Sometimes you have to walk away-

 

Well, I am late blogging and--you can blame it on Sadie, the cleaning lady, who, as you know, is really me--

You see, she was knocking at the door early this morning--  and was bound and bent, to get the living room dusted, furniture moved-- dog hair vacuumed up-- and, she announced that  no matter what, she was going to do it!--and----you know, when Sadie gets a "Bee in her bonnet", come  hell or high water, she is going to do what she  had planned--She told me that it had to be done on a day when it is not snowing--because, when the snow falls, she says , the Lady of the house , (who is really SADIE/Me--)-goes outside for hours and hours trying to clean it up---

Sadie is a good soul however--

That is what I do--a lot-----walk away----from Himself ,--- and from a lot of stuff, and just do my thing---and to-morrow , do one more thing--Everyday there is a lot of nonsense--like-- now taking my blood pressure  morning and night-- The good thing  is, mostly the numbers are the same--so, of course, Himself, who is an "older than old" Doctor, cannot see why this has to be done , everyday--AND TWICE everyday-- and then there is my new Doctor,  "younger than Springtime"--who wants to see all these numbers in 15 days--

"Just do it a couple times a week". Himself says----  "It is crazy  checking the  BP so often--"

and so, I walk away---from all the nonsense---

How is your day going?---I believe it is raining outside here---rain on snow- creates ice----I must buy some salt before I break my neck---Himself is not a fan of "salting sidewalks"--- but, then, he never goes outside-----  "You don't need  to throw salt down", he tells me---I walk away--- because I will buy salt this afternoon--

We all are important---in different ways--for different reasons--No-one ever tells us that--- but--- we are--Every morning , we should stand in front of a mirror and tell that person in the mirror, just how special  she/he is---

We are heading to town this afternoon---I need a trip to the Pharmacy, plus Himself has a list as long as your arm, for fresh bread and  sliced roast beef--(and I saw some bags of salt in the front of that store)--Lord love a Duck! -- I do not but ice cream any more--no sweets-- no G'ale---- but--- groceries nearly cost an arm and a leg anyway--

Remember to be strong-- try to please the people in our lives---- but---walk away , quietly, from the nonsense---always remember   that you  are alive for a reason----and that you really are stronger than you  think---

 

A phenomenon called, "Analysis Paralysis"---

 January 30th--I think  !----I have been out clearing the bricks (in front of the garage) of snow--  It feels like about 4 to 5 inches of  wet snow has  fallen, and it is supposed to keep on snowing until around noon -- I can drive over the rest--out to the back road--and pack down the snow--I think--

I hope that you got out of the right side of the bed- (Dad used to say that)-- If it makes you feel any better, only one more day in this month of January--then--February---and then---- windy March--and then---S_U__M_M_ER----  Whoop-de Doo!----

We won't need all the heavy parkas--or snow boots-- but------ as we get older-well, you know----- we do begin to forget  things--

I must tell you also that my new Doctor  called yesterday--This seems to be the norm now-- one doesn't go to see the Doctor--  Instead you have a telephone appointment--which is at a certain time-- The clinic said--The Doctor will call you at 4pm-- The DR. called me at 5-30pm--My daughter told me that in Ohio, she doesn't even get a telephone appointment, but has to  send her Doctor an email, and eventually  her Doctor replies with another email--  At least I hear a voice on the phone--She does not--Times sure have changed--

Anyway, I was told , that in my recent echo of my heart, my blood pressure was elevated--I wanted to say, "No GUFF"---because I did not enjoy getting that "echo"--lying half naked for an hour while about 100 pictures of my heart were taken--- 

So---now---- for the next 2 weeks, I must take my blood pressure morning and night, and report back to this Doctor--This morning my blood pressure was OK--- I think---I get the feeling that "in my older age" ---I may be  beginning to  live on the edge--Lordy Be!!!

Time does fly , doesn't it??------ but-----there is always good news-- WE ARE THE PILOT---We decide   what to do now----  I think------One can listen to all the grown kids  suggestions----  and weigh them----then decide in what direction to go--

--- Do you feel, "over the hill"?----Do you think like you are older than old??--- -----

Of  COURSE NOT !

but--it might take us longer--- because we enjoy the view  now, more--

----Nowadays, I  jump right in there--and do what I think is necessary--

So, should I have been out there , clearing the bricks of snow?--Lord love a Duck-----(Now tell me, who on earth is going to do it?)

"Up and at-er"----WE CAN !

