His Head Is What?

For those of you that aren't aware we do have a grandson that is 9 mo. old.  My son phoned me this morning concerned as he had a received a call from my dil who had just come from an appt. with the pediatrician for Andrew's checkup.  My son's question to me was "did I have a big head when I was a baby?"  No, his head was normal as I recollect.  In all seriousness the doctor is concerned that Andrew's head measurement since his 6 mo. to his 9 mo. visit is too great.  As I recall when he was born his head measured 14 in.  They have a Cat Scan scheduled tomorrow morning to hopefully dispel any concerns or problems.  No, I am not privy to the 6 mo. measurement but I do know that today it measured "18 something."  So his current head size isn't the concern but the growth rate since last visit.  Whoops, I think I already said that.  Please excuse me but I am a concerned Nanni at the moment. 

I (being a disabled & retired R.N.)  have lost all sense of rationability and nurse sense.  Strange how we lose all perspective when we are concerned about a family member. 

I keep reassuring myself someone mis-measured or documented the wrong head circumference at one of the two visits or both.    I know one thing for certain, he has a perfect, beautiful head. 

I shall pray and wait patiently for the results of the CT scan tomorrow.  Please keep Andrew in your thoughts.

Deal With It!

Who said living together twenty four hours a day was easy?  My precious husband and I have been living the twenty four hour thing the past month since his retirement.  Honestly it has proven to be easier than I think we both anticipated.  Don't get me wrong there have been a few bumps in the road but nothing a little patience and a few minutes alone can't resolve.  He has heard, "deal with it," a few times, such as when I sat down to write this.   Truly he is an angel of a husband.

His application for SS Disability is complete, he has had his phone interview and now more forms have been received for completion.  I had to complete a set of forms about how his disability has affected him from A to Z.  So the saga continues. 

My fingers have been busy this month with my crocheting.  I got a bee in my bonnet and made several baby bonnets.  As you can see our poor Maggie is fed up with being my model.  She is such a good sport. 

I found the granny square bonnet pattern on-line and I am sorry I can't give its author credit as is customary because I can't find the link I am certain I saved. 

Brain fog, cog fog or whatever you choose to call it has been ever present lately.  It doesn't make crocheting easy either.  I love simple things that require basic steps.  Right now I am working on a scarf that does require the use of my brain.  I feel it is best to challenge one's self from time to time.  Hubby has some cog fog issues too which is double the trouble for us.  I found the bag of pinto beans I planned to prep for cooking in the bedroom the other day.  How did they get there?  I am sure hubby put them there to fool with my head.   Now he is my excuse.  This just might work out.

Have a nice week everyone.

UPCOMING NEW YEAR 2012 - RESOLUTION?

This beautiful pecan pie was made by my husband who ever so delicately placed each pecan.

You might be wondering what this pie has to do with my making a New Year's resolution?  I won't dare tell you how many of the 4 pumpkin and pecan pies the two of us ate over the Thanksgiving holiday season.  Ok back to my sincere 2012 resolution.  This is the first time I have made a resolution and do intend to make every effort to keep it.  Recently I was diagnosed as a pre-diabetic.  This is not good news for anyone of course and it is especially tragic for someone whose diet isn't exactly what it should be.

My 2012 New Year's resolution is to work diligently on eating a more nutritious and healthy diet which in turn will hopefully keep future diabetes out of my life.

My husband is officially retired December 31, 2011.  I am so happy for him.  This morning it was if he was walking on air as he left for work with a smile on his face.  Usually it is a look of dread and his feet are like his shoes are made of concrete.  His retirement is for health reasons with the most significant being cardiac.

Retirement means we have many adjustments to make financially and to accept the necessary changes to our lifestyle.  This morning I was reading a blog post which in part said:

 

"Is there anyone on the planet having it worse than me right now?

When I am stuck on focusing on the negatives, when I feel like a victim and like things are going against me I ask myself this question.
The answer may not result in positive thoughts, but it can sure snap you of a somewhat childish “poor, poor me…” attitude pretty quickly. I understand that I have much to be grateful for in my life.
This question changes my perspective from a narrow, self-centred one into a much wider one. It helps me to lighten up about my situation. After I have changed my perspective I usually ask another question like:
What is the hidden opportunity within this situation?

That follow-up question is very helpful to keep your focus on how to solve a problem or get something good out a current situation. Rather than asking yourself “why?” over and over and thereby focusing on the negatives and making yourself feel worse and worse."

http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2011/12/29/stay-on-track/

I am going to print the last paragraph and put it in a prominent place to remind myself and my husband that we are on the right track and we are OK. 

Please wish him good thoughts in being successful at getting his disability approved the first time out of the chute.

Happy New Year!



Many Changes To Come and Crochet

First let me  show you my latest creations(laughing under my breath).  Should the period be before or after the parenthesis?  I will check on that later.  That is funny too as I can't remember things more than 5 minutes if I am having a good day.  Cognitive problems if anyone is wondering.  Ok, ok back to my latest finished projects.

The pattern for the scarf on the left is courtesy of Redheart.  It is called, Colorful Corded Scarf and is pattern number LW2623.  It consists of only 4 rows and takes very little time.  I wish I had made it longer but that is my personal preference.

http://www.redheart.com/

The scarf on the right is my pattern.  It consists of a V-stitch and 2 clusters.  I am not a pattern writer. 

Now on to my current works in progress.

Another work in progress I have is an amigurumi doll called Ponyo.  There is a childs movie about Ponyo which is very cute.  This pattern is courtesy of http://agamerswife.blogspot.com/2009/09/ponyo-pattern.html

Please don't judge my WIP to the one A Gamer's Wife  made as mine has been a real struggle and learning experience for me.  I need to find a video on how to attach hair.  That is my next challenge.  Yes, I have attached some paper eyes to give me an idea of where her hairline should be.  I took on this project as my 2 1/2 yr. old grandson loves Ponyo.

Now on to the changes about to come to mine and my husbands life.  I am on disability related to my health issues and now because of my husbands cardiac issues and neck/shoulder problems he is quitting his job which has become to difficult and dangerous for him to do.  This will happen beginning January 1, 2012.  At that time he will apply for Social Security Disability.

His health is the main concern here but we will have to make changes as far as our budget which I am certain will add stress to our lives. 

Yes, adjusting to having him home all day seven days a weeks might prove to be interesting.  Up to this point in our lives together we have faced everything with jokes, laughter and love.

I wish everyone a happy Wednesday.