It's a rainy Monday here in NJ. Not my favorite kind of Monday, but you get what you get!
On the upside, I finished planting my garden and the rain will certainly help water in the plants and seeds.
Our pool is now open for the summer. I was so happy to see that we didn't have green water like we did a few years ago. I'm used to the plethora of dead worms in the bottom, along with other assorted gunk that settles, but that green water was not pleasant. This year, the water was clear. Yeah. I did the initial vacuuming yesterday and John added 10 gallons of liquid chlorine and this morning, the remains of the algae are kaput. One more good vacuuming and then adjusting the chemicals and I'll be ready for my first dip. Even if the water is on the cool side.
We own a rental house with some friends. Our tenants moved out about 6 weeks ago and, while theI tenants left the house in pretty good order, we decided that the house needed new flooring (the gray carpet was looking worn and sad and had a few burn marks in it) and a fresh coat of paint. While we are having someone install the flooring, we decided that between the four of us, we'd tackle the painting ourselves. So I've been spending lots of time there painting myself, and the walls too. The last time I did any appreciable amount of painting, I wound up having my first knee surgery. I may wind up with my fourth after this adventure!
And now that it is after one, I must get myself going (last night's Benadryl really knocked me out!) and get some things done around the house.
Happy Monday.
May 21, 2012
May 13, 2012
March 10, 2012
Long time, no post
Can't believe that it's been well over a month since my last post. What have I been doing you ask?
My mom, who was the subject of my last post has kept me busy. A week after her birthday, she was hospitalized with congestive heart failure. Yep, and the day before that, she was in Atlantic City making her contribution to the casino owners bottom line.
Long story short, she had had a small issue with her kidney function after a cortisone injection for a back problem. Being diabetic, having high blood pressure and 83, this may not have been the best, option. But it was about the only one left. And while it did help the pain, it didn't help her kidneys.
After blood work, a kidney ultrasound and consulting with a nephrologist, she was on the mend. Until two days after her visit to the nephrologist when she came down with a UTI. And the doctor in for her regular doctor gave her the wrong antibiotic - one not for people with kidney issues. And the fun began.
The antibiotic affected her kidney function to the point where fluid built up and she went into congestive heart failure. With a side of pneumonia and extreme anemia. Yes, my mother had found the "Perfect Storm" of health issues. And it almost took and act of congress for her to agree that she was sick enough to go to the hospital. That and the fact that she couldn't breathe.
Five days in the hospital, and treatment by her primary doctor, a hematologist, nephrologist, pulmonologist and cardiologist she was much better and was able to go home.
I've been spending as much time as I can helping her and my dad out and blogging has not been a priority.
But now she's up to a trip. Back to Atlantic City. So hopefully, tomorrow my parents will come to my house and on Monday we'll take a drive to AC for a little recreational slots and some lunch and then home. Looking forward to spending some fun time with my parents.
My mom, who was the subject of my last post has kept me busy. A week after her birthday, she was hospitalized with congestive heart failure. Yep, and the day before that, she was in Atlantic City making her contribution to the casino owners bottom line.
Long story short, she had had a small issue with her kidney function after a cortisone injection for a back problem. Being diabetic, having high blood pressure and 83, this may not have been the best, option. But it was about the only one left. And while it did help the pain, it didn't help her kidneys.
After blood work, a kidney ultrasound and consulting with a nephrologist, she was on the mend. Until two days after her visit to the nephrologist when she came down with a UTI. And the doctor in for her regular doctor gave her the wrong antibiotic - one not for people with kidney issues. And the fun began.
The antibiotic affected her kidney function to the point where fluid built up and she went into congestive heart failure. With a side of pneumonia and extreme anemia. Yes, my mother had found the "Perfect Storm" of health issues. And it almost took and act of congress for her to agree that she was sick enough to go to the hospital. That and the fact that she couldn't breathe.
Five days in the hospital, and treatment by her primary doctor, a hematologist, nephrologist, pulmonologist and cardiologist she was much better and was able to go home.
I've been spending as much time as I can helping her and my dad out and blogging has not been a priority.
But now she's up to a trip. Back to Atlantic City. So hopefully, tomorrow my parents will come to my house and on Monday we'll take a drive to AC for a little recreational slots and some lunch and then home. Looking forward to spending some fun time with my parents.
January 21, 2012
Happy Birthday Mom!
Happy Birthday to my wonderful mother. I love you! Wishing you many more!!!
Picture taken on our trip through the Panama Canal! Picture credit - my husband.
January 20, 2012
January 04, 2012
New Year, New Whatever!
I'm sitting here, at 12:50 in the AM, wondering just where the heck 2011 went? How about you?
So many things happened in 2011. We rang in the New Year with wonderful neighbors. We are so fortunate to not only call them neighbors, but friends. In February, our favorite little buddy, Junior Bird Man spent a few days with us and we learned that IKEA has really good chicken tenders! We traveled to San Diego and embarked on a two week cruise down the western coast of Mexico and Central America, through the Panama Canal and ended up in Ft. Lauderdale, creating many wonderful memories with my parents.
