Our youngest daughter has triplets and they turned 8 today. Wish we could be there but just isn't going to happen. We sent a card and money. They are really into saving up money and getting something they want. Apparently that is a Kindle at the moment.
It has been a busy but not particularly interesting week. We took Cowboy for a haircut and the dog for a grooming. We had the cleaning people in to clean the floors. The patio is not finished and given the heavy rain this weekend I figure it will be a few more days.
Today I worked on the picture project for 3 hours and barely made a dent. I was OK until I started looking at pictures taken 20 or 30 years ago and in some cases, even longer. I found myself getting emotional and just had to quit. Looking at pictures of my 49 and 47 year old daughters as babies was hard. I can't really say why. My, how the years fly by.
I figure if I spend 3 hours a day I might be done in a week. We will see.
Cowboy is eating well but he is confused more often lately. He seems to be inserting himself into the TV programs he watches and also coming up with things that I have no idea what he is talking or thinking about.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Tuesday, September 25
Today was Cowboy's oldest daughters birthday. We had sent a card and a text and tonight we called her. They were out at dinner so it was a short call. Cowboy is rather indifferent about just about everything but continues to be pretty content.
We went this morning for our annual eye exam. We do them together. We both are fine, no changes.
Cowboy has a very mild beginning case of macular degeneration but there is little concern since it has not changed much since last year. He takes a lutein capsule every day at the opthamologists suggestion. I have the beginnings of cataracts but they are not yet affecting my vision. Overall a good report.
This afternoon Cowboy said "They haven't put Jason on the map". I didn't have a clue what he meant and when I asked him to explain. He got a little agitated and seemed frustrated that I didn't understand. He yelled it again. We don't know a Jason and we haven't been talking about maps and nothing was on the TV that related to it. I just said OK and went in and turned down the bed.
I can't recall if I have mentioned we are having the patio made a bit larger. That is happening this week. It will have a low wall and gate and I can have Cowboy out on the patio without worrying that he will fall down in the flowerbed. The dog can go out too. The weather is cooling off so it will be nice for both of them.
Tomorrow is my day out. I am going to get my toenails tidied up and a haircut and then make copies of a ton of music for the new piano player. Then on to the grocery store. ho, hum
We went this morning for our annual eye exam. We do them together. We both are fine, no changes.
Cowboy has a very mild beginning case of macular degeneration but there is little concern since it has not changed much since last year. He takes a lutein capsule every day at the opthamologists suggestion. I have the beginnings of cataracts but they are not yet affecting my vision. Overall a good report.
This afternoon Cowboy said "They haven't put Jason on the map". I didn't have a clue what he meant and when I asked him to explain. He got a little agitated and seemed frustrated that I didn't understand. He yelled it again. We don't know a Jason and we haven't been talking about maps and nothing was on the TV that related to it. I just said OK and went in and turned down the bed.
I can't recall if I have mentioned we are having the patio made a bit larger. That is happening this week. It will have a low wall and gate and I can have Cowboy out on the patio without worrying that he will fall down in the flowerbed. The dog can go out too. The weather is cooling off so it will be nice for both of them.
Tomorrow is my day out. I am going to get my toenails tidied up and a haircut and then make copies of a ton of music for the new piano player. Then on to the grocery store. ho, hum
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Sunday, September 23
Cowboy is having some problems the last couple of days. He had his coffee cup in his hand this morning and was headed to the front of the house. I asked him where he was going and he said he needed a handkerchief. I told him he was going the wrong way. They were in the bedroom in the drawer. He seemed confused but eventully turned around and went to the bedroom and got his hanky.
I gave him some cheese and crackers this afternoon and he wanted to know what it was. I told him and then he ate them.
He's been wandering around the house a lot and that is unusual. His mood is OK and he is eating so guess could be worse.
Yesterday he went into the bathroom and shaved without being encouraged to do so. He made a bit of a mess. That was also unusual.
We have pretty much stayed in the last couple of days. I have been working on my projects. Have about 30% of the picture wall done.
