Saturday and Sunday

Yesterday, Saturday, was a very busy day. I worked around the house for hours and took care of Jessie. Nothing that's worth remembering, that's for sure. Well, weather wise it was beautiful! Sunshiny and it was 72 degrees on our deck. I kept the door open to the house and it was so nice to have some fresh air in the house.

Today, Sunday, was quiet. Jess and I watched church on the iPad during breakfast. Weather-wise it was the opposite of
yesterday. Dark and rainy. After lunch I watched a Hallmark Mystery movie and Jess decided she'd come out and be with me. That didn't last long, as she fell asleep. Darla, too. 

Dinner was chicken quesadillas from Marcus Grille. That gave me a nice break in fixing dinner. 

Right now Jon is watching his tv and on his iPad. Jessie is watching a Halloween song on YouTube (over and over and over again!) and I'm going to grab my book and read for a bit. I'm so glad that I can tune out noise and concentrate on reading.

First Time In Over 3 Years ...

Jon had off so we went to Leo's for breakfast. I ordered eggs over medium. I haven't eaten them like this in over 3 years! I had tried hard boiled eggs at home and that didn't bother me so today I got brave and ordered them over medium. They tasted SOOOOO good! I missed dipping toast into the gooey egg yolk. Sounds crazy, but oh well. And, to make things better, I didn't have a reaction of any kind. Yahoo!

As we were ready to leave, Jess and Jennifer came in for their breakfast with Brent, Diane and Tom. Then they were going bowling after they ate. Jon and I went home and put finishing touches on our Income Tax records since we had a 1:00 appointment. Well, wouldn't you know it? Our Tax person wasn't able to finish our returns because we didn't bring records of our contributions (they no longer take them). Apparently, it was added back in this year in order to get a bit of money back. Go figure! Back on Monday we go. 

After dinner Jon, Jess and I watched a To Catch A Smuggler and a Heartland Docs DVM episodes he taped earlier in the month. It's always fun when we can watch tv together. Jessie gets so animated.

Heather !!!!!

What a day this has been. Jess and I left at 9:30 this morning for 10:00 and 10:30 hair cut appointments. When we finished, I drove through McDonald's to get a quick drive thru lunch that we ate at home with Jon. Less than a half hour after arriving home, Jess and I had to leave for a doctor's appointment. It was down in Troy and took us about 45 minutes to get there. When our yearly office visit was over we left and drove to Jessie's "speech" class. By that time I was soooo tired. I am so blessed to have such a friend that Joyce is to me. While Jessie is working with Joyce, I sit in her office and either read or pray. Today she had a pot of hot water under a tea cozie with a cup and saucer and tea bag ready for me next to the chair I sit in! That fed my soul!

After Jessie's session we picked up Jon and went to the Ocean Breeze for dinner. I knew that I surely wouldn't want to fix dinner tonight so we had planned on going to an early dinner. Upon walking in the door who came to greet us? Our good friend, Heather! She said she had been working there since September, but since they don't open until 3:00, we rarely go there. We try not to eat dinner out since it's a crowded time and that's not good for Jessie. What a blessing to see her and get a huge hug from her and catch up on all that's been happening with her. We first met her in 2009 when she was waitressing at The Garden Grille (same location as the current Ocean Breeze). Even though today was really busy and tiring, God gave me 2 special blessings. 

Jessie did very well today also. She's just now making her tired noises so I think we'll start to go upstairs in a few minutes. 

54 Degrees

I thought it was uncommonly warm today. A beautiful 54 degrees and sunny for most of the day. However, when I looked at FB this afternoon a friend had posted that her memory of 4 years ago came up and it was 70 degrees in 2017! 

I had Bible Study this morning and it was a very good learning time. We are studying the Feasts of the Bible and today's was Pentecost, or the Feast of Weeks. After study four of us went out to lunch and that was a very fun time. We laughed a lot. When I got home I immediately began on Jessie's second pair of blue jeans and shortened the hem. It took me a considerable less amount of time than yesterday, that's for sure. I ordered 3 more pants for her so by the time I finish with them, I'll be a pro. 

Jon worked 12 hours on Monday and was given today off so he went out to breakfast and enjoyed his favorite meal: ham and cheese omelet. Then he went to several stores. One was to Weigand's where he purchased bird feed. Why? Because his resident squirrel told him to.

(I sent him this picture the other day. I try to send him a funny once a day when he works. Trying to add some humor to his work days.)

