I'm currently reading Lessons in Heartbreak by Cathy Kelley. Each chapter goes back and forth, person to person, and its not an easy flow. I'm going to continue to read at least half...it has to get better (doesn't it?). My sister told me The Shack was really good, her husband read it and so did she. She's not a reader. She would rather her husband read it, tell her about it, and she "knows" what the book is about. So I got the book. I'm going through some family drama right now, and I didn't feel I was in a place where I could read the book, so I picked up another book (the one I'm reading). Every time I talk to her, she asks me if I've read "her book". I told her why I decided NOT to read The Shack. She proceeded to tell me that is precisely why I should read it: its spiritual, gets you thinking, etc. I have learned to trust my instincts and when I picked up the book, it didn't feel right. I just know. She has been hounding me for the past two weeks why I should read the book. Ugh!
We got a Wii. Why? I don't know. Well, Alisha got one, and I've heard all the rave on the Wii Fit. I tried it yesterday, made my Mii (my profile person), and entered my personal data. I haven't actually "worked out". Alisha was doing the hula hoop and it got her breathing hard! It is an amazing system. What it can pick up, i.e., by standing on the "mat", it was able to measure my stance, whether I favor one side more than the other, which can cause posture problems, etc. Also, my balance, which according to Wii, I have a problem with. It even asked me if I fall down a lot. I don't any more, but I used to. Yes, even sober, I've been known to bite the dust! My son used to call me "twinkle toes"! Anyway, my Wii Fit age is 55. I am 50. Ok, so I have some work to do!
On Saturday we were supposed to do a hike in Pima Canyon. By Friday evening, Glen and I were both beat. As we were having dinner at BJ's Brewing Company, I knew we weren't going hiking. So I proposed to Glen, that Alisha and I would walk Sabino, then we'd hit the Farmer's Markets, which is exactly what we did! We went to two markets at different plaza's, each unique in its own way. Both are in more affluent areas of town, and most of the stuff they had were arts and crafts, very little produce or stuff we were looking for. I think these venues are more for tourist types as most stalls we stopped at asked where we were from. Hmm, we were in workout clothes! Anyway, we ended up at the real farmers market on 17th Street. Love that place. We got quite a bit of organic produce. Alisha got some green teas, several bags of rices (brown, saffron), some quinoa. I even got some beets that I pickled! Hope they're good :) Saturday ended up being an all day excursion! We hadn't done that in a long time, and just spending girl time, we gab a mile a minute. If people caught snippets of our conversation, I wonder what they'd think!
One of Glen's co-workers, who has had stomach cancer for about two years, passed away late Friday night. Tim has a wife and 2 teenage kids. This family has had a rough go. When Glen and I got married, I rented my house to them. They did really well until Tim got sick. They got behind on the rent, but we continued to let them live there for about a year until we were just unable to carry them any longer. We had a long talk with them and they understood our position. Anyway, would you believe Glen's boss has been paying his salary AND his medical insurance for the past two years even though he hasn't worked? It has been an emotional roller coaster, procedure after procedure, he'd get better then he'd get worse. The family will wait a month before doing a memorial service for him.
Gotta get ready for work...talk soon...
Monday, April 27, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Still working out!
Staying on the workout kick, and still interested. I hate when I get bored with just walking, and even though I continue with it, I'm not invested 100%. Walked on Monday (oh, and I saw a snake - about 3-4 ft long), boot camp on Tuesday, walked on Wednesday, pool workout today. Water is a great workout, the resistance it offers, and as long as you keep moving, my heart rate stayed pretty consistent. I was even Riverdancing in the water! Its not a lap pool, just an apartment complex size pool, water was chilly, but then we got in the hot tub after. I am so relaxed!
One of the things the trainer told us in boot camp is any chance you get, work out! Whether it is standing in line somewhere, lift a leg, balance, do squats - nothing major, but just some dips; heck, I've even heard women should do Kegel's every chance they get! At your desk, in line at the bank, waiting for the carpool! If you don't know what Kegel's are, you don't need or want to know.
