I woke up this morning with a howling stomach ache. I knew immediately what caused it. I suspected as much when I made myself an egg salad sandwich from some that was four days old. Even tho' it was in the fridge the whole time, with all the door openings, it was bound to be dicey. It looked and smelled all right and didn't taste bad to me either. But, at the time, I was very hungry.
So I was paying the price and I was expecting two visitors. Tara had said she was going to stop by after they got home from camping and Sheepie said she was going to bring her dog over to play with Baron for a bit. I was really looking forward to that.
After the Beast left for church, I decided I was going to make a roast chicken and some stuffing for our dinner as a surprise. I ran up to Walmart (okay, I drove there!), got what I needed and a few other things I wanted, then came home. When I got into the house and was going to start working on our meal, I found myself shaky as hell. I could hardly stand up and my tummy was going nuts! I had to lay down.
When the Beast got home, I apologized to him about the chicken and promised that I would feel better tomorrow. I knew eventually I would have to go to the bathroom and the stomach ache would relent.
He made up some meatballs for meatball sandwiches but knew I wouldn't have the appetite for that. He still brought me two small meatballs to eat since he was worried about my not having eaten anything. He also offered me a sandwich before he put everything away just before he went to bed.
Needless-to-say, neither Tara nor Sheepie showed up or called to let me know they weren't coming. I knew that Sheepie had to work and, even tho' it's supposed to be a short day for her, they often ask her to stay longer to help. I texted Tara because she doesn't answer her phone when she is busy. And, oh boy!...was she busy! She just had too much on her plate so I told her I understood and that I loved her. She has much to deal with since Keith starts school tomorrow. Not a full day but an Engineering intro. And don't forget that Chance is now in school. They had a nice weekend of camping (but came home later than planned) but then reality hits you.
So, I was both disappointed and yet glad since I had this stomach ache from hell. I won't be up late, that's for sure. In fact, that is why I am posting this earlier than usual.
Love you all. I wish you all a great week. ***Hugs***
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Friday, August 15, 2014
What A Great Day!
It's happened...finally! My leg feels great...not a lot of strength in it yet but I can walk damn near normally now. The oozing has stopped but I still keep a bandage on it, just in case! But it's a regular bandage like you would put on any wound. It's just a little bigger.
I no longer have *stretch* pains from the scar and most of the scabbing is gone now. There's still healing to do but, for the most part, I would have to say I am almost healed. I can get around without pain and no more pain pills!!! I feel wonderful!
Now, all I need is to try to get into a more normal sleep pattern! That would be great. Right now, I seem to be sleeping more during the day than at night. *Sigh* I force myself to stay awake as much as I can during the day but the minute I have to put my leg up to get down the swelling (which is only around my ankle now), I fall asleep for a couple hours...LOL! It's awful. I have things I want to get done but can't when the Beast is sleeping.
One thing that has me worried is a lump we found on Baron's paw tonight. It's not a bug bite or a bee sting either. I told the Beast he HAS to take Baron in to see the vet tomorrow. He will probably wait until Monday, knowing him. I have no idea why, when he is so damn attached to the dog, he would hesitate to do that. Not me. I worry. He pisses me off that way at times. But we shall see just how worried HE is.
Sheepie stopped by after work tonight and finally picked up the two paperweights that Carol sent for her. She just loved the one with blue swirls in it and thought the other one, with the multi-color swirls (egg-shaped) was fascinating. But it was the blue one that goes with her decor that caught her fancy. She also picked out her necklace from the ones Carol sent. I am going to give Tara and her sister-in-law, Lucy, the other two. The Princess already picked hers out. So all the girls in the family have necklaces now. Even Chewlee has one (the ballerina one Carol sent her). It's so neat that we all have them. At least, all of us here...LOL!
It's been warm during the day here and nice and cool at night. It's down to 64 degrees F. here already so I will sleep comfy. It only takes a light cover and that suits me to a T. No rain, thank goodness. We don't need it and it helps keep the humidity down. We sat out on the porch this afternoon while Baron rolled around in the grass and just had a ball! It was really nice but my poor butt (I really don't have one left these days). I need to grab a cushion the next time we do that.