Jessie and Jennifer went to Brent's house for his birthday party. He turned 32 on Monday. Jess had a great time and was very happy when she got home. They had salad and chili dogs for lunch with cupcakes and ice cream for dessert. All Jessie's favorites. 

Singer Sewing Machine Day

If you know me, this picture should shock you! Yes. It is a sewing machine and I didn't borrow it. It's mine. Believe it or not.

Last December I took a shirt in to be altered at a local alteration place. All I wanted was to take a couple inches in under the arms so that after my 40# weight loss I could still wear it. They wanted $35.00 for this simple project!!!!! That did it. I bought myself a Traditional Singer Sewing machine and today I spent several hours taking off inches of the hem and hemming a pair of Jessie's pants. 

Several hours? Yup. Doing something I really don't like to do and the machine is DECADES newer than the one I used at my Mom's house growing up, I had a lot to review. Several times I got stuck but went on-line and watched a how-to video. That really helped. I completed one pair of Jessie's jeans. The other one I'll wait until tomorrow afternoon to complete.

Last night Jon and I decided that I needed to take Jessie to the doctor today. However, when she woke up, she was happy and she said she was better and didn't sound too bad. So, we didn't go. She's had a good day on her iPad or watching home videos. We went to Panera Bread for their flat bread pizza and ate in Kohl's parking lot. She's still a bit hoarse but not too bad, unless she starts yelling at me then she sounds funny! Like now. She hates the sound of the keyboard.

Sunday and Monday

Jon looked better yesterday, Sunday, and felt better. He recuperated all day on his couch with TV and his iPad. Jessie sounded very hoarse but said she wasn't sick. She certainly didn't act sick either. Jess and I watched church on FB then I began a new book by Robert Whitlow. Nothing else exciting other than Chris came at dinner time and I served a nice beef roast.

Last night Jess had a bad time with pain in her knee. She didn't sleep well. Today, Monday, she was even more hoarse but she wasn't in any pain with her knee. She said she was not sick and Jennifer still came. They painted for quite some time and made Brent a birthday card. 

I met Joyce at Bread and Roses for breakfast and we had a nice long visit. Walgreen's, Kohl's and the post office were my only other stops before coming home. I did some paperwork then when it was lunch time I watched a Hallmark movie that was pretty good. Funny, too. Moonlight in Vermont, with Lacey Chabert. She's a really good actress and I enjoy her movies. They are believable. 

Jon's Second Shot

Jon received his second shot yesterday morning and by evening wasn't feeling that great. This morning he looked good! However, several hours later he began with a low grade fever, pain and nausea. He's a little better, but not much. Hope he can get a good night's rest and be even better tomorrow!

Jessie has been crabby a good part of the day. Her pimples aren't healing as well as they should, and one under her arm pit is getting worse. Tonight she's sounding hoarse but that could be because she spent a lot of time yelling at me today. 

The usual stuff with me. I did have interaction with a person, though. Andrea came and brought back books and I gave her more to read. She's my regular "library" patron! 

Thursday and Friday

Yesterday, Thursday, was a busy day. Jess had "speech" then Joyce helped me thread my new sewing machine. If anyone reading this knows me, you will be shocked to read that I have a sewing machine because I don't sew. Threading a needle gives me the "shakes"!  I decided to get one because I took one of my +40 pounds heavier shirts to have under the arms brought in so I could still wear it. The place I took it to wanted $35.00!  Ah, no way! I'll do it myself. I used to sew on my mom's sewing machine umpteen years ago, but nothing in the past 30 plus years!

On the way home, Jess and I had lunch at The Pantry then came home. I'm so tired of eating wraps for lunch at home and an apple for lunch. All I've eaten since last March. I do need to get back in to the WW routine, but not this week.

For dinner I made what the 3 of us really like: baked veggies (sugar snap peas, asparagus, carrots, onions, potatoes, brussels sprouts and sausage with bacon and a bit of maple syrup). 

I would have blogged last night but I took Jess up for a bath at 8:00 and she usually comes back downstairs for a bed time snack, but was too scared to come back down the stairs. (She has a vision problem with darkness and stairs.) My night downstairs ended at 8:30 and up stairs I stayed. 

Today, Friday, Jon had his second Covid vaccine shot. He doesn't look so good and doesn't feel good. Hopefully, tomorrow will be better.  Since the second shot is supposed to be worse, he shouldn't be better but I've been praying that God would be gracious to him and he not get as sick as he expects. We will see. 

