Last night, I was browsing the cupboards for what to have for dinner, and I couldn't decide. I looked in the fridge, and there was no salad mix, so that ruled out one of my favorite dinners, a big salad with lots of veggies, leftover meat, and cheese.
Then I remembered that I bought some canned soups last time I went grocery shopping. I looked, and there they were. I finally decided on a "hearty" potato soup "with bacon". As it was heating up on the stove, I looked in the fridge for stuff to add to the soup. Ah, there is some left over corn! I opened the container, and sniffed it. It still smelled OK, to me.
So, I added the corn to my heating soup. However, as the corn hit the pan, I had a thought that maybe I would regret adding it, as I think it's kind of old.... When I got to eat it, the soup wasn't that good. I didn't finish it all, leaving some in my bowl. Later, as I sat listening to the TV while knitting my sweater, I got hungry again, so I heated up the leftover sirloin tips from the night before. They were yummy with BBQ sauce!
When I finally got into bed, I'm laying there and my tummy feels like it's full of cement. I slept on and off, waking up every few hours. I could tell my tummy was sorting the corn from the soup, and letting the soup continue on down the track. It felt like my tummy was saving the corn, and going to send it back.
This has happened to me before. Once when I was a kid, after Thanksgiving dinner at Grandma's house, my tummy sent back only the corn I had eaten. There have been other instances, not always corn. But I digress!
This morning when Hubs got home from work, I told him I didn't feel very good. I got up and ate a few Papaya Enzyme Chewable Tablets. A friend swears by these, for tummy aches, and when you eat too much. It seems they promote digestion, and help digest food faster. What can I say? It worked! After a couple of hours, I got up, and felt better!
In fact, I had forgotten about the corn! Hubs got up to use the bathroom, and asked how I felt. I was surprised! I really had forgotten I didn't feel well this morning! I guess the papaya enzyme tabs worked, once again!
Since this morning, I have had my two cups of chocolate truffle coffee, and taken my meds. I have washed dishes, and worked on my sweater too. I've even done some laundry. After Hubs leaves for work, I can vacuum again. It makes too much noise, I won't do it while he's trying to sleep.
And hopefully, I can get to bed earlier than last night, and get some good sleep to make up for the rough night I had last night!
Happy knitting, and Kim out!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
NY Sheep And Wool Festival!!
This year will be the second time I will be attending the NY Sheep and Wool Festival! It was a real blast last year. My friend Kim, of AtKnitsEndYarns, goes every year. We get to walk all around, admiring all the wool, sheep, yarn, and fiber. As well as all the other cool stuff! And this year I will be bringing my camera, so I can snap some photos of the really cool sheep I admired last year. This year, Deborah, of ObliviousKnits will be joining us, with her fiance! This is really gonna be a blast!
Last year, I wore a sweater I had made, but it was so warm, I didn't get to wear it very long. So this year, no sweater. We got to eat the best foods last year too! And there will be at least one famous person there, I hope we get to see her!
I was so tempted to buy so much stuff last year, from hand warmers to slippers, that some enterprising crafters had made. Unfortunately, I will have to abstain again this year, as I really have no extra money! I really hope Kim's yarns sell as well this year as they did last year! I think they might, as she is more well known this year.
It is so very exciting that I get to go! My beloved Hubs isn't working this weekend, as it's the opening weekend of deer season for bow hunters. I hope he is successful, as we really love to eat venison all winter! He manages to get the most delicious deer in Dutchess County!
Time to say goodbye for today, as I have some work to do. Until next time!
Kim out.
Last year, I wore a sweater I had made, but it was so warm, I didn't get to wear it very long. So this year, no sweater. We got to eat the best foods last year too! And there will be at least one famous person there, I hope we get to see her!
I was so tempted to buy so much stuff last year, from hand warmers to slippers, that some enterprising crafters had made. Unfortunately, I will have to abstain again this year, as I really have no extra money! I really hope Kim's yarns sell as well this year as they did last year! I think they might, as she is more well known this year.
It is so very exciting that I get to go! My beloved Hubs isn't working this weekend, as it's the opening weekend of deer season for bow hunters. I hope he is successful, as we really love to eat venison all winter! He manages to get the most delicious deer in Dutchess County!
Time to say goodbye for today, as I have some work to do. Until next time!
Kim out.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Meeting Up With An Old Friend, And Sweater Progress Photos!
This morning, I left my cell phone in the bedroom. When I finally remembered to go get it, I had missed a text message from an old friend. She said she was coming through town and could we get together? By the time I saw the message, an hour had passed since she sent it. I replied that it was probably too late, and she answered that it wasn't, she hadn't left yet! So we arranged to meet at Cranberry's in an hour.
We always have so much catching up to do! She tells me what she's heard from people we used to work with, that she has seen, and I do the same. Then we talk about our families, and what they are up to. We never seem to run out of things to talk about! The best part, of course, is eating luscious Cranberry's desserts! We both had the Peach Wedge. YUM! They must have been very busy today, as all the flavored coffee carafes were empty! So I didn't get to have any coffee with my peach wedge.
After getting home from Cranberry's, I started doing the laundry. House rule #3 states that whoever leaves money in their pockets, that is found in the washer or dryer, that money belongs to the laundry mistress, ME. I am gathering up quite a collection of coins! I have a covered jar on the dryer where I put the money I find. However, if I find a large amount, I usually return it to it's owner. Like the time I found $50 in my son's jeans. I knew he would need it, so I gave it back.
I am making solid progress on my sweater! As I stated in an earlier post, the pocket inserts are done, and now I'm working on the body. Here's a photo of the pockets:
They are ready to add when the sweater gets long enough. The sweater is worked from the bottom up. Here's a photo of the progress so far on the body, the stitch markers indicate the center back section that's decreasing up to the pleat.
Here's hoping that all your projects go well, and you get to meet up with an old friend!
Kim out!
We always have so much catching up to do! She tells me what she's heard from people we used to work with, that she has seen, and I do the same. Then we talk about our families, and what they are up to. We never seem to run out of things to talk about! The best part, of course, is eating luscious Cranberry's desserts! We both had the Peach Wedge. YUM! They must have been very busy today, as all the flavored coffee carafes were empty! So I didn't get to have any coffee with my peach wedge.
After getting home from Cranberry's, I started doing the laundry. House rule #3 states that whoever leaves money in their pockets, that is found in the washer or dryer, that money belongs to the laundry mistress, ME. I am gathering up quite a collection of coins! I have a covered jar on the dryer where I put the money I find. However, if I find a large amount, I usually return it to it's owner. Like the time I found $50 in my son's jeans. I knew he would need it, so I gave it back.
I am making solid progress on my sweater! As I stated in an earlier post, the pocket inserts are done, and now I'm working on the body. Here's a photo of the pockets:
They are ready to add when the sweater gets long enough. The sweater is worked from the bottom up. Here's a photo of the progress so far on the body, the stitch markers indicate the center back section that's decreasing up to the pleat.
