Kenny to Doc

 Little Kenny hasbeen constipated. Yesterday Logan and Astrid took him to Dr, Davis. He road in the backseat and Logan held him. They worried that June would be upset. I kept an eye on her and she seemed to be glad for a break from Kenny. Dr. Davis said his colon is small as he is. He prescribed mineral oil. He will just grow out of it he said. Astrid and Logan try to take care of their animals.

My perm is pretty curly, but at least not a flat cap on my head. It will relax. I have long longed for better hair. Jeri Kay said— at least not gray! 

Storm and cold is coming. I’ll be glad when it passes by.

Storm Coming

Laura marched all the way up Nebo with her 15 pound weight pack. Maybe this will keep her bones strong in her old age.

Logan is the nicest young man.  Glad Astrid chose him.

Made a dough flour sack for the secretary at Laura’s . The policeman there makes sourdough bread so I’m going to make him one.

I’m going to get a perm today. Work with trainer tomorrow!

 

For the Birds

 It is really cold.  I remembered to feed the birds and they enjoyed the seeds.

Today I am going to yoga and then I am doing a weight lifting work out with Lisa. She is a personal trainer and has designed the workout for me. I will work with her for several times to learn what to do and how to do it.  She has a degree in kines. I am excited and hope it helps me retain strength in my legs and entire body.  

Logan’s Birthday

We celebrated Logan’s 27th birthday with strawberry and apple pie. He is working on a job in Russellville for several months. They are building a new addition to the mall near us. It will have a Jersey Mikes and an ultra make up store plus one more. They’re working on the pad now.

It’s still really cold. We’re to have a small warm up then snow and more cold. It’s winter so it’s to be expected. I don’t have much to write.

Logan E. and Siggie came by and got a baby blanket for someone in the guard with Logan. They took a gray one. It’s a boy.
 

Sunday

 Yesterday, Laura made baked cheesecake. It was delicious and I have a slice for today.

It’s really cold. This morning it was 21 degrees and now at noon it’s 30. I carried water to my chickens. Their water was frozen solid. I’ll be glad when this cold passes. 

We having birthday pie for Logan today. He’ll be 27 on January 20th. I’m to bring ice cream for the apple pie.

Cold Day

I’ve messed with this Blog for 3 hours. It wouldn’t allow me to load pictures from the IPad. Well, I’ve got it moving again. This is a picture of Larry and I from 1971. Wow, about 55 years ago. I just checked it to see if it would upload and it did. This was in the den of the first house we owned. Sorry for the ramble.

 Well, no picture today as the site won’t allow it. Maybe later I can post. 

I tried going to Lake Dardanelle and walking with Laura. First time since October. I walked a little over a mile.  I hope I can build up to more.

It is much colder today. We will have a few days of colder weather. Then maybe above freezing at night again.

I tried the lap top and can post a photo from here.  Guess the ipad is the problem.

Ouch

 Ada jammed her finger. When Erin asked how it happened, she said playing kittens. That’s a new game to me. Greg took her to the doctor and it isn’t broken but really throbs. I sent her a get well card with 5$ in it.

I ordered an electric blanket from Walmart. They said it was delivered but it wasn’t delivered to me. There was a picture of where they left it. I had to go hunting it. It was left at an empty garage. I was able to finally retrieve it. What a mess!  

The clock in my car loses time. I finally have to set it or I might be late as I see that time when I’m driving. Does your clock do that?

Warm Morning

The Greek Doctor Hippocrates said walking is the best medicine.  He suggested if you’re in a bad mood go for a walk and if you are still in a bad mood—go for another. Yesterday, I was able to walk a mile. I am thankful.

Eric spotted this Tiger Salamander near the swimming pool. Salamanders can regrow limbs. They are called newts. Fascinating!

 

Driving at Night

Tomorrow night I want to go to the Russellville Library and hear Russell Baker speak. He is a researcher of one of my main family lines—Standridge. It starts at 5:30. It will not be really dark at 5. I think I can do it. It will be dark when it’s over but surely I can make it home. I have trouble seeing at night.

Each year for my anniversary, Laura gets me a new calendar. Larry and I would be married 55 years this January 8th, but I think WE only had 49 anniversaries. I love my calendar🤍

Look at how Kenny has grown. He is so cute and loves people.

 Monday when I returned to Silver Sneakers, my friend Wanda wasn’t there. A friend told me she fell. She’s the one I made the hats for because she burned her hair off lightening the gas fireplace. Her son moved her to assisted living near me. I stopped and found her room. We had the best visit. Her arm injury looked horrible. Luckily, an aide saw her fall and came to help her. I will try to visit once a week. She said she’d love a blue hat. 😇I’ll make one.

Thirteenth

I finished the Succulent puzzle. It was just 350. Laura brought me a box of Disney ones. The pieces are small but I’m trying one.