Love you all. Have a fantastic weekend. I wish you all great weather and a chance to get together with friends and/or family to have a bit of fun. ***Hugs***
I no longer have *stretch* pains from the scar and most of the scabbing is gone now. There's still healing to do but, for the most part, I would have to say I am almost healed. I can get around without pain and no more pain pills!!! I feel wonderful!
Now, all I need is to try to get into a more normal sleep pattern! That would be great. Right now, I seem to be sleeping more during the day than at night. *Sigh* I force myself to stay awake as much as I can during the day but the minute I have to put my leg up to get down the swelling (which is only around my ankle now), I fall asleep for a couple hours...LOL! It's awful. I have things I want to get done but can't when the Beast is sleeping.
One thing that has me worried is a lump we found on Baron's paw tonight. It's not a bug bite or a bee sting either. I told the Beast he HAS to take Baron in to see the vet tomorrow. He will probably wait until Monday, knowing him. I have no idea why, when he is so damn attached to the dog, he would hesitate to do that. Not me. I worry. He pisses me off that way at times. But we shall see just how worried HE is.
Sheepie stopped by after work tonight and finally picked up the two paperweights that Carol sent for her. She just loved the one with blue swirls in it and thought the other one, with the multi-color swirls (egg-shaped) was fascinating. But it was the blue one that goes with her decor that caught her fancy. She also picked out her necklace from the ones Carol sent. I am going to give Tara and her sister-in-law, Lucy, the other two. The Princess already picked hers out. So all the girls in the family have necklaces now. Even Chewlee has one (the ballerina one Carol sent her). It's so neat that we all have them. At least, all of us here...LOL!
It's been warm during the day here and nice and cool at night. It's down to 64 degrees F. here already so I will sleep comfy. It only takes a light cover and that suits me to a T. No rain, thank goodness. We don't need it and it helps keep the humidity down. We sat out on the porch this afternoon while Baron rolled around in the grass and just had a ball! It was really nice but my poor butt (I really don't have one left these days). I need to grab a cushion the next time we do that.
Love you all. Have a fantastic weekend. I wish you all great weather and a chance to get together with friends and/or family to have a bit of fun. ***Hugs***
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Finally! Some Good News....
Two wonderful things happened today. First, I got my baby fix and brought back a shitload of Chewlee's clothes to her house. I knew I didn't need them and, with the way she's growing, she should have the chance to wear some of her things that were here. I kept a pair of her jeans, two shirts, underwear, sox and a pair of pajamas. That's all I need to have for one of her sleepovers.
Gunner is so damn cute! He is pulling himself up in your lap and can hold his head up pretty well. And he's just a bit over 2 months old!
The Princess gave me the litany of shots that he's gotten. They have a couple of new shots I never heard of before but the old familiar ones are there, too. I did get to play with him for a bit but then he wanted mama and her boob....LOL. That's a breast fed baby for you! He knows where the food is! I didn't stay for the feeding since he would go to sleep then and I know the Princess puts that time to good use. But I got to hold him and love him. He really is such a little boy already.
The second wonderful thing that happened is....the seepage has slowed down tremendously! I kid you not! I am now wearing just a large bandage on it and that is all I need. I changed it only once today so far but I am just so jazzed over the fact that the area is finally healing, I can't begin to tell you.
I helped the Beast clean our floors today, too. I really love our Shark vacuum cleaner but have one complaint that applies to most of the vacuum cleaners on the market. The hose is too short!!!! I have no idea what they were thinking but the darn thing doesn't even stretch 3 feet... If you stretch it that far, it knocks over the cleaner. The wand is not long enough to make up for it, either if that's what they had in mind. You almost have to carry the vacuum to vacuum up any cobwebs in the corners of a room or anywhere up near the ceiling. Other than that, I love the attachments. They are just fantastic, especially for our laminate floors.
We also have the Shark steam cleaner. Perfect for any floor (well, not rugs...LOL!). It did a fantastic job on the tile in the kitchen and dining area and also the laminate floors. The house looks fantastic and well worth the effort. I admit the Beast carried most of the burden but I did sweep, vacuum and dust the floors (special attachment) and cleaned the lamps, end tables, coffee table and one of the shelves with the fisherman figures that is on the wall by the TV. THAT was really dirty! You could tell it has been a while since it was dusted.