Here's hoping that all your projects go well, and you get to meet up with an old friend!
Kim out!
Monday, October 10, 2011
In Which Some Progress Is Made
Yesterday, I helped Hubs put the new (to her) doors on mom's car. Today we delivered the car back to her. The doors are silver, her car is a dark red. Hubs discovered that Saturns are designed with removable outer "skins" on the body, for easy change. So all we have to do is find some door skins of the right color! The ones he's found so far cost more than the doors did!!
I also attended my grandson's 1st birthday party yesterday! He is such a cutie! And his big sister is also. It is wonderful having them in my life. I wish I was able to see them more often. At least now, Chloe doesn't run and hide when she sees me! In fact, when Sara and I left the party yesterday, she came running to me, and gave me a chocolate frosting kiss! She said to me, "My face is dirty!" I told her I didn't care, that a chocolate frosting kiss is my favorite kind!
On top of all this, I am now knitting myself a new sweater. It's awesome. It has pockets, and a back pleat. The back pleat totally intimidated me the first time, I'm hoping I can manage it this time, without messing it up. I dropped a stitch last time, and had to tie it on to the right place from the back. All this because I refuse to frog.
The sweater is a really pretty color, it's like a dark red, a cranberry. I might have talked about it yesterday. I am pretty tired today, I had trouble getting to sleep last night. All in all, it sounds to me like I'm rambling!
One last thing... When I was in the hospital after giving birth to my first child, my friend Beth sent me a plant. It was in a baby buggy shaped planter. I remember it very well. As the years went by, the plant lived happily at my mom's house, and it seems to enjoy her apartment. My daughter Sara Beth, is now nearly 35 years old. The plant given to me at her birth is still alive! Here is a photo of it that I took yesterday before I came home.
And now that's the end.
Kim out
I also attended my grandson's 1st birthday party yesterday! He is such a cutie! And his big sister is also. It is wonderful having them in my life. I wish I was able to see them more often. At least now, Chloe doesn't run and hide when she sees me! In fact, when Sara and I left the party yesterday, she came running to me, and gave me a chocolate frosting kiss! She said to me, "My face is dirty!" I told her I didn't care, that a chocolate frosting kiss is my favorite kind!
On top of all this, I am now knitting myself a new sweater. It's awesome. It has pockets, and a back pleat. The back pleat totally intimidated me the first time, I'm hoping I can manage it this time, without messing it up. I dropped a stitch last time, and had to tie it on to the right place from the back. All this because I refuse to frog.
The sweater is a really pretty color, it's like a dark red, a cranberry. I might have talked about it yesterday. I am pretty tired today, I had trouble getting to sleep last night. All in all, it sounds to me like I'm rambling!
One last thing... When I was in the hospital after giving birth to my first child, my friend Beth sent me a plant. It was in a baby buggy shaped planter. I remember it very well. As the years went by, the plant lived happily at my mom's house, and it seems to enjoy her apartment. My daughter Sara Beth, is now nearly 35 years old. The plant given to me at her birth is still alive! Here is a photo of it that I took yesterday before I came home.
And now that's the end.
Kim out
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Hi Honey, I'm Home!
So I got to come home today! Mom is recuperating nicely, and getting around without too much pain. We had a nice time together, even if I had to sleep on the couch.
The best part of staying in Fishkill is that I get to visit Out of the Loop yarn store! Theresa is always pleasant, and every time I'm there, there are new luscious yarns to explore. I was able to get there on Saturday, a day later than I really wanted to, but mom was sleeping most of the day Friday, and I didn't feel right leaving her. So I went before I did her grocery shopping. It was only about 10 miles, round trip, out of the way...
So, while I was there, I bought some yarn for a new sweater, since the last one I made for me was too big. That's a legitimate excuse, right? It works for me! Here's a photo of the progress as of last night, I was doing the pocket inserts. I finished them this morning, and cast on the body. I haven't told Hubs yet, I'm waiting for the right moment.
The red is so pretty, I thought of cranberries, and since our Stitch n Bitch group meets at Cranberry's, I'm calling it my cranberry sweater. The color is actually called Valentine.
My mom has a cat, named Mozart, nicknamed Mo. He is so spoiled! He gets fed like four times a day, but she only feeds him 1/4 cup at a time. He is so fat, he's nearly round! But his fur is very thick and soft. He's a pleasure to pet! And he really is a sweetie. He actually let me take his picture!
It is so good to be home! I can't wait to sleep in my own bed, next to my beloved Hubs! He is such a good sport, to not complain when I need to go help mom. This is the second time I've been there, she had surgery on her foot a couple years ago.
You want to hear something very surprising? Until her gall bladder was removed four days ago, she had never had any other parts removed, ever! She still had all her original equipment! Even her tonsils and appendix! She will be 79 years young on the 22nd of this month. She is amazing!
It was hard to be without internet access. I hope to never have to go without again! I missed facebook, I missed twitter, I missed google+, and I especially missed you, my loyal readers! Talk to you again soon!
The best part of staying in Fishkill is that I get to visit Out of the Loop yarn store! Theresa is always pleasant, and every time I'm there, there are new luscious yarns to explore. I was able to get there on Saturday, a day later than I really wanted to, but mom was sleeping most of the day Friday, and I didn't feel right leaving her. So I went before I did her grocery shopping. It was only about 10 miles, round trip, out of the way...
So, while I was there, I bought some yarn for a new sweater, since the last one I made for me was too big. That's a legitimate excuse, right? It works for me! Here's a photo of the progress as of last night, I was doing the pocket inserts. I finished them this morning, and cast on the body. I haven't told Hubs yet, I'm waiting for the right moment.
The red is so pretty, I thought of cranberries, and since our Stitch n Bitch group meets at Cranberry's, I'm calling it my cranberry sweater. The color is actually called Valentine.
My mom has a cat, named Mozart, nicknamed Mo. He is so spoiled! He gets fed like four times a day, but she only feeds him 1/4 cup at a time. He is so fat, he's nearly round! But his fur is very thick and soft. He's a pleasure to pet! And he really is a sweetie. He actually let me take his picture!
It is so good to be home! I can't wait to sleep in my own bed, next to my beloved Hubs! He is such a good sport, to not complain when I need to go help mom. This is the second time I've been there, she had surgery on her foot a couple years ago.
You want to hear something very surprising? Until her gall bladder was removed four days ago, she had never had any other parts removed, ever! She still had all her original equipment! Even her tonsils and appendix! She will be 79 years young on the 22nd of this month. She is amazing!
It was hard to be without internet access. I hope to never have to go without again! I missed facebook, I missed twitter, I missed google+, and I especially missed you, my loyal readers! Talk to you again soon!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
I Will Be Out OF Touch For A Few Days
Today mom had her gall bladder out, and they will be releasing her from the hospital tomorrow. I will be staying with her for a few days while she recuperates. Here comes the bad news - she has NO internet service. NONE! So I will need to be out of touch while I'm at her apartment. If, by some chance, I can glom onto someones wifi hotspot, then I shall be in touch.
