WELLNESS WEDNESDAY

[helia]

Hmm.... I seem to be in vacation mode - but there are things I need to do. Girls are home. One more day of finals and then it will be summer vacation for them. Dd17 has actually been studying for her finals and has been acing them; she has some teachers who are very fast graders, posting the same day or next! She has managed to bring her A- back up. She still has a few more grades to come in. Still waiting for most of dd15's.

TaDas!
x animal care
x jog - it felt surprisingly good!! I don't always enjoy jogging. I hadn't been jogging for a week and I haven't been eating well, so I assume I'm a tad heavier. It started drizzling very lightly right at the end, which felt really good. It was perfect weather for jogging!
x quick chat w/ dh who called while i was jogging. I called him back when I was done. He arrived safely and immediately met with his students. Now, he's in bed. Night time there.
x check to oboe teacher in the mail
x phone call from dfriend; she is going to stop by later today so dd15 can hem a dress.
x lunch, sort of. ..
x greeted dgirls; admired dd17's art that she brought home.

Next:
- s2s, now that someone else can watch the puppy
- finish a.m. routine

[Sadie]

Hello dear ladies,

My focus today is on dbrother and I putter at things in between.

He is doing really well. I had him stay up awhile last night past his usual bedtime, he protested a lot but that extra time made it so the bleeding stopped. He's got a low fever, that is normal and he is on anti-biotic for that. Today I'm making sure he does his ice pack for the swelling, take meds when due and try to keep him calm.

I called his dental office too to tell the oral surgeon they recommended the second time was excellent and the staff was wonderful.

We letting his gums heal completely before getting the dentures. We thought it would be too much on him to try and get used to the dentures and heal at the same time. Involves more pain and lots of trips for adjustment. So they told us to bring him back in 8 months. He keeps track of time through holidays and asked me if he would have his teeth for Thanksgiving or Christmas. No, but he would them by Mother's Day. So he is content with that.

Shower time for me

[Twins' Mom]

Nursing home lady is sending more forms via email. Dsis talked to dMom last night and seems satisfied, although she says her roommate watches TV a lot and she (dsis) likes it quieter. She said at least the TV wasn't too loud. I'm debating whether to head down there to see her tomorrow or Friday....I know she needs some clothes and I'd like to take some personal items (photo?) for her room.

I think I am going to put on flip flops and go get a pedicure now.

[OKay]

~~~~waving Hi to all~~~~~

Good to see CI's from those healing.

Yesterday afternoons t-ball game was torture because of the heat (about 100 degrees). Over 1/2 of the children were whining or crying. Totally not like them. The sun was shining directly into our dugout so we hung blankets on the fence for a make-shift shade. Each time the children would come off the field into the dugout, they were misted them with water and given a cold drink. The game was called at the end of 1.5 hours and we were ahead. That means LO plays again tomorrow night in the finals of the tournament.

This morning LO had a appt with his counselor then he went to swim lessons.

Our pastor called DH this morning and asked if he would do the worship service tonight. I guess skipping church tonight isn't an option for us.

[helia]

((Sadie and dbro)) You are taking such good care of him. I hope he heals quickly.

That is hot to be out playing a sport, OK. Glad the little ones were OK. Does leading the worship service mean your dh will preach and lead music? One or the other? He must be well-trusted for the pastor to call on him. Is dh OK with being called to do this the same day?

It sounds like your dsis is settling in, Twins.

Still not getting much done. Dfriend B came over, and dd15 hemmed her dress very nicely. We chatted a bit too; she wanted to see my resume. That took some time. I've eaten lunch part 2. I split it up a bit. I've eaten 9 points today and exercised 3.

Next, I'm off to the bank to get a cashier's check and then the post office to put my teaching cert. renewal in the mail - finally. Dfriend agrees that it would be good to put on my resume.

[Twins' Mom]

This has not been a loss of a day. It's been relaxing to slow down and have some "me" time. I couldn't get in for pedicure so scheduled for 2:30 tomorrow. I did some recreational shopping at T J Max instead...some decorative couch pillows that I can't decide whether they work, a long white skirt to send to dd at camp for Shabbat wear, a skirt and top for myself.

Also stopped at Panera for bagels and had a scone and iced tea and relaxed.

Ds is home. I'm considering another nap or going to the pool for awhile...

[Nancy]

dgd was here this morning her other granny was with her dad he had fallen out of bed at the home he was in not full care side and has a compressed fracture in the spine more than one place from previous falls. Is going to be admitted to the full care side of the nursing home.

I had the hens in the new fence but the found an escape hole so I plugged that up and they stayed in after that.

The baby is napping now.
The baby is gone.

I still have not done my exercises today.

[OKay]

The music on Wednesday nights is frequently congregation directed. We have hymnal books and take requests for which song to sing. DH will preach. Although DH has been encouraged to pursue being ordained as a minister, he hasn't felt the calling. He doesn't mind filling in for the preacher when asked, even at the last moment.

After going through 3 high point days, I'm starting to get back on track with WW points. I set my goal for this week to lose 1.3 lbs which would put me @ 5% goal. So far today I've eaten 1/2 of my points.

LO is on an eating binge. He woke up hungry and ate a good breakfast, He asked for seconds at lunch (fish sticks, mashed potatoes, green beans & salad). Since lunch he has eaten 2 Popsicle, 2 biscuits with toppings, banana dots w/chocolate and a glass of milk. Not sure if he is on a growth spurt, or stress related or just extra calories needed after swimming/playing ball. Maybe all 3.

We rolled a stock tank next to my garden and have filled it up with water. This stock tank of water will serve 2 purposes this summer. One of our dogs likes to immerse himself into water to cool down so I know he will be jumping into/out of it frequently. LO has been dreading an appt tomorrow, so I told him when he is finished with it then we will go buy some fish to put into the stock tanks. He is excited about doing it.

[lucylee]

Testing again....

[lucylee]

We are home -- I'm just testing my phone. While we were gone I tried to post and it said my IP address was BANNED!!!