It is beginning to cool off a bit and I am looking forward to the patio extension being completed. It will have short walls and a gate and I can have Cowboy and the dog out there without worrying about them wandering off.
I went to book club on Thursday AM and to a ladies coffee Friday. Both were close to the house, just a few houses down and I stayed only a few minutes. It works out pretty well when it is 10AM and Cowboy is watching "The Price is Right".
He continues to wear his special shoes without complaint. Guess they must feel a lot better than his boots or there is no way he would be doing that. I am grateful. Not only was he having trouble with his feet getting corns and callouses but it is not easy to get them off of him and he can't do it himself anymore.
I gave him some cheese and crackers this afternoon and he wanted to know what it was. I told him and then he ate them.
He's been wandering around the house a lot and that is unusual. His mood is OK and he is eating so guess could be worse.
Yesterday he went into the bathroom and shaved without being encouraged to do so. He made a bit of a mess. That was also unusual.
We have pretty much stayed in the last couple of days. I have been working on my projects. Have about 30% of the picture wall done.
It is beginning to cool off a bit and I am looking forward to the patio extension being completed. It will have short walls and a gate and I can have Cowboy and the dog out there without worrying about them wandering off.
I went to book club on Thursday AM and to a ladies coffee Friday. Both were close to the house, just a few houses down and I stayed only a few minutes. It works out pretty well when it is 10AM and Cowboy is watching "The Price is Right".
He continues to wear his special shoes without complaint. Guess they must feel a lot better than his boots or there is no way he would be doing that. I am grateful. Not only was he having trouble with his feet getting corns and callouses but it is not easy to get them off of him and he can't do it himself anymore.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Thursday, September 20
We have a daughter and 5 grandchildren who have birthdays between now and the end of the month. I was telling Cowboy and he had no response or interest. One of my grandaughters called the other night. I told him Terri Lynn called and he asked me who Terri Lynn was. We don't see her often as they live back east but it still made me sad.
Monday I went to the pain management doctor. I have a lot of pain at the moment. Got a change of presciption. He is not sure if it is more of the nerve pain or arthritis or maybe both. This getting old is for the birds.
Tracy came Monday this week and after my appointment I wandered around some stores, had lunch and went to the grocery store. I found some toys for the great grandchildren to play with when they visit. Expecting them in the next weekend or two.
Got a call from the folks making the stained glass window and they said it will be ready in a few days. Said they were excited to see my reaction. I can hardly wait. We started this in January I think.
They started the patio extension this week so that is coming along.
Took Cowboy to the doctor on Tuesday for his regular follow up visit. No changes were made in his medication. I told the doc he is tossing around and yelling out in his sleep. Said to try two of the meds for the "REM Sleep Disturbance".
Last night I was laying bed reading. Cowboy had been asleep for about an hour. All of the sudden he was shouting. He was saying "He he he he he he he hit me"!. It was sort of like something a crying five year old would say if someone hit him except it was being delivered in Cowboy's very low, resonant voice. This morning he was flailing around and it woke me up.
It is 8:30 and Cowboy is still in bed but I better go figure out breakfast.
Monday I went to the pain management doctor. I have a lot of pain at the moment. Got a change of presciption. He is not sure if it is more of the nerve pain or arthritis or maybe both. This getting old is for the birds.
Tracy came Monday this week and after my appointment I wandered around some stores, had lunch and went to the grocery store. I found some toys for the great grandchildren to play with when they visit. Expecting them in the next weekend or two.
Got a call from the folks making the stained glass window and they said it will be ready in a few days. Said they were excited to see my reaction. I can hardly wait. We started this in January I think.
They started the patio extension this week so that is coming along.
Took Cowboy to the doctor on Tuesday for his regular follow up visit. No changes were made in his medication. I told the doc he is tossing around and yelling out in his sleep. Said to try two of the meds for the "REM Sleep Disturbance".
Last night I was laying bed reading. Cowboy had been asleep for about an hour. All of the sudden he was shouting. He was saying "He he he he he he he hit me"!. It was sort of like something a crying five year old would say if someone hit him except it was being delivered in Cowboy's very low, resonant voice. This morning he was flailing around and it woke me up.