My brother is in the hospital due to a viral infection caused by an unattended sore on his leg. He also broke out in a rash, kind of chicken-pox-ish, but mom said he's already had the pox. He just doesn't take care of himself. For heaven's sake, he is 46 years old, and my mom still has to tend to him. She makes his lunch in the morning, not just a sandwich, he prefers home cooked meals for lunch. She is retired and there is no reason for her to get up other than to make his lunch at 4:30 in the morning. She complains, but the answer is to say "no", but she won't. He's had this sore on his leg for a while, but because it would interfere with his partying, he never took care of it. My mom asked me to call him at the hospital. I haven't called him, and I really don't want to. If it was me in the hospital, he would NOT call me, I am positive - he is selfish beyond measure. I'll call him tomorrow.
Looking forward to Friday. We are going on a hike in Pima Canyon at 5 dark thirty on Saturday, although I think its dusk by then. Talk soon...
One of the things the trainer told us in boot camp is any chance you get, work out! Whether it is standing in line somewhere, lift a leg, balance, do squats - nothing major, but just some dips; heck, I've even heard women should do Kegel's every chance they get! At your desk, in line at the bank, waiting for the carpool! If you don't know what Kegel's are, you don't need or want to know.
My brother is in the hospital due to a viral infection caused by an unattended sore on his leg. He also broke out in a rash, kind of chicken-pox-ish, but mom said he's already had the pox. He just doesn't take care of himself. For heaven's sake, he is 46 years old, and my mom still has to tend to him. She makes his lunch in the morning, not just a sandwich, he prefers home cooked meals for lunch. She is retired and there is no reason for her to get up other than to make his lunch at 4:30 in the morning. She complains, but the answer is to say "no", but she won't. He's had this sore on his leg for a while, but because it would interfere with his partying, he never took care of it. My mom asked me to call him at the hospital. I haven't called him, and I really don't want to. If it was me in the hospital, he would NOT call me, I am positive - he is selfish beyond measure. I'll call him tomorrow.
Looking forward to Friday. We are going on a hike in Pima Canyon at 5 dark thirty on Saturday, although I think its dusk by then. Talk soon...
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Blink and spring has passed us by...
Alyssa is doing much better. She spent about 2 days in the hospital, went home with an enema, laxative, high fiber protocol. After a few days the pain was few and far between, but she still hadn't "moved". That came 2 weeks later!! Can you imagine the discomfort? Anyway, she was out of school for 2 weeks then had spring break. Her first day at school was Monday.
Work continues to be slow, though steady. We had an all hands meeting today, kind of a state of the business address, and we were told that, although times are tough, and we are offering deep discounts on stays, our customer satisfaction remains at a steady 97%, same as last year, and we continue to be profitable. At least we all still have jobs, and our benefits remain intact.
Alisha and I continue to work out 3 days a week at least. We had an opportunity to attend a "boot camp" style workout today. It is a 1/4 mile lap, a circuit of 10 exercises, 1 minute each, rest 5 minutes, repeat, cool down with some stretching, total 45 minutes. It was great!! I was able to complete everything except the 2nd circuit, I did about 1/3. I started feeling nauseous and my legs were wobbly! I sat for a bit, ate a Clif bar, then finished with the group. We are going to do this once a week (it is offered 2x per week). I have to say that I was the oldest one there...most everyone else is in their late 20's and early 30's, and way more fit than me. Although I heard one girl say she is a smoker, and she wants to quit.
It was hot today. I don't think we hit the century mark, officially, but it was in the upper 90's thats for sure. It is 84F right now and it is almost 10 pm! Tomorrow's high is supposed to be 94F! Oy vey...summer is right around the corner. What happened to spring??
Talk soon...
Work continues to be slow, though steady. We had an all hands meeting today, kind of a state of the business address, and we were told that, although times are tough, and we are offering deep discounts on stays, our customer satisfaction remains at a steady 97%, same as last year, and we continue to be profitable. At least we all still have jobs, and our benefits remain intact.
Alisha and I continue to work out 3 days a week at least. We had an opportunity to attend a "boot camp" style workout today. It is a 1/4 mile lap, a circuit of 10 exercises, 1 minute each, rest 5 minutes, repeat, cool down with some stretching, total 45 minutes. It was great!! I was able to complete everything except the 2nd circuit, I did about 1/3. I started feeling nauseous and my legs were wobbly! I sat for a bit, ate a Clif bar, then finished with the group. We are going to do this once a week (it is offered 2x per week). I have to say that I was the oldest one there...most everyone else is in their late 20's and early 30's, and way more fit than me. Although I heard one girl say she is a smoker, and she wants to quit.