Trust me when I say that I shall miss you all. It's been awesome getting to complain, and talk about my crocheting and knitting, and some people actually listen! It's quite a change from my family, since I think I am invisible to them! I just do the dishes and the laundry, and dinner magically appears in front of them. When I speak, they just look blankly at each other, and continue speaking to each other when I stop. Like I don't exist. Sometimes it gets to me.
Anyway, hopefully I shall be back in touch on a few days! I know that mom already feels better! And she's really looking forward to going home! Talk to you later!
Trust me when I say that I shall miss you all. It's been awesome getting to complain, and talk about my crocheting and knitting, and some people actually listen! It's quite a change from my family, since I think I am invisible to them! I just do the dishes and the laundry, and dinner magically appears in front of them. When I speak, they just look blankly at each other, and continue speaking to each other when I stop. Like I don't exist. Sometimes it gets to me.
Anyway, hopefully I shall be back in touch on a few days! I know that mom already feels better! And she's really looking forward to going home! Talk to you later!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Shit Happens, And I Am Not Miserable, Just Angry!
So here we were, Sunday night, Hubs and I were getting ready to go into the bedroom. I was in the bathroom, and Hubs was already in the bedroom. From down the road, I hear a loud car coming, screeching tires, revving the engine, generally being very loud and obnoxious. Then I hear the car's brakes screeching, and I wait for the THUMP noise that means they hit something. And... there it was. Then the peeling out again as they take off on down the road.
Hubs comes out and asks if I heard that, I answered "Yes, it sounded like it was down the road." He says "No, that right in front of our house!"... So we get our shoes on and go out and look. As we walk out, I can smell the burned rubber from the street. Hubs shines the flashlight on my Jeep, nope, Jeep is OK. Then he shines the light on mom's car. He says, "They got your mom's car!" OH SHIT! He continues on, and shines the light on his truck too. His truck is also unharmed!
Mom's car is parked in between my Jeep and his truck! We can see by the peel out tire marks that they came VERY close to hitting my Jeep! We walk back inside, and Hubs calls the State Police. An hour later, a very nice trooper comes to the house. She was very helpful, taking down all our information, etc. It turns out it's a really good thing that I have mom's wallet!
I have her wallet and other valuables since I was concerned about her having them with her while she's in the hospital. Better safe than sorry. I was so very upset! All of the twenty one years we have lived on this house, we have parked our cars in the front of the house, and NEVER before has there been any sort of problem! This is beyond imagining!
So yesterday, I had to go to the hospital and tell mom what happened..... She took it pretty good, I think. I mean, it's not like anyone was hurt, the car was simply sitting there! What really pissed me off was that the driver simply took off! That right there is against the law, leaving the scene of an accident! Much less the reckless driving that lead to them losing control in the first place! I sincerely hope that the police catch this driver. I know that their car was damaged, we have pieces of it! We know that the back right corner is damaged, and we found clear plastic pieces from a broken lens.
Even better? Mom's insurance won't cover any damage. It turns out that she dropped collision insurance last year to save money. Her friend talked her into it, since she doesn't drive that much. Hubs has been searching and found some replacement doors for the car. I will go pick them up tomorrow. Maybe over the weekend, he can replace them for her. Unfortunately, they aren't the same color as her car. Maybe her friend will help pay for them to be painted to match the rest of the car? We can only hope!
Now for some pictures! This is from across the street. My Jeep is in front of the car, Hubs' truck is behind it.
Hubs comes out and asks if I heard that, I answered "Yes, it sounded like it was down the road." He says "No, that right in front of our house!"... So we get our shoes on and go out and look. As we walk out, I can smell the burned rubber from the street. Hubs shines the flashlight on my Jeep, nope, Jeep is OK. Then he shines the light on mom's car. He says, "They got your mom's car!" OH SHIT! He continues on, and shines the light on his truck too. His truck is also unharmed!
Mom's car is parked in between my Jeep and his truck! We can see by the peel out tire marks that they came VERY close to hitting my Jeep! We walk back inside, and Hubs calls the State Police. An hour later, a very nice trooper comes to the house. She was very helpful, taking down all our information, etc. It turns out it's a really good thing that I have mom's wallet!
I have her wallet and other valuables since I was concerned about her having them with her while she's in the hospital. Better safe than sorry. I was so very upset! All of the twenty one years we have lived on this house, we have parked our cars in the front of the house, and NEVER before has there been any sort of problem! This is beyond imagining!
So yesterday, I had to go to the hospital and tell mom what happened..... She took it pretty good, I think. I mean, it's not like anyone was hurt, the car was simply sitting there! What really pissed me off was that the driver simply took off! That right there is against the law, leaving the scene of an accident! Much less the reckless driving that lead to them losing control in the first place! I sincerely hope that the police catch this driver. I know that their car was damaged, we have pieces of it! We know that the back right corner is damaged, and we found clear plastic pieces from a broken lens.
Even better? Mom's insurance won't cover any damage. It turns out that she dropped collision insurance last year to save money. Her friend talked her into it, since she doesn't drive that much. Hubs has been searching and found some replacement doors for the car. I will go pick them up tomorrow. Maybe over the weekend, he can replace them for her. Unfortunately, they aren't the same color as her car. Maybe her friend will help pay for them to be painted to match the rest of the car? We can only hope!
Now for some pictures! This is from across the street. My Jeep is in front of the car, Hubs' truck is behind it.
Close up of the damaged doors-
And here's the shot of the tire marks and how close they are to my Jeep!
Monday, October 3, 2011
In Which I Am Speechless
In the last 24 hours, we have had some things happen, and I don't want to say anything I might later regret, So I will be taking tonight off from blogging. Maybe tomorrow too, we shall see. But I have photos, oh yes, there will be photos....
Sunday, October 2, 2011
In Which I Knit In The Hospital
Today when I got up, I planned on spending most of the day at the hospital, so I took my knitting with me! Whenever I go almost anywhere, I usually take either my nook, or my knitting. Just in case the car breaks down, or I have to wait for someone or something. It works especially well at the doctors office! Every time I bring a book to read while I'm waiting, no matter how early for my appointment I am, I get called right in. EVERY TIME. There has to be something to that.
So I took both nook and knitting with me today to the hospital. I arrived between 10 and 10:30. Which is usually the time I'm rolling out of bed. Mom was surprised to see me so early. So we sat and chatted, and after a while, she told me she was getting sleepy. So while she napped, I knitted! I got three or four rows done on my shawl. That doesn't sound like much, but it's really getting big, and I have no desire to count stitches. Tomorrow I will take a photo, so you can see how big it's getting.
My brother Chip (surprise) and my son Jesse also dropped in to visit with mom while I was there. It was nice to see my brother, we aren't close. Then after lunch, my daughter Sara came to visit too! We always have a good time when we get to chat. By 2:30 or so, we were both ready to leave. Just before we were going to say goodbye to mom, the nurse came in and told mom they were moving her to a private room! So we stuck around to get her settled in, then we took our leave.
