March was a month of much activity in my world. Health was a major issue. I wasn't pregnant, so no worry of a baby but 4 grand kids descended upon me like a tornado in Kansas. They came, they saw and they conquered!
The first of March found me with a terrible sinus infection and two strong antibiotics (and all of the side effects) trying to kill me off. The kids arrived with Doc late on a Saturday night. I had fallen asleep between temperature changes and the phone rang. I drove to the airport to pick them up. They were so very excited. (and they didn't even know the surprise that I had in store for them)
On Monday I felt a little strange but attributed it to overload. Monday evening our newest grandchild via marriage joined our group and we announced the newest addition to the other grand kids. Tyler is in the 4Th grade and every time I have a grandchild that is in the fourth grand they get to pick the trip and I take them on the excursion. Tyler and the rest of us were headed off to San Diego to tour the zoo. I had taken Patrick there just the year before (not to worry Pat...we'll always have THE DEL)
On Tuesday morning we headed off to the airport and flew to San Diego. I started feeling bad that morning but brushed it off. Long story short. We had a great time; amidst childish squabbles. We had a great time at the zoo with a private tour. Then I started feeling really strange. I got the flu. (boo-hoo)
We arrived home on Thursday. As soon as I got home I put on my pj's and told everybody what was available for dinner. I took to my bed like a moth to light. Sedona had been sleeping with me and I told her I had to watch ER on TV that night because my boyfriend was on ER........the famous George Clooney. I had to explain to her why I had a boyfriend. She was quit confused but feel asleep right off the bat. I fell asleep right after I saw G.C. kiss somebody........sweet dreams!
I took the grand kids and Doc to the airport early on Saturday. After I dropped them off I found the sound of silence...... golden. You just can't pay for something that sweet. I arrived home to take my Advil and fell asleep watching Lifetime movies. Two days later I emerged feeling much better; although looking much like a troll doll.
I got up on Monday morning feeling quite chipper. I went to my bathroom to wash my face and brush my teeth. On the way there I felt a sneeze coming on and stepped up my pace to get to the sink to grab a Kleenex. I managed to trip over the area rug, sneeze, wet my pants, bite my tongue and tweak my back all within a matter of 4 seconds. Does this take talent? The only think I didn't do was crap myself.
Let's progress to the here and now. My back has been "out" of commission for 2 weeks. It is getting better and it is muscular............but it hurts all the same. I even broke down and have seen an acupuncturist. It has helped. It is slow to heal, but then I understand that happens with age. (SIGH!!)
My ass is now one giant pin cushion. I now feel muscle aches that I didn't know could exist. I am doing my yoga stretches everyday and putting a bag of frozen veggies on my ass. I wondered what I was going to do with the edamame and it has come in so handy. Can't wait till Doc comes back down so I can fry it up for him. Put enough butter on it and he'll eat anything. I am SO trying to be a passive/aggressive personality.
Somebody; anybody send soap-on-a-rope quickly!
More later.
.jpg)
7 comments:
Wow, sorry the flu caught up with you. See, I've bragged a few times about not having even a cold this winter, and I expect something like what you've described here to happen to me, just to repay me for bragging.
Let's hope not!
I do hope you are feeling better soon. They say when it rains it pours and you certainly got a flood. Glad you had some time with the grandchildren anyway.
OMG!! you have me in stitches, but I do pray you're feeling much better soon. i know back pain is a real pain in the ass and you've just written about it. i always consider it an indication of your soul evolving s.l.o.w.l.y, but evolving. Bless you my friend. I send you lots of love & hugz~kbear
You've solved a nagging issue for me. I've never truly wanted children, but fall madly for some kids(like Chicklet & her little brother)....so I could never really figure out why I never wanted to have children. I just realized what I really want is Grandchildren, not children ;-).
Sorry about the sinus infection, but triple sorry about the back problems, they tend to "take over."
-loves roasted edamame
~Mary
I'm unsure how my parents managed to raise three children, but somehow, they did. I'm also unsure how I didn't murder any of mine but that's another story.
Sorry to hear about your back..we seem to be a lot alike in the stupid human trick department.
Jimmy
Now, this is the entire reason why I never married - - - No grandkids, no demanding family members, no hassle (did I spell "hassle" right??). Blessed silence all the time.
All I have to bother me is my cat. And, of course, all these crazy Texas neighbors.......Jon
Feel better soon!!!
"I managed to trip over the area rug, sneeze, wet my pants, bite my tongue and tweak my back all within a matter of 4 seconds. Does this take talent?"
If so, I have the same talent! lol
I'm so sorry you got the flu. I'm glad you were able to enjoy the grandkids before it hit you badly though. Glad you are better, and hope you stay that way!
Post a Comment