I went with Jennifer and Jessie to Leo's for breakfast. Brent, Diane, Tom and another special needs young woman met us, then all of them but me went bowling. I went to the bank, Michael's, Kroger's and the post office before getting home. Then I took Jessie's van to get gas and when I got home I did some snow shoveling. We had about another 2" of snow last night. 

I'm tired. I've walked over 7,000 steps today and my feet and back feel like it. I'm ready to go upstairs and call it a day.

Finally! We Got To Go Out !!!

Jennifer wasn't able to come this morning as she wasn't feeling well. Thus, I couldn't go to Bible Study. Jess and I hung out until 1:00 when we left to go to Leo's for lunch. That was SO nice! I enjoyed being out just as much as Jessie did! 

From there we went to a doctor's appointment for Jessie's infected "boils" on her back and stomach. She got an antibiotic and different cream. I got gas on the way home, picked up Jessie's antibiotics at Walgreen's, went to the bank and picked up the mail. 

It's 8:10 p.m. and Jessie has been talking ALL DAY LONG! Constantly. When we were at the pharmacy at the doctor's office building, the woman behind the counter wondered if Jessie was singing. I said "No, she's talking." And her response: "And you're ignoring her?" To which I responded: "YES!"  Honestly, I felt like smacking the woman, but there was a plastic shield in front of me. If she only knew what it's like to have someone talk constantly. I do listen to her, I just don't always respond. 

What Do You Do On A Snow Day?

Well, I start by making Jessie breakfast. Then I make mine. Next I put away clean dishes from the sink and dishwasher and clean up the kitchen from breakfast. Now a load of clothes go in the washer, dryer then fold. Repeat 4 times. Now it's time for lunch. Make lunch, serve lunch, clean up lunch. While we ate lunch the 3 of us watched several vet shows. Jessie occupied herself on her iPad, I took a short nap and Jon rested from being outside and cleaning off the cars and taking the snow off the front bushes so they didn't get bent from the foot of snow we received in 2 days. Time for dinner. Make dinner, serve dinner and clean up the kitchen from dinner. Jon and I watched an Alaska program he tapes weekly then it's time to get Jessie a snack before bedtime. She's watching the Food Network channel and "working" in her magazines. I'm here working on my blog. Jon's going to bed. That's it. 

A New Week

Because of the snow we received last night, Jennifer decided not to come today. She lives at least 45 minutes away. That left just Jessie, Jon and me, much to Jessie's delight. I had to go to Walgreen's to pick up a prescription then I met Marilyn at a new restaurant, Bread and Roses, for brunch. I treated her for her birthday. It is a very nice restaurant and I'm looking forward to going back. 

After dinner the 3 of us watched To Catch A Smuggler and Heartland Docs, episodes that Jon had previously taped. Jessie is SO funny to watch as she watches these shows. Last week there was a woman named Sarah that smuggled drugs in to the country. While they were questioning her Jessie said, "Bad Sarah!" Tonight on Heartland Docs we watched a goat get his (huge) balls removed. Jessie exclaimed, "OUCH!", then put her hand over her mouth with eyes wide. Way too funny. You might think this is too much, too gross for her, but she's been watching surgeries on her iPad for years! It doesn't seem to phase her much. It's nice that we can sit down as a family and watch good shows that we all like. 

Well, I'm signing off. Time to go upstairs because Jessie is already in bed. We are expecting almost 10" of snow tonight through noon tomorrow. We'll see what we actually get when we wake up. The Rec center is already closed tomorrow and I'm sure the schools are, too. 

A Super Quiet Sunday

What can I say about a day that I did absolutely nothing productive, other than take care of Jessie's needs and wants. Well, I did spend about 15 minutes gathering paperwork for Income Tax preparation. That's it. Jon worked. Jessie was on her iPad all day. It was a very sunshiny, beautiful day outside and looked warmer than it was. Tonight, tomorrow and Tuesday we're in for some significant snow.

Friday and Saturday

Yesterday, Friday, was such a full day for all of us! 

Jon had the day off and had his hair cut then went to a couple stores. He went to Sean and Ashley's house for dinner and had a nice time. 

Jessie and Jennifer went to Leo's for their breakfast\-out-day breakfast. They also shopped at The Christmas Tree Store and Jessie bought some Pizza flavored "cheeze-a-balls". Those are her favorites. However, she's not had the pizza flavored ones but she does love pizza.

