Even with being better at putting something in here on a more regular basis, I almost forgot to add anything today. It took to this afternoon and seeing the RM had posted, that I figured I should stay in practice of writing here. not that I have much to share.
My niece came by today to pick up a large bag of maternity clothes. The Wife had come across several outfits of hers back when ours were enroute. She made some kind of decision as to what the niece may like and left them here for her to pick up. The Niece called this morning and came by. It was nice to see her and her Beau, and be able to tell them both grats on the coming baby. Not to take away from that, but it was REALLY nice that The Wife actually got rid of something we have no need for anymore. I say that like it is a bad thing... and in ways it is. I do know that with all the Great Plague Scare going on, that the Wife has gone through quite a few things and we have several bags/boxes of stuff to take to Goodwill/Savers when they re-open. Maybe even enough for two trips. It's still just a "drop in the bucket" compared to whole picture.
The front lawn is coming along. Been working on turning the soil, spreading Bermuda (summer grass), and covering with top soil. It is being done in sections, but the early areas are starting to sprout. Hopefully by mid-summer it will all be grown in and looking decent. Then will have to fogure out what to do about the back yard. That is a mess. Half is a garden that the FIL had that went fallow when he became ill. After that, no one took care of it so the grass grew rampantly, died, grew, etc over the years (at least 4-5 years). I have tried using the weed-eater but go through so much line as it is jungle thick. Can't use the mower, because I am not sure what may be underneath what I can't see (rocks, sticks, who knows what). Going to think some more on that one.
The youngest Son has his follow-up from surgery on Monday. They will be casting his arm again for another 4-6 weeks. At least removing the cast and the pins will be done in office. They are the pins that have part sitting outside the skin, so can be pulled out when done. It'll be nice for him to have the use of two arms again, and be more helpful around the house. He uses it as an excuse most of the time now.
My buddy texted earlier today, and it looks like we are going to get together at his place and have a couple beers this evening. That's almost the only time I get out of the house right now, unless the Wife needs me to run something for her, or a store run.
PeacE
Tuesday, April 21
Monday, April 20
Sneaking Out
This weekend, my Grand daughter, Doodad, celebrated her 3rd birthday. As a responsible adult, and loving Papaw, I snuck the family out of town and down to Tucson to spend the day with the birthday girl. Yesterday was a good day with family, even though it was a group of more than 5 of us. The oldest Son even came down as well, so I had my family all together. It was good to "catch up" on all the things going on in my kids lives, and the celebration for Doodad was fun. I even got in a picture voluntarily with my two older Sons just to show off their beards....
The boys are 21 on the left, 17 on the right. That's my old, fat self in the middle. The 21 said he just trimmed his down for work, since he just got promoted into management, and the 17 said he has only been letting his grow since Spring Break (about a month ago). I've had mine growing for over a year.
Needless to say, the return trip home was uneventful, and any trap the Containment Police tried to set up did not work. Everything pretty much returns to normal today.
The only important thing i need to do today is set up the youngest's follow-up appointment so he can get the arm casted. I was surprised the hospital, nor the provider, called on Friday to check up on him.
PeacE
The boys are 21 on the left, 17 on the right. That's my old, fat self in the middle. The 21 said he just trimmed his down for work, since he just got promoted into management, and the 17 said he has only been letting his grow since Spring Break (about a month ago). I've had mine growing for over a year.
Needless to say, the return trip home was uneventful, and any trap the Containment Police tried to set up did not work. Everything pretty much returns to normal today.
The only important thing i need to do today is set up the youngest's follow-up appointment so he can get the arm casted. I was surprised the hospital, nor the provider, called on Friday to check up on him.
PeacE
Friday, April 17
Pulling A Late One
It's just after midnight here in desert country, and I am still pretty wide awake. Was up at a decent time to get the Youngest to the hospital for his procedure. Spent most of the morning and into early afternoon there. Good news is they were able to re-break his radius, and use two 'external' pins. He will be getting a cast again in about a week or so, for the next 4-6 weeks. At that time, they say everything should be good, remove the cast and pull out the pins. I hope so. It has been a tad expensive, even with insurance. Best part is he is feeling good considering he is only 14, and has not even taken any of the pain med prescription the Dr. called in. We did pick it up (cheapest thing of this whole arm break - $1.60 for 3 days worth), but he settled for regular tylenol. So the pain isn't that bad. Proud of him today.
