It's Raining, It's Pouring!

I put up the Christmas Tree and my Snowman yesterday.  I'm working on the LAST present, and we are looking forward to Cookie Day on Saturday with Steph and Pierce.  

After a few days of mostly sunshine and temps in the 60s during the afternoon, this afternoon it started raining again.  Supposed to do it for the rest of today, tonight, and tomorrow.  We are set, though - we went to the library and picked up some movies to entertain us, we have our books and our audio books, as well.  I've always got a game of "Words With Friends" going. (BTW, I can beat the computer most times, but rarely win when I  play my "friends.") This morning we were able to get out for our exercise before the rain started, which is good because we probably won't be able to tomorrow.   

This is what Roger and Maggie do all day to entertain each other when they are stuck inside.  Roger gets tired of the game quickly but the Maggs could go on forever.  

Roger has not been able to walk with Maggie and me most days - he's having pain in his hips.  Not sure whether it's sciatica, but probably is.  He's been "down" because he can't get out and go with us and because he's having to cut back on his food due to lack of exercise.  (That's the real bummer!)  If we were at home he would be on the stationary bike and not the treadmill when we go to the gym.  Yesterday we went to the local thrift shops looking for a bicycle for him.  We figured if we found one cheap enough he can use it for four months and then when we leave we can just donate it back to them!  No hauling it around with us and he doesn't ride a bike at home, so a win-win!  He found one - good price and in working order!  It's well worn, but just needed a little clean up, some duct tape on the seat, and some WD-40 on the chain.  He got  to take his first ride on it  this morning and said it felt good.  No hip pain today.  

Of course, since I last wrote we've had to make another grocery run.  It seems as if we are always going out for food.  Small fridge and small pantry - can only pack so much stuff in.  It does cut down on the Costco runs, that's for sure.  One of these days I'm going to do an essay for you on living in a small space.  It can be  pretty funny sometimes when it isn't frustrating.   

The two patients who had surgery last week are doing well, so that is a relief.  Our granddaughter had her ear "de-beaded" (as her mother called it).  Seems they took Miss Kinsey in for a routine health check and inquired about her hearing because she seemed not to always hear them.  The doc discovered a small red bead of some sort imbedded in wax in one of her ears.  It's out as of yesterday and Andy says the kid has no excuses now when they tell her she needs to do something!!  Our next patient will have her surgery on Thursday so we are still in "concerned" mode for a few more days.  

The rain just stopped for who knows how long, so it's time to get Maggs outside while we can without getting drenched.