Watching the planes land

One Sunday we all went to watch the planes land and take off from the airport. The airport has a 'park' called Overlook Park to watch planes take off and land. This past Sunday, Leigh took the kids there.......left me at home........hahahahahaha.......but she said it was so wind they could hardly sit there and watch the planes. They got into the back of the car (suv) and still had to shut the bottom because it was so windy. Leigh was surprised that the planes were able to take off.

Cool and rainy Sunday

It's another cooler day here and cloudy too.

Yesterday and this morning I've let both kitty cats inside......that's Kit-Kat (mine) and Sweet Pea (Leigh's). Kit-Kat just comes inside to eat and maybe drink some water then she wants back outside. Sweet Pea on the other hand wants to be petted over and over again. She doesn't want you to stop. Everything was fine yesterday. She ended up sitting in my chair here at the computer, right behind me. I guess it was warm for her there. Well, this morning, Kit-Kat had already gone outside and Sweet Pea wanted me to pet her. She was on the floor right by my chair and I was petting her. All of a sudden she attached herself to my arm with her claws. Scared me to death. I never had her do that before. Naturally, I put her outside.

Well, the kids are up now. Let the day begin! hahahahahaha

Finally! Time to write

Wow! Since I haven't written in so long, I forgot my password to sign on here. That is bad, isn't it? hahahahahaha

Let's see, where should I begin?

I finally made reservations for my trip to Germany. I'll be leaving Tuesday, May 15th for a 2 week stay. Do you think they will be able to handle me for that long? I doubt it. ahahahahaha I do need a vacation though. I didn't take any time off last year, so this will be a well deserved vacation. Cindy, start saving the egg cartons. That's what everyone wants me to bring back......those candy eggs.

On April 17th, RyLee had his 4th birthday. Man, they sure grow up fast, don't they? We went to the same pizza place that we went to on Payton's birthday. Hey, in fact, we went there again this afternoon. hahahaahaha We just love that place.

It's raining here today, Saturday, May 5. The weather has been very warm, to the 90's this past week. Friday, it turned cooler, the high was just in the 60's. Strange, isn't it? To be so hot one day, then getting out the flannel pajamas the next. hahaahahah. That's what I have on right now, my flannel PJ's. I've been sleeping with the fan on in the bedroom since I really didn't want to turn the a/c on too early. I bought another fan to turn on in the den, but haven't used it yet since it's too cold. Anything to keep from turning on the a/c. Anyway, I'm nice and cozy now.......flannel PJ's and drinking a cup of coffee. Snug as a bug in a rug. hahahahaahaha I'm crazy!

OK, I'm getting off here. That's about all anyway. Nothing exciting to tell you. Hope your Sunday is nice.


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Parade

I can't believe I haven't written anything for a whole week. Let's start with the parade last Saturday.......

It was a lot of fun. Since this was my first time going to a St.Patrick Day Parade, I was very pleased. There were lots of bag pipes playing. There were lots of dogs walking too. They would come up to everyone to be petted. All kinds of dogs. They were advertising Bark in the Park. Just about everyone in the parade gave out beads and candy too. I got 4 strands of beads. The kids were more interested in the candy. The weather was clear but COLD. The wind was blowing very hard so it seemed even colder. To have had 80 degrees during the week, it seemed strange. The whole parade lasted a whole hour and like I said, it was fun.

During this past week, I went for my treatments 3 times. Each time it felt better and better. Yesterday, my back didn't even hurt at all. Of course, I'm doing things I probably shouldn't do either. But since it feels better, I think I can lift things. So I'll have to be careful, won't I?