The Oldest Son texted me late tonight. Which was kind of weird. I really haven't heard from him much since he moved out last November. I mean, family dinner out with us a couple times, but he doesn't stop by or just call and chat with either The Wife or myself. I figure mostly because he works nights, and sleeps during the day. When he wants to call/visit, we are in bed, etc. He got a promotion a week or so ago, and his hours change to days starting this next week. Not the M-F he has been working nights, and not a set hour shift, but it is days... and more money, and more responsibility. I told him to call or stop by this weekend... so maybe he will.
The Middle Son has been hanging out with me quite a bit. We have been sitting in the office/study playing Warcraft off and on through the day. It is nice to hang and kinda chat a bit while we are doing things in-game. He has been helping a lot around the house of late, and I really appreciate that. Helps me get yard work down, when my knees and back have started to hurt. We are planning to go over to the old house this weekend and do the yard over there this weekend. I am not looking forward to that workout.
The Daughter and family are doing okay. I've chatted with her and Doodad a couple times recently. The SIL has been working from home, so they have all been together through this. No issues on needed items. Doodad obviously doesn't notice anything different... other than her Daddy being home more maybe. She turns three on the 19th. I wish we could be there... and I have even thought of maybe going down for the day. I think I may talk to the Wife and see what she thinks. Won't be able to go out to celebrate, but it would be nice to be there. Though, I bought her birthday gift from Papaw just the other day, and with delays in shipping (even Amazon Prime) it won't be here until next week supposedly.
I don't know if RM's talking about 'cleaning/clearing house' has gotten in my head, but I have been a bit surprised at myself lately. The past few days I have been cleaning up my home office desk by going through stacks of notes/paperwork to see what they were, why I held on to them, do I still keep or not.... I never realized how many notes I make about things from Facebook, or other websites/blogs/radio shows, etc of stuff I want to follow up on. Most of the notes seem to be authors/titles of books I want to look into, or movie titles I want to follow up on to see if they are going to be interesting, or to add to the queue on Netflix. Some notes have ideas for writing. I think I tossed most of those as dumb things,,,, just because I did. There is a stack of crossword mailings that my MIL has bought me a subscription for, for Christmas over the last few years, including the one before last (her last one). There is about 5 puzzles in each month mailing, and I don't take the time to do them much, even though I do love crossword puzzles. In one drawer I have probably 30 plus of these mailings. I get one out every now and then to work the puzzles when I am watching some netflix.
I now have a stack of five, yes five, notebooks, pads of paper, all of different size and type, that have specific "note-taking purposes". Completely asinine, truly. but it is how I keep things sorted. One little spiral notebook for log-ins and passwords at various websites - not only so if I forget, but in case something were to happen to me. One regular college composition pad for listing Authors that I liked their book series, or stand-alones, so I can keep a list handy when watching out for new/recent releases, and to keep up with additional books in a series, etc. A steno-pad I use for notes on my Warcraft game... where and what to do for a certain in-game piece or mount or pet I want to "farm" and work towards getting. Which of my characters have more reputation with what faction... things I need to read more in-depth about to figure out how much material/effort to complete. Stuff that only another gamer would understand. Mixed in with all them wildly scratched chicken-markings are notes I jotted when a call comes in while I am in-game dungeon or raid and just can't stop to write a proper note. Flipping through it right now I see more notes for book stuff, too.
There is still a small stack loose paper containing hieroglyphics to decipher. I'll probably go through them tomorrow morning... rather later this morning. They will get transposed into whatever notebook it belongs, and those that don't belong, will hit the recycle. I think I have decent handwriting. In this I refer to the use of cursive writing ... the new 'Old Peoples' code from the younger crowd. Generally I print more than write, and my printing is pretty decent I think. The Wife always makes me sign cards, or address anything we actually send snail mail, just because she likes my writing better. I came across an offer online today for a nibbed ink pen. they are about $25 each, with a special for order 3, get at the price of 2... and I almost did it. there's something about writing with nibbed pens that always impressed me, and whenever I used one in the past, it just slows me down ... like writing with one is an art-form, and it feels/looks that way to me once it is finished.
