monday

I worked yesterday.
It was a fun day.
Sundays usually are quiet.
I only had to call one doctor.
It was good to see my work friends.
They had a pot luck.
I didn't bring anything because I didn't know about it.
But still I was invited to join in......it was nice.
I bought my nurse assistants large pickles for Xmas gifts.
I usually pack one as part of my lunch and they always
want me to give it to them. So it's what I bought for them. They loved it. lol

The oncologist said the radiation did shrink boyfriends cancer. Apparently he has several growths in the right lung. Something we didn't know until Friday. So now he says we repeat the scan in 8 weeks,........ monitor them until they start growing and then start the Opdivo. He said we would get approval. Last visit he said we wouldn't get approval until it spread out side the lung. Boyfriend isn't 100% sure he wants to take the Opdivo. I'll support whatever decision he makes.
 We asked about traveling because boyfriend's  afraid to leave town. Afraid something will happen and he won't be close to his doctors if he needs them. The oncologist told him "travel! you should go! GO HAVE FUN! "
I hope we do. We will see....

Today we have a doctor appointment and then we need to go to the store. When we get home I'm going to bake some cookies and make some fudge.

Saturday I met my sisters at dads house. We cleaned and set up what we could for our Christmas celebration there. We put on the Elvis Christmas CD, sang and laughed all at the same time as we cleaned. We had fun.

Monday

So we went to the grocery store today and then out to lunch.
We ate at a Mexican place. I've been craving it.
I had the Fajitas, boyfriend had Tamales. It was so good!
Got home from lunch and put the groceries away, unloaded the dishwasher, and took out the garbage. Boyfriend took a nap. He's worried about his test results and sleeps I think as a way to escape his thoughts.
I put out a few Christmas decorations including my Santa seat covers that I bought at the dollar store for a buck several years ago. They've held up pretty well!
I didn't get the ornaments on the tree yet, and I'm thinking maybe I'll leave it with just the candy canes and red bows.
The table is a mess I know........some of it is Christmas stuff, boyfriends computer, my notebook with my lists written inside of it, candles from Thanksgiving and a cookie jar...........I'll get it all put away eventually!

Mr. Bojangles new favorite place is under the tree. I think he likes the heat from the lights.

saturday

I got up early this morning and took a wonderfully hot shower then made myself some cinnamon toast and tea.........pet the kitties, kissed them even..........then started sister bears car so it would be warm when she left for work........the temp here is in the teens with some wind.........very cold! I'm looking forward to the snow!

I signed up to work Dec.18.
I always regret signing up to work until I get there, then it's
not so bad usually.
It feels good facing the holidays without worrying
about having to work Christmas or New Years.
I've been very lucky to be able to take this time off work.

Dec. 8, 2016

Boyfriend and I went to the eye doctor Monday for routine eye exams.
We both ordered new glasses and I also got a pair of prescription sun glasses. I'm going
to order contact lenses early next year.......... didn't want to take the time to do it now.......
I had a significant change in the vision in my left eye. I've been having difficulty with night driving....and blurry vision in that eye.......it's pretty scary.....was sure I was going blind.lol.......my fault for not having an exam for almost 10 years ....doctor said the new prescription would make a world of difference.....will be glad to get them!

Boyfriend had a neck to knee PET Scan yesterday. We'll have the results in a few days to a week if they post them online before our December 16th appointment with the oncologist.We're both worried........not something you get use to.

I'm finished with my Christmas shopping. Feels good to have it done! I bought the ham yesterday that I will serve for Christmas dinner........and I bought stuff to make Christmas cookies. I'll probably bake them with the little girl who visits the woman next door. It will be fun!

friday

Originally 4 of us were going to go to the cabin in the woods. Then the count changed to 5 of us, then to 3 of us. Final count though is 2. Me and my younger sister are going to go.
I can't wait!

