Awake............Finally!

Even though Lee was still a little "hung-over" from the reglan, I believe at this time he is finally fully awake!  So far he has not had any naps and at the moment is enjoying watching a football game.  Yesterday he just slept all the time!

Today began with the usual a.m. vitals for me to log on Lee.  He seems to have lost the 4 or so pounds that he had gained.  He now weighs 160 lbs.  I suppose the good news is that at least he is not retaining fluid.  That can sometimes be one of the signs of rejection.  After Lee was settled in his recliner with his morning cup of coffee, I gathered the dirty clothes and headed to the laundry room before the maids came to work.  After they arrive, it is impossible to get into the laundry room until after 5:00 p.m.  It will be wonderful to have my own laundry area when we return home!

Lee was able to go to the Center for the Living this afternoon for a short session.  That was good since he missed his time there on Friday.  He will only be able to get two days in next week because of all the procedures that will be done.

We really miss being home on the farm this time of the year.  Most of you know that Lee and I always give a Halloween party for our family.  We usually have it the 2nd or 3rd week-end of October because the children have other plans closer to Halloween.  We have always enjoyed having everyone come in costume and the children are always delighted to see that Nana and Grandaddy are also in costume.  All of our adult children try to compete with each other for the most original costume and we never give a prize for the "best" because they are all "the Best"!

We gather in the backyard around the gazebo and just before dark the children, grandchildren, aunts and uncles all crawl into the big haywagon along with blankets for the hayride that Grandaddy Lee will take them on.  Lee has been known to shock a few neighbors while driving in full costume!  Example:  a cheerleader, a cow, a pirate, or Juan Valdes complete with the dashing mustache.  I believe the year he dressed as "Miss Kitty" from the old Matt Dillon show was the best!

When they return they are usually cold and hungry and those who remained behind have a warm fire glowing in the backyard.  We roast weiners, have hot dogs, chips, etc... and have roasted marshmellows for S'mores.  There is plenty of hot cider or hot chocolate to warm those little goblins.  It is truly one of our best parties of the year!

So now you can understand why this month is especially meaningful to us.  We will miss this annual gathering and we plan to continue again next year................it may be a little different, but still a lot of fun!

more later...........................................Brenda