I picked up Karen in Memphis and Linda in Marysville and we went to the Marine City Fish Co. for lunch. It was a really nice place with great food. I can't wait to go back again!

Just down the street was a "mall" with several little stores in it that we looked around inside. It reminded me of one on Mackinac Island. Then we drove down to Algonac to see the ice jam. It sure was jammed with ice, that's for sure. I've never been there in winter (that I can remember) to see all the ice. We drove back to Marysville to take Linda home after we shopped at a place some-what like Salvation Army. I took Karen home then didn't get to our house until 5:30.  It was a really nice day!

Jon worked 10 hours today (Saturday). I did laundry, vacuumed, straightened up Jessie's toys and crafts then worked on my check book - again. Chris call earlier and asked if we had a Vacancy tonight! We laughed. Whenever she's down in this area and doesn't want to drive home, she spends the night here. It's always a nice time.

I made heart shaped English Muffin BBQ Chicken Pizzas for dinner plus a cherry chocolate chip frozen pie for dessert. Chris was here for dinner and she brought brownies and pumpkin muffins. I'm NEVER going to lose 50 pounds by June. Only 15 pounds to go, but this is taking me longer and is harder than the 35 pounds I've already lost. 

 

Just The 3 Of Us

These blogs are a bit boring. No pictures. Nothing exciting. Oh, well.

Jess had "speech" this morning and when we were finished we picked Jon up at home and went to Chili's for lunch. Both Jess and I brought part of ours home to finish at dinner. Jon felt better today so he took advantage of that and went to a couple of stores. I'm so glad he feels better. 

I did a couple loads of wash and a bit of stuff here and there. I'm reading a 3rd book in a trilogy series and I really don't want to do anything else. It's very suspenseful. A good read. 

Another Bowling Day

While Jon was at work and I went to Bible Study, Jennifer and Jess met Brent, his mom and aide Tom at the bowling alley for 3 games. Brent and Jessie had a great time once again. Then they went out to lunch before coming home. After Bible Study I went to lunch with Ruth and then went to the post office. Jon looked a tiny bit better than yesterday when he got home from work. At least he has 2 days off to rest.  

Swimming Day

Jess had another good day today. Jane took her swimming, Pita Pit for lunch, Debby's Dollar then home to play Apples 2 Apples plus other games. A great day indeed.

The Merry Maids came and cleaned the house this morning. I did several loads of wash then went to Kroger's for some groceries. That about did me in. My left foot hurt and I was exhausted from walking the entire store. I haven't done that in several weeks. I feel like such a wimp. 

Jon worked but looked awful when he got home. He's working when he should be home resting. His work ethic is much greater than most people's. Steroids and muscle relaxers haven't done the trick yet. 

Sunday and Monday

I didn't even turn on my computer yesterday! Jon had the day off but was in terrible pain from his back. He spent the day on the couch. Jess and I watched church on FB, I read, went out and got a carry out for our lunch, read some more, took a nap, (Jess, too) fixed a light dinner, read more and went to bed. That about wraps up yesterday.  

Now today, Monday, was totally different. Jon worked. Jessie and Jennifer did Valentine crafts and book work and I went to Marysville to visit my cousin, Linda. When I got home, Jennifer's daughter, Jennae and the toddler they are taking care of came in the house to look at the books I have for anyone to take. That took up about 45 minutes. While they were there I went to get a glass of pop I had on the counter and tore my finger open on an edge of the kitchen sink that I didn't know existed. Now I know. It's a deep cut and wouldn't stop bleeding. Nurse Jon fixed me up with steri strips and bandaids. We'll see how it is in the morning. 

Just after the girls left Jess and I took Jon to the doctor's office. He couldn't see our regular doctor but another associate. Thankfully, it was only 2 miles from our house. Unfortunately, it took him almost an hour to see the dr. Jess played on her iPad and I parked under a parking lot light and read. We picked up his medicine on the way home, as well as a McDonald's drive thru dinner. Not what was planned for our WW dinner, but it was late and we were all starved. Oh, well. I did good the rest of the day. 

Another Beautiful Day

The sun shone so brightly it was almost too bright to look outside at the snow! We didn't go out, though. It was pretty cold. 

Jessie played on her iPad, took a nap and worked in her sticker Find-It book. 

Jon was in terrible shape. He's been in quite a bit of pain in his lower back. He was unable to get out of bed this morning. He had to roll over and land on the floor first. Oh, dear! The poor guy is a wreck!