It was hot today. I don't think we hit the century mark, officially, but it was in the upper 90's thats for sure. It is 84F right now and it is almost 10 pm! Tomorrow's high is supposed to be 94F! Oy vey...summer is right around the corner. What happened to spring??
Talk soon...
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Farmer's and books!
17th Street Farmers Market - Tucson, AZ, 85719 - Citysearch
Yesterday, while I was out and about, I made a trip to the 17th Street Farmer's Market. I live closer to Oro Valley, way north of the city, and the market is way inner city. I used to go there a lot in my previous life as there was a bread outlet store across the store, and I used to buy bread and snack cakes for the kids' lunches back in the day. The bread store isn't there anymore, but I've heard advertised that the market has expanded. A co-worker lives in the area, and I asked her about the fish at the market. She said it is probably the freshest in town as they are a distributor to many area restaurants. Oh my...what a selection of fresh fish, and the produce...stuff I'd only heard of but didn't know what it was!! I bought a pound of wild salmon, 3 scallops, and a fillet of snapper. They even packed my purchase in ice!! They have the most extensive array of international foods I've ever seen...when I entered the produce section...I saw some fresh bean sprouts and snow peas that I just had to get. We're having stir fry for dinner tonight. Glen grilled the salmon, asparagus, zuccini, mushrooms, white sweet onions for last night's dinner...it was yummy!! We have several farmer's markets in the area, but most are on Saturday mornings, condensed hours, and usually in the courtyard of a plaza. This is a brick and mortar store that has normal business hours, and starting at the end of the month, will be open on Sunday's too. They had a reggae group playing in the CD/music area of the store.
I made a trip to Borders this morning - like I need another book! I have been really good about finishing the current read before starting another one. I am reading Quentin's, by Maeve Binchy...entertaining, and twists and turns, but a poignant tale about a restaurant in Dublin, and the people who have frequented it. The language is very Irish and some of the words they use just make me smile! I actually got 3 books, and I ordered two more through amazon.com last night...yikes! Guess I'll be reading through the summer!
I am feeling much better today. I am taking Mucinex (thanks, Beth!), when I feel congested, and it has really helped with that. My nose is really dry though. The DJ's on the radio were talking about a netti pot last week, as one of them has really bad allergies, and says this device helps her...she uses it twice a day!
It is a beautiful day today, lower 70's, with a slight breeze. Much too beautiful to be in the house, so I will take my book and sit on the porch to read!
Yesterday, while I was out and about, I made a trip to the 17th Street Farmer's Market. I live closer to Oro Valley, way north of the city, and the market is way inner city. I used to go there a lot in my previous life as there was a bread outlet store across the store, and I used to buy bread and snack cakes for the kids' lunches back in the day. The bread store isn't there anymore, but I've heard advertised that the market has expanded. A co-worker lives in the area, and I asked her about the fish at the market. She said it is probably the freshest in town as they are a distributor to many area restaurants. Oh my...what a selection of fresh fish, and the produce...stuff I'd only heard of but didn't know what it was!! I bought a pound of wild salmon, 3 scallops, and a fillet of snapper. They even packed my purchase in ice!! They have the most extensive array of international foods I've ever seen...when I entered the produce section...I saw some fresh bean sprouts and snow peas that I just had to get. We're having stir fry for dinner tonight. Glen grilled the salmon, asparagus, zuccini, mushrooms, white sweet onions for last night's dinner...it was yummy!! We have several farmer's markets in the area, but most are on Saturday mornings, condensed hours, and usually in the courtyard of a plaza. This is a brick and mortar store that has normal business hours, and starting at the end of the month, will be open on Sunday's too. They had a reggae group playing in the CD/music area of the store.
I made a trip to Borders this morning - like I need another book! I have been really good about finishing the current read before starting another one. I am reading Quentin's, by Maeve Binchy...entertaining, and twists and turns, but a poignant tale about a restaurant in Dublin, and the people who have frequented it. The language is very Irish and some of the words they use just make me smile! I actually got 3 books, and I ordered two more through amazon.com last night...yikes! Guess I'll be reading through the summer!
I am feeling much better today. I am taking Mucinex (thanks, Beth!), when I feel congested, and it has really helped with that. My nose is really dry though. The DJ's on the radio were talking about a netti pot last week, as one of them has really bad allergies, and says this device helps her...she uses it twice a day!
