Hello,
The SUV seat does move depending on the key that is used to unlock the door, because I was using Brian’s key it gets set up for him. I had thought I might see it happen but no such luck I thought I had really lost my memory. Jen pointed out that it does it right after the unlock and at that moment I was probably getting Logan situated. So it quietly did the move while I was otherwise occupied. Nice to know my brain has not gone completely off kilter.
It was nice to have the weekend come to spend a little more time with Jen both to learn some things and to have a take on some of the child care, giving me new energy to tackle time alone with two kids on and some of Tuesday. Brian will come home Tuesday, but no time is known about that. I will then drive home on Wednesday and think about how little care and attention Leroy requires, just a little feed and watering.
Jen, unfortunately for her, had to work on Saturday as well as some evenings. Makes for some very long days when she has to come home and do more than she ordinarily would with Brian gone. At least I can help some, but I, for instance, do not give Logan any of his medicine or feed him when Jen is home.
Logan has been sleeping well at night with only one time awake. He has also started to roll from his front to his back with great regularity in the morning and that is nice to see. I have not seen the event, but only the result. Jen actually saw him do it. He is also grabbing things, does not always know what to do with them, but that will come in time.
Paula
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Not Complaining
Hello,
Well there are just new experiences every day. I took Sophia to a program at church, picked Sophia up at noonish, and took her to daycare for the remainder of the day.
What was new in that? I had not yet driven the SUV. Jen did get it out of the garage for me so I would not have it available if the roofer came when I wanted to use it. It is also a tight fit in the garage and I was a little concerned about touching the side.
It was not so easy for me to unlock the door. “Why wouldn’t it open when I pushed the unlock button?” Finally I just used the old fashioned method and put the key in the hole. After I got it unlocked I found I was on the wrong side of the car for Logan’s seat. I am grateful for the practice session for getting the seat locked in. Experience is a good teacher.
After I dropped Sophia off I realized that I had tried to use the unlock button for Jen’s car since both keys were on the same string. Nothing like a little humbleness when feeling quite good that I had gotten Logan and Sophia ready in enough time so we would not be late. As it turned out we were not much late, but just one minute late. There were several other parents bringing their children at the same time. I was given instructions about getting Sophia’s nametag and where to direct her. Generally I do not use the buttons that open the doors on public buildings. Today I was grateful for just such a button as I was mentally kicking myself for not lifting more weights in the past. Logan is thought to weigh 16 pounds and the car seat seems much more than that. Anyway for those of us who are not used to such a weight hanging on the end of our arms it takes a bit of effort. I will be stronger.
Also the seat in the vehicle seemed just right when I drive to church, but much too far back when I left. I could not figure out how to move it forward since it did not operate mechanically as I am accustomed. Another challenge that I was able to conquer as I looked at the seat before I got in again. For reasons not understood by me I seemed to have to move it each time I started the vehicle. Could Brian set it to return to his position automatically? Or does this car just like him?
I thought I would put the car in the garage, but could not find the opener in it that I remember is built in, but where I do not know. So getting into the house the old fashioned way, do you remember you have to get out of the car and open the door? I again succeeded in the desired end result it just took longer.
The roofer guy came and finished his job so I will either use the car or walk if it is nice when it is time to pick up Sophia. Hopefully today Logan will wake at a fine time since he went to sleep at the predicted time.
Oh, before I went to pick up Sophia I changed Logan’s clothes because he urinated on his clothes, my clothes, and the chair we were sitting in. It mostly missed the diaper, but I am not sure why. Guess I did not have everything properly covered. After that it was a dirty diaper that requited clean clothes for him, but luckily not for the chair or me.
Life is just so exciting.
Paula
Well there are just new experiences every day. I took Sophia to a program at church, picked Sophia up at noonish, and took her to daycare for the remainder of the day.
What was new in that? I had not yet driven the SUV. Jen did get it out of the garage for me so I would not have it available if the roofer came when I wanted to use it. It is also a tight fit in the garage and I was a little concerned about touching the side.
