled again. We got a phone call first thing this morning.
Tom and Sandy came and picked up Kathy. They couldn’t get up the snowy driveway, so Sandy waited in the car and Tom came in to get Kathy.
January 4, 2010
Snow and cold
January 5, 2010
We went to get a few things at Wal-Mart. We could get out of the driveway, and the next snowstorm was going to be here at noon tomorrow. We decided to get a few things in case we couldn’t get out on payday. We got mail today, the first box that my mother-in-law sent for Christmas. We love the blankets, the jellies, the homemade goodies.
January 6, 2010
Paul got an email saying he has been admitted. Now, for the fun stuff, getting enrolled in time for classes to start on Monday.
We made it to Wal-Mart and we were able to get a few things.
Ate at Subway before we came home. It was great to get out of the house today.
Snow and cold
January 7, 2010
Paul called the school. He is going to try to get to the school tomorrow
My mother-in-law's second box got here today. We really love everything she sent, especially the card. When it is safe to drive long distances again, we will get Kathy’s gifts to her.
Cold, that is all that I can say about the weather. Paul is starting to feel better.
January 8, 2010
Paul got a letter in the mail, it is official, he is enrolled. He tried to go to the school today, but the car won’t start and we aren’t sure if it did that we could get out of the driveway.
Paul called the University and told them he wouldn’t be able to make it to the campus today. They said Monday is a walk-in day. He could come in then.
Paul called a friend and asked if he had a battery charger. The friend will be over tomorrow morning to help.
It is glacier cold today. We stayed home. We can’t walk anywhere so we are still stuck at home.
January 9, 2010
Our friend came over with his battery charger and 4 wheel drive pick-up. These guys worked forever on the car. Our friend finally took Paul to Wal-Mart to buy spark plugs. Once they got the spark plugs changed, the car started right up. Paul offered our friend money for fuel, but he wouldn’t take it. So he went off to rescue some one else and Paul went to the store. It was already dark and the temperature was getting close to wind chill of minus 20 so I stayed home.
January 10, 2010
Paul went out to warm up the car, and we had a flat tire. Well, it was very low, not completely flat. Paul took the car to Wal-Mart. It took three hours for the car to be seen. Apparently, nothing was wrong with it and he was sent on his way. The tire looks fine.
When Paul finally got home we ate the casserole that I made and spent the evening alone watching TV,
We just hibernated with the bears during this arctic blast. We ate, watched TV and played on the computer. We are waiting for our heat wave.
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