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Another gorgeous winter day here! These beautifully crisp, clear, chilly mornings make me unreasonably cheerful.

The goal today was to be off Percocet. Not happening. However, I went 9 hours between doses. What I forgot is that I don't have any extra strength acetaminophen at home. Ibuprofen is not recommended because of its blood thinning qualities. So, as the soreness got to be a bit much this morning, Percocet was the only option. Another day on the stuff won't kill me, but I was hoping to work on the club newsletter today. The Percocet heightens my natural inclination to procrastinate (not to mention inhibits my ability to concentrate)!

I have not weighed since I got that last inflated scale reading. However, I pooped before bed last night! My last BM was Tuesday. I felt accomplished and relieved that it finally happened, even though it was rather uncomfortable. Reminded me of post VSG days!

Now that I've had gut movement, I think I will take my shot. I'm about 4 days over due.

Liz, did you do a CO2 Fractionated laser treatment? That is what I had done around my eyes as part of my procedure. The results are incredible. I am amazed, and I'm not even close to being completely healed in that area. It's like baby skin under my eyes! Though I'm sure the swelling is part of the smoothness, but still!!!

Diamond D, will you leave your parents' house today and return home? That will be tough, but a good step forward in the process. I'm sure your days are running together a bit right now. I'm glad you have Brazil to anticipate. You are due something joyful.

120.6 - Yikes! Up by 2 pounds and I haven't been this high since last April. Not that it is out of range but still. I don't feel like I have eaten differently though I have felt a bit constipated. I sure hope that's it.

Good day yesterday in Fort Pierce. It was quite warm but breezy. We saw a whole bunch of manatees lounging around in the marina there. They love warm water and sun.

Today the bus leaves at 7:30 (in an hour) for the usual breakfast. We have an airboat ride booked at 10:00 so Justice may end up with a shorter walk than usual. All the other kids have gone on airboat rides, but DS hasn't so I am glad we could fit it in. They are better when it is warm out like today because lots of gators will be swimming and lounging around. Tailgate party at the clubhouse this afternoon.

Have a sublime Sunday!

My mother got more and more talkative the older she got. I attributed that to her living alone but maybe it was more than that?

I used to get multiple sinus infections every winter and found that steroid sprays worked better than antibiotics. Like antibiotics if you stop them too early it all comes back (which is what I did this time). When I first started getting them 20+ years ago the steroid sprays were by prescription only but now I can get them over the counter. I used to keep them in stock at my house but since I started to go to Florida I have only had a couple of infections. One in Arizona from the dry outdoor air there in 2022 and this one which started up north with the dry heated indoor air.

The roses are gorgeous! Hopefully Ron helped you shower yesterday. Good luck weaning onto Tylenol.

Sitting with DH while he watches the the Green Bay vs Bears game. More of the same today, planning, calling, chatting with my Dad. When I got up this morning my Dad was coming in from a walk. He's a life long walker, and used to do 5 miles every day, now he does about a mile at almost 88. He told me it did feel good to walk when he wanted to, and not worry. A little less talking, and he was busy doing lots of sweeping etc. He has been doing non stop care so he seems a little surprised about the time he has. My brother texted me what's Dad doing. At that time I said he's watching You Tube videos about making fire proof cement. Pizza Ovens for everyone! I can see he is anxious though, about when we have to leave.

DD is flying in at 2pm, so we will leave here at noon, and then we are going to stay at our house overnight. DB is going to stay overnight. Then the three of us will come back Monday. DS is coming Tuesday night.

I appreciate hearing your experiences about coping with the death of your parents.DH's parents died over 30 years ago, and we were so young the overriding feeling was utter shock. For many years, I had mostly made peace with the hurts of the past, but these last sad, chaotic, demanding years really shook that. I agree, I think I will get into that more peaceful place. It doesn't mean the hurts didn't happen, but they weren't the only part of the story.

We are going to Brazil on the 19th now, so only one week later than planned. Unfortunately, it just did not work to extend the trip. Our trip interruption insurance will pay the difference between the tickets we had to cancel, and the more expensive ones we need to buy, as long as they are the same class. There were no seats to buy later in the month in that same class, so we are keeping our original dates. It's okay, we still have 5 weeks. And maybe this will give me a better argument to go on one more warm vacation in the spring when winter is still dragging on. I'm feeling bad leaving my Dad so soon, but he says go, and my brother says he will take care of him. And I know I can't stay here in his house forever.

Today when I was standing at the sink washing some dishes, it was so pretty looking out at the lake, and I thought about how many times my Mom stood there, and now never will again. And then I thought one day, I will not be standing at this sink or any sink looking out the window too, and someone I will never know will stand in my place. And that is life. The wheel turns as it must.

So sorry to hear that the sinus infections and viruses keep boomeranging! Keep healing Peps. I think you are going to have an awesome outcome.