I just wanted to pop in and update everyone on my surgery.  The surgery took a lot longer than they thought.  It ended up being ten and a half hours!  I was in the hospital for a week and then at a rehab facility for eighteen days.  Rehab went well and I am able to get around with a cane in the house and a walker outside.  Love the scooters for ( Read more... )

Last night was Simchat Torah.  I was honestly going to blow off services because it being Monday we had Karate.  I felt badly because I had already missed two weeks of Karate and am going to be missing heaps more and didn't want to miss last night too.  Hannah remembered that it was Simchat Torah and asked if we were going to services.  Cue the ( Read more... )

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Today

Outside is turning out to be a beautiful day. Sunny with a nice crisp fall breeze.  Last night it was a bit cool at night.  I even commented to Jeff that it might be time to put the flannel sheets on the bed.  I adore my flannel sheets!  They are so cozy and warm to hunker down in.  Haven't done it yet but might later depending on how tired I ( Read more... )

I saw the orthopedist yesterday.  Not good.  I am having surgery.  Mid November. We are working on setting a date.  Here's the deal ( Read more... )

Today

Outside is a weird day.  First it was sunny, then it was dark and cloudy and now it is sunny again.  Odd

I am reading - a whole bunch of nothing!  I have loads to read and haven't been motivated to pick up a single book.

I am creating - made a birthday card for my friend Patty but again, not motivated to pick up anything.

Plans for the week
Monday ( Read more... )

Home from our weekend away.  It was mostly nice.  The weather stunk but that's okay ( Read more... )

Today is:  My Mother-in-Law's birthday.  Wishing a very happy birthday to Paula!

Outside it is a beautiful sunny but humid day.  Tropical Storm Isaac is supposed to cause some rain later but for now it is beautiful outside.

I am reading - just finished two books.  One was A Secret Affair by Mary Balogh.  It was okay.  A Regency romance so it was set ( Read more... )

Peter comes home from my parents today!!!  YAY!!! They should be at my house around 4.  I get off work at 5. CANNOT wait to see him. He's been gone all week.  We pick Hannah up from camp tomorrow at 5:45.  Again, CANNOT wait! 

I hope this format isn't totally boring to everyone reading this journal but it works well for me and forces me to think about the week ahead. So...

Today -
Outside my window is a beautiful cooler day.  A slight breeze and a bit of sunshine.

Around the house - Jeff and I are on our own this week so we are hoping to get a bunch done but I doubt it ( Read more... )