March 31, 2012-Yayyy! April Is Here!

I will be so glad to see April. I really look forward to the green grass and new baby critters again. And I am fortunate to still be alive to see another Spring!!
It is a bit damp and gloomy today. Not getting out of the low 40's. But I'm not complaining. I still have lots of birds and squirrels out there to watch. I haven't spotted the foxes since I heard that one crying last week. Haven't seen the raccoon again either. Just a couple skunks.
I went out last evening to get some groceries. My legs felt up to it but I went real slow. I got home around 9:30 PM. It was nice out even though it was cloudy and I couldn't see any stars. I just enjoyed being out in the fresh air again..
Today my legs and knee are hurting a bit but not too bad. But I'm resting a lot and not doing too much. I really have so much cleaning to do around here. Just wish I had the strength to do it. I still don't want to call and get set up for an aide yet. Just not ready for that.
My niece, Alysha, said she's married on Facebook. I guess she and her boyfriend got hitched for the baby's sake. Sure hope it lasts.
Jane is in Canastota today and tomorrow for one of those Psychic Fairs. She finally got one of her printers to work so she didn't have to borrow mine.
Not much else new around here. hope you all have a nice weekend. Take care.

March 27, 2012-Cold Here. Brrr!

Salena and Jessi. Salena is eating some Spinach Balls that I made for her. The girls love them.

It was in the teens this morning. But nice and sunny all day and in the 30's. Quite a difference from last week when it was close to 80 all week. I still haven't gotten out. It was real windy on Monday.
I watched Jessi tonight. Nina picked her up between 8 and 8:30. She had picked up Salena first from Volley Ball practice. So at least I got to see her for a few minutes. She said she has been feeling good. No hip pain and no belly pain. I sure am glad of that.
I'm a little worried that Jessi might be coming down with a sore throat or something. She kept saying her throat tickled and she kept making noises trying to make it go away. And she sneezed a couple times. I sure hope it's nothing because I don't want to be sick either. I told her to gargle with salt water before she goes to bed.
Salena handed me a bag of Dove chocolates with caramel inside when she came in. They are delicious! Never had them before.
I talked to Jane on the phone today. She's been real tired because she hasn't been getting any sleep, watching Gavin's dog for the past week. She had gone to get it so it could be spayed. Then she found out it had a rash because of fleas. So she bought that special stuff. Now she's worried she might have fleas in her house. I sure hope not. Those are tough to get rid of. She called Gavin and Cortney to tell them to meet her half way yesterday. Cortney and her father did and took the dog. Jane feels bad for the dog. She doesn't think they are taking good care of it and don't deserve to have it. Long story there.
Jane has one of her Aura sessions this weekend also and she's all stressed out about that because her printer isn't working right. She bought a new one and that wasn't compatible with her software program or something. She doesn't really want to do that stuff any more but she had told the woman months ago that she would do this one so she can't back out. It cost her $125 just for the insurance to set up. I don't understand it all and don't ask much... It's set up with Psychics and all kinds of readers also. Everyone has there own spots. I wouldn't waste my money on that stuff.
I've been taking pictures of the Moon, Venus and Jupiter last night and just the moon tonight. last night the sky was so clear. The stars were so beautiful. But tonight there are some clouds because it might rain tomorrow.
Nothing else going on. Take care everyone.

March 25, 2012-Hurting Knees-This And That

My knees have been bothering me the past few days. The left one was hurting too much so I couldn't get out to the store. Nina went for me yesterday. I watched Jessi for a few hours so she could go shopping for me. She said the stores were packed. After she left here she was taking Jessi to Utica to get some new clothes. Jessi was all excited about that..
My niece, Alysha is pregnant. I am shocked because she's the one who never liked kids very much and said she'd never have any. But now she's all excited. Sure hope it works out with she and her boyfriend and hope they stay together and have a happy life. She says she's ten weeks along. So that makes it about October that she will have it. She seems real happy. She moved into town, close to her job there in NH.
The weather is finally cooling down. It was cool and damp today and we might get some frost. Hope it doesn't kill the baby leaves on the trees. I can't believe how much the trees have sprouted already. Such a weird winter. And that 80 degree weather was way too warm for this time of year.
The other night at 10:30 I heard one of the foxes in distress out in back. I opened the window to hear him better. Someone was shining a light into the woods out there. Must have been someone upstairs. I could smell cigarettes. Yuck! I hate those things. Too many people smoke in this building now. I didn't hear another animal so not sure if it was getting attacked or not. It might have been sprayed in the eyes by a skunk. Poor thing. I have been trying to catch them at night again but no luck. I'm hoping I see two of them soon so I know they are okay. There is a skunk around every night now. Haven't smelled any yet, thank heavens. Everyone around here always blames me when they smell one.
A woman that used to live here, who had a beautiful Sheltie dog left a note to me today on Facebook, to tell me her dog died. I felt so bad for her. I made her a special photo with her Cinderella in it with the Rainbow Bridge poem on it. She was a beautiful dog. Sandy doesn't really know why she died. But she said that the dog wasn't her usual self this past week and wouldn't eat much. She took her to the Vet yesterday. The Vet wanted her to leave the dog overnight so they could give it x-rays in the morning but Sandy didn't want to leave her alone like that. good thing because Cinderella passed away right in Sandy's bed. She said the dog was looking at her for the longest time and then just turned her head and died in her arms.. How sad.
March is just about over. I am looking forward to another Spring. Just hope I can continue to get around.
Well. I have to go now. Take care everyone.

March 21, 2012-Hot Days-Watched Jessi

Jessi, coloring.

It was another hot, sunny day here today. I'm not sure if it hit 80 or not but tomorrow it's supposed to. I can't wait for it to cool back down. All the trees are budding and there are little leaves on the Lilac Bushes already. They won't last if we get more frosty nights.
I watched Jessi last evening for a few hours.. Salena plays soccer on Tuesdays now so she won't be coming. I printed out some Easter pages for Jessi to color. That kept her busy for a while. She was telling me that she goes to Sumba classes once a week now. It's good exercise Nina said. Jessi loves it. Nina got here just before 8:00 so she could pick Salena up at that time from school. She said that Salena was feeling better but that she had the runs for a couple days. I still think she should be looked at more and have tests. She did go see the surgeon and he won't release her yet to play sports but did say that the x-rays look good on her hip. I sure hope Salena isn't running too much but I have a feeling she is. I'm sure if her hip hurt she would stop.
That lump in my belly is starting to bother me more. It's really not in my groin area but up a little, right next to my hip bone. It almost seems like it has moved upwards but that can't be. Maybe I will go see my primary doctor about it sometime. Maybe she can do an Ultra Sound on it. I've been feeling a bit odd. Almost a sick feeling sometimes but it goes away fast. And other times I feel like my head is getting dizzy. I guess it's time to go on a strick eating program and stop eating candy and cookies. I'd like to feel a little better if I'm going to live through the summer.
I was watching out my window last night, hoping to see that big Coon again but he never came. But I did see one fox wandering out there in the dark. And a skunk. The sky was so clear and filled with all kinds of stars. I can still see Jupiter and Venus every night. The moon is supposed to be below them next week and I'm hoping we'll have a clear night so I can take a picture.
It's been so nice and quiet for the past two weeks while that woman upstairs has been gone. I hope she stays away longer. I sleep so much better now.
Not much else going on. I'll be back soon. Take care everyone.

Monday, March 19, 2012-Warm

It was already 70 degrees at noon here! It was a bit cloudy this morning but now the sun is shining.
Have a great day everyone!