Yesterday, Saturday, we all got up early and went to a couple of attic sales. The first one was at a church. It had started on Friday all day, so we didn't think they'd have too much left. Boy, was I wrong. They had lots of stuff. But most of it was priced too high, that's why they had so much left. I did get me a pair of earrings for $1.00 and a book. I also bought a pocketbook to carry on the plane when I go to Germany in May. I usually carry a black tote bag thing, but it doesn't close, just stays open. Hopefully I'll be able to carry just as much stuff in it. Anyway, we went to another group sale off Park Road. They had lots of clothes for little girls so Leigh bought some for Payton. Really cute ones too. They also had grocery items, like cake mixes, toothpaste, mustard and other things. I bought a cake mix and baked it when we got home. I also bought 2 puzzles for the kids, 1 for Payton and 1 for RyLee. I would have bought more, but since I hadn't planned on going 'shopping' I didn't have much cash. Leigh didn't either, but found a $20 in her purse later. I guess that was a good thing we didn't buy another persons junk. We have enough of our own. hahahahaha

After we got home, we fixed breakfast and ate outside, it was a beautiful day. After that, I washed the dishes and baked the cake and washed clothes. Then I took a quick nap. The kids were supposed to nap too, but I later learned they didn't. So when I woke up, the kids were eating lunch. So I fixed my sandwich and went outside to eat. Leigh had been working hard in the yard, cutting grass, so she stopped and fixed her a sandwich. I read for a while, then got sleepy again. Hahahahahaha So I took another nap. I woke up at almost 7:30 and Leigh was still working outside and the kids were still playing outside. I decided to fixed them something for supper so they could eat and then take a bath and go to bed. Remember they didn't take a nap. They were just having a great time playing in the warm weather. We ate outside, while Leigh finished up some things in the carport. Next was bath time then bed! About 10:00 I came out of my room to get me a piece of cake, hehehheehe, and saw Payton asleep on the sofa while Leigh was watching TV. Leigh said that Payton fell out of the bed twice. She must have still been playing hard.....in her sleep. I just hope they sleep later this morning than they did on Saturday morning.

OK, that's about all there is right now. I'm sure there will be something else happening today that I can tell you about. Everyone have a great week this week.

Feeling better each day

I went to the doctor's everyday this past week. Each day my back was lots better. Thursday night I kept waking up, tossing and turning, so that didn't do my back much good. So Friday, I was feeling it. I go there 3 times next week.

Leigh, Payton and RyLee and I are going to the St. Patrick's Day parade in uptown Charlotte. It starts at 11:00 and will be cold outside. It's 32 outside right now at 7:40 am. This weather sure is funny. Just this week we were in the 80's a couple of days, can you believe that?

Everyone have a good weekend and Happy St. Patrick's Day! Be sure to wear green!

Soooooooo much better

If I could do a cartwheel, I would. That's how much better I'm feeling. After 2 treatments, Tuesday and today, it's like a totally turn around. Last night my back was still hurting, but managed to get out of the bed a lot better than before. Right now, my back just feels a little tired. I know, I know......I still have to take it easy. But it sure is hard to take it easy when the back isn't hurting as much. I go again tomorrow and Friday for treatments too. Hopefully if this keeps up I won't have to go many more times. So far it has been over $600, but since I hurt myself at work, it's covered under Workers Comp. That's about the only good thing about it though. Just wanted to keep you posted on how things were going.

Another painful night!

Last night was worse than the night before. I had a harder time getting out of bed. I just kept sitting there crying......like that would help. Well, it didn't help any. I went to the doctors for my first or many treatments. It really didn't make me feel any better at the time, but right now, my back isn't hurting as much. Of course, I am sitting down. I asked him exactly what was wrong with me. He said it was joint inflammation and the back muscles are very tight. I sure hope that tonight will be better. He told me it's worse at night because everything is relaxing even the inflamed area. So when I try to stand up, everything falls back into that area. You really should have seen me last night. I got off the bed, but bent over at the waist and just couldn't stand up straight. I tried so many times too. Every time I would get to a certain point, my back seems to just go into shock and then I would sit back down to try again later......more than once. I thought about calling for Leigh, but the whole thing was it just hurt to stand straight up. I might sleep in the recliner tonight. That way I won't be lying flat. I need one of the recliners we have a work....the ones that helps people get out of the chair. Anyway, the doctor wants me to have treatments everyday this week, then 3 times a week there after.......for around 15 weeks. Hopefully I'll be better before then.

