Skip to main content

Year Three, Day 78: Just a Middle Aged Woman and Her Hoop!


I finished knitting my granddaughter's baby hat last night! Just in time for her baby shower this afternoon!

My daughter and her husband are bowhunters. I asked her what color she liked and she said, "camo".  So camo it is! And so cute! My mother was afraid it might be too small, so I am going to knit a few different sizes. I've learned to knit them on a round loom. Super easy.  I think everyone in my family might be getting loom knit hats for Christmas!

I also bought her a book on baby massage. When I was pregnant with my daughter, I was massage therapist. I was extremely interested in infant massage, and considering getting certified as an infant massage instructor! I read several books. When my daughter was born, she was treated to a massage every night after her bath. That baby girl slept through the night practically from the first day!

The problem is, growing up she expected a massage every night! When it was time to read stories, pray and tuck my kids in, my little girl lay in her bed like a queen saying "I am ready for my nightly massage, Mom!"

I told her then I felt sorry for her husband one day.  Well that day has come. My son-in-law said to please not do baby massage on his daughter. His wife is spoiled enough!

LOL! So, I HAD to buy the above book and present it to her today at her baby shower!  My son-in-law groaned when he saw the book. lol

So, the baby arrival is getting real. My daughter is fully supplied - with every high tech gadget a mom could want or need! I am jealous. We never had half the things they have now!

I especially loved her very high tech, styling, baby jogger.  Can't wait to try it out with baby on board!

I managed to survive a baby shower with all the people and food. I didn't have my normal social anxiety. It was my son-in-law's family. They are all very sweet people who love my daughter. What's not to like? Plus they are amazing cooks!  I managed to walk past all the pastries, crackers and breads. I feasted on several salads, cheeses, fruits and meats. 

Most stuffed am I! But I think I stayed the course!

This morning I hooped out by the Community Garden.  It was nice being among all the plants!

There is a play structure there, with a step the perfect height for recording!  I was a little worried about people driving by staring, but it was so early. I believe I only heard one car. And besides, what is there to see? Just a middle aged woman and her hoop...move on...nothing to see here!

 Day 44 hooping!

I am still wheezing at night though.  I am looking forward to seeing my doctor on Wednesday. I am going to be most assertive with him.  I have had a cough for over 7 months. I exercise and eat right.  I will not let him pull the fat and lazy dismissive look and prescribe me meds like last time. The clinic I go to rotates their doctors, (actually PA's) regularly.  I have had two I liked. And two I did not like. I did not like the attitude of the last one. Hopefully he's gone. But if not, I am not going to let him dismiss me so easily this time! I am prepared!

I think there is power in the hoop. I see progress everyday. Even though my lungs and sinuses are ailing, the rest of me is getting strong.

One last thing I'm trying today is fresh ginger mixed with fresh sage. In a tea.  I've read that is a powerful remedy.


The pastor from the little church I was going to called and said they missed me. I told him about my wheezy cough and fatigue. That I have been trying to get more rest. He has a heart condition, so he understands. But it meant so much to me that he reached out to me. That I was missed. He told me he and his wife were praying for me. I told him I was praying for him too. I plan on going to church tomorrow. That is one thing that I have been missing.


P.S. Speaking of wheezing, I am in my nice, cool library office blogging. A man just sat down at the computer next to me. Wheezing.  Coughing. Labored breathing.  At least I am not alone!


I am heading to the store after this blog. For ginger, sage and grapefruit.  Then home to bed early for me!
 

It is going to hellish hot this week. I read a forecast of 108 on Wed and 109 on Thursday!

I think the weather is confused. This is Portland, not Phoenix!

Just thinking about those temps is alarming.

I hope you all stay safe and cool this week.

Happy Saturday!

Talk to you tomorrow.

Love,

Zita :)




Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Day 347: My Big Fat Greek Salad!!

I have perfected the art of making a Greek salad!  I have made two huge bowls in the last week. My kinds rave. Essentially the secret is f vegetables , good feta cheese, Greek olives and a homemade dressing made with light, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar,  and oregano. Here is my recipe: MY BIG FAT GREEK SALAD Serves 4 hungry adults 4 cups greens (I used a "spring mix" from Fred Meyer) 2 cucumbers 6 roma tomatoes one small red onion 1 cup cubed feta cheese 1 cup Greek olives (pitted) Get out a big bowl. Peel a clove of garlic, cut in half and rub it over the interior of the bowl.  Wash the lettuce if it is not prewashed and packaged like mine was.  Dry the leaves, and tear into bite sized pieces. Throw into the big bowl. Note: Romaine lettuce is good to include in the mix, because it is hearty. Peel the cucumbers and dice. Add to bowl. Cut the roma tomatoes in half and squeeze out the seeds (otherwise they make th...
Post a Comment
Read more

Year Two, Day 307: Chasing Away The Gloomy Weather...with Music and a Smile! :)

It seems to me that most of the city is depressed, tired and sick. I still have my low grade snuffly nose, along with sneezing, and itching eyes.  Low energy. It is nice to know I am not the only one. Misery loves company, don't you know! Even through the gloom, I had an enjoyable day.  I told myself several times that I really am a lucky woman. My kids are grown, I'm going to be a GRANDMA, and I love my work. My church job is a nice secure little job and it seems I am quite needed there.  I am still learning the ropes. But I am enjoying it. Meeting new people. And best of all, I have only a 1 1/2 minute commute (by foot!). I have a cozy little room in a household full of wonderful laid back people.  People who love animals and music. But best of all, my afternoons are filled with music. I basically get on the bus and travel about town, sitting at pianos, visiting with students, who are like my family. We talk. They play the piano for me. I offer pointe...
Post a Comment
Read more

Year Two, Day 201: "I"

Before my first meeting with "I" I had a wonderful first date last night! We had a lot on common. The conversation flowed easily. We laughed. It was so lovely, that I think I shall not blog about him. Not yet anyway. I am just going to call him "I". I like I. 😉 Today was a long, wonderful family day. Went to church with my daughter and son-in-law. Very powerful, uplifting service. After that we went to the horse races. Had a blast. Broke even. Essentially had a free lunch and four hours of entertainment. After the horses, we had yet another Thanksgiving dinner at my niece's place. It was her first turkey. It was amazing! But thank God I had enough willpower to resist the pie! Tomorrow I go for my first physical therapy appointment. Tuesday it is back to the gym!! Happy Sunday!
Post a Comment
Read more