Monday, September 26, 2022


He's back!

My daughter arrived last Thursday and we had such a lovely visit.  We talked, we cooked and we just hung out.  We talked about wills, money, mortgages, college funds (she's set up one for each of her nephews), declining health, guardianship of Miss Katie, babies, marriage, divorces, pretty much everything.  She even shared with me her ongoing health problems that go along with her diagnosis.  On Saturday afternoon we visited my daughter in law and she got to meet her nephew Charlie for the first time.  It was an interesting visit.  My daughter in law, not Gracie, has mental health issues right now too.  Charlies is supposed to come over for a visit on Thursday or Friday, we'll see.

My daughter also helped me with the cooking we did for my birthday party on Saturday night, which was lovely.  One of my friends from work is vegan and I had to laugh because the two vegan appetizers were the hit of the party.  Everybody was gone by 9pm which is perfect.  It was so nice to visit with friends and people I love, and I got to feed people which I enjoy.

Jack's aunt dropped him off on the way back from BC, on Saturday after the party, but they didn't get here until 11:30pm.  He was up early the next morning and all of us were just beat yesterday but he got to visit with my daughter, his auntie.  I took my daughter to the airport yesterday afternoon and she flew home.  Jack, hubby and I were all in bed and sound asleep by 8:30pm.  

I read somewhere in the past couple of weeks about using a chart with stickers for peeing in the potty and thought I would give it a try.  Jack loves it and wants to sit on the potty now, without crying or screaming.  He's three and a half and still wears diapers but he's becoming concerned about it, asking if big kids wear diapers.  Hopefully the stickers will get him over the hump because Gracies doesn't have it in her to toilet train a child.  

When we were told that Gracie and Jack had gone to BC at the beginning of September, we were told it was for two weeks, and then it was for longer, but we're not sure how long.  They brought him home after three weeks.  When I dropped Jack off at daycare this morning, the woman looked surprised to see Jack because they had been told he would be gone for a month.  And they wonder why we don't trust them.  

My foot still hurts and burns.  I won't be able to go back to work in a week and I think I will have to go on disability until this heals up.  I emailed my abilities manager but there seems to be some disconnect there.  My manager needs to find staff now to cover my absence, not in a week, so I'll contact my manager myself and let her know.  My manager is not allowed to contact me because of the rules around "abilities" involvement, meant to protect employees, I understand, but my manager also has a department to run and needs to know what is happening.  

I'm still on house arrest.  This photo was taken a year ago, but same time of year.  I miss walking in the woods.



A young peregrine falcon just landed on my deckchair while I'm typing.  Wow!  What a gift this morning.

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  1. I'm so happy for you that you had a good time with your daughter (and that she got to meet Charlie). And of course, that Jack is safely back where he really belongs!

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    1. I was surprised that she wanted to meet Charlie and glad that she wanted to. Jack is safe.

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  2. I love those wide-ranging conversations with loved ones and working together in the kitchen. What a lovely visit and excellent way to celebrate your birthday! I'm glad that Jack is back and that you're taking more time to rest your foot. I hope that he can master potty training soon. My younger daughter potty trained at 3 1/2 and did fine. It takes consistency and I know being home with you will help with that.

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    1. Jack had a melt down this morning while I tried to get him dressed, my husband intervened with a hand puppet and all was well. He peed in the potty and got dressed, Jack, not my husband:)

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  3. Well, this is the proverbial good news and bad. The best news, of course, is that Jack is home and safe and that you had a good visit with your daughter.
    And then your foot- oh, honey. I am just going to bask in the idea of Jack being home with you and his beloved grandfather, cuddled up together, love being the thing that keeps you warm.

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    1. When we saw Charlie last Friday, he didn't want much to do with me. He wants to sit on the couch and just watch TV. I just sat beside him and eventually he started to lean on me. It felt good.

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  4. Pleased to hear:-
    (a) That you got to spend some quality time with your daughter
    (b) Jack is back and apparently fine after the three weeks in B.C..

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    1. It was all good and I'm thankful for that. Although Jack does seem to have brought ringworm back with him.

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  5. Yay, Jack's back! I bet he was thrilled to be home.
    My youngest was still in nappies at 3 and a bit. There wasn't the urgency with no baby behind him. One day he wanted to go to the shop with his dad and brothers but I told him only big boys who don't wear nappies can go to the shop. When dad and the boys got home Three was standing under the lamp post. Pulled his pants down to show no nappy and went "Ta-daa!". Sometimes they just need a reason and Jack's might be wanting to be a big boy.
    I do hope your foot gets better soon. Have you considered a cortisone injection?

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    1. I talked to the doc about cortisone but she said it will only mask the problem. There is a tear that needs to heal.

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  6. This is such a nice check-up -- except, of course, for your disability! I'm glad that Jack is back, and the picture you painted of each of you sleeping peacefully was perfect. The bird! That must be a sign of something GOOD. You are owed something good.

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    1. I've never seen a peregrine falcon up close. It was just outside the window and seemed like such a gift. I loved it.

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  7. I hope your foot improves enough that you'll be walking in those woods soon. And I'm so glad Jack is back with you -- what a load off your mind that must be!

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    1. It is a load off my mind. I don't trust Gracie.

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  8. I'm sorry your foot is hurting you so much. Ouch. Your visit with your daughter sounds wonderful, and it's always good to hear that Jack is with you.

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    1. It was a wonderful visit. My daughter is a lot like me, prickly at times. We're a pair.

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  9. These are good news, daughter and Jack.
    Potty training remains a mystery to me as my MIL did it when my daughter stayed with her for four days, aged three and a bit. I have no idea how she did it but I know that neither cruelty nor rewarding was involved, she was a fabulous granny in all aspects. My grandchild is currently on a sticker system potty training in pre-school, but then there are so many different stickers in their life, I am loosing track. All I know is that every child wants to get out of diapers eventually.
    I truly hope you can get rid of your foot pain.

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    1. The stickers were successful the first day and second day, this morning, less so. But he did pee in the potty and as promised, five stickers = a treat, so he had a treat before leaving this morning. He did tell me he was mad at me though. I said, that's ok, I still love you.

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  10. That's amazing that a peregrine falcon appeared while you were typing. Wow!
    Glad to see the evidence that Jack is home safe with you again and to know you had such a good visit with your daughter. Sad to hear that your foot continues to limit your ability to work. Hoping for the best outcome when your foot has the extended time for healing.

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    1. I'm tired of having a sore foot and now my right leg is sore too. I'm falling apart:)

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  11. It sounds as if you had a wonderful birthday week with your girl, is there anything better? I am glad Jack is back, and that you're making progress with potty training. He sounds as if he's almost there. I am so sorry your foot is keeping you a bit sidelined. I hope you find time to pamper yourself a bit.

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  12. Your home is so airy and sunny. I love the light! And also that livingroom rug. I do love that livingroom rug.

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