I feel the need to explain.
So many people think all I do is sleep.
During your “normal” hours, yes, maybe.
But when I need to adjust my schedule, just like you, I do.We try to sleep regular hours and eat three times a day.
My day starts a bit later than most of yours. That would be because we live a different
life than you. Hubby works from 11 to
7. In order for us to continue to have
the close relationship we do, we try to sleep mostly the same hours. Works for
me. Mom always told me I was a night owl
from the time I was born. We are both
awake all night. We sleep days. We try to get several hours from the time he comes home to whenever we are
needed to be awake. When someone needs
us we always try to be there. We also
try to sleep in the evening before he heads to work. Some days it’s a yes and some days no. That’s fine.
It works for us.
Since we are asleep and
awake different hours than most, we do lots of other things on a strange
schedule. We are the middle of the night
shoppers at WalMart and all night grocery stores. We are the crazy ones who you could even find
sitting out on the porch at 3AM. We won’t
be the loud neighbors in the middle of
the night. That even bothers us. But we do eat a different schedule, sleep a
different schedule and generally live a different schedule from those of you
out there who are “normal.”
Today started much the same as any other day. When I first wake up, I have to stop and
access what I’m able to do at the moment.
Doesn’t mean it’ll be all I can do for the entire day, but it is all I
can do for that piece of time when I try to find my land legs. It feels like that. I’m a bit wobbly and stumbly most days. I start out either holding on to furniture
and walls or using a cane or walker just to cross the hall to the
bathroom. Sometimes it ends up being
just those few minutes and sometimes it continues through a part or even all of
my day. I never know.
Today I really didn’t think I’d be able to do anything. I could hardly walk. It felt like the sciatica was starting up
again. The pain in my behind that then
extends down my leg was catching me with every step I took. After sitting and standing a few times and
stretching as I went down the stairs, it eased up to the point I was confident
walking with a walker. I probably should
have shied from tackling the stairs, but if I had, I’d have spent the entire
day in bed. I hate having to do
that. Some days it’s unavoidable. Some
days pushing myself to the point of tears allows me hours of feeling somewhat
human!
I’ve been trying car rides mostly because I get bored spitless
staying at home. Today was no
different. The weather was
gorgeous. Staying inside would have
almost been a crime. I got out to the
car fine. Well kind of fine. I made it without falling. I didn’t trip down the stairs. I was able to get into the car without
lifting my legs with my hands. Yep. Good day so far. But the leg pains set in before we got too
far. I ended up staying in car while Cliff ran errands. I did get to
see Kris today. We stopped by his house
while he was on lunch. I rarely get to
see he and his family. It was nice even
if it was short. After we stopped by his
house, we got Kennedy and took her to work.
By this time, my legs were swelling again but less than last time. The throbbing pain in my feet and my hips continued as we
finished errands, picked Kennedy back up and took her home.,
I was able to get in some walking today but not nearly as much as I'd like. I did sit ups in bed. I know better than to sit up on the floor. I would be there until the second coming!
We realized today that it’s probably better to buy Chinese take
out by the pint, quart, etc. than to get the dinners. One order of orange chicken and one order of
rice was at least four meals worth. And
man was it good! The little restaurant
by Corry and Kris’s places is awesome.
It’s in the little plaza where Ellet Ave. comes out on 91. .
I’ve been debating on doing my own poncho next. I’m really, really
wrestling with it. I for sure want it
done for this fall. I love the yarn and am
very anxious to use it. Unforgettable desert spring. But I've made promises. I have orders from the grands.
1. Unicorn. Pink and purple
2. Dress. Purple top. Pink bottom
3. Blanket to match pillow I made from an afghan Missy had started
and got tired of doing.
4. Blanket. Blue and gold. Basketball.
5. Blanket. Hot pink, black and white.
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Two thoughts for today:
I wonder
why people don't realize not contacting often translates to don't care.
*****
If your
perfume arrives before you, you may have too much on.
AND no amount covers BO.
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Cliff butt called my sister Judy today so she called his butt
back. lol.
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Today I was contacted by someone I knew years and
years ago. She had been to Goodwill and found a bin of yarn. Awesome!
I have a 20% off coupon from making a donation. I’m there tomorrow! Put out the word. People will help.
Do I have more than 365 places in my home? If I purge one small place a day
no one will even notice but the difference in a year should be amazing. Why
don't I start this journey and take you along.
Hugs and love,
Mama Sage
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