 Hello to you all---It's early here-- almost 8am--  and I slept in---Well. I woke up, and then rolled over and went back to sleep---and Son#2 called me , and woke me up---  thank goodness! -I try to get the washing into the machine--and then to the dryer--all before 7am , when the power goes up-- We almost made it---but, it was a rush--

I remember , years go, Dad would put some opera  singer on, and play it really loud, to try to rouse my sister and I--It usually worked--got us out of bed--I think this singer was from a "Readers Digest" album--Remember how you used to be able to buy these long playing records of different types of music??-I think they were Dad's favourites--

I live in fear  that something  huge and vital will break --stop working--  in this house--But, then I worry about pretty much everything--always have---I saw the above meme--and thought I should have it pasted   in my brain---"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes---  EVEN YOU!"------and, so true--

The 2 dogs must get out-- everyone is fed--- water changed in all their bowls-- AND--It is himself's DAY PROGRAM this morning-- so, that is exciting--AND HE IS GOING---  which is so good also--AND--Sadie is scheduled to arrive here  any time-- she is going to dust the dining room--and the  main floor bathroom-- 

I think we all should remember the above---  WE CAN DO THIS---  BECAUSE WE HAVE TO---- Lord love a Duck---There are days I wonder if I can---Do YOU?----  NO "wondering" allowed--because, we CAN DO THIS-----WE HAVE TO-------

I AM WOMAN-HEAR ME ROAR____

There are times I  think--I am sorta older than old-------then-----I remember-----

Attract Positivity-

and----  here is the sun---just in case we forget what it looks like-- Good Morning everyone--Time to rise--and face the world!

To-day I am trying to get the house-y stuff done--then hit the grocery--FOR A SMALL ORDER--if that is possible!--The 2 boys (as in dogs)- have not been out yet, but will  be going outside soon----It is cloudy here--- but above zero I believe-- Only 3 more days and we are going to see  February---  so nice --Hopefully winter will be short and sorta sweet.

Lopez  slept all night , last  night-- I had walked him on the back road yesterday afternoon , so maybe it was because of the extra exercise--

Son#2, the Pilot is in Calgary--waiting to fly that Dreamliner back to Toronto--He knows I am writing you all, and guess what came flying  online here?---

I knew that you would get a kick out of that!--I told him I would post it--LOLOL-Anyway, I must tell you something else--

Whatever the next challenge is,  you are ready----Lord love a Duck!  No matter what, we are enough--!

The boys (as in canines)-must get out-- The Lady here, must get to the store-- but--always remember-

-

 

Who am I, you ask?

Good day to you all--Overcast skies here-- but--the best part is that the temperature is hovering around  32F--- right on freezing----no snow falling---both boys have been out and BOTH BOYS (as in dogs)- did what they were supposed to do--

I was up again in the night-wandering around the front snowy front lawn with Lopez who did absolutely nothing--so, we came back inside--I-took off my parka-- Lopez went back in his crate-----I climbed back into bed--- and------LOPEZ AGAIN BEGAN TO WHIMPER---down I went--was going to take him out, and if he didn't go to the big dog water bin, and drank a lot of water--So, upstairs we went-AGAIN__back into his crate ----  I climbed  into bed--- AND LOPEZ BEGAN TO WHIMPER---Lord love a Duck!--So--I covered him up---in his crate--said --BAD BOY-!  NOW GO TO SLEEP!--- I lay in the bed--leaned over the side and patted him ------HE FINALLY WENT TO SLEEP---Lordy BE! --What a person does for a Chihuahua-  There are times I am beginning to wander why on earth we have this dog---- but------  I hate to admit it, but-----  I LOVE HIM!

Right now, son#2 is in the air--flying back from Britain--but landing in Calgary--He sent a picture that you all might enjoy--- 

a British Telephone Booth--Remember telephone Booths?-- Ours never were as  pretty as this one, but, we used to use these all the time, when I was growing up--There were no cell phones then--We used to see how many people could fit into a phone booth----- Isn't this a pretty one???

--------------and this was the train to the airport-------and below. a table full of Japanese food-You know he loves food!

Hopefully I can stay home to-day---  perhaps get to the grocery to-morrow----- That might be nice---perhaps have a wee rest, and read my book , until the book falls onto the floor because I have fallen asleep--

I am just wondering----are your grown kids always telling you what to do?--  (I never tell them what to do)------just wondering, because it kinda drives me crazy--  I try to let it go in one ear and out the other--but--there are times I ----- well--we won't go there--I am their Mom--but-----  who am I really???-

I hope that you enjoy this day-------Remember that you are special---Remind yourself every day---

but------I try to keep in mind-----

I want to thank you---

Time to rise and shine-- hard tho as the bed is so warm---and it is still  kinda darkish out there--The 2 boys (dogs) have not been out yet---  Lopez had me up around midnight-- good little fella tho to wake me up and  get him outside--  so--there I was, in my nightgown, and parka and boots--wandering around the snowy front lawn--
 