It was nice to get to spend so much time with mom today, and really nice to get time to knit! Does knitting in the hospital still count as knitting in public? I think so!
A very big P.S. Mom and I talked about my blog, and I told her how so many people have read the "Shit Happens, Misery Is Optional" post. She totally agrees with me! After all, that's where I get it from, isn't it? And not only did she have polio as a child, she was also very sick with scarlet fever too. So she isn't a Mary Fracking Poppins either!
Until next time! And please don't forget to comment!!
So I took both nook and knitting with me today to the hospital. I arrived between 10 and 10:30. Which is usually the time I'm rolling out of bed. Mom was surprised to see me so early. So we sat and chatted, and after a while, she told me she was getting sleepy. So while she napped, I knitted! I got three or four rows done on my shawl. That doesn't sound like much, but it's really getting big, and I have no desire to count stitches. Tomorrow I will take a photo, so you can see how big it's getting.
My brother Chip (surprise) and my son Jesse also dropped in to visit with mom while I was there. It was nice to see my brother, we aren't close. Then after lunch, my daughter Sara came to visit too! We always have a good time when we get to chat. By 2:30 or so, we were both ready to leave. Just before we were going to say goodbye to mom, the nurse came in and told mom they were moving her to a private room! So we stuck around to get her settled in, then we took our leave.
It was nice to get to spend so much time with mom today, and really nice to get time to knit! Does knitting in the hospital still count as knitting in public? I think so!
A very big P.S. Mom and I talked about my blog, and I told her how so many people have read the "Shit Happens, Misery Is Optional" post. She totally agrees with me! After all, that's where I get it from, isn't it? And not only did she have polio as a child, she was also very sick with scarlet fever too. So she isn't a Mary Fracking Poppins either!
Until next time! And please don't forget to comment!!
Saturday, October 1, 2011
A Little Knitting, Mostly Mom
What a roller coaster day this was! To start with, I think I knit about two rows on my shawl today. I got out of bed when my daughter texted me that she was going to the hospital to see her grandma. So I begged a ride, not being too proud. I got dressed and was ready when she got here.
It was spooky; when we got to the hospital, and found her room, there was no one in there! So we waited, and waited some more. At one point I went out to the nurses station to ask someone where my mom was. I stood there, while a man sat on the other side of the counter, ignoring me. That lasted a few minutes. Finally another nurse came along, and I was able to ask her about my mom's whereabouts. She wandered off and didn't return.
A while later, Sara went out for the same purpose. She was more successful! We discovered that mom was having some tests done, and should be back soon. The tests take about 45 minutes, and we had already been there almost 30. Shortly after that, mom made her appearance. She climbed back into her bed, and we finally got to visit.
She told us that she definitely has to have her gall bladder out. The surgeon will come to see her Monday morning, so who knows when they can schedule it. Tuesday, maybe? She isn't happy about this at all. She kept saying that this isn't in her plans. We had to leave by 11:45, Sara and her Hubs were going to Albany to see the Cirque Du Soliel. I hope I spelled it right!
So when Hubs woke up this afternoon, we discussed what was happening with mom. I told him I needed to get to her apartment tomorrow, to get some more stuff she needs, and pick up her car and bring it home. That way, I can go get her and take her home in her own car when she is discharged. I will be staying with her a few days for her recuperation.
So Hubs suggested he drop me off there on his way to work. So that's what we did. I called her from her house, and got all the things she needs. I will take them to her tomorrow. On the way home, I stopped at the grocery store and picked up a few things we needed. Now, it's after 8:00, and my dinner is ready. And Doctor Who season finale comes on in less than a half an hour, so buh-bye!
Hopefully there will be more knitting news tomorrow!
It was spooky; when we got to the hospital, and found her room, there was no one in there! So we waited, and waited some more. At one point I went out to the nurses station to ask someone where my mom was. I stood there, while a man sat on the other side of the counter, ignoring me. That lasted a few minutes. Finally another nurse came along, and I was able to ask her about my mom's whereabouts. She wandered off and didn't return.
A while later, Sara went out for the same purpose. She was more successful! We discovered that mom was having some tests done, and should be back soon. The tests take about 45 minutes, and we had already been there almost 30. Shortly after that, mom made her appearance. She climbed back into her bed, and we finally got to visit.
She told us that she definitely has to have her gall bladder out. The surgeon will come to see her Monday morning, so who knows when they can schedule it. Tuesday, maybe? She isn't happy about this at all. She kept saying that this isn't in her plans. We had to leave by 11:45, Sara and her Hubs were going to Albany to see the Cirque Du Soliel. I hope I spelled it right!
So when Hubs woke up this afternoon, we discussed what was happening with mom. I told him I needed to get to her apartment tomorrow, to get some more stuff she needs, and pick up her car and bring it home. That way, I can go get her and take her home in her own car when she is discharged. I will be staying with her a few days for her recuperation.
So Hubs suggested he drop me off there on his way to work. So that's what we did. I called her from her house, and got all the things she needs. I will take them to her tomorrow. On the way home, I stopped at the grocery store and picked up a few things we needed. Now, it's after 8:00, and my dinner is ready. And Doctor Who season finale comes on in less than a half an hour, so buh-bye!
Hopefully there will be more knitting news tomorrow!
Friday, September 30, 2011
TV Adventures Part 2, Mom Part 2
Today, at my husbands request, I placed another call to our intrepid TV repair persons. I was told that the original part they ordered didn't fix the problem, so they ordered another part and are still waiting for it to come in. They have had our TV for fourteen days.
This time I mentioned that the DLP chip was bad and needed to be replaced. The man I spoke to asked me how I knew. I told him about the little white multiplying dots on the screen, and that Hubs had done some research on it, and that it was the DLP chip gone bad. The repair man told me that they would have to wait until the TV was working again, to be able to turn it on, and see the white dots for themselves. Then they would order the DLP chip and replace it, if needed.
I was going to really let loose and vent here today, but after Hubs got up, I got a call from my mom. She had gotten a call from the doctor she saw yesterday at the Urgent Care Center in our Medical Group's building. This nice lady doctor told mom she should go to the ER immediately, as there was a problem with the results of the blood work from yesterday. Some level of something was not good, her liver and kidneys are not functioning properly. The doctor went on to tell her that she probably has an infection of some kind.
Poor mom sounded scared when I talked to her. Luckily her friend John was visiting at that time, and he would take her right to the ER. Once there, if she tells them at the ER, they are supposed to call this doctor from yesterday, and she will fax the test results to the ER doctors. She promised to kep me updated. I haven't heard anything yet. My mother has always been very healthy, I don't think she has ever been seriously ill in her whole life. Except for the polio she had as a child, and she had no lasting ill effects from that! I think it was polio, I could be wrong about that.
I just hope that John thinks to tell them at the ER that he is her son, so he can go in with her when she gets treated. I don't think she would want to be alone. John is about my age, so he could be her son. He lived in the house next door to her when she lived in Wappingers, and they became friends. He has been a really good friend to her! And he lives a lot closer to her than my brother or myself.