It is a beautiful day today, lower 70's, with a slight breeze. Much too beautiful to be in the house, so I will take my book and sit on the porch to read!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Sickness...
Alyssa has been sick. Last Sunday she was rushed to the hospital ER with severe stomach pains. Pain so bad, she was doubled over. I dropped her and her mom off at the entrance of the ER while I went to park the car. When I started walking toward the entrance, I saw a man shad picked her up and carried her in. By the time I walked in, she was in a wheelchair. We checked in, and proceeded to the Children's ER. There must have been 30 kids in front of us...the place was packed! Alyssa was in so much pain, she was crying, and holding our hands, squeezing when the pain peaked. Her mom took her back to the nurse station, and it was obvious that her pain was severe. She was bumped up in the queue, and her vitals were taken, and she was put in a room for her turn to be seen. They put an IV in her arm in case she needed meds, and she was wheeled to x-ray. The x-ray came back with a back up in her bowel. She was given something for the pain, and it worked very quickly. She was also given an enema, which didn't really work, and was sent home with instructions to see her primary care physician. By Monday afternoon, after seeing her PCP, she was sent to the hospital immediately. She was released on Tuesday night, still no "results", but there wasn't anything more they could do at the hospital that couldn't be done at home. As of today, she has moved very little, however she has changed her diet, high fiber, no dairy, no beef, and her pain has subsided somewhat. Her tummy isn't as distended and it isn't sensitive to the touch. I have been praying, praying, praying. She is 10 years old. Needless to say, I have been occupied with thoughts of Alyssa, just hoping she will get better.
Work has been so slow, and the buzz is that further cuts will be made. Summer is our slow season, but so far occupancy has been very low since last September! Guests are starting to notice and bring it to the attention of the management. Our guests do not hesitate to tell us what we are doing wrong that is for sure. We have been around for almost 30 years, and it is our return guests and their loyalty that is keeping us afloat. There are other hotels and spas i the area that are not faring as well, as they do not have the following that we do.
I am seriously considering changing occupation. I attended a workshop at a local massage school, and I have an appointment with the admissions rep on Wednesday. The workshop was 2 hours long, and we were asked to bring a flat sheet, a pillowcase and a hand towel with us to the class. After the 1 hour presentation, we received instruction on some Swedish massage strokes, and actually gave and received a mini massage! I have thought about a career in this modality before, but I thought touching other people would gross me out. I did pretty good, and I didn't freak out! Maybe now is the time, and it wasn't then? I also thought that I am mature (read: old) to change careers, but I was by no means the oldest person there! The curriculum at this particular school satisfies the requirements by the state of AZ, so that when you complete the classes, you only pay to be certified, and a state test is not required! My son went to a different school and he had to take the state test to be certified. I asked his opinion about whether I would be a good fit for this career, and he said emphatically, YES!
I got sick on 3/9, cold, chest congestion, cough...and I still have a cough and congestion!! I am just so done with this...I just want to feel well again. My energy level is sapped. I just started sleeping through the night about a week ago. I should buy stock in Hall's cough drops! My nose hurts from blowing it so much!! UGH...
It has been so windy for the last couple of days, which doesn't help the dryness in my nose and throat, but it'll be summer before you can say "ahhh-choo"...
Talk soon...
Work has been so slow, and the buzz is that further cuts will be made. Summer is our slow season, but so far occupancy has been very low since last September! Guests are starting to notice and bring it to the attention of the management. Our guests do not hesitate to tell us what we are doing wrong that is for sure. We have been around for almost 30 years, and it is our return guests and their loyalty that is keeping us afloat. There are other hotels and spas i the area that are not faring as well, as they do not have the following that we do.
I am seriously considering changing occupation. I attended a workshop at a local massage school, and I have an appointment with the admissions rep on Wednesday. The workshop was 2 hours long, and we were asked to bring a flat sheet, a pillowcase and a hand towel with us to the class. After the 1 hour presentation, we received instruction on some Swedish massage strokes, and actually gave and received a mini massage! I have thought about a career in this modality before, but I thought touching other people would gross me out. I did pretty good, and I didn't freak out! Maybe now is the time, and it wasn't then? I also thought that I am mature (read: old) to change careers, but I was by no means the oldest person there! The curriculum at this particular school satisfies the requirements by the state of AZ, so that when you complete the classes, you only pay to be certified, and a state test is not required! My son went to a different school and he had to take the state test to be certified. I asked his opinion about whether I would be a good fit for this career, and he said emphatically, YES!