I also found the perfect spot for the new orchid I received for our anniversary. The flowers are still on it and I trimmed it today so that it would encourage the new blooms once these fall off. It's on top of the fireplace. The lighting is perfect! Totally indirect and it is always opened during the day because that is where Baron perches himself...by the front door. The fireplace is directly behind where he plops down. He gets upset if you don't open the door so he can watch what's going on outside. But, as I was cleaning the top of the coffee table (it's glass), I looked up and realized I found the perfect spot for the orchid.
I quickly watered it (it had been a week since I last wet down the wood chips) and then placed it on the fireplace. I am just so happy to have found a good spot. I love orchids. I had a bunch of them on my screened patio and they did great for me. It actually takes a bit of neglect but I watered when it rained outside...just a bit because the orchids can grab moisture out of the air. They ARE parasitic, after all. That's what all those weird roots are for!
We are having cool nights for some reason, although our days are still steamy. But I am enjoying it just the same. The poor Beast was complaining that he hurt all over so he took a bath and tried to soak some of the hurt out. He is trying hard to make up for something he did and I am too upset to discuss it at the moment. Maybe in a week or two. Yes, it's THAT serious. I may never forgive him.
Love you all. Please drive carefully. It's probably Friday when you read this and the end of a long work week (if you didn't get Monday off). ***Hugs***
Gunner is so damn cute! He is pulling himself up in your lap and can hold his head up pretty well. And he's just a bit over 2 months old!
The Princess gave me the litany of shots that he's gotten. They have a couple of new shots I never heard of before but the old familiar ones are there, too. I did get to play with him for a bit but then he wanted mama and her boob....LOL. That's a breast fed baby for you! He knows where the food is! I didn't stay for the feeding since he would go to sleep then and I know the Princess puts that time to good use. But I got to hold him and love him. He really is such a little boy already.
The second wonderful thing that happened is....the seepage has slowed down tremendously! I kid you not! I am now wearing just a large bandage on it and that is all I need. I changed it only once today so far but I am just so jazzed over the fact that the area is finally healing, I can't begin to tell you.
I helped the Beast clean our floors today, too. I really love our Shark vacuum cleaner but have one complaint that applies to most of the vacuum cleaners on the market. The hose is too short!!!! I have no idea what they were thinking but the darn thing doesn't even stretch 3 feet... If you stretch it that far, it knocks over the cleaner. The wand is not long enough to make up for it, either if that's what they had in mind. You almost have to carry the vacuum to vacuum up any cobwebs in the corners of a room or anywhere up near the ceiling. Other than that, I love the attachments. They are just fantastic, especially for our laminate floors.
We also have the Shark steam cleaner. Perfect for any floor (well, not rugs...LOL!). It did a fantastic job on the tile in the kitchen and dining area and also the laminate floors. The house looks fantastic and well worth the effort. I admit the Beast carried most of the burden but I did sweep, vacuum and dust the floors (special attachment) and cleaned the lamps, end tables, coffee table and one of the shelves with the fisherman figures that is on the wall by the TV. THAT was really dirty! You could tell it has been a while since it was dusted.
I also found the perfect spot for the new orchid I received for our anniversary. The flowers are still on it and I trimmed it today so that it would encourage the new blooms once these fall off. It's on top of the fireplace. The lighting is perfect! Totally indirect and it is always opened during the day because that is where Baron perches himself...by the front door. The fireplace is directly behind where he plops down. He gets upset if you don't open the door so he can watch what's going on outside. But, as I was cleaning the top of the coffee table (it's glass), I looked up and realized I found the perfect spot for the orchid.
I quickly watered it (it had been a week since I last wet down the wood chips) and then placed it on the fireplace. I am just so happy to have found a good spot. I love orchids. I had a bunch of them on my screened patio and they did great for me. It actually takes a bit of neglect but I watered when it rained outside...just a bit because the orchids can grab moisture out of the air. They ARE parasitic, after all. That's what all those weird roots are for!
We are having cool nights for some reason, although our days are still steamy. But I am enjoying it just the same. The poor Beast was complaining that he hurt all over so he took a bath and tried to soak some of the hurt out. He is trying hard to make up for something he did and I am too upset to discuss it at the moment. Maybe in a week or two. Yes, it's THAT serious. I may never forgive him.