So I just wait to hear what's going on. On a different note, I got some knitting done today, between loads of my son's laundry. So my shawl is coming along! See, I somehow manage to work crafting in...
(PLEASE let mom be ok, please let mom be ok...)
This time I mentioned that the DLP chip was bad and needed to be replaced. The man I spoke to asked me how I knew. I told him about the little white multiplying dots on the screen, and that Hubs had done some research on it, and that it was the DLP chip gone bad. The repair man told me that they would have to wait until the TV was working again, to be able to turn it on, and see the white dots for themselves. Then they would order the DLP chip and replace it, if needed.
I was going to really let loose and vent here today, but after Hubs got up, I got a call from my mom. She had gotten a call from the doctor she saw yesterday at the Urgent Care Center in our Medical Group's building. This nice lady doctor told mom she should go to the ER immediately, as there was a problem with the results of the blood work from yesterday. Some level of something was not good, her liver and kidneys are not functioning properly. The doctor went on to tell her that she probably has an infection of some kind.
Poor mom sounded scared when I talked to her. Luckily her friend John was visiting at that time, and he would take her right to the ER. Once there, if she tells them at the ER, they are supposed to call this doctor from yesterday, and she will fax the test results to the ER doctors. She promised to kep me updated. I haven't heard anything yet. My mother has always been very healthy, I don't think she has ever been seriously ill in her whole life. Except for the polio she had as a child, and she had no lasting ill effects from that! I think it was polio, I could be wrong about that.
I just hope that John thinks to tell them at the ER that he is her son, so he can go in with her when she gets treated. I don't think she would want to be alone. John is about my age, so he could be her son. He lived in the house next door to her when she lived in Wappingers, and they became friends. He has been a really good friend to her! And he lives a lot closer to her than my brother or myself.
So I just wait to hear what's going on. On a different note, I got some knitting done today, between loads of my son's laundry. So my shawl is coming along! See, I somehow manage to work crafting in...
(PLEASE let mom be ok, please let mom be ok...)
Thursday, September 29, 2011
First I want to say that I finally finished Sara's shawl. It is really lovely and I hope she likes it! It was in the washing machine today, when I received a phone call from my mom. She apologized for bothering me, and let me know she needed me to come and take her to the Urgent Care Center in her medical group building.
The first three people she called were busy. I have only once before had to take her for this kind of visit. And that one was taking her home from the ER, in an ice storm. She and Sara had gotten a ride there from Sara's friend's dad.
Since my Jeep still has the top down, and it was pouring today, I had to take Hubs' truck. I woke him up and explained what was going on. I was just worried about getting his truck back to him in time for him to go to work. By the time I got her to the UCC, it was 2:05. I have to say, they got her in and looked at pretty quickly. She is almost 79 years old, next month is her birthday. She has been in excellent overall health all her life, so for her to be in this much pain was very frightening for her.
They took some blood, and sent her for an ultrasound. It turns out she has gall stones. She will have to go see her regular doctor next week, to see about treatment. She was also prescribed a pain killer. So it seems it's not fatal! I dropped her off at her apartment, and headed home. On the way, Hubs called me; he had our son's car, and wanted to meet me somewhere to exchange vehicles. We met, and off he drove to work. He wasn't even late!
I drove Jesse's car to the karate school where he teaches. And as my friend would be coming soon for her daughter to take a class, I waited for her, knowing she would give me a ride home after the class.
I eventually made it home, and finally was able to get back to the laundry I left six hours earlier. Now one Decker-ghan is in a bag, two are in the dryer, with Sara's shawl, and the hurricane-ghan is in the washer!
The good news is that I got to KIP today! First in the waiting room with mom, then again at the karate school. So I got some work done on my shawl too! And that's always a good thing.
The first three people she called were busy. I have only once before had to take her for this kind of visit. And that one was taking her home from the ER, in an ice storm. She and Sara had gotten a ride there from Sara's friend's dad.
Since my Jeep still has the top down, and it was pouring today, I had to take Hubs' truck. I woke him up and explained what was going on. I was just worried about getting his truck back to him in time for him to go to work. By the time I got her to the UCC, it was 2:05. I have to say, they got her in and looked at pretty quickly. She is almost 79 years old, next month is her birthday. She has been in excellent overall health all her life, so for her to be in this much pain was very frightening for her.
They took some blood, and sent her for an ultrasound. It turns out she has gall stones. She will have to go see her regular doctor next week, to see about treatment. She was also prescribed a pain killer. So it seems it's not fatal! I dropped her off at her apartment, and headed home. On the way, Hubs called me; he had our son's car, and wanted to meet me somewhere to exchange vehicles. We met, and off he drove to work. He wasn't even late!
I drove Jesse's car to the karate school where he teaches. And as my friend would be coming soon for her daughter to take a class, I waited for her, knowing she would give me a ride home after the class.
I eventually made it home, and finally was able to get back to the laundry I left six hours earlier. Now one Decker-ghan is in a bag, two are in the dryer, with Sara's shawl, and the hurricane-ghan is in the washer!
The good news is that I got to KIP today! First in the waiting room with mom, then again at the karate school. So I got some work done on my shawl too! And that's always a good thing.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Today's Craft Update, and My Crafting Ethics
Since I have finished all four Decker Family Afghans, I have returned my attention to my daughter Sara's shawl. It is getting really long, and I'm not sure how long it really needs to be. I figure at least six feet. It should be long enough to toss one end over her shoulder, right?
The Decker afghans still need to be washed and dried, then I can pack them up and send them to Texas. I *always* wash and dry anything I make before I hand it over to the new owner. I like to make sure it washes and dries well! I think it would be unethical to give, or worse sell, an item without washing it first! I had an afghan I made in a yarn I had never used before. Thank the yarn goddess that it was just for us. It washed ok, but kind of melted a little bit in the dryer. It had been nice and soft, but came out kind of scratchy. I can't even imagine how disappointed a customer would have been.
I also always include item specific laundering instructions, like, Hand Wash Only. I can't even imagine someone spending good money on a hand wash only shawl, for example, and NOT telling them how to care for it! How pissed would they be, if they threw it in the washing machine and it got ruined? I would ask for my money back, wouldn't you? I want my items to be used and loved for years!
I took some photos of the Decker Afghans, I put them on my king size bed one at a time, and snapped away. I wanted to give some idea of size, and orientation. It sounds simple, but I gave one of these afghans to someone, and she laid it on her child sideways. The panels go up and down. Anyway, here are the photos!
This first one is for Gordie's wife, Rosemary.
This last one is the famous hurricane-ghan...
The Decker afghans still need to be washed and dried, then I can pack them up and send them to Texas. I *always* wash and dry anything I make before I hand it over to the new owner. I like to make sure it washes and dries well! I think it would be unethical to give, or worse sell, an item without washing it first! I had an afghan I made in a yarn I had never used before. Thank the yarn goddess that it was just for us. It washed ok, but kind of melted a little bit in the dryer. It had been nice and soft, but came out kind of scratchy. I can't even imagine how disappointed a customer would have been.