Our only child graduated from college in May and, after a brief visit home, moved to Connecticut to begin his working career. I still can't believe that he's on his own. He can't possibly be old enough. And neither can I!!!
We traveled to North Carolina to vacation with Nurse Nancy, Fly Boy and Junior Birdman where we felt the earth move - literally. We were there when the earthquake that was centered just outside of Washington DC happened. I thought I was suffering from sun stroke. Duh!
And September rolled around, and for the first time since our son was three, we didn't have to write any tuition check. One year of part time pre-school and eighteen years of Catholic school (Pre-K 4 through college). And we don't regret a single dime of it. We were so fortunate to be able to give him an unusual graduation gift - no school loans to have to pay. Having only one child, it was a bit easier for us, and with saving and planning, and a little help from some pretty wonderful grandparents (thanks Mom and Dad!). So not writing a tuition check means that we can resume some pretty serious saving for retirement!
Knee surgery number three happened in 2011. This time on my right knee! My resolution for 2012 is to get back to swimming at least three times a week.
Then we blinked and it was Thanksgiving and our son made his first trip home since June. We did go to visit him, but once he started working, he just didn't have time to make the trip - seven hours of driving was a bit much for just a weekend.
And then it was Christmas, our first without our son. Thankfully we could spend it with my parents and my nephew and his girlfriend, but waking up on Christmas morning without our son was a bit sad. But a few days later, he came to visit for five days, including the New Year. And we thoroughly enjoyed spending time with him.
And here we are, a few days into 2012 and there are so many things I want to do this year. But before I start on any of them, I have some year end bookkeeping to do on our investment ventures. And when those things are finished, and the Christmas decorations put away, I hope to begin doing some sewing, crafting and some heavy duty house cleaning. And next year, I'll let you know how that goes!
So many things happened in 2011. We rang in the New Year with wonderful neighbors. We are so fortunate to not only call them neighbors, but friends. In February, our favorite little buddy, Junior Bird Man spent a few days with us and we learned that IKEA has really good chicken tenders! We traveled to San Diego and embarked on a two week cruise down the western coast of Mexico and Central America, through the Panama Canal and ended up in Ft. Lauderdale, creating many wonderful memories with my parents.
Our only child graduated from college in May and, after a brief visit home, moved to Connecticut to begin his working career. I still can't believe that he's on his own. He can't possibly be old enough. And neither can I!!!
We traveled to North Carolina to vacation with Nurse Nancy, Fly Boy and Junior Birdman where we felt the earth move - literally. We were there when the earthquake that was centered just outside of Washington DC happened. I thought I was suffering from sun stroke. Duh!
And September rolled around, and for the first time since our son was three, we didn't have to write any tuition check. One year of part time pre-school and eighteen years of Catholic school (Pre-K 4 through college). And we don't regret a single dime of it. We were so fortunate to be able to give him an unusual graduation gift - no school loans to have to pay. Having only one child, it was a bit easier for us, and with saving and planning, and a little help from some pretty wonderful grandparents (thanks Mom and Dad!). So not writing a tuition check means that we can resume some pretty serious saving for retirement!
Knee surgery number three happened in 2011. This time on my right knee! My resolution for 2012 is to get back to swimming at least three times a week.
Then we blinked and it was Thanksgiving and our son made his first trip home since June. We did go to visit him, but once he started working, he just didn't have time to make the trip - seven hours of driving was a bit much for just a weekend.
And then it was Christmas, our first without our son. Thankfully we could spend it with my parents and my nephew and his girlfriend, but waking up on Christmas morning without our son was a bit sad. But a few days later, he came to visit for five days, including the New Year. And we thoroughly enjoyed spending time with him.
And here we are, a few days into 2012 and there are so many things I want to do this year. But before I start on any of them, I have some year end bookkeeping to do on our investment ventures. And when those things are finished, and the Christmas decorations put away, I hope to begin doing some sewing, crafting and some heavy duty house cleaning. And next year, I'll let you know how that goes!
December 15, 2011
Word Verificationism, part 6
Here's some more "captcha" nonsense to hopefully brighten your day:
imaterl - what a 5 year old says the first time he/she makes the letter "L"
Hampadat: what moms tell kids to do with their dirty laundry (courtesy of Barb)
ztzwdzu - I think this is Polish for "captcha," but I'll have to check with someone who's fluent to be sure!
moldex - a green former spouse
rooterep - the guy who answers the phone for "roto-rooter"
palite - what you call dad after he loses weight
enick - Santa on the internet
flies - pretty self explanatory
imaterl - what a 5 year old says the first time he/she makes the letter "L"
Hampadat: what moms tell kids to do with their dirty laundry (courtesy of Barb)
ztzwdzu - I think this is Polish for "captcha," but I'll have to check with someone who's fluent to be sure!
moldex - a green former spouse
rooterep - the guy who answers the phone for "roto-rooter"
palite - what you call dad after he loses weight
enick - Santa on the internet
flies - pretty self explanatory
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