Love you all. Please drive carefully. It's probably Friday when you read this and the end of a long work week (if you didn't get Monday off). ***Hugs***
A Bucket List? Hmm....
A lot of the programs I watch on a daily basis have made references to a Bucket List. I saw the movie (very funny and sad, both) so I get the idea of what a Bucket List is. To me, it's my *Just once..* list of things I would like to do....just once!
Just once....I would like to take a train ride where I have a sleeper suite or whatever they are called. Like the sleeper that the *Thin Man* had in the movies.
Just once....I would love to see Australia. Tour it in a motor home. I'm not sure with whom...sisters, kids or grandkids. Maybe all of them. I want to see kangaroos in the wild, koala bears in their natural habitat, wombats, dingos, all the exotic (to us) animals. I want to hear that adorable accent spoken everywhere I turn. My son, Mustachio, loved the country and the people. He really tried to find a job there but wasn't able to and still regrets that. He would have put roots down there, gladly.
Just once.....I would love to quickly pack a bag of clothes and take off on a trip to nowhere with no time limit.
Just once....I would love to stay in a 5-star hotel and order room service.
Just once....I would love to go camping on horseback for a weekend, complete with guide. The problem is that I'm not sure just WHERE I want this to happen. There are so many wonderful places.......
Just once....I would love to have my kids, grandkids, great-grandkids and my sisters all together for a family reunion. I want it to last a whole week and we would have rooms at the hotel with a big pool (and a bar with entertainment at night) that is in Guntersville. Hey, some of my dreams are on the realistic side...LOL!
Just once....I would love to take a ride in a helicopter. Not one of those 5 minute tourist rides but a real ride around an area that's interesting from the air. I'm still doing research on that.
Here's one I know I will never live to experience but have always wanted....Just once, I would love to step foot on another planet other than Earth. I hope that once of my great-grandchildren will live to enjoy that in their future. My loving Chewlee wanted to go on a spaceship with me and didn't understand why that would never happen (I told her I was pretty sure I wouldn't be around for that....and I am sure I wouldn't pass the physical). But it pleased me that the idea appealed to her. Go Chewlee!!!!
Just once....I would love for my kids to be happy to celebrate Mother's Day with me. I have often felt I failed them because I didn't divorce the Beast.
Just once.....I would love for the Beast to keep one promise he makes. He has made multiple ones to me over the years but has NEVER kept even one of them. He's been too self-indulgent to care that he has disappointed me so often.
Just once....I would like to feel truly loved for myself, warts and all.
Just once....I would like to take a train ride where I have a sleeper suite or whatever they are called. Like the sleeper that the *Thin Man* had in the movies.
Just once....I would love to see Australia. Tour it in a motor home. I'm not sure with whom...sisters, kids or grandkids. Maybe all of them. I want to see kangaroos in the wild, koala bears in their natural habitat, wombats, dingos, all the exotic (to us) animals. I want to hear that adorable accent spoken everywhere I turn. My son, Mustachio, loved the country and the people. He really tried to find a job there but wasn't able to and still regrets that. He would have put roots down there, gladly.
Just once.....I would love to quickly pack a bag of clothes and take off on a trip to nowhere with no time limit.
Just once....I would love to stay in a 5-star hotel and order room service.
Just once....I would love to go camping on horseback for a weekend, complete with guide. The problem is that I'm not sure just WHERE I want this to happen. There are so many wonderful places.......
Just once....I would love to have my kids, grandkids, great-grandkids and my sisters all together for a family reunion. I want it to last a whole week and we would have rooms at the hotel with a big pool (and a bar with entertainment at night) that is in Guntersville. Hey, some of my dreams are on the realistic side...LOL!
Just once....I would love to take a ride in a helicopter. Not one of those 5 minute tourist rides but a real ride around an area that's interesting from the air. I'm still doing research on that.
Here's one I know I will never live to experience but have always wanted....Just once, I would love to step foot on another planet other than Earth. I hope that once of my great-grandchildren will live to enjoy that in their future. My loving Chewlee wanted to go on a spaceship with me and didn't understand why that would never happen (I told her I was pretty sure I wouldn't be around for that....and I am sure I wouldn't pass the physical). But it pleased me that the idea appealed to her. Go Chewlee!!!!