I got sick on 3/9, cold, chest congestion, cough...and I still have a cough and congestion!! I am just so done with this...I just want to feel well again. My energy level is sapped. I just started sleeping through the night about a week ago. I should buy stock in Hall's cough drops! My nose hurts from blowing it so much!! UGH...
It has been so windy for the last couple of days, which doesn't help the dryness in my nose and throat, but it'll be summer before you can say "ahhh-choo"...
Talk soon...
Friday, March 20, 2009
Trying to unwind...
I've written about our good friends the caterers, who do tailgate parties for the UofA during football season. They also belong to several networking clubs in the city to create more business opportunities for their company. Last night they hosted an open house at their kitchen and invited members of one of these networking clubs. We were also invited, as were members of their families. I have known this couple for about 10 years, as the company I used to work for, used them for catering events at least once a month, to feed over 800-1000 employees. Anyway, they had set up several stations of various cuisines, complete with decorations. There was an Asian inspired area with an oriental chicken salad, egg rolls, plum sauce, complete with spring rolls. A seafood area with salmon and shrimp; a polynesian style cheese, crudite, baked brie, crusty bread; a "man" area decorated in NASCAR paraphenelia featuring meatballs, wings, and nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews, of course...what were you thinking?); a Mexican food area with nachos, mini-tamales, churros, quesadillas; a coffee bar; dessert table, and of course a bar...where you could mix your own drink, have a beer, some wine, or just plain do some shots! There was sooooo much food, at least 60-70 people at any given time. This couple is just the sweetest, most generous, fun-loving people I've come across.
TGIF...this has been the week from hell! I called in sick on Monday, felt like crap on Tues, Wed, Thurs, and today was no better. I'll have these coughing spells that seem to go on forever, and the tickle in my throat will not stop. I called my doctor on Wednesday to see if I could get in to see him, but when I spoke with his nurse, the only thing really bothering me is my cough. I don't have a fever, no headache, no runs, etc. A different kind of cough medicine was suggested and I tried it, although it contained high fructose corn syrup, and lasts 12 hours...so unfortunately, that first night I didn't sleep much because I just wasn't sleepy...at all! I took it early yesterday, and it may have helped, I don't know...I'm still coughing today. I refuse to be sick this weekend. Glen is battling a bout of diverticulitis, and a sinus infection that he won't ask for an antibiotic for because he just completed 10 days of a protocol for the diver...hopefully, it will help his sinus infection too.
We have tickets to a spring training game on Sunday, Indians vs Rockies. Its supposed to be a beautiful weekend. We also have the 4th Avenue Street Fair this weekend...a plethora of arts and crafts, food, music, etc., for the whole family. I haven't been in a number of years...just maybe...
Talk soon...
TGIF...this has been the week from hell! I called in sick on Monday, felt like crap on Tues, Wed, Thurs, and today was no better. I'll have these coughing spells that seem to go on forever, and the tickle in my throat will not stop. I called my doctor on Wednesday to see if I could get in to see him, but when I spoke with his nurse, the only thing really bothering me is my cough. I don't have a fever, no headache, no runs, etc. A different kind of cough medicine was suggested and I tried it, although it contained high fructose corn syrup, and lasts 12 hours...so unfortunately, that first night I didn't sleep much because I just wasn't sleepy...at all! I took it early yesterday, and it may have helped, I don't know...I'm still coughing today. I refuse to be sick this weekend. Glen is battling a bout of diverticulitis, and a sinus infection that he won't ask for an antibiotic for because he just completed 10 days of a protocol for the diver...hopefully, it will help his sinus infection too.
We have tickets to a spring training game on Sunday, Indians vs Rockies. Its supposed to be a beautiful weekend. We also have the 4th Avenue Street Fair this weekend...a plethora of arts and crafts, food, music, etc., for the whole family. I haven't been in a number of years...just maybe...
Talk soon...
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Nana's & Happy Meals or Happy Nana's & Meals...
I've had so much going on in the last couple of weeks, heavy emotional loss, then I got sick. Truly, I believe that I got this cold for just being physically depleted. I was just sick in January of this year, and I almost never get sick!