It is 8:30 and Cowboy is still in bed but I better go figure out breakfast.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Saturday, September 15
It has been an unusual day. Cowboy was talking very loudly in his sleep a lot in the early hours. Sometimes I can understand but this morning I couldn't put it together. He was definitely "in charge" and giving orders. Seemed to be something military.
He ate a good breakfast but it was 10AM by the time we had showered,eaten and I had cleaned up. I then spent a couple of hours overhauling the refrigerator. You know how it gets to a point that you cannot put it off any longer. It is sparkling now !
This afternoon we were watching TV and Cowboy is fumbling around with the remote in an odd way. It was like he was looking at it and trying to figure something out. I asked him if he needed help. He said he was trying to find the keys to help those fellows with the motorcycle. He was wide awake and told this to me in a very matter of fact way. there was a motorcyle in the show we were watching that had disappeared. I just didn't know what to say and said nothing. He just kept watching TV.
He ate a good breakfast but it was 10AM by the time we had showered,eaten and I had cleaned up. I then spent a couple of hours overhauling the refrigerator. You know how it gets to a point that you cannot put it off any longer. It is sparkling now !
This afternoon we were watching TV and Cowboy is fumbling around with the remote in an odd way. It was like he was looking at it and trying to figure something out. I asked him if he needed help. He said he was trying to find the keys to help those fellows with the motorcycle. He was wide awake and told this to me in a very matter of fact way. there was a motorcyle in the show we were watching that had disappeared. I just didn't know what to say and said nothing. He just kept watching TV.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Friday, September 14
It is 8:15 and Cowboy is still in bed. It started raining yesterday and continues to rain. We need it badly and are grateful. Should be some cooler air behind this when it is over.
I went shopping for a patio table on Wednesday and found a steal (50% off) at Lowe's. End of season clearance. Didn't buy it because still wanted to look some other places. That took care of my day out. Will probably go back to Lowe's later. They have 5.
Cowboy has kept asking me about 3 or 4 times a day when he goes to the dentist and yesterday finally was the day. He had a cavity and we got it filled. He does fine with haircuts, dentists and such at this point.
I had been thinking about the patio set so with Cowboy in tow we went back to Lowe's. Glad we did, they had marked the stuff down from 50% off to 75% off and they were being bought out from under us as we looked at it. Table and 6 chairs for $250. How could I not? I had called and been told that I could pay for it and pick it up anytime. Well, turns out that since it was clearance I couldn't do that. I called a neighbor with a truck and he very kindly agreed to help me get it home.
I can't say enough about how kind everyone is. I feel the care all around us. It is hard to ask for so much help. We are pretty independent folks but I have just had to learn. When I think about it, it is true that I would offer a hand to someone who asked me. It is because we are truly a community.
There is a new lady in our neighborhood that plays piano. She is coming over this afternoon and we are going to see whether we can work together.
No progress yet on the picture wall. I am looking at a bunch of empty frames still. It is going to take some time and I have to get my motor running and get to it.
Cowboy will be up soon and I am going to need to get his breakfast ready. Right now I am just enjoying the quiet.
I went shopping for a patio table on Wednesday and found a steal (50% off) at Lowe's. End of season clearance. Didn't buy it because still wanted to look some other places. That took care of my day out. Will probably go back to Lowe's later. They have 5.
Cowboy has kept asking me about 3 or 4 times a day when he goes to the dentist and yesterday finally was the day. He had a cavity and we got it filled. He does fine with haircuts, dentists and such at this point.
I had been thinking about the patio set so with Cowboy in tow we went back to Lowe's. Glad we did, they had marked the stuff down from 50% off to 75% off and they were being bought out from under us as we looked at it. Table and 6 chairs for $250. How could I not? I had called and been told that I could pay for it and pick it up anytime. Well, turns out that since it was clearance I couldn't do that. I called a neighbor with a truck and he very kindly agreed to help me get it home.
I can't say enough about how kind everyone is. I feel the care all around us. It is hard to ask for so much help. We are pretty independent folks but I have just had to learn. When I think about it, it is true that I would offer a hand to someone who asked me. It is because we are truly a community.
