A Little South of Sanity

Since I’m trying to get rid of this sinusitis- it has left me with much time to think, plan and dream about our upcoming travels. I’m the one who plans all of our traveling and right now it looks like a trip to the mountains is going to be happening for later this year. At least that’s the plan. Since we will all be traveling together and I’m not sure how much room we will have for suitcases and other travel necessities- I’ve been looking at a whispbar roof rack to fit on the van. I like to have all my ducks in a row and pay attention to all detail so that things run smoothly. I’m ready- SO ready for vacation. But first- let’s get rid of this sinus infection.

About a week ago I started feeling like I was getting sick yet again. Yes, I know- you can groan because that’s exactly what I did when I realized that it wasn’t just one of those little passing headcolds, but something that was going to require me to put life as I know it on pause for just a little while.

I’ve been somewhat grumpy about the entire thing- because my immune system seems to be really low at the moment and making me succeptable to all that lingers in the air.

This morning I took a trip to the doc where he confirmed that I have sinusitis. I’m now armed with antibiotics and some saline spray. Time to recooperate and start getting on with things. I’ve got much to do and people to do it with.

I was talking to mom and diddy the other day about a few home improvements that they would like to make, and I made the mention of how I’d noticed a lot of outdoor fireplaces on Pinterest lately. I’ve always loved the look, but I’ve seen some really beautiful fireplaces and outdoor kitchens that I think they should consider. I’m not sure either one of them are completely convinced as of yet, but all I can think about is how wonderful it would be to sit outside when I’m home in the winter and enjoy the cool evening temps and the warmth of the fireplace. Think about it mom and diddy- and how cozy it would be, and even better for entertaining.

Today is Mother’s Day in the good ole U. S. of A. and I’m missing being home to spend the day with my own mom. Usually I cook for her, give her the choice of what she would like to eat- and generally she would choose my jambalaya.

The one thing that does make my heart happy is that my brother surprised her by cooking for her. It took some doing to get her to go along with the idea of ‘eating out’ somewhere today- but she finally had to give in and just go along for the ride. She said she wanted to go to Burger King- but instead she ended up at Casa’ de’ Matt where he whipped up something that I know is good. I wish I was there with them sharing in this special day and honoring our mom. My heart is definitely there.

For a while now- I’ve been playing the game Draw Something on my iPad. Being someone who was a HUGE fan of Pictionary back in the day, I fell in love with Draw Something and the ability to play the game with anyone who also has the application. That means I can play with my friends back home and perfect strangers. It’s fun, but lately I’m noticing that I’m getting the same words again and again. I’m hoping that the Draw Something people will come up with a LOT of new words in the near future- otherwise I think it will get boring fast.

Since this is our year to take the big vacation trip home for the holidays- Marcel and I are putting our home remodeling project on hold. We’ve done a few things, but we would like to paint the living room and halls- plus do some remodeling in the kitchen and also add faux wood blinds throughout the house. I’ve been clipping pictures and putting together a little book so I’ll have all my resources at my fingertips and in the meantime I’ll keep looking and doing my research.

We are getting close to the six month mark before we are going to be heading home for the holidays. By the time we get off the plane it will have been almost two years since we were home and I’m ready! I know some may find it to be a bit soon to start planning, but I’ve got to start looking for flight deals now. Unfortunately the price of plane tickets have gone up several hundred dollars since our last trip, but I’m holding on to the hope that the prices will drop around Memorial Day- which has been the case for a few years.

I’ve got a lot of planning to do- and it’s going to be a great trip. After all- anytime spent with friends and family is a blessing.

I spent some time running around “literally” with JJ and Marcel in between rain showers- playing on the swingsets and having a fun time. It was great to get out and just enjoy the day after being cooped up for a week and a half being sick, plus it was great to ‘move’ again.

Afterwards I came in, gave JJ a bath and now I’m headed there myself. Then I’ll retire to the sofa for a few episodes of NCIS before bedtime.

Life is good!

I’m still on the mend, but I’ll admit that I’m happy to have more energy and be less weak than I’ve been for the last week +. I will admit that I kind of went from 0 to 60 without building up and now I’m paying for it a little. I’ve got a really busy day tomorrow so hoping that once it has passed and I have a few days to rest next week and just start exercising slowly that I’ll start feeling on top of my game again.

I’m grateful for feeling better, but admit to feeling a little down on myself for not being able to get out and do everything I’d normally like to do.

I’m happy to report that things are finally getting better with Marcel’s eczema and he’s no longer itchy scratchy and miserable. It was really bad so he’s technically still healing, but his skin looks much, much better. He’s also resting better and in better spirits all together. This is a good thing overall.

I’m dealing with some sort of little sudden illness that came on yesterday and left me unable to do much of anything. Im extremely weak so I’m pretty much couch ridden until my energy returns and I start feeling better.