It was not so easy for me to unlock the door. “Why wouldn’t it open when I pushed the unlock button?” Finally I just used the old fashioned method and put the key in the hole. After I got it unlocked I found I was on the wrong side of the car for Logan’s seat. I am grateful for the practice session for getting the seat locked in. Experience is a good teacher.
After I dropped Sophia off I realized that I had tried to use the unlock button for Jen’s car since both keys were on the same string. Nothing like a little humbleness when feeling quite good that I had gotten Logan and Sophia ready in enough time so we would not be late. As it turned out we were not much late, but just one minute late. There were several other parents bringing their children at the same time. I was given instructions about getting Sophia’s nametag and where to direct her. Generally I do not use the buttons that open the doors on public buildings. Today I was grateful for just such a button as I was mentally kicking myself for not lifting more weights in the past. Logan is thought to weigh 16 pounds and the car seat seems much more than that. Anyway for those of us who are not used to such a weight hanging on the end of our arms it takes a bit of effort. I will be stronger.
Also the seat in the vehicle seemed just right when I drive to church, but much too far back when I left. I could not figure out how to move it forward since it did not operate mechanically as I am accustomed. Another challenge that I was able to conquer as I looked at the seat before I got in again. For reasons not understood by me I seemed to have to move it each time I started the vehicle. Could Brian set it to return to his position automatically? Or does this car just like him?
I thought I would put the car in the garage, but could not find the opener in it that I remember is built in, but where I do not know. So getting into the house the old fashioned way, do you remember you have to get out of the car and open the door? I again succeeded in the desired end result it just took longer.
The roofer guy came and finished his job so I will either use the car or walk if it is nice when it is time to pick up Sophia. Hopefully today Logan will wake at a fine time since he went to sleep at the predicted time.
Oh, before I went to pick up Sophia I changed Logan’s clothes because he urinated on his clothes, my clothes, and the chair we were sitting in. It mostly missed the diaper, but I am not sure why. Guess I did not have everything properly covered. After that it was a dirty diaper that requited clean clothes for him, but luckily not for the chair or me.
Life is just so exciting.
Paula
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Arrival in MN
Hello,
Yesterday I arrived in MN in good time in spite of more frequent stops. I was still finishing up my last pill so I needed to eat and drink beyond my desire, consequently restroom breaks were more necessary. One of the greatest things about today is that I did not have to take any antibiotics. What a good thing! I do still have the metallic taste and the need to eat more, but hopefully that will disappear soon as I get back to normal.
Brian left this morning and Logan and I had a good day. He took an extra nap that pushed back his extended afternoon nap. Consequently he did not wake by the time I needed to get Sophia from daycare. First I tried calling Jen who was not available. Next I called the daycare provider. She and I worked out a plan, as there was still half an hour before the end of the daycare cay. If that boy was still asleep she said she and her girls could walk over with Sophia. Logan woke up just in the nick of time, but I did call and tell her that I still needed to give him his bottle as he was now seriously hungry. She told me that would be ok. After that Logan had a dirty diaper requiring a little extra cleaning. I felt then that I should also go to the bathroom. After that it was on to the stroller as the roofing guy had his truck parked in the driveway so that I could not use the car unless I called him down from the roof. We did get to pick up Sohia and I was surprised to see that there was someone else who was just picking up her child so I was not the last one.
Paula
Yesterday I arrived in MN in good time in spite of more frequent stops. I was still finishing up my last pill so I needed to eat and drink beyond my desire, consequently restroom breaks were more necessary. One of the greatest things about today is that I did not have to take any antibiotics. What a good thing! I do still have the metallic taste and the need to eat more, but hopefully that will disappear soon as I get back to normal.