Well, this is much longer than I thought it would be. I was just looking for a short, late-night post to cover for tomorrow (today). I don't know if I am just loopy in my head tonight, or just letting thoughts go 'free flow'. As any of you that read here can probably tell, I usually don't go back and proof-read my posts (for spelling/grammatical errors, etc) just because I just write here how I feel, and how the thought comes to me. But tonight, and free-floating as I have been, I better do a quick read-through to make sure I didn't share something I shouldn't.
PeacE
EDIT: No changes were made after a read-through. Dang, I'm proud of myself!
The Oldest Son texted me late tonight. Which was kind of weird. I really haven't heard from him much since he moved out last November. I mean, family dinner out with us a couple times, but he doesn't stop by or just call and chat with either The Wife or myself. I figure mostly because he works nights, and sleeps during the day. When he wants to call/visit, we are in bed, etc. He got a promotion a week or so ago, and his hours change to days starting this next week. Not the M-F he has been working nights, and not a set hour shift, but it is days... and more money, and more responsibility. I told him to call or stop by this weekend... so maybe he will.
The Middle Son has been hanging out with me quite a bit. We have been sitting in the office/study playing Warcraft off and on through the day. It is nice to hang and kinda chat a bit while we are doing things in-game. He has been helping a lot around the house of late, and I really appreciate that. Helps me get yard work down, when my knees and back have started to hurt. We are planning to go over to the old house this weekend and do the yard over there this weekend. I am not looking forward to that workout.
The Daughter and family are doing okay. I've chatted with her and Doodad a couple times recently. The SIL has been working from home, so they have all been together through this. No issues on needed items. Doodad obviously doesn't notice anything different... other than her Daddy being home more maybe. She turns three on the 19th. I wish we could be there... and I have even thought of maybe going down for the day. I think I may talk to the Wife and see what she thinks. Won't be able to go out to celebrate, but it would be nice to be there. Though, I bought her birthday gift from Papaw just the other day, and with delays in shipping (even Amazon Prime) it won't be here until next week supposedly.
I don't know if RM's talking about 'cleaning/clearing house' has gotten in my head, but I have been a bit surprised at myself lately. The past few days I have been cleaning up my home office desk by going through stacks of notes/paperwork to see what they were, why I held on to them, do I still keep or not.... I never realized how many notes I make about things from Facebook, or other websites/blogs/radio shows, etc of stuff I want to follow up on. Most of the notes seem to be authors/titles of books I want to look into, or movie titles I want to follow up on to see if they are going to be interesting, or to add to the queue on Netflix. Some notes have ideas for writing. I think I tossed most of those as dumb things,,,, just because I did. There is a stack of crossword mailings that my MIL has bought me a subscription for, for Christmas over the last few years, including the one before last (her last one). There is about 5 puzzles in each month mailing, and I don't take the time to do them much, even though I do love crossword puzzles. In one drawer I have probably 30 plus of these mailings. I get one out every now and then to work the puzzles when I am watching some netflix.
I now have a stack of five, yes five, notebooks, pads of paper, all of different size and type, that have specific "note-taking purposes". Completely asinine, truly. but it is how I keep things sorted. One little spiral notebook for log-ins and passwords at various websites - not only so if I forget, but in case something were to happen to me. One regular college composition pad for listing Authors that I liked their book series, or stand-alones, so I can keep a list handy when watching out for new/recent releases, and to keep up with additional books in a series, etc. A steno-pad I use for notes on my Warcraft game... where and what to do for a certain in-game piece or mount or pet I want to "farm" and work towards getting. Which of my characters have more reputation with what faction... things I need to read more in-depth about to figure out how much material/effort to complete. Stuff that only another gamer would understand. Mixed in with all them wildly scratched chicken-markings are notes I jotted when a call comes in while I am in-game dungeon or raid and just can't stop to write a proper note. Flipping through it right now I see more notes for book stuff, too.