I also always include item specific laundering instructions, like, Hand Wash Only. I can't even imagine someone spending good money on a hand wash only shawl, for example, and NOT telling them how to care for it! How pissed would they be, if they threw it in the washing machine and it got ruined? I would ask for my money back, wouldn't you? I want my items to be used and loved for years!
I took some photos of the Decker Afghans, I put them on my king size bed one at a time, and snapped away. I wanted to give some idea of size, and orientation. It sounds simple, but I gave one of these afghans to someone, and she laid it on her child sideways. The panels go up and down. Anyway, here are the photos!
This first one is for Gordie's wife, Rosemary.
This is the first of the two granddaughter afghans, the second wasn't finished yet when I took the photos.
This last one is the famous hurricane-ghan...
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
In Which I Get Back To Work!
After taking a few days off because I was under the weather, Today is the day I am able to get back to work on the Decker Afghan Set! That includes the Hurricane-ghan, the Grandma-ghan and the two granddaughter-ghans! The second kids ghan is very nearly done, I'm in the home stretch, only eight more rows to go!
I am going to try my darnedest to fit all four ghans in one box, to cut down on shipping costs. I have a space bag cube that I'm not using, so I thought I'd fold them all up nicely, put them in the space bag cube, and suck all the air out. Then I can see what size box will be best to ship them to Texas.
No one has yet answered my question, which is "Why would anyone in Texas, where they still have 100+ degree heat, want nice warm hand crocheted afghans?" I guess it really doesn't matter in the long run, since I got to de-stash a whole lot of my yarn in the process of making these afghans! YAY! Gotta love a good de-stash!
I have to say, it totally creeps me out when a car I don't know pulls up in front of my house and just sits there! There's an SUV out there now, and I have no idea who it belongs to. One day last week, I heard a car pull up, so I looked out the window. I saw the front end of a SUV, it looked silver to me. I sat here keeping an eye on it for a long time, before I realized it was actually the front of Hubs' truck! I was freaking out, getting ready to call the police! How silly did I feel! Whew, the current SUV is gone.
There is room for three cars in front of my house, and that's good, since we have three vehicles! My Jeep always gets the front spot, on the far side of the entrance to the yard. It sits under the tree. Whoever gets home first gets the middle spot, and he who is last home gets the end spot. There is room behind the Jeep, because of the sidewalk and steps, for the middle car to get out. It works out perfectly!
I have been asking Hubs for a while now, to trim a branch off my tree, I have a sign that I bought at Michael's with my birthday gift card, that I want to hang there. After all, I am the only one who parks there.
I am going to try my darnedest to fit all four ghans in one box, to cut down on shipping costs. I have a space bag cube that I'm not using, so I thought I'd fold them all up nicely, put them in the space bag cube, and suck all the air out. Then I can see what size box will be best to ship them to Texas.
No one has yet answered my question, which is "Why would anyone in Texas, where they still have 100+ degree heat, want nice warm hand crocheted afghans?" I guess it really doesn't matter in the long run, since I got to de-stash a whole lot of my yarn in the process of making these afghans! YAY! Gotta love a good de-stash!
I have to say, it totally creeps me out when a car I don't know pulls up in front of my house and just sits there! There's an SUV out there now, and I have no idea who it belongs to. One day last week, I heard a car pull up, so I looked out the window. I saw the front end of a SUV, it looked silver to me. I sat here keeping an eye on it for a long time, before I realized it was actually the front of Hubs' truck! I was freaking out, getting ready to call the police! How silly did I feel! Whew, the current SUV is gone.
There is room for three cars in front of my house, and that's good, since we have three vehicles! My Jeep always gets the front spot, on the far side of the entrance to the yard. It sits under the tree. Whoever gets home first gets the middle spot, and he who is last home gets the end spot. There is room behind the Jeep, because of the sidewalk and steps, for the middle car to get out. It works out perfectly!
I have been asking Hubs for a while now, to trim a branch off my tree, I have a sign that I bought at Michael's with my birthday gift card, that I want to hang there. After all, I am the only one who parks there.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Report From The Doctor
Back from the doctor, I am not going to die. He actually said that my lungs sounded clearer today than they have in a long time! I told him it was because I woke up all congested this morning, and have been coughing up yuckies all day. Not wanting to take any chances, he put me on an antibiotic. It's only a five day course, which is good. I get very tired of the ten day course ones.
The doctor also told me to get lots of rest. That will be a little harder to do. I have loads of laundry in process that need to be moved around. I just did a load of dishes. At some point I will have to go downstairs and move that laundry, Hubs is out of socks.
So I didn't get to work on my crochet projects at all today. Maybe later after dinner. I have high hopes, I know.
So I believe I'm done for the day. Hopefully I will have some good stuff to report next time!
The doctor also told me to get lots of rest. That will be a little harder to do. I have loads of laundry in process that need to be moved around. I just did a load of dishes. At some point I will have to go downstairs and move that laundry, Hubs is out of socks.
So I didn't get to work on my crochet projects at all today. Maybe later after dinner. I have high hopes, I know.
So I believe I'm done for the day. Hopefully I will have some good stuff to report next time!
I Don't Feel Good!
Yesterday Hubs and I went to Fishkill, he had some work to do on the house, and doesn't like to go alone. So I go to keep him company. You all know I have had a cold for a while now, well last night after we got home, I could feel it dropping from my head into my chest. As my lungs are compromised at best, this is a concern for me. So when I dragged my sorry ass out of bed this morning, I called the doctor. My appointment is at 3:15.
I am just hoping against hope that I don't have pneumonia, AGAIN. The first three times was enough, thank you. The good part is that with each successive bout, my hospital stay gets shorter! The first time, I was in the hospital for two straight weeks. That was a bad one. The second time, I believe was a six day stay. The last time, I was hospitalized for four days.
Last night, I slept pretty well, but was still tired this morning. I just didn't want to get up. When I finally got out of bed, it was after 10. I could go in there right now, and go back to sleep!
I have no energy today. I have so much to do, but I got no gumption. One of my projects for today was going to be taking photos of the hurricane-ghan, and the related others, on my king size bed, so my friend could see how big they all are. I might do that later, after my doctor visit.
Well, now I better go take a shower. Have a good day, and I will update you all on my condition. I will tell you right now, I will outright refuse to be hospitalized. treat me at home, take it or leave it.
Kim out.
I am just hoping against hope that I don't have pneumonia, AGAIN. The first three times was enough, thank you. The good part is that with each successive bout, my hospital stay gets shorter! The first time, I was in the hospital for two straight weeks. That was a bad one. The second time, I believe was a six day stay. The last time, I was hospitalized for four days.
Last night, I slept pretty well, but was still tired this morning. I just didn't want to get up. When I finally got out of bed, it was after 10. I could go in there right now, and go back to sleep!