There is a new lady in our neighborhood that plays piano. She is coming over this afternoon and we are going to see whether we can work together.
No progress yet on the picture wall. I am looking at a bunch of empty frames still. It is going to take some time and I have to get my motor running and get to it.
Cowboy will be up soon and I am going to need to get his breakfast ready. Right now I am just enjoying the quiet.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Tuesday, September 11
I have been feeling somewhat sad today. We put the flags out this morning and I keep remembering that awful day eleven years ago. We have come far but there is still that nagggin sense of doom.
I went to Bunco last night and my friend from the band came over. She is such a sweetheart and a good friend. I don't know how I ever thank my lovely friends and neighbors. It was a good time and particularly welcome this month for some reason.
We have had a couple of bad nights in the last few days. A few nights ago Cowboy got up and put on his pants, nothing else, and was wandering around and went to the front door. I woke up about then and asked him what he was doing. He said there was someone at the door. It was 3AM. It took some doing to let him know he was mistaken. He was quite sure we needed to respond.
Last night he was thrashing about and pumping his legs furiously. Never woke up , never said anything, but he must have been having some kind of dream. I had a hard time going back to sleep.
I took Cowboy for a haircut this morning and then to IHOP. I had planned on taking him to WalMart for a few minutes but he wanted to come home. But before that he was insisting we needed to get to the dentist before we were late. His dentist appointment is for Thursday.
So home we came. A little later I suggested we put the top down on the convertible and go for a drive. It is a beautiful day and at that time was about 78 degrees. He liked that idea so we got out for a bit. He seemed to enjoy himself.
I went to Bunco last night and my friend from the band came over. She is such a sweetheart and a good friend. I don't know how I ever thank my lovely friends and neighbors. It was a good time and particularly welcome this month for some reason.
We have had a couple of bad nights in the last few days. A few nights ago Cowboy got up and put on his pants, nothing else, and was wandering around and went to the front door. I woke up about then and asked him what he was doing. He said there was someone at the door. It was 3AM. It took some doing to let him know he was mistaken. He was quite sure we needed to respond.
Last night he was thrashing about and pumping his legs furiously. Never woke up , never said anything, but he must have been having some kind of dream. I had a hard time going back to sleep.
I took Cowboy for a haircut this morning and then to IHOP. I had planned on taking him to WalMart for a few minutes but he wanted to come home. But before that he was insisting we needed to get to the dentist before we were late. His dentist appointment is for Thursday.
So home we came. A little later I suggested we put the top down on the convertible and go for a drive. It is a beautiful day and at that time was about 78 degrees. He liked that idea so we got out for a bit. He seemed to enjoy himself.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Thursday, September 6
The band met Tuesday at our bandmembers house who broke his hip and practiced for an hour and a half. He was so glad to see us and really enjoyed doing it. It amazes me that someone can break their hip on a Sunday and a little over a week later be up and about and playing his guitar. He said his incision was only 5 inches and he felt fine with no pain. amazing
I got all the frames on the wall and arranged to where they look nice. Now I will take them down one at a time and put the pictures in them. I suspect this is going to take a spell. Maybe weeks. I have to brag that just about every frame on the wall was purchased at 1/2 off or off of a clearance table or dug out of storage. They are all black with white mats. I think it is going to look cool.
Yesterday Tracy came and I went to do errands. I went to Ulta to replenish some make up items, to Stein Mart to purchase a throw for my lovely new living room decor, to lunch at Carls, to Pier One where I got a candle display for the dining table, to the liquor store and then to the grocery store. Given how far apart they all were I did good to get it all done in the 6 hours I had. I always feel a little rushed and am constantly figuring out how much time I have and how to make it work out so I am home in the allotted amount of time. That in itself is stressful.
There are those who wonder why I am trying to take on projects at this particular time. It is hard to explain but it keeps my mind busy and pondering on things other than the concerns I have for Cowboy. It keeps my time occupied. Staying in all the time is sometimes really hard. I consider it a form of therapy. As long as I don't overdo it and impose deadlines on any of it is it actually good for me.