Brian left this morning and Logan and I had a good day. He took an extra nap that pushed back his extended afternoon nap. Consequently he did not wake by the time I needed to get Sophia from daycare. First I tried calling Jen who was not available. Next I called the daycare provider. She and I worked out a plan, as there was still half an hour before the end of the daycare cay. If that boy was still asleep she said she and her girls could walk over with Sophia. Logan woke up just in the nick of time, but I did call and tell her that I still needed to give him his bottle as he was now seriously hungry. She told me that would be ok. After that Logan had a dirty diaper requiring a little extra cleaning. I felt then that I should also go to the bathroom. After that it was on to the stroller as the roofing guy had his truck parked in the driveway so that I could not use the car unless I called him down from the roof. We did get to pick up Sohia and I was surprised to see that there was someone else who was just picking up her child so I was not the last one.
Paula
Monday, June 20, 2011
Feeling Better
Hello,
It was good for me to go to church yesterday and talk to people. A couple people had also had problems with meds and eating more helped them. It also just helped to talk to people and not think about myself and any little twinge.
Yesterday I ate whenever I started to get queasy. It made a big difference. Rarely do I eat before going to bed, but I did that too thinking it would help me for the night. I think that was true even though I was awake quite a lot for some unknown reasons.
There were fireworks last night for end of steamboat days in Burlington. Leroy and I were too tired and did not go. The booms were quite enticing and I wished for the half hour they continued that we had indeed gone.
We also went to an art fair, but did not buy anything. I try to keep down the number of possessions that we must move. There were some alluring things there, however I was not convinced I needed them. I was going to say that we and our money stayed together, but we got the car fixed so that took a bit.
We did go to the band concert in the park. It was indeed quite nice and well worth the walk with lawn chairs across the park. Of course, Leroy carried the chairs most of the way while I just brought myself.
We now have two working cars. That is good because I am leaving tomorrow to spend a week in MN while Brian goes on a canoe trip. I will stay home and entertain Logan or he will entertain me.
Sorry news! The deer ate all our lettuce and pronounced it delicious. They did not bother any other vegetables, but I suspect they do not like radish tops or onions so well. We hope they do not find the tomatoes or peppers. I can now say that deer are not so attractive. They are not my friends even though they stop here for treats.
Paula
It was good for me to go to church yesterday and talk to people. A couple people had also had problems with meds and eating more helped them. It also just helped to talk to people and not think about myself and any little twinge.
Yesterday I ate whenever I started to get queasy. It made a big difference. Rarely do I eat before going to bed, but I did that too thinking it would help me for the night. I think that was true even though I was awake quite a lot for some unknown reasons.
There were fireworks last night for end of steamboat days in Burlington. Leroy and I were too tired and did not go. The booms were quite enticing and I wished for the half hour they continued that we had indeed gone.
We also went to an art fair, but did not buy anything. I try to keep down the number of possessions that we must move. There were some alluring things there, however I was not convinced I needed them. I was going to say that we and our money stayed together, but we got the car fixed so that took a bit.
We did go to the band concert in the park. It was indeed quite nice and well worth the walk with lawn chairs across the park. Of course, Leroy carried the chairs most of the way while I just brought myself.
We now have two working cars. That is good because I am leaving tomorrow to spend a week in MN while Brian goes on a canoe trip. I will stay home and entertain Logan or he will entertain me.
Sorry news! The deer ate all our lettuce and pronounced it delicious. They did not bother any other vegetables, but I suspect they do not like radish tops or onions so well. We hope they do not find the tomatoes or peppers. I can now say that deer are not so attractive. They are not my friends even though they stop here for treats.
Paula
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Set Back
Hello,
Yesterday, Leroy came home about 7:00pm. We spent some time visiting before we went to bed at our usual time. Leroy went to sleep; I however, struggled with nausea. At about 11:00 I got up to sit downstairs, read a magazine, sip a cup of warm water hoping to sooth and get rid of the taste in my mouth, and then I would moan occasionally. Sometime after 12:00 I lay on the couch with a throw-up receptacle on the floor. I was so distraught that I did not even cover myself even though a throw was handy and I was cold. Sometime later I realized I had better head to the toilet. I started wretchedly gagging adding another gross taste to the horrible metallic taste in my mouth, wondering why I was letting tired Leroy sleep just as he pounded down the stairs. Guess I was quite loud as neither of us think you hear well from one end of this house to the other.