I have no energy today. I have so much to do, but I got no gumption. One of my projects for today was going to be taking photos of the hurricane-ghan, and the related others, on my king size bed, so my friend could see how big they all are. I might do that later, after my doctor visit.
Well, now I better go take a shower. Have a good day, and I will update you all on my condition. I will tell you right now, I will outright refuse to be hospitalized. treat me at home, take it or leave it.
Kim out.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
In Which I Can't Sleep!
It is now nearly 6 a.m. I have been awake since 1:30 a.m. The night started out pretty good, I was tired and laid down, with Hubs watching TV, about 11 p.m. Then I woke up, and haven't been able to get back to sleep.
I laid there for a while, as the TV was still on, then I turned it off since Hubs was asleep. I tossed and turned for a long while before deciding to get up. I came out into the living room and took more Advil Cold and Sinus, since the last dose was wearing off, and my nose was running so bad that I had to get out of bed!
I turned on the TV out here, and found something to watch. I picked up my current crochet project, the 2nd kids afghan, and started to crochet. After at least an hour, the meds were working and I had stopped dripping, so I went back in and laid down again. I couldn't get comfortable, because now my shoulder hurt from crocheting! So up I got again.
As I am sitting here, with the TV off this time, Lots of things are running through my head as I crochet. All kinds of little anecdotes about me, about my late mother-in-law, about commercials that annoy or offend me, you know. The mind does wander when the TV is off.
But I think the best news is that my kindle problem is solved! When I first came out of the bedroom, I checked for comments on my last post. And a very good friend had a suggestion! I tried it, and lo and behold, it worked! So I started downloading the whole list of book titles my mom wanted. Now it's all done, and I can return her kindle to her! Thank you, Laura!! I am saved! I was envisioning having to buy mom a new kindle!
And darn it, now I'm getting sleepy again! I am supposed to go with Hubs to the house in Fishkill later today. That way I can return mom's kindle, as well as make Hubs happy that I am there as company for him. I wonder if I will have enough time for a sleep before we go? I am pretty sure I will; he is supposed to go to the bow club this morning to shoot with his friends for a while. Then we will be off to Fishkill.
I'm thinking I should set up the coffee maker before I go back in, that way Hubs can turn it on when he gets up. I will also leave him a note asking him to let me sleep for a while. So I guess I'm back off to bed, talk to you later!
I laid there for a while, as the TV was still on, then I turned it off since Hubs was asleep. I tossed and turned for a long while before deciding to get up. I came out into the living room and took more Advil Cold and Sinus, since the last dose was wearing off, and my nose was running so bad that I had to get out of bed!
I turned on the TV out here, and found something to watch. I picked up my current crochet project, the 2nd kids afghan, and started to crochet. After at least an hour, the meds were working and I had stopped dripping, so I went back in and laid down again. I couldn't get comfortable, because now my shoulder hurt from crocheting! So up I got again.
As I am sitting here, with the TV off this time, Lots of things are running through my head as I crochet. All kinds of little anecdotes about me, about my late mother-in-law, about commercials that annoy or offend me, you know. The mind does wander when the TV is off.
But I think the best news is that my kindle problem is solved! When I first came out of the bedroom, I checked for comments on my last post. And a very good friend had a suggestion! I tried it, and lo and behold, it worked! So I started downloading the whole list of book titles my mom wanted. Now it's all done, and I can return her kindle to her! Thank you, Laura!! I am saved! I was envisioning having to buy mom a new kindle!
And darn it, now I'm getting sleepy again! I am supposed to go with Hubs to the house in Fishkill later today. That way I can return mom's kindle, as well as make Hubs happy that I am there as company for him. I wonder if I will have enough time for a sleep before we go? I am pretty sure I will; he is supposed to go to the bow club this morning to shoot with his friends for a while. Then we will be off to Fishkill.
I'm thinking I should set up the coffee maker before I go back in, that way Hubs can turn it on when he gets up. I will also leave him a note asking him to let me sleep for a while. So I guess I'm back off to bed, talk to you later!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Today's Adventures
Yesterday, I made the carrot cake muffins. They are really good, but after I made them, I realized that I have nothing to store them in, with the frosting on. So I decided to store them unfrosted in a giant size ziploc bag, and keep the frosting in the fridge. That way, each one can be frosted just before it's eaten!
Today, after hubs went to sleep and I took a nap with him, I went to the grocery store because I needed some meat. There was no meat in the house for us for dinner tonight, or the rest of the weekend. On the way to the store, I stopped by Bonny's house to pick up a crochet project that has been there a loooong time. I used to work on it when we hung out when I was first unemployed. That was a long time ago!
Anyway, this afghan, if I remembered correctly, was nearly finished. So I want to finish it and send it to Gordie's wife, Rosemary. It's only fair, if Gordie and his two granddaughters get afghans, shouldn't Rosemary get one too? I would be jealous if I didn't get one and everybody else did! So, I got the almost finished afghan, and the yarn to finish it with, and brought them home. It really took me hardly any time at all to finish it! The last of the kid's afghans is about half done now. Hopefully within a week or so, I can mail them all off to Texas. Then I can get back to my knitting!
And now for something completely different... I have been seeing these commercials for Charmin toilet paper for a while now, and they really bother me. I mean, seriously, who wants to "enjoy the go"? And if you did, would you want to admit it in public? That isn't something I need to hear about or even think about! I would even classify that as TMI.
Oh yeah, I amost forgot. My mom has a kindle that she got for her birthday last year. Usually, Sara or I will take it to download new books for her, since she doesn't have a computer, or a wifi hot spot. I recently took her kindle, and I think I've killed it. I downloaded one book, then noticed it needed to be charged. I took the charge cord for Hubs' kindle, and plugged it into her kindle and into the wall. Nothing happened. The charge light didn't come on. Ever since then, I can't wake the fracking thing up. It is totally unresponsive. There is no way that I can see, to get into it to check the battery.
Today, I decided to contact Amazon.com to see if they would help me. This really sucks, because after I typed out the whole story, they wanted $30 to diagnose it. I don't have $30! Do any of my loyal followers have any ideas? If so, please feel free to comment and tell me!
Now it's time to go, Hubs is home, and it's time to order our pizza. Until next time!
Today, after hubs went to sleep and I took a nap with him, I went to the grocery store because I needed some meat. There was no meat in the house for us for dinner tonight, or the rest of the weekend. On the way to the store, I stopped by Bonny's house to pick up a crochet project that has been there a loooong time. I used to work on it when we hung out when I was first unemployed. That was a long time ago!
Anyway, this afghan, if I remembered correctly, was nearly finished. So I want to finish it and send it to Gordie's wife, Rosemary. It's only fair, if Gordie and his two granddaughters get afghans, shouldn't Rosemary get one too? I would be jealous if I didn't get one and everybody else did! So, I got the almost finished afghan, and the yarn to finish it with, and brought them home. It really took me hardly any time at all to finish it! The last of the kid's afghans is about half done now. Hopefully within a week or so, I can mail them all off to Texas. Then I can get back to my knitting!