Just once....I would love for my kids to be happy to celebrate Mother's Day with me. I have often felt I failed them because I didn't divorce the Beast.
Just once.....I would love for the Beast to keep one promise he makes. He has made multiple ones to me over the years but has NEVER kept even one of them. He's been too self-indulgent to care that he has disappointed me so often.
Just once....I would like to feel truly loved for myself, warts and all.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Had A Sick Day Today...
I have no idea why but I woke up this morning feeling like chit! I was sweaty but not running a temperature. I was so lethargic feeling that I just couldn't even bring myself to go get any coffee in an effort to wake up. I tried...I got up and turned on my computer but then realized I had no interest in being online at all. So I ended up going back to bed.
About noon, I realized I had an awful stomach ache. That was an *ut oh!* moment since it usually means my IBS is rearing it's awful head. However, although the stomache ache persisted, none of the other fun aspects of IBS showed up so I was kind of at a loss. Until I went to the bathroom. I realized then that, had I not been taking a daily probiotic plus some yogurt, I probably would have had a real IBS episode.
Needless-to-say, it took about three bathroom visits before the stomach ache passed and I started to feel normal again. The Beast actually worried about my not eating or drinking anything and kept offering me different things to entice me to eat. I finally had some oatmeal he made and I got my cup of coffee plus a glass of ice water.
I did spend more time in bed waiting for the overall feeling of ickiness to pass. I got online a time or two trying to make contact with my friend, Carol but I guess we were showing up at totally different times.
I spoke with Mustachio for a bit and he's found a new apartment that he likes. He says it's not the perfect one but it has a bigger living room area and the rest of the apartment is just about the same size as his current one. He just hates the idea of moving but would rather move than sign another lease with his current landlord. The man has been nothing but hateful to him over a dispute that was actually with Buttmunch and Hoop and not him at all.
Now I am heading for a shower that I am sure the world at large will appreciate and then back to bed for a restful night's sleep, I hope. Love you all and I hope you have a great day. ***Hugs***
About noon, I realized I had an awful stomach ache. That was an *ut oh!* moment since it usually means my IBS is rearing it's awful head. However, although the stomache ache persisted, none of the other fun aspects of IBS showed up so I was kind of at a loss. Until I went to the bathroom. I realized then that, had I not been taking a daily probiotic plus some yogurt, I probably would have had a real IBS episode.
Needless-to-say, it took about three bathroom visits before the stomach ache passed and I started to feel normal again. The Beast actually worried about my not eating or drinking anything and kept offering me different things to entice me to eat. I finally had some oatmeal he made and I got my cup of coffee plus a glass of ice water.
I did spend more time in bed waiting for the overall feeling of ickiness to pass. I got online a time or two trying to make contact with my friend, Carol but I guess we were showing up at totally different times.
I spoke with Mustachio for a bit and he's found a new apartment that he likes. He says it's not the perfect one but it has a bigger living room area and the rest of the apartment is just about the same size as his current one. He just hates the idea of moving but would rather move than sign another lease with his current landlord. The man has been nothing but hateful to him over a dispute that was actually with Buttmunch and Hoop and not him at all.
Now I am heading for a shower that I am sure the world at large will appreciate and then back to bed for a restful night's sleep, I hope. Love you all and I hope you have a great day. ***Hugs***
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
A Wonderful Comedian Is Dead.....
Late Monday afternoon, the news was full of the shocking death by suicide of Robin Williams. He was an incredible talent. But he was a man that had his own demons to fight and he lost the battle.
It's so sad. For his wife, his children...who adored him...and for us, his devoted fans.
I first saw him in Mork and Mindy, more years ago than I want to think about. I even remember the sad episode he did after his idol, Jonathan Winters, committed suicide. Another great talent that had demons he fought and lost to.
I will miss seeing him and will love the movies and other DVD's I have of him. I'm so sorry he committed suicide but we have no idea what he struggled with other than alcohol. That seems a shame since he beat his drug habit only to succumb to that problem. Rest in Peace, Robin!
Today was the first day of school here in our county. A day earlier than most others in our state. But, from the way she looked in the picture her mother took of her as she was leaving for school, Chewlee was happy to go. So was Tara's son, Chance, from HIS photo....but his mother cried at his first day of kindergarten. She felt dumb after sending off her older children before him but he IS the baby after all! Doesn't surprise me one bit...LOL!
