Time Passages.....

almost 3 years go by.....

Lilly still loves Grandma's bed best.
Gramma still has her favorite flannel sheets.

Watching cartoons.

I made my bed, came out, and discovered, I was now alone in my quest for a world suited in pajamas and robes. Lilly had pulled out her big soft toys and was in front of the fire place. She had quite properly put her pajamas in her hamper. Lilly invited me to join her new fashion statement, but I declined.

Later in the day, Lilly was back to her more usual fashion sense.

Lilly invited Anna to a tea party
This was Lilly's idea. I told her Anna was coming over.
Lilly instantly started to set her table for a tea party.

Their menu consisted of water and soda crackers.

Both girls were so very well mannered during this. Tea parties must be a genetic female gene. Even Camper, who was watching jealously, was given a bowl of "tea" to try. Since this initial tea party went so well, the future ones will have a much improved menu and maybe the grown ups will partake in their own cup of tea. (all we managed this time was hovering, giggling and marveling over our little females)

So we meet again!

The breaking of bread with an old friend.

Laughs and memories shared.....

Realizing she eats better than you and that means she is getting more so you try to get Gramma to help you in some way....

What a Drama Queen!

Lilly where are you?
I hear giggles!

Gramma! Here I am!

Back to some serious cooking.

Thanksgiving Starts and Stops and Starts again

Rand went on Tues to get Sandra and Lilly, to beat the oncoming snowstorm.
If we had waited until Wednesday as planned, they would not have made it home.
Rand and Sandra called to have me be ready when they got there.
Lilly had just thrown up in route.
She was sick all night Tuesday night and most of Wednesday. Once again, we were worrying Thanksgiving may not happen (we were going to my folks).
Poor Lilly pictured here below, with her favorite blanket, pillow, and in her new warm robe. (and her Valentine's pig) It was going to be a Christmas present, but she was chilled and feverish. I gave it early. We were two peas in a pod.
Neither of us up to par, hanging out in our pajamas and big fluffy robes.

Thanksgiving was a very quiet day with my folks.
Traveling is very hard on me right now.
I feel every bump on the road, it hits like a razor striking my skin.

Health update (irony)
I am so freaking tired of being me. I want the body without pain.
New drugs are up to a baseline level. I am still pretty well housebound.
My monster (RSD) still runs free.
Part of the problem is still the pain of the withdraw from Cymbalta.
My brain is still mush and in "talking" with others that have been through/going through this that seems to be a norm. Brain mush could last a few months or more. In my best thinking and observing - it seems to be a short term memory thing. I also have brain zaps - everything goes severely weird wired, if standing I can fall.
Even if I was really mobile, I don't think me driving is a great thing.
Pajamas are my best friend.
Still fighting paperwork. Almost two months without a paycheck.
The Grinch may win this Christmas.
Luckily, I have been buying for Lilly early!