And now for something completely different... I have been seeing these commercials for Charmin toilet paper for a while now, and they really bother me. I mean, seriously, who wants to "enjoy the go"? And if you did, would you want to admit it in public? That isn't something I need to hear about or even think about! I would even classify that as TMI.
Oh yeah, I amost forgot. My mom has a kindle that she got for her birthday last year. Usually, Sara or I will take it to download new books for her, since she doesn't have a computer, or a wifi hot spot. I recently took her kindle, and I think I've killed it. I downloaded one book, then noticed it needed to be charged. I took the charge cord for Hubs' kindle, and plugged it into her kindle and into the wall. Nothing happened. The charge light didn't come on. Ever since then, I can't wake the fracking thing up. It is totally unresponsive. There is no way that I can see, to get into it to check the battery.
Today, I decided to contact Amazon.com to see if they would help me. This really sucks, because after I typed out the whole story, they wanted $30 to diagnose it. I don't have $30! Do any of my loyal followers have any ideas? If so, please feel free to comment and tell me!
Now it's time to go, Hubs is home, and it's time to order our pizza. Until next time!
Friday, September 23, 2011
What Happens At Stitch n Bitch...
This morning, I managed to make it to my Stitch n Bitch. I had gotten up at 7 a.m. and taken some Advil Cold and Sinus, so it would be in full force by 9 a.m. It worked! I was relatively good for most of SnB. Towards the end, though, I started sweating really badly, it felt like it got really hot in there. Fortunately, we were just about done by that time. We had a good breakfast too! Plus we got to knit. Well, the other girls were knitting, I was crocheting. Sara's shawl is about four feet long now! Long enough that I started working on the kids afghan again.
We had a small group today, only four of us could make it! Denise texted us and told us she had jury duty, and Bonny had to work. No one knows where Bella, Cheryl, or Charlotte were. I post on facebook when we are having our meetings, and usually give plenty of notice.
So when I got home, I didn't call the doctor. I really felt better by then. And I am really, really good at procrastinating. First, everyone in the office was out to lunch, then I washed some dishes, then I started crocheting again, and just plain didn't feel like calling. When Hubs got up, first thing, he asked me if I called the doctor. Since I never lie to him, I told him no. He threw the TV remote at me, then the house phone. He was sitting close to me, so it wasn't truly meant to hurt me. I know he's concerned about me, that's why he bugs me.
So tonight, to help me get better, (and since veggies are supposed to be healthy, right?) I made carrot cake cupcakes. And I will smother them with cream cheese frosting! A little extra nutrition is just what I need! Golly, I feel better already! The second pan just came out of the oven. The house smells good right now!
I last took my cold meds at 1:30, and I'm trying to hold off taking more until at least 9, if not 10. I'd like them to last all night. I hope I sleep well! I know I did last night.
So I will sit here on my couch, crocheting, with a box of tissues at my side, until I get too tired to see what I'm working on.
So you know what I'm dealing with, here's a photo of my beloved youngest child, taken at a tournament, in the middle of a form. He always looks this serious.
We had a small group today, only four of us could make it! Denise texted us and told us she had jury duty, and Bonny had to work. No one knows where Bella, Cheryl, or Charlotte were. I post on facebook when we are having our meetings, and usually give plenty of notice.
So when I got home, I didn't call the doctor. I really felt better by then. And I am really, really good at procrastinating. First, everyone in the office was out to lunch, then I washed some dishes, then I started crocheting again, and just plain didn't feel like calling. When Hubs got up, first thing, he asked me if I called the doctor. Since I never lie to him, I told him no. He threw the TV remote at me, then the house phone. He was sitting close to me, so it wasn't truly meant to hurt me. I know he's concerned about me, that's why he bugs me.
So tonight, to help me get better, (and since veggies are supposed to be healthy, right?) I made carrot cake cupcakes. And I will smother them with cream cheese frosting! A little extra nutrition is just what I need! Golly, I feel better already! The second pan just came out of the oven. The house smells good right now!
I last took my cold meds at 1:30, and I'm trying to hold off taking more until at least 9, if not 10. I'd like them to last all night. I hope I sleep well! I know I did last night.
So I will sit here on my couch, crocheting, with a box of tissues at my side, until I get too tired to see what I'm working on.
So you know what I'm dealing with, here's a photo of my beloved youngest child, taken at a tournament, in the middle of a form. He always looks this serious.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Being Sick Complicates Things!
Tomorrow I may not be able to blog, since I don't feel very well, and I have Stitch n Bitch in the morning. I just promised Hubs that I will call the doctor when I get home from that meeting. See, my beloved youngest child is sick. He hardly ever consents to see a doctor unless he is on death's door. He refuses even to take any OTC medication, he even scoffs at vitamins. He is a serious martial artist. He keeps going and powers through any illness he might have.
Yesterday, he called me and asked me to make an appointment for him with the doctor. Luckily, he was able to get in today. He has bronchitis. He believes in spreading the love, so now his girlfriend and I are both sick. Even when I get a cold, I have to be really careful. So I have to call the doctor tomorrow.
I am really looking forward to this Stitch n Bitch, I hope everyone can make it. I haven't seen many of the ladies since before the summer vacation. I am taking Sara's shawl to work on, it's really getting long! I'd say it's over three feet long already! And who doesn't love breakfast out? We eat, then we knit and crochet and catch up.
If I can get in to see the doctor, I will need a ride, depending on what time I can get an appointment. See, It's still supposed to rain for the next seven fracking days, and the top is still down on my Jeep. That means I can't drive it in the rain. So I will have to go and get back before Hubs has to go to work. Or get a ride, or get an appointment Saturday, Monday or Tuesday. And one of those days, I have a dentist appointment.
See what I was saying about making plans?? So now I'm very tired, and I am going to bed. With any luck, I will get some sleep.
Kim out.
Yesterday, he called me and asked me to make an appointment for him with the doctor. Luckily, he was able to get in today. He has bronchitis. He believes in spreading the love, so now his girlfriend and I are both sick. Even when I get a cold, I have to be really careful. So I have to call the doctor tomorrow.
I am really looking forward to this Stitch n Bitch, I hope everyone can make it. I haven't seen many of the ladies since before the summer vacation. I am taking Sara's shawl to work on, it's really getting long! I'd say it's over three feet long already! And who doesn't love breakfast out? We eat, then we knit and crochet and catch up.
If I can get in to see the doctor, I will need a ride, depending on what time I can get an appointment. See, It's still supposed to rain for the next seven fracking days, and the top is still down on my Jeep. That means I can't drive it in the rain. So I will have to go and get back before Hubs has to go to work. Or get a ride, or get an appointment Saturday, Monday or Tuesday. And one of those days, I have a dentist appointment.
See what I was saying about making plans?? So now I'm very tired, and I am going to bed. With any luck, I will get some sleep.
Kim out.
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