Today was nice. We never left the house. I cooked a good breakfast, read the paper, finished the frame hanging, made lunch, took a nap and then sat with Cowboy and read some periodicals. I made a batch of ribs, one of his favorite things, and he ate well tonight. He went to bed about 7:30 and I may just read for an hour or two before turning in.
My hand is really hurting and I made an appointment to see about it. Not sure if it is part of the nerve problem, arthritis or maybe carpal tunnel. Guess the doc can figure it out. Now I am trying to run someone down to sit with Cowboy and someone else to take me to the Dr. If they do a cortisone epidural which is possible, I will need someone to drive me home. Am working on it.
I got all the frames on the wall and arranged to where they look nice. Now I will take them down one at a time and put the pictures in them. I suspect this is going to take a spell. Maybe weeks. I have to brag that just about every frame on the wall was purchased at 1/2 off or off of a clearance table or dug out of storage. They are all black with white mats. I think it is going to look cool.
Yesterday Tracy came and I went to do errands. I went to Ulta to replenish some make up items, to Stein Mart to purchase a throw for my lovely new living room decor, to lunch at Carls, to Pier One where I got a candle display for the dining table, to the liquor store and then to the grocery store. Given how far apart they all were I did good to get it all done in the 6 hours I had. I always feel a little rushed and am constantly figuring out how much time I have and how to make it work out so I am home in the allotted amount of time. That in itself is stressful.
There are those who wonder why I am trying to take on projects at this particular time. It is hard to explain but it keeps my mind busy and pondering on things other than the concerns I have for Cowboy. It keeps my time occupied. Staying in all the time is sometimes really hard. I consider it a form of therapy. As long as I don't overdo it and impose deadlines on any of it is it actually good for me.
Today was nice. We never left the house. I cooked a good breakfast, read the paper, finished the frame hanging, made lunch, took a nap and then sat with Cowboy and read some periodicals. I made a batch of ribs, one of his favorite things, and he ate well tonight. He went to bed about 7:30 and I may just read for an hour or two before turning in.
My hand is really hurting and I made an appointment to see about it. Not sure if it is part of the nerve problem, arthritis or maybe carpal tunnel. Guess the doc can figure it out. Now I am trying to run someone down to sit with Cowboy and someone else to take me to the Dr. If they do a cortisone epidural which is possible, I will need someone to drive me home. Am working on it.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Monday, September 3
My eldest grandson was down Saturday. He helped me with my computer and getting all the wiring in the new TV cabinet. We also hung picture frames. He is one great young man.
We had a quiet holiday weekend. Never left the house yesterday or today. I did laundry and cleaned and paid bills, etc.
Cowboy mostly just watches TV and I have to really encourage him to get up and about. The other day he was really restless and I suggested he walk from the front to the back of the house several times. He dutifully did that and then seemed to settle down. Be so glad when the heat abates and we can at least go outside and enjoy some sunshine.
This week will probably be devoted to sorting through pictures. It is time to edit my collection, which is really big, down to a manageable size.
The work on the house is now officially completed except for the picture wall. It's a good feeling and I am enjoying the updates we did.
Cowboy didn't eat very well today. He said his tummy was upset. He went to bed at 7 and then was up at 7:45 wanting me to come to bed. I think I will turn in early and read.
We had a quiet holiday weekend. Never left the house yesterday or today. I did laundry and cleaned and paid bills, etc.
Cowboy mostly just watches TV and I have to really encourage him to get up and about. The other day he was really restless and I suggested he walk from the front to the back of the house several times. He dutifully did that and then seemed to settle down. Be so glad when the heat abates and we can at least go outside and enjoy some sunshine.
This week will probably be devoted to sorting through pictures. It is time to edit my collection, which is really big, down to a manageable size.
The work on the house is now officially completed except for the picture wall. It's a good feeling and I am enjoying the updates we did.
Cowboy didn't eat very well today. He said his tummy was upset. He went to bed at 7 and then was up at 7:45 wanting me to come to bed. I think I will turn in early and read.
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