Thursday Checking In
Good Morning OFF,
I'm here, barely.
Need my coffee. Be right back.
Albert Schweitzer
I'm back. Colleen asked me to watch the kids at a playground this afternoon. She and Trent are going to refinance their house, and she'd like to take the kids from the credit union to Toby's. Since Trent's Mom had surgery a couple of weeks ago, the family has been pitching in with Baby Hunter. You'll remember that Toby's wife went to heaven last year, when Hunter was a newborn. Since she died, Trent's Mom has gone to stay with them to care for Hunter three nights a week, so he would only have to go to daycare two days a week. But, now that She can't drive, or lift anything heavier than 15 pounds, others are pitching in now and then. So, Hunter is going to Colleen's for a few days. He's absolutely adorable, with red hair, just like his Mom and Dad. The credit union is 30 minutes west. Toby's is and hour further west. The playground is five minutes from the credit union.
My allergies are going bonkers. My usual morning routine.
Both the big kids had ball games last night. Izzy plays softball. Lincoln plays T-Ball. Izzy's is where the coach pitches to the players. She got hits Tuesday night, when I didn't go. Last night she didn't. So, we have to work on her batting. She is very competitive, just like her Mom and Dad.
I had so much I wanted to do, and no desire to do any of it. Ugh. We had plenty of sunshine yesterday. Where is the sun today?
Love, Hugs, and Prayers,
Trish
Albert Schweitzer
Hello Trish....had a crazy morning...all I had time for was to wish Vickie a happy birthday ...and off I was!!
I was helping a couple ladies here organize a party. They wanted to do it in the morning...I got them to do it a bit later in the AM. Glad that is done!! I got to sleep until 9:00...up last night until about 2:00.
So sorry you're having allergy issues again. I am too...they are out there mowing the grass and that never helps!! I hope yours doesn't cause you another sinus infection!!
I bet that Hunter is a little cutie!! If you get a chance to take a pic of him could you do that? Thanks!! I am sure Izzy, Franklin and Lincoln will love having him visit!! So will you!!!! 
That sure is nice of Troy's mom to step in and help out with Hunter like that. I think of them often and pray Troy is doing well as a new daddy. He had a lot thrown at him at once. 
No sunshine here...it was pouring down rain here yesterday from 3:45 AM until about 3:00 PM. Lots of thunder and lightening too. It is dark and cloudy with thunderstorms rolling in anytime now. I wish we could have nice days more then one or two times a week!!
I hope you managed to get something done today if nothing more then reading a book. This week has just flown by!!!
As for me...... I haven't planned anything for today. I think I will wander out and work on the puzzle for awhile, I finished the one I was working on last night. I don't feel like starting another right now. I have no desire to do anything else right now either!!
Prayers for our loving OFF Family and their families. Special prayers for Vickie and Butch! God Bless them. Also extra prayers for Judy. I pray every day that she can get this female issue taken care of soon. I am still praying for her sister too.
Wishing you all a great day in whatever you do. I hope all is well with Christine...I would guess her job has her quite busy.
I will stop back later but first I need to read the rest of the posts here ...I answer everyone so I reply to the one that starts the thread and then on down the line. I just don't remember what everyone said if I do the reading all at once...I am OLD!!!
VICKIE.....Happy Birthday again!!! I hope you can have a good birthday despite all you are going through!! 
Much love and oodles of hugs to you .....connie d
Good morning Trish and sistas,
So, I am feeling ridiculously depressed today because no one here has remembered that it's my birthday. Isn't that silly of me? Of course Butch is too sick to realize what day it is. And I guess my mom just hasn't thought of it yet. So, happy birthday to me. The big 5-8 today. Sigh. I feel old.
Well, we tried the new pain med for Butch last night. It's a double strength combo of Norco and Tylenol. It seemed to work, at least to a degree. I gave him a dose at 10 p.m. and he slept all the way to 4 a.m. before waking and asking for more pain meds. But he talked nonsense all night long. Just jibberish really. I asked him this morning if he remembered dreaming last night, but he said no.
All I know is they gave me that Norco after my hysterectomy and it made me cuckoo. I kept having hallucinations and the weirdest dreams! It was not a pleasant experience at all.
Today I have to take little Patty Kate to the vet. She's done something to her front right paw. I noticed she was licking it repeatedly a few days ago, but didn't really have time to examine it well. I mean, I looked at it, but didn't see anything obvious. But yesterday it really started swelling up. I don't know, maybe she got a sticker in it? I don't see anything obvious like a cut or a raw spot. Anyway, I'm taking her this afternoon.
Yesterday I managed to unpack 6 more boxes. Go me! Now if I can just do that everyday . . . !
