Having a nice Sunday

Despite this awful cough I have. I went to the walk-in clinic yesterday and was told I have a viral cough. Just like Max. So the doc gave me a prescription for some cough syrup. Which hasn't made much of a difference. But atleast I know that it isn't anything going on really bad.
Grandma is in her new place in Tacoma and is doing well. She has a new will to move back home. Maybe she will, it is hard to say.
Barry is back to work tonight and will work 3 days and then be on vacation. We have plans to do some painting! I can't wait. Our walls are just trashed so some paint will do them good.
It is cold and actually has been snowing again off and on. I have been checking out the seed catalogs and also planning the new raspberry patch.
I think I have finally found and put away the last bit of christmas decorations. I though I went easy on the decor this year. hmmmm.
Cooper and Max had dentist appointments this week. No cavaties! There appointments are set for 6 months from now and Wyatt will go and have his teeth cleaned for the first time. They really are growing up.
Cooper and Wyatt went to the dinosaur park with Barry on Friday. They loved it once again.
Barry took Max to a off road park and Max rode his motorcycle in the snow. So it has been a good weekend for them.
No school tomorrow. Some kind of teacher workshop thing. We have no plans for the day for now.
So I am going to finish this lazy day with the SAG awards. Red carpet included. Hope everyone's Sunday is a good one.

Again Grandma

I called my Grandma last night and got a hold of her! She sounds great! She is actually moving to another rehab facility today. A place where she will have her own phone and own t.v. Once there she will have to prove that she can somewhat take care of herself and then she will be moved to a studio apartment at an assisted living. So I feel there are some good things going on there.
The boys went sledding at Grandma and Grandpa's on Sunday. They had a blast. Cousins Spencer and Ruby and Uncle Bryan were there. Grandpa took the tractor and moved some snow and slicked a great sled area. He probably doesn't appreciate it today like the kids did on Sunday :)
I watched two movies on Sunday. The Women and Mamma Mia. I have finally caught Max's cough so I am a little run down. It was nice to just be able to take care of myself. I love to read the paper and magazines and watch movies. That is all I need sometimes. O.K. and some wine!
I am actually feeling very patriotic today. I am still frighted about our future. At first I was only concerned with our retirement dwindling. Now, I am just worried about my sister finding a job that will cover her mortgage.
I know I have friends and family on the republican side of things. But I am so excited about Obama's presidency. And Hillary as Secretary of State. What a time in our history!
That said they better stop partying and get to work! My sister needs a job damn it!

Barry updated some pics on his blog.

Grandma

I haven't been calling my Grandma like I used to. It is harder to get a hold of her now. You have to call the main number and then transfer to the 4th floor and then they transfer the line to a portable phone and THEN they walk it over to her. Today, they told me she was "busy" in group and to call back. I had visions of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"! It is emotional for me. I have always been able to talk to my Grandma no matter the day or the time. To discuss my troubles, to tell her I miss her, she tells me her troubles. We laugh, gossip, complain about our husbands :) I have done this with her since I was little and sat at her table having tea with milk and sugar. Of course the husband part was just in the last 10 years. I miss those times of reading magazines and looking at catalogs together. She would always make me something to eat! Thus, why I eat when I am stressed! Thanks Grandma!
Hopefully, I can call her later and get a hold of her.

Cough got bad again

Max's cough was bad again yesterday. So it was off to see the doctor that Barry and I see. Luckily Barry didn't have to "nap" until after we got home. They really don't think it is bacterial. Just viral. So he gave him some cough syrup. It was such a relief to see my son finally be able to get some rest. We all managed to sleep in today until 7:30! Wow! Some much needed sleep for us all. Max is missing another day but will be ready to go tomorrow.
We made a few jar candles today. I have some soy wax from when Niki and I made some candles and some scents that Susan passed along and so we just made a few. It was nice to do something crafty.
I am hooked on this Top Ramen soup. It is so easy and satisfying if you like a peanut satay kind of taste. I use one package of chicken top ramen prepared as per the instructions. At the end I put in a tablespoon of crunchy peanut butter and then some dashes of tabasco sauce. Freshly squeezed lime juice on top and sometimes I through some green onions in. It is yummy considering how simple it is. And cheap!

Golden Globes

I actually got to watch most of the Golden Globes last night. I really enjoy red carpet events. Barry made meatloaf and I made mashed potatoes. We kept it simple. Our buddy Tanner came over and played with the boys. Wyatt just loves that guy. It is rare for us to see one of our boys enjoy someone as much as Wyatt digs Tanner. He actually will sit with him and watch T.V. It's like I don't even exist! Our days with Tanner are numbered as he is moving to Fort Worth. It is a great move for him but we will miss him. This means I will have to help Barry put the pool up this year. UGH! That ought to be fun!
O.K. so we were able to get Max off to school. His cough is better but he still has it. I had to promise him I would come get him if it got worse at school. I took him to see the pediatric doctor that all of the boys see. He said Max's lungs, ears etc. all looked good and to just give him over the counter cough syrup. I said "is that really the best we can do" He said "oh yes, you don't want to give him anything stronger than that". Poor Max literally was constantly coughing ALL weekend. I talked to one of our neighbors and he said that his pediatric doctor doesn't hesitate to give his boys a prescription cough syrup to help them rest! Now I have to admit that I appreciate our doctor's conservatism that giving kids drugs when they don't need them is never a good idea. BUT, Max was really suffering and so was the rest of the family. I am thinking about just having one doctor for the whole family. I guess the only reason I keep them with their doctor is for well check ups. I am sure another office can do that. It is just so frustrating.
I best get off this computer. Barry just brought me a basket of laundry to fold.

web albums

so for my followers you need to make sure that you click on "web albums" on Barry's web site so that you can see all the pics fo the winter. My Hailey Mariah is looking awesome in the snow! Love her!

WIND!

Wow, we have wind today. I know all of the northwest is getting hit but what a difference from yesterday. Yesterday the kids were getting pulled on the sled and today it is in the 40's and the snow has melted and everything in our yard is trying to fly away. Luckily, Barry is home tonight to "catch" it all :) It is so nice to not have the snow....so I will take the wind. Barry updated his blog with the pics from the last few days. I tried to put them on my blog but the computer was too slow. So don't forget to click on the link to the other blog to check the boys out.
My Grandma is battling a lot of depression and so she is still in the rehab unit for her hip. It doesn't look like she will be able to go home when she is better. Our family is heart sick about her and so many emotions come in to play. I love her deeply and hope for her happiness.
My sister is also on my mind. She is going through a life hurdle and I need to pray for her. I also pray that the door which opened may bring her closer to me :). Selfish?