Run Around Day

 Jan 4

steps 12,000

It is too late! We had to get up early for a cardio appointment. UGH. The night before, I made a pimiento and cheese sandwich, so Tommy made a bologna sandwich and carried a cheese stick. We ate in a shady parking lot and were ready to come home by noon. 

Instead, we visited Jared's to get my necklace fixed. I do believe Tommy broke it trying to unlatch it for me. At any rate it is insured. Then, we went to Barnes and Nobles to use my two gift cards Tommy gave me for Christmas. I had to settle a transaction that was settled satisfactorily. "Manager" before would not make a purchase right. This one did. Tommy got The Handmaid's Tale and brought it out to me.

I think it was 67 degrees today, not sure, just very pleasant. The day started colorless and grey. There were no gray clouds, just a grey sky. When we came out of the doctor's office, there was sun and lots of grey clouds, still a very pleasant day.

I went to a really fancy Publix to get something. (It was on the way home.) While there I went to bathroom and dragged one leg through something liquid in front of commode. Oh YUCK. It dragged and flopped around my ankle on the way out. 

My Victoza prescription cannot be filled until after this one is gone for three days. I am so upset. Wasted stop and wait at pharmacy!

Then, I went to Publix and picked up my free bouquet. Customer service reminded me to get bananas. He said he notices I always buy them. So, I went and got bananas, so grateful he pays attention.

I have needed coat hangers, specifically pants hangers. I need them to hang clothes on tops of doors. I have plenty of plastic topped hangers that won't hang on the door. While in Publix, of all places, I found them. I think the four I bought today will be enough. I can always put dry clothing on the plastic hangers. At least I know where to find them. They are made in China, so maybe I should get a few more. These will hang blouse and pants! 

One horrendous thing happened that I cannot write so late. Tomorrow, maybe.

We got lots done, but about 4 pm, I had to take a nap. I felt 100% rejuvenated afterwards. And, I knew what day it was! We accomplished sooo much.

How was your Tuesday? Did you have a slow day or accomplish much?

Saturday and Mother's Day

 

Saturday was a good day once I had Tommy back on an even keel. He remembered nothing as usual. But, my big tipoff that things were not right is that he had a blanket wadded up in his arms close under his chin. ???

After his pb sandwich, Coke, and big spoonful of jelly (two tablespoons at least), he got up and showered, he ate Cheerios and milk . I told him to eat something else, so he got two sausage patties and two pieces of bread and wolfed it down. 

We had plans but it took forever to get the Bessemer stuff done. We went to guy who sells produce in his yard, probably gotten from Finley Ave market. The tomatoes are huge, no white membrane inside, and always $1 apiece. He had not set up today. Went to Tupperware lady's tent in the grocery parking lot, drove by Lowe's to just look at flowers from car, and at another place. We finally had a Whopper, Jr near a flower place. We had brought a drink from home. Then, we headed off to Jared's and Belk's. That seemed like a long drive home. But, I ordered two rings. I hate a big or bulky ring, but I hope these don't look like they belong to a teen since I saw neither in purpose. 

We went to Publix, and I went in because I wanted chocolate ice cream. Tommy had done a lot of walking on asphalt on a hot day. I found strawberries that are fully ripe, so I am pleased as punch, plus I wanted chicken tenders from freezer section. 

We were both exhausted. He had baked chicken breast, potatoes, carrots and chopped salad. Maybe he had something else. Before we ate, I mixed the salad. 

I had a half cup of ice cream. I am still losing weight, so this won't add pounds. I had chicken tenders and a huge helping of salad. 

I knew the Tupperware lady was in town because she called me at 9 am, just about time I had Tommy acting up. (Of course, he cannot help this once his blood sugar starts dropping.) I found Tupperware popsicle maker that I bought. The $3 one I bought last year is not worth keeping as it is not good for the job. She brought me three more of the key rings with the shape sorter toy I had asked her about. She insisted on giving them to me. I resisted then relented. 

All stores were like Christmas Eve! It was so crowded. I was glad to be out of the crowds lugging around flowers, mostly huge bouquets of red roses. 

I went out to try and see the aurora borealis. Every porch light on the street was on, plus the huge, high bright lights in the park down the street. I could see the moon and stars quite clearly, but in the proper direction the sky was covered with clouds. So, I did not go back out. Bummer!

When I saw every porch light on, I asked Tommy if it was Halloween and people were expecting Trick or Treaters. 

Now, I am back to sleeping at night. It took me a week to turn it around, but I was successful. 

Sunday morning, I woke too early but at least I slept during the night instead of day. 

I asked Tommy what the plan was for the light over the sink. Remember, the other kitchen light needs replacing as does the dining room light. We are down to only the weak light over the stove. He said, "I suppose we need to call an electrician." While out, I found Stella De Oro at Lowe's and bought a fixture for over the sink.  It says it is for a bathroom, but it will go in the kitchen. 

That was my Mother's Day.  I did have a nap, a four-hour nap to supplement my four-hour sleep at night. That was before we went out. 

Tommy is fading and will not listen to me. So, I am not sure what the night will hold. When I try to get him to eat something carb-y, he screams at me, the most demented scream you have ever heard. His mantra is I know what I am doing. I don't need to eat. He did not eat for five or six hours. 

Okay, he made it back from the kitchen, has his dinner, and managed to sit down and not spill anything. 

Does that fixture look like it will go in the kitchen? 

How was your Mother's Day? Anything special? 

Did you manage to see the aurora borealis? A friend in Huntsville got some great pics.