There is still a small stack loose paper containing hieroglyphics to decipher. I'll probably go through them tomorrow morning... rather later this morning. They will get transposed into whatever notebook it belongs, and those that don't belong, will hit the recycle. I think I have decent handwriting. In this I refer to the use of cursive writing ... the new 'Old Peoples' code from the younger crowd. Generally I print more than write, and my printing is pretty decent I think. The Wife always makes me sign cards, or address anything we actually send snail mail, just because she likes my writing better. I came across an offer online today for a nibbed ink pen. they are about $25 each, with a special for order 3, get at the price of 2... and I almost did it. there's something about writing with nibbed pens that always impressed me, and whenever I used one in the past, it just slows me down ... like writing with one is an art-form, and it feels/looks that way to me once it is finished.
Well, this is much longer than I thought it would be. I was just looking for a short, late-night post to cover for tomorrow (today). I don't know if I am just loopy in my head tonight, or just letting thoughts go 'free flow'. As any of you that read here can probably tell, I usually don't go back and proof-read my posts (for spelling/grammatical errors, etc) just because I just write here how I feel, and how the thought comes to me. But tonight, and free-floating as I have been, I better do a quick read-through to make sure I didn't share something I shouldn't.
PeacE
EDIT: No changes were made after a read-through. Dang, I'm proud of myself!
Thursday, April 16
Surgery Day
The Youngest goes under the knife today for the pins in his arm. Doesn't sound very dramatic, but my lack of sleep last night proves that even I am worried about it on some level. What if something goes wrong? What if it gets infected and they mess it all up? What if one of us comes down with something worse just being in the hospital? What if? What IF?? WHAT IF???
Yeah. Went to bed like 9:30ish to get plenty of sleep... I kow if was after 1:30 before I fell asleep, and had a couple wake-ups during the night. Finally got up about 6:40... though the alarm was set for 7:30. Parental, instinctual fears? I don't know. But it may be nap time when we get back home this afternoon.
Gotta get some stuff done before we leave.
PeacE
Yeah. Went to bed like 9:30ish to get plenty of sleep... I kow if was after 1:30 before I fell asleep, and had a couple wake-ups during the night. Finally got up about 6:40... though the alarm was set for 7:30. Parental, instinctual fears? I don't know. But it may be nap time when we get back home this afternoon.
Gotta get some stuff done before we leave.
PeacE
Wednesday, April 15
Trying to Get Motivated
I'm feeling sluggish today. I think it may be because I got more than 8 hours sleep last night. In my defense, I was tired. I did mow the lawn yesterday, which caused my back to start bothering me again. So today it is sore.
I get to leave the house today! I got a call from the high school the other day. I guess the Youngest's enrollment package paperwork had not been received. Found out that no, we never sent it in. So I get to run that to the school today. Then he should be set for the fall. Afterwards I am going to run by a QT (QuikTrip gas mart) and get some smokes, refill my 52 ounce cup with soda, and grab a couple jalapeno with cheese sausage dogs. Yeah... sounds good.
Then it is back home. Tomorrow I may not post as I am going to the hospital with the youngest for his surgery. I've been told that once I am in the waiting area for the procedure, I can't leave for any reason or they won't let me back in. Sounds kinda stupid to me, but I guess it is them trying to limit how much exposure one has being in the hospital... whether bringing it in, or just being around it. Pre-Registration called yesterday and gave us our estimated patient cost for the hospital only part of the procedure. I really need to get back to working. Need less to say our high deductible is going to be met early this year... so in a bad way, I hope all our major accidents/procedures happen this year. Sounds bad, but truly....
Okay, I am outta here to get stuff done... and I'm hungry.
PeacE
I get to leave the house today! I got a call from the high school the other day. I guess the Youngest's enrollment package paperwork had not been received. Found out that no, we never sent it in. So I get to run that to the school today. Then he should be set for the fall. Afterwards I am going to run by a QT (QuikTrip gas mart) and get some smokes, refill my 52 ounce cup with soda, and grab a couple jalapeno with cheese sausage dogs. Yeah... sounds good.
Then it is back home. Tomorrow I may not post as I am going to the hospital with the youngest for his surgery. I've been told that once I am in the waiting area for the procedure, I can't leave for any reason or they won't let me back in. Sounds kinda stupid to me, but I guess it is them trying to limit how much exposure one has being in the hospital... whether bringing it in, or just being around it. Pre-Registration called yesterday and gave us our estimated patient cost for the hospital only part of the procedure. I really need to get back to working. Need less to say our high deductible is going to be met early this year... so in a bad way, I hope all our major accidents/procedures happen this year. Sounds bad, but truly....