My son Chris and his wife Christina have split up after 11 years of marriage. They have 3 kids, 10, 7, & 3...just babies. The really tragic thing, and I am ashamed to say, is that Chris has left his family. I know that they have struggled financially for much of their marriage, but I lay much of that blame on Chris. Where most men/fathers would be working 2-3 jobs to make ends meet, he worked only 1 job, barely making over minimum wage to support his family. I realize that it takes two to make a marriage work, as it takes 2 to let it fail. I have suggested counseling, for several years, to no avail. They, he, just won't. She is willing, he prefers to throw in the towel. I spoke with him 2 weeks ago, and I was very angry with him. I hung up on him because I did not want to say things I would regret. I did tell him the ball is in his court. We have not spoken since. I have visited the kids, and helped Christina clean the house, sort through stuff...she is a wreck, the kids are traumatized. She works part time so that she can have the time off with the kids, so she will have to get a full time job. Jobs are hard to come by these days. I don't know what will happen. Her mom is going through some serious health problems...diabetes has affected her sight, and she just had surgery to repair a detached retina. She can hardly help out with the kids. Chris is staying with my mom right now where he is cocooned in a safe world. What about his kids?? I just don't understand him, and I am shocked that this has happened. All part of the circle huh?
I did have my 4 year old granddaughter, Ailani, Carlos' daughter yesterday. She has been asking to come over and spend the night for several weeks. I told her that she could spend the night when she is 5 as I feel she is too young. But after spending the day with her yesterday, I believe she would be fine. We went to the park, she played on the slides, monkey bars, etc. We watched the ducks in the lake, and walked to the dog park. She said she wants to fish, but that she would throw the fish back in the water if she ever caught one! We went grocery shopping for a few things for the week, and she sat in the cart asking for me to hand her the stuff, and she sorted it in the cart for me. We had lunch at McDonald's. I got her a Happy Meal, but when it came time to eat the hamburger, she said she didn't like ketchup, so I tried to scrape it off. Then she said she didn't like mustard, I had already ordered it without pickles. What about some chicken McNuggets, yes...with ranch dressing. She ate it all...and even dipped her fries in it! Its time like these when I don't know their likes and dislikes that I feel like I've failed my grandkids. Aren't these little tidbits that a grandma should know? I've always said I'm not a traditional nana, and I'm not. I thought it was ok not to be "standard". Times are different from when my mom became a nana, and surely from my own nana who I still miss terribly. Anyway, after dinner, I took her home and she said, "I'm going to your house tomorrow, nana?" In a couple of weeks, sweetie, in a couple of weeks!
Glen has been sleeping on the couch for the last two nights because he wants me to sleep better knowing I won't be keeping him up. Translation: I'll sleep on the couch so I can get a good nights' sleep. I slept a good 12 hours last night. I still can't taste my food that well today, and its so frustrating...like why eat when I can't taste! We are going to dinner with Glen's sis and her DH today, The Melting Pot. Guess if Glen doesn't have my germs yet, he will by tonight. Love you, honey :)
Talk soon...
My son Chris and his wife Christina have split up after 11 years of marriage. They have 3 kids, 10, 7, & 3...just babies. The really tragic thing, and I am ashamed to say, is that Chris has left his family. I know that they have struggled financially for much of their marriage, but I lay much of that blame on Chris. Where most men/fathers would be working 2-3 jobs to make ends meet, he worked only 1 job, barely making over minimum wage to support his family. I realize that it takes two to make a marriage work, as it takes 2 to let it fail. I have suggested counseling, for several years, to no avail. They, he, just won't. She is willing, he prefers to throw in the towel. I spoke with him 2 weeks ago, and I was very angry with him. I hung up on him because I did not want to say things I would regret. I did tell him the ball is in his court. We have not spoken since. I have visited the kids, and helped Christina clean the house, sort through stuff...she is a wreck, the kids are traumatized. She works part time so that she can have the time off with the kids, so she will have to get a full time job. Jobs are hard to come by these days. I don't know what will happen. Her mom is going through some serious health problems...diabetes has affected her sight, and she just had surgery to repair a detached retina. She can hardly help out with the kids. Chris is staying with my mom right now where he is cocooned in a safe world. What about his kids?? I just don't understand him, and I am shocked that this has happened. All part of the circle huh?