I finally finished Jessie's checkbook work for the year (Feb 20 to January 21). I don't have to do the annual report I used to but I still have to keep track of every penny she spends. It's all on Excel sheets and thankfully in the basement. I also finished a book that I started a couple days ago. That's about it!

Jessie's Day Out

I was supposed to spend the day with Chris but we had snow last night and the wind was strong. I slept all night in bed last night and my back hurt so I cancelled. What a wimp!

Jennifer still came and took Jessie to Leo's for breakfast with Brent, his mom and Tom, his aide. After they ate they went bowling. Both Brent and Jessie had a GREAT time. They sure love each other! Best friends since elementary school!

I worked on Jessie's checkbook since I was behind by 4 months. I'm still not finished because I took a break this afternoon and had a nap. My eyes were bothering me. 

Jon worked 12 hours today and just got home. He is in very bad shape tonight with pain from his RA. I can always tell from his eyes and tonight he's not even moving well. He's on call this weekend, so I pray that no one calls in so he can have a good 2-day break.

 

Days Go By So Fast

A lot of people might not think that the days go by fast, but I sure do. Jess and I began our day with breakfast then Speech (after a long month-long break while Joyce was in Cuba!). I was planning on coming home for lunch but thought Joyce might like to have lunch with us so we went to Romeo Family for a nice inside-meal. I got gas in the van on the way home and picked up the mail in case we can't get out tomorrow because of the snow that's predicted. The rest of the afternoon went by quickly doing odds and ends and paperwork. Jon worked and looked exhausted when he got home. All 3 of us have achy bones tonight thanks to the weather change. Yuck!

Jessie Is SOOOO Much Happier

There has been a huge difference in Jessie since she's been going out more. She is happier. MUCH happier. Today Jennifer and Jessie met Brent, his mom and aide at Leo's for lunch. Jessie gave Brent multiple smooches on his cheek and when she finished he let out a big woop! He's been happier, too. Jess and Jennifer also shopped at Michael's and bought several more crafts to work on. 

I had Bible Study this morning, a quick drive thru lunch then I shopped for necessities at Walmart before I had my thyroid ultra sound. After I got home, I checked my e-mail and it must have been a very slow day at Beaumont because I already had the results. Then after dinner I got a message from my doctor that she saw the results and we'll do a repeat in one year because there wasn't anything significantly different, except for a new nodule in the center of my throat. Maybe that's the reason I always feel like there's something in my throat! 

Jon worked and was pretty sore and painful when he got home. He thinks it's because of the storm system heading our way (super cold weather). Today was a BEAUTIFUL, sunshiny day. 

Lunch INSIDE A Restaurant

While Jane took Jessie to the Rec Center swimming, to her house to see their new dog, Pita Pit for a carry out lunch with the ducks (who weren't there!) and Debby's Dollar, Jon and I were out for several hours, too. We went to the bank, Walgreen's, the Vet for Darla's meds, Vince and Joes and home to put away the groceries. Lunch was thoroughly enjoyed INSIDE Art and Jake's. (Restaurants were finally able to open to 25% capacity yesterday. The 3 weeks turned into almost 3 months!) It was so good to be back in a restaurant and with other people! From there we went to church for me to look through some books that were donated. I brought 3 boxes home that I will see go to good homes. One must be careful who they give books to. The post office was our last stop of the day.

When we got home the sun was shining, I went out to the deck with the books and ended up reading out there for about an hour. It was so nice! I'm really enjoying our 3-season room that can sometimes be used in the 4th season.  

Getting Jessie Out Of The House

As is usual, Jessie was falling asleep during breakfast and doing book work. I suggested to Jennifer that she take her to Debby's Dollar, just to get her out of the house and some fresh air. 

Before they could leave, the van needed cleaning off due to our "snow storm" all of about an inch or so. Jess seemed to enjoy doing that job. 

They went to Debby's Dollar and it went well except that she was so excited to get out that she was super loud. Everyone noticed and the gals that work there that know her wondered why she was so wound up! 

Jessie got a couple crafts and the Hello Kitty flag you see in the picture. They also drove through McDonald's to get a pop. The rest of the afternoon was the "fall out" of her being out of the house. She talked constantly for about 5 hours straight.

Jon had the day off and rested. He wasn't feeling that good.

I did a LARGE amount of paperwork and computer work. I'm very pleased with what I accomplished. Tomorrow Jon and I are going out. Woo Hoo !!!