Did I tell y'all about the little silver baby booties I'm making? My BFF's daughter is getting married in July and they have a brand new baby in their family. Well, Penny is too little to be a flower girl, of course, but they want her to be dressed like the other bridesmaids. She has a matching little blue dress, but the other bridesmaids are wearing silver shoes. So I'm making Penny a pair of silver baby booties. I've never worked with size 10 crochet thread before, and never with a size B crochet hook, but it's not going too badly. I'm having a little trouble with holding such a small hook, but I'm getting there.
Okay, my mom just came through and wished me a happy birthday. I feel better now. LOL! And we are having a family dinner on Sunday. I'm just tired and overly sensitive right now. I usually don't take such things to heart.
I think I'm going to treat myself to a nice hot bubble bath in the tub this morning instead of my usual hurry-up shower.
Trish, have fun with your munchkins today! Everyone else, hope you all have a great day. Jeannie, I hope your pouch is feeling better.
Love you all!
Vickie
Hello Vickie...I didn't forget you...I was just here later then usual. I had a meeting to attend this morning so I just popped in quick and posted to you. I am just now getting to everyone's replies. I just commented on Trish and now I am checking out your post.
I am glad Butch slept better last night. It doesn't sound like you managed much sleep. I hope today is a quieter day for you. Don't do anything more today then helping Butch. Can't they give Butch patches to control the pain, especially at night. We did that for my niece. She talked in her sleep but wasn't in pain. Won't hurt to ask. Has the Hospice person joined you yet?? What was his name...Corey?? 
Six boxes...WOW!! You have stormed ahead!!! Good for you!! Some days you might only get one done if any. Little by little!!
Those booties will be a hit I am sure....you only do things the right way so I know they will be cutie!!
Glad your mom came and told you Happy Birthday! I knew she wouldn't have forgotten!! You mentioned having a party this weekend and the girls and everyone will be there. I looked up your birthday then. I even remember Benny wants to make the cake....so sweet!!
Enjoy your bubble bath!!! 
Loads of love, bushels of hugs, lots of Birthday wishes...connie d
Good morning Trish and sistas,
So, I am feeling ridiculously depressed today because no one here has remembered that it's my birthday. Isn't that silly of me? Of course Butch is too sick to realize what day it is. And I guess my mom just hasn't thought of it yet. So, happy birthday to me. The big 5-8 today. Sigh. I feel old.
Well, we tried the new pain med for Butch last night. It's a double strength combo of Norco and Tylenol. It seemed to work, at least to a degree. I gave him a dose at 10 p.m. and he slept all the way to 4 a.m. before waking and asking for more pain meds. But he talked nonsense all night long. Just jibberish really. I asked him this morning if he remembered dreaming last night, but he said no.
All I know is they gave me that Norco after my hysterectomy and it made me cuckoo. I kept having hallucinations and the weirdest dreams! It was not a pleasant experience at all.
Today I have to take little Patty Kate to the vet. She's done something to her front right paw. I noticed she was licking it repeatedly a few days ago, but didn't really have time to examine it well. I mean, I looked at it, but didn't see anything obvious. But yesterday it really started swelling up. I don't know, maybe she got a sticker in it? I don't see anything obvious like a cut or a raw spot. Anyway, I'm taking her this afternoon.
Yesterday I managed to unpack 6 more boxes. Go me! Now if I can just do that everyday . . . !
Did I tell y'all about the little silver baby booties I'm making? My BFF's daughter is getting married in July and they have a brand new baby in their family. Well, Penny is too little to be a flower girl, of course, but they want her to be dressed like the other bridesmaids. She has a matching little blue dress, but the other bridesmaids are wearing silver shoes. So I'm making Penny a pair of silver baby booties. I've never worked with size 10 crochet thread before, and never with a size B crochet hook, but it's not going too badly. I'm having a little trouble with holding such a small hook, but I'm getting there.
Okay, my mom just came through and wished me a happy birthday. I feel better now. LOL! And we are having a family dinner on Sunday. I'm just tired and overly sensitive right now. I usually don't take such things to heart.
I think I'm going to treat myself to a nice hot bubble bath in the tub this morning instead of my usual hurry-up shower.
Trish, have fun with your munchkins today! Everyone else, hope you all have a great day. Jeannie, I hope your pouch is feeling better.
Love you all!
Beloved Vicki, sorry that people did not remember your birthday. Wishing you the very best on your birthday. Try to have the best day you can. God bless. And as for Butch, I just want to cry, oh how I wish there was something that could be done for cancer pain. You are always in my thoughts. Sending love. Arlene G
