Sunday, February 24, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013
I love her. I really do. But she wasn't coughing until the news mentioned the flu shot. And then, not only did she cough continuously through dinner without covering her mouth, but she managed to cough directly into the bowl of broccoli and cheese, knowing that it had not been all the way around the table yet.
Yes, she had the flu. It's been 3 weeks at least since she got on the meds, and since then she only coughs when she doesn't think she's getting enough attention. Truly. I've actually watched her and made mental notes that she seems to be doing well, and seen her change quite suddenly to being in pain, or coughing, or being frozen, etc. And it happens when one or both of us are in the room but doing something other than paying attention to her. Or when we are specifically paying attention to someone else.
I'm alternately taking care of a toddler and a moody teen. And quite often, both at the same time. I'm not sure what I expected for the old age of my parents, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't this. You know that whole parent's curse where they wish you have to raise one just like you? Yeah. I don't think she planned it to be herself.
Yes, she had the flu. It's been 3 weeks at least since she got on the meds, and since then she only coughs when she doesn't think she's getting enough attention. Truly. I've actually watched her and made mental notes that she seems to be doing well, and seen her change quite suddenly to being in pain, or coughing, or being frozen, etc. And it happens when one or both of us are in the room but doing something other than paying attention to her. Or when we are specifically paying attention to someone else.
I'm alternately taking care of a toddler and a moody teen. And quite often, both at the same time. I'm not sure what I expected for the old age of my parents, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't this. You know that whole parent's curse where they wish you have to raise one just like you? Yeah. I don't think she planned it to be herself.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Blessing High
Sounds weird, but it's the best way I can describe how I feel right now. Good things are happening in clusters and it's making me a little giddy.
All the effort I've put into getting into the massage industry is finally coming through. In addition to the position at Elements, I am also talking to a salon/spa location in York County. We keep missing each other and having to reschedule our appointment, but I'm hoping we actually do connect and I can really check it out. It would be better for me to get completely away from Subway if I can. I've already stepped down as Assistant Manager there, and am only working 2-3 days a week, so that in itself is a help. And there's a more local place I want to talk to about renting out space so I can get a couple of local clients who would like a place to come to me instead me coming to their homes.
But there's good stuff outside of my career path, too! I have just become a grandmother. Years ago (don't ask me to tell the date - I'm just not good at keeping track of that sort of info - my older stepson DJ got married. On his wedding day, I told him and Sara, his new wife, that they should take their time getting to know each other and living as a couple before they start making babies. It was a completely selfish recommendation, to be honest - I was too young to have grandbabies! But they assured me that they were in no rush and that was that.
I was very happy for them just after Mother's Day when I learned that they were expecting a baby. After being broken in as a great-aunt by my niece January, I feel a little better prepared to take on the role of a grandmother - but only a little. So, my grandson David was born on Feb 9. I haven't met him yet, but am eager to see him for myself and cover him with kisses, and to let him know that there is one more person out there who wants all the wonderful shiny life for him that he deserves.
On a side note: it's a little weird to me when I wake up from dreams of both husbands in the same night. The dreams of Yaw were good, happy dreams. The dreams of Dave were kind of neutral but had a feeling of promise in the background. No idea what that's about, but if it actually means something, I'm sure I'll find out eventually.
All the effort I've put into getting into the massage industry is finally coming through. In addition to the position at Elements, I am also talking to a salon/spa location in York County. We keep missing each other and having to reschedule our appointment, but I'm hoping we actually do connect and I can really check it out. It would be better for me to get completely away from Subway if I can. I've already stepped down as Assistant Manager there, and am only working 2-3 days a week, so that in itself is a help. And there's a more local place I want to talk to about renting out space so I can get a couple of local clients who would like a place to come to me instead me coming to their homes.
But there's good stuff outside of my career path, too! I have just become a grandmother. Years ago (don't ask me to tell the date - I'm just not good at keeping track of that sort of info - my older stepson DJ got married. On his wedding day, I told him and Sara, his new wife, that they should take their time getting to know each other and living as a couple before they start making babies. It was a completely selfish recommendation, to be honest - I was too young to have grandbabies! But they assured me that they were in no rush and that was that.
I was very happy for them just after Mother's Day when I learned that they were expecting a baby. After being broken in as a great-aunt by my niece January, I feel a little better prepared to take on the role of a grandmother - but only a little. So, my grandson David was born on Feb 9. I haven't met him yet, but am eager to see him for myself and cover him with kisses, and to let him know that there is one more person out there who wants all the wonderful shiny life for him that he deserves.
On a side note: it's a little weird to me when I wake up from dreams of both husbands in the same night. The dreams of Yaw were good, happy dreams. The dreams of Dave were kind of neutral but had a feeling of promise in the background. No idea what that's about, but if it actually means something, I'm sure I'll find out eventually.
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Elements
More excellent news! I will be contracting with Elements Massage and Bodywork starting just over a week from now. I am very excited to start this part of my journey, working with and learning from other professionals with similar interests and experience.
http://www.elementsmassageandbodywork.com/
http://www.elementsmassageandbodywork.com/
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