Okay, I am outta here to get stuff done... and I'm hungry.
PeacE
Tuesday, April 14
Quarantine: Day 'I Don't Know'
I've lost track of what day it is during this Stay-At-Home event. I know I would like to go out to a restaurant and eat. To go to the pub and have a beer. But those aren't happening any time soon.
Looks like I am going to try to get the yard mowed today. The other house is just goin got have to wait til another day. I think I only have 1 yard in me today.
That's all I got, because I should get the mowing done now.
PeacE
Looks like I am going to try to get the yard mowed today. The other house is just goin got have to wait til another day. I think I only have 1 yard in me today.
That's all I got, because I should get the mowing done now.
PeacE
Monday, April 13
Post Easter Happenings
Monday is here once again, and I am siting here attempting to rub the sleep out of my eyes. thinking about what-all needs to get done this week. The list keeps getting longer, and I keep looking to how much of it I can put off, or delegate to someone else. Not a lot of it is leaving the list though....
Last week, The Youngest Son had his cast removed from his arm. Turns out the radius didn't set just right. There is a 19.5 degree bend at the break vertically. So, this Thursday he is going into outpatient to have pins put in, hopefully. I say hopefully, as the break is close to wrist area where the bone flares out a bit, but the ortho thinks he can do pins versus a plate. He will be getting a cast at a 7-10 day follow-up that will be on another four weeks.
Saturday, RM cooked up a turkey, which was way more food than she and PT would need, so The Wife went over at her call and picked up some foods. Thanks RM! We had no idea what we were in the mood for dinner that night, and the meal fit perfectly. I broke into the potato salad she sent for me this morning already. Just a small bowl for breakfast. As usual, it is good! I know RM was sad with the social distancing and stay at home going on. I guess she mentioned about them spending the holiday at home alone, and the Sis invited them over for dinner on Sunday. I am guessing they went. Glad I wasn't invited.
Sunday we just mellowed around the house. I started thinking about the dreaded list I am "working" on this morning (actually using this time to delay it all).
That brings us back to now. Things to do this week: 1) Thursday appointment for the Son and his pins; 2) need to get the front lawn mowed here, and at the other house; 3) get in touch with the company handling my 401K and ESOP monies and get the stuff transferred into a new account; 4) watch the Netflix disc that came in the mail two weeks ago so I can get the next one; 5)I'm sure there is more to ad, just not completely awake and putting effort into it.
That all being said, I think I am off to Amazon to see if I can find a Papaw gift for my Doodad. Her birthday is coming up within the week.
PeacE
Last week, The Youngest Son had his cast removed from his arm. Turns out the radius didn't set just right. There is a 19.5 degree bend at the break vertically. So, this Thursday he is going into outpatient to have pins put in, hopefully. I say hopefully, as the break is close to wrist area where the bone flares out a bit, but the ortho thinks he can do pins versus a plate. He will be getting a cast at a 7-10 day follow-up that will be on another four weeks.
Saturday, RM cooked up a turkey, which was way more food than she and PT would need, so The Wife went over at her call and picked up some foods. Thanks RM! We had no idea what we were in the mood for dinner that night, and the meal fit perfectly. I broke into the potato salad she sent for me this morning already. Just a small bowl for breakfast. As usual, it is good! I know RM was sad with the social distancing and stay at home going on. I guess she mentioned about them spending the holiday at home alone, and the Sis invited them over for dinner on Sunday. I am guessing they went. Glad I wasn't invited.
Sunday we just mellowed around the house. I started thinking about the dreaded list I am "working" on this morning (actually using this time to delay it all).
That brings us back to now. Things to do this week: 1) Thursday appointment for the Son and his pins; 2) need to get the front lawn mowed here, and at the other house; 3) get in touch with the company handling my 401K and ESOP monies and get the stuff transferred into a new account; 4) watch the Netflix disc that came in the mail two weeks ago so I can get the next one; 5)I'm sure there is more to ad, just not completely awake and putting effort into it.
That all being said, I think I am off to Amazon to see if I can find a Papaw gift for my Doodad. Her birthday is coming up within the week.
PeacE
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