He found me, saw that I was more or less okay, and withdrew to a safer distance until I was done. He had been deep in sleep and was quite disorientated. “Did you sleep yet?” was one question he asked.
“I don’t think so,” I replied, “what time is it?”
“After 1:00,” he said.
I did go to sleep in a while, but not well. In the morning I called the Drs. office hoping they would say throw the rest of that medicine away. Instead they told me that this medicine was very strong and a high dose so I should eat more when I took it, go to the emergency room if needed, and come to the office on Monday if I were not better by then. We did talk more than I have recorded, but that was the summery. I am eating more today even though I have no appetite and I have to force myself to eat what I do. Cooking is not fun and I have indeed lost some weight since this started. Hoping that tonight will be better, but again after taking that once a day pill I do not feel as good. At least Leroy is here to drive me if I need to go anywhere. It is a strange thing to be “sick” when the stuff is inside me and not contagious or really debilitating.
Paula
Yesterday, Leroy came home about 7:00pm. We spent some time visiting before we went to bed at our usual time. Leroy went to sleep; I however, struggled with nausea. At about 11:00 I got up to sit downstairs, read a magazine, sip a cup of warm water hoping to sooth and get rid of the taste in my mouth, and then I would moan occasionally. Sometime after 12:00 I lay on the couch with a throw-up receptacle on the floor. I was so distraught that I did not even cover myself even though a throw was handy and I was cold. Sometime later I realized I had better head to the toilet. I started wretchedly gagging adding another gross taste to the horrible metallic taste in my mouth, wondering why I was letting tired Leroy sleep just as he pounded down the stairs. Guess I was quite loud as neither of us think you hear well from one end of this house to the other.
He found me, saw that I was more or less okay, and withdrew to a safer distance until I was done. He had been deep in sleep and was quite disorientated. “Did you sleep yet?” was one question he asked.
“I don’t think so,” I replied, “what time is it?”
“After 1:00,” he said.
I did go to sleep in a while, but not well. In the morning I called the Drs. office hoping they would say throw the rest of that medicine away. Instead they told me that this medicine was very strong and a high dose so I should eat more when I took it, go to the emergency room if needed, and come to the office on Monday if I were not better by then. We did talk more than I have recorded, but that was the summery. I am eating more today even though I have no appetite and I have to force myself to eat what I do. Cooking is not fun and I have indeed lost some weight since this started. Hoping that tonight will be better, but again after taking that once a day pill I do not feel as good. At least Leroy is here to drive me if I need to go anywhere. It is a strange thing to be “sick” when the stuff is inside me and not contagious or really debilitating.
Paula
Friday, June 17, 2011
Wellness and the trip through Illinois
Hello,
I do feel much better today although still not 100% normal. Then there is that metallic taste that is a result of the drugs that I am taking. Seems there is always a side effect from such things. I can not remember when I last had a prescription filled other than for my bone loss prevention drugs. It felt like a new procedure because I get those other drugs from a mail order place. I also can not remember the last time I took an aspirin. I hesitate to tell you how outdated our aspirin are. I have been told that the expiration dates are not so important on them so I just ignored it.
After we left the cheese factory store it was a relatively short drive to the farm which my parents bought the year I was born and sold long after I left home. We turned in the drive even though it did not look as it once had. The people who now own it have a nursery/garden shop. It has become quite grown up with trees and brush. I suppose it is what it might have looked like in former days before the white settlers came and cleared it. We talked some with the new owner and then spent some time looking in the barn that was falling down and much smaller than I remembered although it still seemed quite tall. The house looks very nice and has been improved greatly. I did not see the inside of the house and that is ok as it would not have been the same at all. I remember the outside in need of a coat of paint most of the time. As my parents struggled to pay for the farm the beauty of the house came last on the list of necessities.