I did have my 4 year old granddaughter, Ailani, Carlos' daughter yesterday. She has been asking to come over and spend the night for several weeks. I told her that she could spend the night when she is 5 as I feel she is too young. But after spending the day with her yesterday, I believe she would be fine. We went to the park, she played on the slides, monkey bars, etc. We watched the ducks in the lake, and walked to the dog park. She said she wants to fish, but that she would throw the fish back in the water if she ever caught one! We went grocery shopping for a few things for the week, and she sat in the cart asking for me to hand her the stuff, and she sorted it in the cart for me. We had lunch at McDonald's. I got her a Happy Meal, but when it came time to eat the hamburger, she said she didn't like ketchup, so I tried to scrape it off. Then she said she didn't like mustard, I had already ordered it without pickles. What about some chicken McNuggets, yes...with ranch dressing. She ate it all...and even dipped her fries in it! Its time like these when I don't know their likes and dislikes that I feel like I've failed my grandkids. Aren't these little tidbits that a grandma should know? I've always said I'm not a traditional nana, and I'm not. I thought it was ok not to be "standard". Times are different from when my mom became a nana, and surely from my own nana who I still miss terribly. Anyway, after dinner, I took her home and she said, "I'm going to your house tomorrow, nana?" In a couple of weeks, sweetie, in a couple of weeks!
Glen has been sleeping on the couch for the last two nights because he wants me to sleep better knowing I won't be keeping him up. Translation: I'll sleep on the couch so I can get a good nights' sleep. I slept a good 12 hours last night. I still can't taste my food that well today, and its so frustrating...like why eat when I can't taste! We are going to dinner with Glen's sis and her DH today, The Melting Pot. Guess if Glen doesn't have my germs yet, he will by tonight. Love you, honey :)
Talk soon...
Monday, March 2, 2009
Sunshine Abounds!
Time just seems to escape me...or I have a boring life! Take your pick. The weather here has been unseasonably warm, up to 10 degrees. We topped out at 91F last Monday. If you caught any of the Accenture Golf matches over the weekend the commentators were gushing over the weather. It was absolutely gorgeous! We also had the rode in town. I didn't think that was such a big deal, but I heard it is in one of the top 20 in the country with a purse of $400K! I've been once, didn't really do anything for me. It was enough...been there, done that.
We're planning our vacation for this year...Yosemite! We did Yellowstone last year, and while it was beautiful, we had some bad weather that cut into our hiking time, turned into hanging-out-at-the-lodge-eating-all-day time! We usually try to get away for our anniversary in May, before school lets out and the summer family vacations begin. We're planning some hikes, visiting the Sequoia's, and spend a day or two in Death Valley. It probably sounds like a strange mix, but we enjoy off the beaten path stuff! We were looking at some pictures and video on-line of Half Dome, and I don't think we'll be doing that hike! Glen doesn't do heights, and I don't think I am fit enough to do, much less do it by myself. What if I get to the top and can't get down? Besides, there aren't any bathrooms on the way up nor at the top! We tried to do Angel's Landing in Zion Canyon a couple of years ago, but we had just started hiking and it was quite steep and high! Hoping to get back there someday.
I took some pics of a hike in Sabino Canyon last week during a walk. I'll get those up soon...I just noticed the time and I have to work! Talk soon...
We're planning our vacation for this year...Yosemite! We did Yellowstone last year, and while it was beautiful, we had some bad weather that cut into our hiking time, turned into hanging-out-at-the-lodge-eating-all-day time! We usually try to get away for our anniversary in May, before school lets out and the summer family vacations begin. We're planning some hikes, visiting the Sequoia's, and spend a day or two in Death Valley. It probably sounds like a strange mix, but we enjoy off the beaten path stuff! We were looking at some pictures and video on-line of Half Dome, and I don't think we'll be doing that hike! Glen doesn't do heights, and I don't think I am fit enough to do, much less do it by myself. What if I get to the top and can't get down? Besides, there aren't any bathrooms on the way up nor at the top! We tried to do Angel's Landing in Zion Canyon a couple of years ago, but we had just started hiking and it was quite steep and high! Hoping to get back there someday.
I took some pics of a hike in Sabino Canyon last week during a walk. I'll get those up soon...I just noticed the time and I have to work! Talk soon...
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