DDA Chapter 27

[Glynis]

Elin - I'm so glad that Bob is doing better in Richmond! Sounds like it is just where he needs to be! I know it will be rough on you and the girls, but just hang in there, and know that we are here for you!

I get to take kids to the dentist today. Ick!!! Luckily, we have a great dentist, and my kids love to see him! Unfortunately, I didn't know we were going to be getting a rather large winter storm today. I'm hoping that it will hold off until we get back, but I'm not hopeful!

 

[my3princes]

Elin I'm glad that things are looking up. The mental aspect truly is half the battle


Glynis my boys have dentist appointments tomorrow and Nick has a derm appt to boot. Fun Fun

 

[my3princes]

I'm have the great internal debate...to start stripping the wallpaper in the bathroom or to put it off I have time today, but I'm not sure when I'll get a chance to get back to it. Do I want that mess now or do I want to wait until next week when the kids are at school.

 

[my3princes]

My debate is over. Ended up deciding to deep clean the house. Starting in Hunter's room. All his Bed linens and curtains are in the process of being washed and I've wiped down about half the walls. He's even boxing up a bunch of his stuffies. He's growing up.

 

[Glynis]

Home from the dentist and I'm happy to report that Jacob, Leslie, Mary and I were all seen, and there's not a cavity among the bunch of us!!! This is good news for the kids, as Alan pays them 20 dollars if they get a no cavity report! As we were coming home, the kids were all planning what they are going to buy in Disneyland with their money.

Katie goes to the dentist on Monday, and I don't think she'll be so lucky. She still has some cavities from her last visit that need to be filled. If she doesn't have any new ones, she'll get paid, but I don't know! We also need to talk about braces. Funnily enough, she really wants them! I think with our tax return this year, we'll be able to swing it for her. We'll see.

The dentist did say that Jacob is also going to be needing braces in the near future, so we've got that to look forward to. Oh joy!

 

[my3princes]

I've decide that once Hunter moves out, we will see him on an episode of hoarders He was actually able to let go of some things today, but the stuff that he had been keeping that was broken or missing pieces is just beyond me. One room down

 

[MrsHeg]

Elin - I'm glad to hear such a good report

 

[bethbuchall]

Good morning, DDA! Nothing new to report around here...

 

[my3princes]

Good Morning. Last day of school vacation here. We're cleaning Nick's room today. He is still sleeping, but I did go in and grab his comforter and curtains so I've started. My life is so exciting these days.

 

[bethbuchall]

I've decided that I'd much rather have a boring life than experience some of the "excitement" that I've been hearing about.

My bathroom guy was sick for three days, but he is back today. He is laying the tile floor and plans to work tomorrow and maybe Sunday to make up for being gone. I told him not to feel obligated to work the weekend on our account, but I think that they have a new job that they really wanted to start on Monday. Then we'll have a two week break until they come back and start the other bathroom.

I am loving this warmer weather and even a little sunshine! It's not going to stay past today, but it gives me hope that spring really is coming. It also makes me want to get this place cleaned up. I need to take advantage of that feeling while I can. Unfortunately, it won't be in the living room, since that is piled with boxes of bathroom "parts" for two bathrooms. Trust me, though, there is plenty of other work to be done around here.

My kids have Monday and Tuesday off. We are kind of hoping that the bathroom will be done so that we can do whatever we want those days. Either way, they will be put to work around here for at least part of the time.

 

[my3princes]

Beth I know what you mean about the nice weather making you want to get things cleaned up. Between the weather and having time at home I'm making the most of it. Today Nick and I cleaned his room top to bottom. It looks and smells great. I did mine a few months ago when I painted so that means that 3 out of 4 bedrooms are completely done Still plenty to do, but I'm making some progress.

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

Not a lot to report. Bob is making some progress, and hopefully next week will bring even more. He has a smaller trach and a speaking valve now so we can talk again. He has been up off the bed for a few seconds the past few days and they are putting a chair in his room so that maybe he can sit in it for about 30 minutes at a time. The change of position will help him a lot, I am sure. He is down to 140 pounds and doesn't have much padding so he gets uncomfortable very quickly. All the turning and wedge pillows and raising and lowering the bed are just not enough.

Today is his 61st birthday and Kristin and I are going down this afternoon to spend it with him. Normally I would be judging Festival Practice Recitals all day long but my co-workers got together and reworked the day's schedule to eliminate me! I have my new 10:30 class to teach and that is it. I can't go tomorrow, but today should be really good. He told me yesterday that he wanted a big piece of birthday cake. He was furious when the speech therapist and I told him he knew better than that!

I would love to have the time and energy that Beth and Deb have for cleaning. My house is in need of a thorough cleaning but it just isn't going to happen anytime soon!

