Warmer days

A warm, sunny day again today, with a light breeze.  So lovely, and I’m really sorry that I don’t have the energy to do what I used to do and go for long walks — this is the kind of “be outside for hours walking around and then find a patio for a drink” weather.  Jerry made himself very comfortable again last night, managing to take up my side of the bed, which is amazing, as he seems to have the body of a concertina able to stretch to fill any available space!  His support worker was here today, and he was wriggling happily as he got cuddled.  Don is good, happily watching his games and the odd PVR show (although he snored through one and claimed to be “resting his eyes”) I question these statements, I do, but if I turn off the TV, he’s suddenly not resting eyes anymore…

Happy to report that I slept well and my appetite is good.  My new meds have arrived, and I start them today; expect a report on them in about a week.  Last night’s pasta salad is now history, and tonight is likely to be nachos… every once in a while I get a craving for that.  Salsa, chips and cheese — I think I just want some salt and crunch now and then.  

I ordered a new pair of jeans which arrived this afternoon.  They are smaller than any I’ve ever owned before — a US size 4 — and I’m stunned that I fit into that size!  Never in my life have I worn anything that tiny!  These are also my first pair that are not stretch, which was another surprise for me; I’ve always worn clothes that have a bit of stretch to them to allow for changes in physique.  Having pants that fit is a great feeling, though… I don’t have to be constantly pulling them up, or trying to find a belt that fits (that was a very entertaining time!) or pulling my pants up to my chest or any of those other things that I’ve been doing with the clothes that were too big!  (Except my “chemo clothes” which are a different case and I deliberately wear very oversized items because when we’re done with treatment they’ll be discarded.

OK, I’m being scratched by a small monster who wants to sit on my lap, and then I’ll go make my nachos (and take my meds) Good night!


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