Yesterday when the kids got home, I was washing some dishes in the kitchen. RyLee comes in and hugs me and says hello. Then Leigh and Payton come inside. Leigh went into the dinning room and Payton said Gamma? I turned to look at her and she was looking up and pointing up at the ceiling right above me. Guess what? It was a SPIDER! Man, I know I probably jumped 3 feet even with a bad back. ha ha ha Leigh got the thing down and into a jar. I have no idea what kind of spider it was, but it was scary looking.

Doctor's visit today

Yes, I broke down and went to the doctor today about my back. Everyone at work MADE me. I guess they are tired of seeing me in pain. Or maybe just sick of hearing about it. The doctor took x-rays, 7 or 8 total, from the neck to hips. I'm supposed to go back in the morning to look at them. Anyway, he doesn't think it's a pulled muscle, I could have told me that. He thinks the bone shifted just slightly. He said an ice pack would be better for it than something hot. Naturally, my hot shower probably didn't work much like I thought. But I've really had a bad time with it. I know, I know.....quite whining. I'll keep you posted on the outcome of the x-rays tomorrow.

Back still hurts

Last night was the worst night I've ever had, I think. I could not get comfortable no matter where I was in the bed. Then to make things worse, I had to get up 3 times during the night, 1:00, 2:00 and 4:00. It was just really hard to get out of the bed, my back hurt so bad. I'll have to break down and go to the doctor's. I have an appointment Friday for a bone-density test, hoping I could wait until then, but I don't think I can. It seems to feel better after I've had a hot shower. Like right now, I can stand up easier than last night, but it still hurts.

I better get off here. Didn't realize how late it was since it's still dark outside. Everyone have a good day!

Sickness......everywhere

Well, it seems someone is always sick around here. Leigh has had a bad cold. RyLee and Payton went to the doctor's yesterday. RyLee has strep throat and Payton has a sinus infection. Now me.....I hurt my back on Monday. I was pushing a tote with my foot at work when something popped in my lower back. So I've been going slow this week. Since I stand all day at work, my upper left leg starts going numb. Since I can sit when I get home from work, my leg feels fine. Even my back doesn't hurt as much. Hopefully it will be better soon. I think everyone else is starting to feel better too.

Since Copeland's closed on Monday, Leigh has really been working hard. She had to go into work early and stay later on Monday, so I took the kids to daycare and picked them up in the afternoon. The daycare called me around 3:15 to say that RyLee wasn't feeling well, so I left work early to go pick them up. He had thrown up on Sunday, but got better that afternoon. Payton had been sick last week with the same stuff. Like I said, sickness was everywhere! On Tuesday, Leigh kept RyLee with her so I went after Payton in the afternoon. I think they like riding in my car. Or scared to death since they never say anything while I'm driving. Maybe Leigh told them not to talk while I'm behind the wheel. So Wednesday came and Leigh took them both to the doctors. She kept RyLee with her again and later she went after Payton. I haven't heard if either one got sick today so hopefully everyone is ok.

I have to work Saturday and haven't had a day off this week, so I left work at 2:30. I go in tomorrow at 1:00 or so and stay until 6:00.

Nothing goes into the nose!

