Just Checking In

I hope everyone is doing okay.  I have been busy making progress on the "after holidays cleaning" and we're good around here until it's time to do a good Spring Cleaning!  I got the windows done.  All the counter tops in the kitchen and bathrooms were cleaned and polished.  The last project was spot cleaning the carpet where it needed it.  Everything has been tidied and/or cleaned out.  Tax info has been prepared and gathered for when it's needed.  In the process the file cabinet was cleaned out and things shredded.  The furry kids are all up to date with their check-ups and immunizations.

Our weather has still been doing some back and forth.  It had been cold and then Sunday was in the 70's and now it's cold again.  I think the forecast is for 20's and maybe some snow flurries this week.  BRRR!  I noticed some of the neighbors have daffodil leaves shooting up from the warm weather.  They will not be happy.

Golfer and I have been getting to the "Y".  Also spending  time reading some good books.  He had planned to get back to playing golf this week after giving his back time to heal.  But the predicted 20 degree weather is going to alter those plans.

I went along to help with Cutie Girl's eye appointment.  She was very good considering the long time we had to wait.

So, all is well.  Things could be better with warmer, sunnier weather, but it is what it is.  Stay safe!

BRRRR!

Yep, Winter is here!  They say we're not getting out of the mid-30's today and right now it is snowing.  I don't think it will amount to much, but it is pretty coming down and it's entertaining the furry kids.  They've been in front of the windows all morning!  Finnigan is on duty at the patio door.

We've just been taking it easy.  I've been doing all the usual things that need to be done to keep the house  in order.  Golfer has been doing some computer work, I've had "desk stuff" to do,  and we've been reading some good books.  His back is feeling better and he's hoping the time off from playing golf will heal it.  My mouth is feeling better and I see the doctor again on Thursday.  So, life is good.

Stay safe!

Happy New Year!

It's been an "interesting" week.  My last post was on Monday and all was well until I had lunch following that post.  I had been to the dentist on an emergency visit two weeks earlier.  While eating lunch I felt something "pop" in my mouth and then ooze.   Ick.  Yuck. Gross.  I called the dentist and went in right away.  I had an infection/abscess up in the bone above a tooth what had had a root canal and a crown.  I was told I would need surgery for them to get it taken care of.  So he called the oral surgeon who said come in right away, it needs attention.  Because of my TKRs and back surgeries, I have to be careful about infections spreading to implants.  Monday afternoon was spent filling out paperwork and sitting in the dental chair.  I have quite a few sutures in my mouth that are bugging me now, but the pain is much better and the swelling is down.  I am taking a strong antibiotic.

I had had some things planned on my to-do list that just didn't happen while I was resting as instructed and holding an ice bag on my face.  So those things will be carrying over to the new year.  I am really glad I got the un-decorating done last weekend!

Golfer has had a relapse on the back pain and he is also resting and taking his meds.  Fortunately, we never go out for New Year's Eve, so we won't be missing anything.  We like to stay off the roads and just watch a movie and have snacks and try to stay awake until midnight to watch the ball drop in Times Square.  We're usually in bed by 12:05.  :)

It's been a gray and wet week.  Many puddles are in the yard.  I need to see the sun!  It is getting colder now and feels more like Winter.  Remember I said I am always ready for Spring on December 26th, so this business of getting colder is not especially great.  But God knows what He's doing, so I'll put on a sweatshirt and deal with it.

Stay safe!

Refreshing!

After several days of breaking the heat records for our area, it has started to cool off.  Hooray!  I turned the A/C off.  There's a breeze, the humidity is only 77% and it's now 50.  It's supposed to start raining later and be wet for a lot of the week.  I was out for a bit doing some things and had to laugh at all the people who obviously didn't pay attention before they jumped in their cars and headed out.  I saw a lot of shivering people in flip flops, tees, and shorts. :)

I have no big plans for today.  Did the usual morning things and went out to do a couple errands.  I plan to take it a little easier today.  I worked pretty much non-stop the last two days with the un-decorating and cleaning.  But everything is now done, put away and cleaned up.  I had planned to do the outside decorations today, but when I saw the forecast yesterday for the week, I decided it better get done.  There's nothing like trying to put away wet garland and lights and then having a rusty mess next year!  I was just heading outside when Golfer got home from the course yesterday and he helped and it was all done and put away in no time!

I hope everyone is well and content.  If you're traveling, be careful.  Stay safe!

May the Force of Christmas Be With You!

I hope you all have had a happy day!  I am worn out.  What with the cooking and cleaning and excitement and doing extra things, I am ready to have a shower, get in my pj's and watch a new movie!  We got several!  Unfortunately, Amazon hasn't been doing a very good job syncing our wish lists and Golfer and I got each other two of the same movies.  I just printed out the label and mailing instructions to return two of them.

Nurse J was on call today but they all got here for dinner about 1:00.  It was pretty good if I do say so.  :)  Then we opened gifts.  Cutie Girl opened one and liked it so much she didn't care to open the rest of hers.  BeyB helped her with that.  We had a nice afternoon just visiting and watching  Cutie Girl run laps through the house.

Bikini called us and they are doing well.  They had spent the afternoon with Brief's parents.  She said everyone was tired and too hot there, too.

Golfer and I have put our gifts away and he is probably out there napping in front of the TV now.  I wanted to post a couple pictures.  Otherwise, I'd be out there resting, too.

Star Wars was present in the theme this year!  Golfer got me a new small suitcase.  R2D2!

Golfer also got me BB8!  I still have much to learn to get to know her.  But she's fun to chase the furry kids with!  I operate her with an app on my phone.  He also got me the Star Wars salt and pepper shakers.  Very cute!  But couldn't use them because we didn't have any ground pepper in the house.  It's now on the grocery list and they will be on the table for the next dinner.

Bikini made Golfer a new tech bag for when we travel.  She had made a bag for me a couple years ago and we have shared it when we travel.  It gets so full, it's too heavy by the time we  load in our tablets, all the chargers, our books and glasses, etc.  So now we each have one!  And again... Star Wars!  The black and white part holds the chargers.

Santa came for the furry kids, too. Cinder was pretty protective of her stocking!

Cecil and Finnigan were tired out.

It's been a good day.  Lots of memories, old and new.  Now I need to go fix a couple ham sandwiches and then hit the shower.  Tomorrow is a busy day!  The un-decorating will begin!!  Followed by cleaning.

Stay safe!

Merry Christmas!

I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe!

Golfer and I are doing well.  It's too warm for Christmas, in my opinion.  74 degrees and 80% humidity the last I looked.  I like snow for Christmas and am fine with Winter weather for the holiday.  Of course, by December 26th I am ready for Spring.  :)  I think things are backwards this year.

Golfer would be out on the course but it has been raining for a couple days and with the warm temperatures, there's a lot of mud.  Plus the course closes early today.  But he's hoping for Saturday!

I've been doing some things around the house and doing some food prep for tomorrow.  All is well.

Have a Wonderful Christmas!  And stay safe!


And smile!

For the Furry Kids

I love this!