Then it was off to spend a short visit with my brother and nephew. I left a bit of cheese with them as we all like that smelly cheese. I suppose I would never really want to live the Elizabeth area again, but it is very nice to visit and reminisce.
Leroy and I do not have a clue about retirement living for us. We would like to be close to our children, but which one?
Paula
I do feel much better today although still not 100% normal. Then there is that metallic taste that is a result of the drugs that I am taking. Seems there is always a side effect from such things. I can not remember when I last had a prescription filled other than for my bone loss prevention drugs. It felt like a new procedure because I get those other drugs from a mail order place. I also can not remember the last time I took an aspirin. I hesitate to tell you how outdated our aspirin are. I have been told that the expiration dates are not so important on them so I just ignored it.
After we left the cheese factory store it was a relatively short drive to the farm which my parents bought the year I was born and sold long after I left home. We turned in the drive even though it did not look as it once had. The people who now own it have a nursery/garden shop. It has become quite grown up with trees and brush. I suppose it is what it might have looked like in former days before the white settlers came and cleared it. We talked some with the new owner and then spent some time looking in the barn that was falling down and much smaller than I remembered although it still seemed quite tall. The house looks very nice and has been improved greatly. I did not see the inside of the house and that is ok as it would not have been the same at all. I remember the outside in need of a coat of paint most of the time. As my parents struggled to pay for the farm the beauty of the house came last on the list of necessities.
Then it was off to spend a short visit with my brother and nephew. I left a bit of cheese with them as we all like that smelly cheese. I suppose I would never really want to live the Elizabeth area again, but it is very nice to visit and reminisce.
Leroy and I do not have a clue about retirement living for us. We would like to be close to our children, but which one?
Paula
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Home through Wisconsin
Hello,
Leroy and I headed off on smaller roads for our trip home. It is true confessions, but I like smelly cheese and in order to get to Shullsburg it seemed most expedient to take first two lane roads and then county roads. Leroy drove most of the time on these roller coaster rides as we zoomed up and down hills and around curves creating our own thrill as the road would drop away over the crest of the hill. Leroy almost never zooms, but it seemed like zooming when we did not know what the next bend was going to produce. It is certainly beautiful country.
At the cheese factory they did indeed have Schmeir Brick. I pronounced it my favorite and the woman behind the counter could not believe it. “It is?” she wanted to know.
We got the rest of the block totaling five pounds. I do freeze cheese it is just not very easy to slice, but melts nicely. I learned later from their brochure that it was the most expensive cheese in the shop.
When another woman came in, the first announced, “This is her favorite cheese.”
“Wow,” was the response, “I have never even tasted it.”
Her companion added, “Neither have I. I can not get it past my nose.”
They then asked for a description of the taste and wondered what other cheeses I might like. I must be a rarity. I know that once when I tried to order it from them I could not get it. At this store they told me that they no longer send it out as people think it is spoiled and send it back.
Paula
Leroy and I headed off on smaller roads for our trip home. It is true confessions, but I like smelly cheese and in order to get to Shullsburg it seemed most expedient to take first two lane roads and then county roads. Leroy drove most of the time on these roller coaster rides as we zoomed up and down hills and around curves creating our own thrill as the road would drop away over the crest of the hill. Leroy almost never zooms, but it seemed like zooming when we did not know what the next bend was going to produce. It is certainly beautiful country.
At the cheese factory they did indeed have Schmeir Brick. I pronounced it my favorite and the woman behind the counter could not believe it. “It is?” she wanted to know.
We got the rest of the block totaling five pounds. I do freeze cheese it is just not very easy to slice, but melts nicely. I learned later from their brochure that it was the most expensive cheese in the shop.
When another woman came in, the first announced, “This is her favorite cheese.”
“Wow,” was the response, “I have never even tasted it.”
Her companion added, “Neither have I. I can not get it past my nose.”
They then asked for a description of the taste and wondered what other cheeses I might like. I must be a rarity. I know that once when I tried to order it from them I could not get it. At this store they told me that they no longer send it out as people think it is spoiled and send it back.
Paula
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