After work yesterday, Friday, 23rd, I was doing what I normally do, sitting here at the computer. I noticed the daycare called. Since I don't have sound on the computer anymore, I didn't want them to leave a message so I clicked on 'to ignore call' so it would just ring. I knew if it was important, they would call Leigh on her cellphone. A little later, Leigh called. I clicked on 'I'll call you back'. Which I did after I got off the computer, immediately. One of many bad things on using dial-up. Anyway, she asked me if I could get to the daycare right then. She was on her way, but couldn't get there for at least 30 minutes, since she works in the University area. I asked her what was wrong, thinking one of the kids were sick or something. Well, it's the something I would never had thought about. It seems RyLee had stuffed a crayon up his nose and it wouldn't come out. She said they were going to try to get it out with tweezers, but he wouldn't have anything to do with that. Who would? Leigh wanted me there is case he was freaking out or something. And if she had to take him to the hospital, I would take Payton home with me. Since it was 4:30, the traffic was getting heavy, but I finally got there. RyLee was sitting outside while all the other kids were playing. Poor thing. I took him inside where it was quite and talked him into letting me try to get the crayon out with tweezers. I showed him that all it would do is tickle a little bit. I put the tweezers at my nose to show him how I would do it and it did tickle, until I actually pull a hair out my nose. Now that hurt! Which I tried not to let him know how much. Anyway, I tried to get it and he was really good in letting me try, but I just couldn't get it and did not want to push it up any further. So I took a tissue and held the other side of his nose and told him to blow. Out came the crayon. Why couldn't the daycare have done that. They said they did, that's why I didn't try that first. It sure would have been much easier. I called Leigh and told her everything was fine. She was just about there anyway, so I stayed with RyLee to wait on her. So much excitement for a Friday, don't you think? The crayon was about the size of an pencil eraser too. Just a small piece which could have caused big trouble in there. What makes kids want to put things in the nose? Never understood that one.

Babysitting!

Leigh had to work late on Tuesday, the 20th. I got to babysit. I picked up the kids from daycare after I got off work. They were so glad to see me, I guess since it was early and still light outside. When Leigh usually picks them up, it's dark outside. Leigh had called to say that WBTV was at Copeland's and they got her making a cake. I found a tape so I could tape it for her. We were eating a pizza in the den and watching the news, wasn't sure when Leigh would be on. RyLee kept saying he wanted to watch something else, but finally Leigh was on for about 5 seconds. We started yelling, THERE SHE IS! THERE's MOMMY! Very funny. I wonder if I should sell the tape on ebay. Do you think anyone would want to buy it? Just kidding.

She was tired by the time she got home. They had been really busy all night. It was after 12:00 when she finally got here.

Monday already?

This is another Monday. Off to work I go. HiHo HiHo. Just a little humor for the day. The daycare is closed today so Leigh is taking the kids to work with her. As for me, I'll be going by myself. HiHo HiHo. She has to work late tomorrow since it's a big day at Copeland's. I'll pick up the kids from daycare when I get off work. Wish me luck. HiHo HiHo. So now I'm getting off the computer to finish getting dressed. Maybe I'll write some more tonight.

Too much for lunch!

Yesterday all of us went to eat at Copeland's. Naturally I had the burger which was so good. And naturally I ate so much I didn't eat any supper. Leigh gets to take the family once a month to eat for free. I sure liked that. We ordered some chicken wings first. Do you know that I have never had those with the hot sauce? Well, this was going to be the first time. I could hardly wait. When the wings were brought to the table, I noticed there wasn't any 'sauce' on them. Leigh had asked that they not have any, thinking the kids would eat some. When she found out that I had never eaten them, she went back to the kitchen and brought me 4 with the hot sauce. Isn't she thoughtful? I will certainly get them again next month, along with my burger.

After lunch, we stopped by the Goodwill store at the university area. Leigh was wanting to get RyLee some jeans. I had Payton in a cart and Leigh had RyLee in another cart. They went toward the clothes and we went toward the 'junk'. You know me, not one for clothes, just junk. Didn't see anything I liked except a Christmas book for 99 cents. Payton got a Cinderella book. Leigh found one pair a jeans for RyLee. So that's about it for day because when we got home, it was a nap for Payton and myself. Afterward though, Leigh took the kids to FoodLion for a few things.

I didn't sleep very good last night. I ended up getting up a 5:00am this morning and on here.

Just starting!

This is my very first Blog. I have enjoyed reading my daughter's blogs so much, I decided to start one of my own. Hopefully they will enjoy reading mine.