Start of of good week

Temperature dropping from 31 to 28, no new snow, no wind, still dark, and the most joyous event is no barking. The "boys" are comatose on their respective chairs/couches and all is quiet on the home front.

Mass this AM, possibly a errand ot two---just to get out and walk a bit, then home to continue another day of reading, visiting w/family, and doing what I do so well---just exactly what I feel like and want to do. The fire logs will be worn out before the cold season is over. Have them on each day and really enjoying them.

Feeling better each day, more energy, more flexibility, less discomfort, and becoming more mobile. All is well. Making a mental note of Spring plantings that will be maintenance free. Stay warm, healthy, safe, and in touch.

Love, Mom

Another cool day

Forty-one degrees, partly cloudy/sunny, snow melting, more predicted today thru Tuesday...Mass this AM w/plans to sit by the fireplace and read this PM. My kind of day (lately). Feeling better each day.

Stay warm, safe, healthy, and keep in touch.

Love, Mom

Heat Wave

Nineteen degrees, no wind, still dark, snow still on the ground and 40% chance for another snowfall on Monday. Looked at a TX pic yesterday and glad we are sharing the snow w/our TX family. Unsure they are feeling that sharing is fun. Cabin fever could become epidemic this winter. Suggesting we all do like our NJ family, build tents all over the house, and make the best of the cold weather by having indoor fun.

Suggest you all look at Lili's blog---regarding "The Quilt."  Very touching and so honored to be the recipient of such a beautiful special gift----Thanks, Lili!

Busy day yesterday--Mass, errands, reading, visiting w/family. Incision healing nicely and feeling better each day. Meeting w/carpenter today to discuss making doggie stairs to assist the "boys" in getting on/off the bed w/o having to lift them up/down. Have replaced the box springs w/Serta bunkie board and the bed is much lower (nice). Expect the stairs will help us to all be independent.

Mass this AM, stop by lumber yard to pick out doggie step wood/more ice melt, then home to read, sort some files, snuggle w/pup posse, and visit w/family.

Stay warm, healthy, safe, and keep in touch.

Love, Mom

Ma's got cabin fever

Just can't make some people happy. Want to be out doors but roads and parking lots too icy. Was 0 degrees earlier this AM and now up to 1. On a positive note--getting all those stacks of magazines read and cancelling subscriptions of ones not worthy to be read---so you could say I am cleaning out stuff. Spend lots of time sitting in front of the fireplace visiting w/family and loving it.

Feel better each day. Nurse reviewed my physical restrictions yesterday prior to stitch removal. Seems the stitch removal was easier to take than the restriction info. I will be compliant, follow restrictions as advised, and continue to be better each day. Know I will have to learn to pace myself more than anything.

Stay warm, healthy, safe, and stay in touch.

Love, Mom

Addendum

SUTURES OUT!!!! Yea!!! (No confirmation pics).

Love, Mom

No snow today

One degree, no wind, air extremely crisp, and still dark. Kudos to one of my wonderful neighbors who  cleaned off my driveway last night w/his snow blower. Thanks, Bill!!! City streets should be cleaned off by late morning.

Sutures removed today. YES!!!! Feeling better each day, no complaints other than wanting to do more than I am doing. I am definitely not a sit down, kick back person. Oh, the restraint of having to follow MD orders!Just do not want a relapse. Having family here has been a blessing (that's why my recovery has been so smooth).

Stay warm, healthy, safe, and keep in touch.

Love, Mom

Blowing snow

Five degrees, feels like 17 below, 23 MPH wind/snow blowing and great to be indoors and warm. Plan to stay in this AM and maybe try to get to noon Mass. We'll see.

Probably get in lots of fireplace time, reading, and visiting w/family. Looking forward to having removal of sutures tomorrow. Two weeks of wearing a back zipper is too, too much. I am so thankful to feel better each day. 

Stay warm, healthy, safe, and keep in touch.

Love, Mom