It's hot here again and they claim it is going to rain at some point but the skies are clear as of now. I'm tired from the heat since my computer room (my decision) is not air conditioned. I also need to get my foot up in the air (above my heart, of course!) for a while.
Love you all. Take care. Be nice to one another. Smile....a lot! ***Hugs***
It's so sad. For his wife, his children...who adored him...and for us, his devoted fans.
I first saw him in Mork and Mindy, more years ago than I want to think about. I even remember the sad episode he did after his idol, Jonathan Winters, committed suicide. Another great talent that had demons he fought and lost to.
I will miss seeing him and will love the movies and other DVD's I have of him. I'm so sorry he committed suicide but we have no idea what he struggled with other than alcohol. That seems a shame since he beat his drug habit only to succumb to that problem. Rest in Peace, Robin!
Today was the first day of school here in our county. A day earlier than most others in our state. But, from the way she looked in the picture her mother took of her as she was leaving for school, Chewlee was happy to go. So was Tara's son, Chance, from HIS photo....but his mother cried at his first day of kindergarten. She felt dumb after sending off her older children before him but he IS the baby after all! Doesn't surprise me one bit...LOL!
It's hot here again and they claim it is going to rain at some point but the skies are clear as of now. I'm tired from the heat since my computer room (my decision) is not air conditioned. I also need to get my foot up in the air (above my heart, of course!) for a while.
Love you all. Take care. Be nice to one another. Smile....a lot! ***Hugs***
Sunday, August 10, 2014
I Hate Just One Fat Leg....LOL
My biggest problem these days is the swelling of my left leg. I'm still keeping it up over my heart for what turns out to be most of the darn day but as soon as I am up and walking, the swelling starts. My leg swells up to about half again it's size. The skin is so tight that it is shiny and as smooth as glass. Weird. When I have had it up for a couple hours, the legs softens and feels normal again. But to have to keep doing that means I get nothing done around here. I hate it!
I have no idea when or if this is going to stop. Is it the bypass needing to increase in size so it can carry off the excess fluid or what? I am going to call the doctor tomorrow and try to find out. The only thing that pleases me is that the seepage seems to be slowing down a lot. I hope that means the area is starting to heal up.
We made a pizza for our dinner tonight....after we added a few things. He bought a pepperoni pizza and we added Italian sausage and more cheese. After it was cooked, we sprinkled some crushed red peppers on it. It was really tasty and filling, too.
Then it was down with leg up, up for a bit on my computer, then down again with leg up, back up and playing a game on my computer....in other words, booooooorrrrrrriiiiiiinnnnngggg!!!!
I'm up now, leg is swollen and I don't plan to lay down until I am ready to sleep for the night. I'm waiting for my friend Carol to come back online. She was watching a taped 60 Minutes segment with her hubby before she came back on to chat.
It's raining out and I may lose my internet if the rain gets any harder so I want to get this posted. Love you all and I wish you a fantastic week! The kids go back to school this Wednesday so I hope to have Chewlee for a sleepover tomorrow. Be good. Drive safely. ***Hugs***
I have no idea when or if this is going to stop. Is it the bypass needing to increase in size so it can carry off the excess fluid or what? I am going to call the doctor tomorrow and try to find out. The only thing that pleases me is that the seepage seems to be slowing down a lot. I hope that means the area is starting to heal up.
We made a pizza for our dinner tonight....after we added a few things. He bought a pepperoni pizza and we added Italian sausage and more cheese. After it was cooked, we sprinkled some crushed red peppers on it. It was really tasty and filling, too.
Then it was down with leg up, up for a bit on my computer, then down again with leg up, back up and playing a game on my computer....in other words, booooooorrrrrrriiiiiiinnnnngggg!!!!
I'm up now, leg is swollen and I don't plan to lay down until I am ready to sleep for the night. I'm waiting for my friend Carol to come back online. She was watching a taped 60 Minutes segment with her hubby before she came back on to chat.
It's raining out and I may lose my internet if the rain gets any harder so I want to get this posted. Love you all and I wish you a fantastic week! The kids go back to school this Wednesday so I hope to have Chewlee for a sleepover tomorrow. Be good. Drive safely. ***Hugs***
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