He did do his business---  so----  bless the little fella to know he had to get out of his crate and get outside-

Son#2 on our rt---- is now in England-- flew overnight from Calgary--The picture below is the sun coming up as he was landing  in London--He calls it--" Sunrise over the Atlantic--"--

When in Calgary, he was eating Chia Seed Pudding and fruit----He says Chia is Mexican Warrior seed , and high in protein-

To-day Himself goes to the Day Program-- at the lodge---It will be a busy morning for me, driving him there,  speaking with the head of the Lodge, and getting back home, tidying the house, and going back to pick him up-Everyday seems to be busy---  Yesterday was hair day--and I ran a few errands while in town--took some items to the SALLY ANNE--did some banking, grabbed a couple meals from Swiss Chalet, for dinner (2 can eat for the price of one)---and all was well when I returned home--Praise the good Lord--

I do appreciate all your comments--  that you take time  to read the blog---You  do brighten my life---Life in "the older than old " lane , seems easier , when it is shared--just to know that I am not alone  going through everyday with all it's trials and tribulations,  means so much to me--- There are days that I do not feel I am  ever going to accomplish  all, and then I read that we are all in the same boat---Courage is going on when I don't have that strength-It helps to know  I am not alone--so thank you to all---

Time to get the boys (dogs) out---  Get this body onto action-------- I hope that your day is a good one--- If you see a Pilot--or a Police person----  or---even an older person, I hope you give them a smile---It might be "ME"----

BE STRONG -----  WE ARE ALIVE____WE CAN DO MORE THAN WE EVER BELIEVED WE COULD!

 

Wake up and smell the roses--

Good day to you--Yes, We woke up-----no sun here, but milder than it could be---fog across the lake--People up here are being told to stay off the lakes as it has been too mild---  not enough ice to support snow machines--especially over currents underneath the ice that has formed--

Yesterday, the cell phone would not work here at the house-- I was told  the tower was down--no power going to it--Weird, because I had to call Toronto to get this message--The fellow there at "Rogers", our provider, looked on some map of our area and assured me that it would be fixed this morning--  I have my doubts--It will work, when I drive to town, as there are more towers  it will hook onto--The perils of living in the bush--

I thought the above very interesting--"sunlight"--"Dance"--  (We knew that!)--"Music"---"decluttering?"

ENERGY GIVERS_____"Consistent sleep patterns"----

Our daughter called---She is driving her kids to school--- in OHIO--- in thick fog---It seems to be a very mild winter everywhere--

and, just in case   you are "bogged down" with winter----  just look at the above picture--- Remember when our dock looked like this??-- THIS IS WHAT IS AHEAD OF US-----"SUMMER"----  

WE CAN DO THIS-----Hang in there----  --and the meme below just might put a smile on your face--

-I must get the 2 boys (as in dogs)--out------  I hope you are "up and at-er"--- The day has begun---and---It doesn't hurt to be a bit weird , if you feel like it--

Hugs going your way----and--I shall talk to you all later--

Spend time making memories--

 Good morning--  We have an overcast day here--very mild--no snow falling--  but misty--The boys , as in dogs, have been out--and in, ---a couple of times here----the wash is done--the Dyson  vacuum moved around---

I read some of you had freezing rain yesterday-- That is the worst!---dangerous!---  I remember, growing up, in London, Ontario, and there was an ice storm there that lasted for days and days---  I loved it all-- I was about 7 or 8 yrs  old, so it meant that schools were closed---no power------and  we  lived in our family room, which was warmed by a fireplace-- ----Mom somehow cooked--- maybe on that Coleman stove Dad had---or-over the fireplace--- and we huddled around that fireplace, sleeping beside it, even at night--It felt like we were camping-----good memories---We were the only ones with a fireplace, I think, and, as a few of our neighbours would appear at meal times--or huddle beside us to keep warm. Of course it was a wood fireplace-

Anyway, during that ice storm,  I thought life was the best!-----  Life was cozy! ---Now, when I hear of freezing rain, I imagine cars sliding off the road--people falling on sidewalks---

 You know, my ice storm memory, would've been about 60 or 70 yrs ago--How on earth can that be??--

Here 's hoping that your day is going well--that you find time for "YOU"--that you remember to stop and remember good times  in your past-- your Mom--your Dad---when life seemed so much simpler--

Here I am, trying to "de-clutter"  this house--Everything I pick up has a memory---Pictures Of each of our children , growing up----and - I never heard of Alzheimers --or Dementia------Did you?---

Enjoy living to-day---perhaps take a little time to remember life-, simpler times maybe---make some memories to-day---

--  Hugs to yu all---