 

[Tammi67]

Tell Bob I wish him a Happy Birthday!!!!

 

[MrsHeg]

Good Morning,

I definitely need to get the cleaning bug here, but I'll just have to settle for the straightening bug, lol.

Elin, Tell Bob I wish him a Happy Birthday, it's wonderful to hear he's making new progress, hopefully he'll be able to regain some of his weight soon.

 

[tinknme]

Elin tell Bob Happy Birthday! So glad to hear he is making progress

 

[tinker1bell]

Hi Elin,,,,continued hugs to you and Bob.

Oh yeah, now Bob is older that me!!!

Happy Birthday Bob!!!

 

[bethbuchall]

Good morning, DDA!

Not a lot to report. Bob is making some progress, and hopefully next week will bring even more. He has a smaller trach and a speaking valve now so we can talk again. He has been up off the bed for a few seconds the past few days and they are putting a chair in his room so that maybe he can sit in it for about 30 minutes at a time. The change of position will help him a lot, I am sure. He is down to 140 pounds and doesn't have much padding so he gets uncomfortable very quickly. All the turning and wedge pillows and raising and lowering the bed are just not enough.

Today is his 61st birthday and Kristin and I are going down this afternoon to spend it with him. Normally I would be judging Festival Practice Recitals all day long but my co-workers got together and reworked the day's schedule to eliminate me! I have my new 10:30 class to teach and that is it. I can't go tomorrow, but today should be really good. He told me yesterday that he wanted a big piece of birthday cake. He was furious when the speech therapist and I told him he knew better than that!

I would love to have the time and energy that Beth and Deb have for cleaning. My house is in need of a thorough cleaning but it just isn't going to happen anytime soon!

Tell him that I say Happy Birthday! I hope that soon he can have that big piece of birthday cake!

I wish that my energy had been longer lived...

 

[bear74]

so I have to go back to work on Tues. sad and excited at the same time.

 

[bear74]

Good morning, DDA!

Not a lot to report. Bob is making some progress, and hopefully next week will bring even more. He has a smaller trach and a speaking valve now so we can talk again. He has been up off the bed for a few seconds the past few days and they are putting a chair in his room so that maybe he can sit in it for about 30 minutes at a time. The change of position will help him a lot, I am sure. He is down to 140 pounds and doesn't have much padding so he gets uncomfortable very quickly. All the turning and wedge pillows and raising and lowering the bed are just not enough.

Today is his 61st birthday and Kristin and I are going down this afternoon to spend it with him. Normally I would be judging Festival Practice Recitals all day long but my co-workers got together and reworked the day's schedule to eliminate me! I have my new 10:30 class to teach and that is it. I can't go tomorrow, but today should be really good. He told me yesterday that he wanted a big piece of birthday cake. He was furious when the speech therapist and I told him he knew better than that!

I would love to have the time and energy that Beth and Deb have for cleaning. My house is in need of a thorough cleaning but it just isn't going to happen anytime soon!

awe what good co workers you have. Tell Bob Happy Birthday for me. Glad he is getting better.

I hope the chair helps

 

[my3princes]

Good morning, DDA!

Not a lot to report. Bob is making some progress, and hopefully next week will bring even more. He has a smaller trach and a speaking valve now so we can talk again. He has been up off the bed for a few seconds the past few days and they are putting a chair in his room so that maybe he can sit in it for about 30 minutes at a time. The change of position will help him a lot, I am sure. He is down to 140 pounds and doesn't have much padding so he gets uncomfortable very quickly. All the turning and wedge pillows and raising and lowering the bed are just not enough.

Today is his 61st birthday and Kristin and I are going down this afternoon to spend it with him. Normally I would be judging Festival Practice Recitals all day long but my co-workers got together and reworked the day's schedule to eliminate me! I have my new 10:30 class to teach and that is it. I can't go tomorrow, but today should be really good. He told me yesterday that he wanted a big piece of birthday cake. He was furious when the speech therapist and I told him he knew better than that!

I would love to have the time and energy that Beth and Deb have for cleaning. My house is in need of a thorough cleaning but it just isn't going to happen anytime soon!

Wish him a Happy Birthday for us. He can't have birthday cake, but maybe a nice Ham dinner for Easter? Something to look forward to. Your coworkers we so nice to do that for you

I remember how crazy busy we were when Hunter was sick. Mom and I ended up power cleaning my house just before his surgery so that there wouldn't be any germs when he came home. I think that was the last time I thoroughly cleaned the whole house. Life gets in the way most of the time

so I have to go back to work on Tues. sad and excited at the same time.

I can't believe how fast time has flown. Who's taking care of the girls while you work?