I got my Christmas tree up, but not decorated other than lights. I also put a wreath on the front door. :O)~
  I guess I didn't accomplish very much today.

thursday

I'm going to a cabin in the woods this Saturday with my two of my sisters. The plan is to do some hiking, grill some steaks, and just hang out together for a couple of days and a night. I have mixed feelings about going. That's another story in and of itself that I will tell when I have the ambition to do so!

The plan for today is to put up the Christmas tree and hang a few outdoor Christmas lights.

friday

I had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Enjoyed the company of my grown children.
I like listening to the bantering that goes on between them. They crack me up.
Dinner was delicious and the table looked pretty I think.
My youngest sister
had dinner with us. I always enjoy seeing her and wish she lived
closer so that we could hang out more often. She told stories
to my children about me from my much earlier days, some that I would not have shared with them.
My sons were laughing so hard that I couldn't help but to laugh at their laughter.
 Daughter said to me
last night, after company was gone, that she liked hearing those stories.....was glad to
find out her mom had a little bit of a wild side. :O)~
Daughter and I stayed up late watching a movie. It was fun. The whole day was good!

wed.

Well the house is clean, the pumpkin pies are baked, and the fruit salad is made and in the refrigerator.
It's raining and cold outside. Thankfully the house is warm. Mr. Bojangles is sitting next to me in my bed.He likes the warmth from my computer. I like when he sits with me.
I'm looking forward to being with my family tomorrow.
I hope everyone out there has a happy Thanksgiving!

monday

I received a post card from the courts today.
My jury duty was deferred until 2019.
YAY!
I am so relieved. :O)

sunday

 I got my Tulip bulbs planted. So happy to be done with it! Maybe a couple of them will actually bloom this spring!
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I have a crock pot full of  beans, onions, and ham chunks cooking for dinner tonight. I'll make some corn bread to go with the soup.  It's very cold here. Hot soup will be good!

I bought a nice turkey for our Thanksgiving dinner. I'm very much looking forward to having my sons and daughter here together, and my dad too. More than anything I think my dad enjoys my sons company.

We might go to a movie today, then head to the grocery to get the rest of the stuff for our Thanksgiving meal.

thursday

Nothing much going on.
We've had a couple of doctor appointments.
Got a little Christmas shopping done.
I need to do yard work today, and I
plan on doing a little reading.

sunday

I cleaned the garage and basement today. Daughter helped so it only took a few  hours. We filled four 45 gallon garbage bags full of stuff. I'm glad to have it gone! 

friday

The plumber is coming today to replace the refrigerator ice maker that boyfriend probably broke while "fixing it." I asked boyfriend to stop fixing things! :O)

Some of the time while Mr. Bojangles is sleeping in my bed and as I walk by the bed I bend over
and rest my head on his body and listen to him purr.Then I kiss the little guy. He's so cute to me.

We went to Target last night because boyfriend wanted to buy a new coffee maker. We've been using coffee bags for about a year.There were many many  coffee makers to choose from. He ended up getting a Mr. Coffee single cup brew.

wed

So I cleaned out the hall closet, and the buffet. I also cleaned the bathroom walls and wood work. And finally, I took down the bathroom and hallway light fixtures and cleaned them. Feels good to have it done! All that's left to do is my bedroom closet, and take my comforters to the laundromat to be washed.
I plan on cleaning the basement and garage this Sunday. Daughter said she will help so it shouldn't take too long.
Tomorrow I'm going to the grocery for some of the stuff I need for Thanksgiving day dinner.

Today I worked on  family recipe cook books I'm making for my adult children as one of their Christmas gifts. They're looking pretty good so far!

tuesday

We left the house early this morning to go to vote.
As we left the house and while I drove to our vote spot I tried to make my choice.
I didn't though so I stared at the ballot
for a couple of minutes while my thoughts raced  as I struggled with my decision.
Finally I made a choice. On the walk to the car I regretted my choice, later I was OK with it.