Each sunrise is a chance to start over and do better than yesterday! I'll tell you how the sun rose, — A ribbon at a time! Emily Dickenson

I finished a baby girl blanket. I’m doing one in camo colors for a PT assistant’s first grandchild, a boy. She was Erin’s friend growing up. Camo looks weird for a babe but I’m doing it.

This is the hat pattern I used. I don’t like big flowers. I’m plain Jane.

 I went back to my exercise class yesterday. It was hard on my left knee. Any weight on the toes really pushed the meniscus into the bone. I have to keep my weight back on my heels. I’m trying yoga today. I think it’ll be fine.  I am walking 20 minutes too. I have my bone density test Friday at two. I am dreading the results. Good news — January is half gone, well almost. Wishing my life away.

Modern Reader

Ada has a new way of reading. She’s getting books on her IPad. She can probably use the device better than I. I read this way too but I enjoy a real book in hand much more. Last Saturday, before going on her weekly visit to the Boone county Lubrary she made a list of books she wanted to read. Then she and Erin scurried around the book shelves finding those she chose.

 

Puzzled

Ada enjoys reading. I hope it’s a lifetime habit. 

I finished the succulents puzzle yesterday. I may go to the library and get a puzzle. This one was 500 pieces. Sigrid does 1000 piece one’s. I don’t have room on the card table for that big of a puzzle, but I probably could not finish one that big anyway.

I made a baby blanket for a friend’s great grandchild. His dad loved the little hat and said he wished he had one. I fixed him up.

I remember Grandma Powell making this dress with her treadle  sewing machine.That’s embroidery around the hem. It was black checked material. She made a covered belt to match. She wore ear rings. Clip ons and face powder—very visible. Her hands were always busy. She braided a huge rug that covered her entire living room. Her rose bush is in the background. She enjoyed gardening and flowers. She didn’t like cleaning house. My DNA matches her family highly. I’m lot like Grandma.

 

Last Year

We have not had snow this year. The picture is from one year past. 

I bought a puzzle from Hobby Lobby. I was able to put it together. It was smaller but I was pleased as I’m not good at this. I started one I had in the closet. I’ve got the outside together. 

I went to the gym to start lifting weights. The machines are all a new type. I’ll have to be taught to use them. It was frustrating. I’m trying to be strong at home. I do chair sits and rises. I’m going to shoot for 50 a day. I plan to do these when I get up before my coffee. I have to have a plan or time slips by and I do nothing. So I can’t have coffee until I sit and get up 45 times. Laura says use it or lose it.  The other five I’ve chosen to do are squats, hip hinge, overhead press, row, and chest press. My plan is to do these T and Th. I must call the gym and see how to get assistances with the machines. 

I’m liking my new side by side. It’s diesel. Sort of noisy but they last.
 

Side by Side Ride

For Christmas in 2008, Larry bought me the Mule. We both enjoyed have it and it’s been very dependable. I became afraid it would bite the dust. I bought a Kubota side by side to replace it. With my knee being weak, I need to be able to get around the Meadow. It’s not brand new, but a 2022 model. It only had 44 hours of use and I have known the owner for 50 years. I’m loving the power steering. I can have it serviced at Kubota or maybe Logan can do it. This is another alternative to knee replacement.

 

New Do

 

Ada decided to get her hair cut in a new style. She can comb it herself. She looks older. Those two missing teeth are returning. Children change so quickly. “Don’t buy me what you wish you had, teach me what you wish you’d known.”

The bone doctor X-rays show bone on bone. I’ll continue on for now doing my best to maintain my knee. I must limit over doing but have to keep doing. Walking a tightrope rope!

A Mile

On Monday I walked to the pond. It was .9 of a mile. Today I’m going to the orthopedic doctor. I just want to establish care with him. Hoping to keep on keeping on,

We’ve had some beautiful January days. I’m thankful for the weather. January will soon be half over. 
 

Tote it

I finished a cotton two strand tote! Can you see the heart. This is for my red headed girl!

Monday for back to school for Eric, Siggie, and herself Laura made cinnamon rolls to get it started off sweet. She brought me two so the last two mornings my day has started off super sweetly!

 

Jig a Saw

I’ve been working on this puzzle for a couple of weeks. I’m not very good at zig saws but Larry was a pro as are his two girls and all his grands. Laura said sort the pieces by color and then by shape. Oh, dear so much work.  I just search for a piece. Sigrid and Logan E. came to see me and in less than an hour it was done. Should I try another puzzle?

 

Sunday

Finished a baby blanket and hat plus some bread dough covers. On to my next project.

 Today is my sister Fleta’s birthday. I won’t say her age but she’s older than me. She still works a full time job. Takes care of herself and others. Walks almost daily. She is amazing.