SURPRISE

We did it. David B. and Kim were able to pull off a surprise birthday party for Becky. We were at Fuentes Cafe downtown. She had always told me she never wanted to wear a hat or anything, but she didn't tell Kim that. We all had a good time.

Becky

Thirty six years ago tonight Mine and David's life was beginning a new chapter in our lives. This was a Friday and we had just moved to Lewisville, Texas nine days ago. Now I was in Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas awaiting this joyful bundle I wanted to hurry up and get here. All I can say is thank goodness for epidurals, I got mine at 11:30 pm. The night went good. Then at 7:58 AM on the 13th we had Rebecca Ann. Our lives have never been the same since, and we wouldn't change a thing.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BECKY

Can You Say Stupid?

I don't like using that word, but it is for myself. Remember science in school? What happens to cold glass when you add boiling, Not just hot but boiling water. Yes I am 59 years old and forgot. I was going to make jell-o and thought I will cool the bowl that will help it set faster. I was making a double batch and when I poured the last 2 cups of water the bowl it broke and let 4 cups of boiling water on my stomach and legs. David happened to be standing right by me and helped me get my dress of. I was screaming I'm burning, I'm burning. I got in the shower and the spray of the shower hurt so bad, but I got the red jell-o washed off and could see where it burned. My left stomach and thigh. We had some burn medicine and it helped some but I already have blisters. I will be ok. Now I can say Stupid, think next time.

Ouchy

As adults we seem to want to make the world difficult. We need to listen to our children/grandchildren. The Dr. has me wearing a orthopedic shoe that does not cause pressure on any part of my foot. I can't even remember the name of the shoe. Yesterday, (Friday) Papaw and I were visiting Justin and Cameron, well C was sleeping, & J was playing video games. He wanted to sit in my lap and play and of course I let him. Becky has always reminded he can't stand on Mamaws feet, so as he climbed up in my lap, he looked at my right foot and said, "you have on your ouchy shoe". He wanted to kiss it and make it better.

Out of the mouths of babes!

Grandchildren, They are what makes the world go around

Today was my son-in-laws birthday, and we always take them out to eat. We went to Cheddars. We all sat down at the table, gave our drink orders and as the waiter walked away, Justin said "French Fries" His mother said we will get them in a moment. They brought out the onion rings and Justin dove in, and Cameron enjoyed them also. When the food came, both of the boys inhaled the french fries and chicken strips. Of course there were three young ladies sitting next to us and Cameron kept them entertained by being the sweet little guy he is. Now a teacher from Mother's Day Out comes in and did Justin get excited. He told everyone around us Miss Vickie, Miss Vickie. Justin is doing good on the potty training and being at Cheddars is no different than home, except there are more people there to tell. His daddy said he told everyone he passed he was going to go tee-tee. We were getting up to leave and Justin headed for the bathroom wanting to go again. Needless to say after dinner they went to buy big boy under ware.

Memories like this make this Mamaw extremely happy.

I haven't posted in a long time, but I have a good excuse. I had a bad place on my right foot under a bunion, of course mine got infected. I called my doctor on Dec 26, she was gone. The podiatrist was gone also. I got an appointment at the wound center, I've been there so many times I don't need a referral any more. I started on an antibiotic and had to stay off my foot. A week later went back, still infected. Now I need a bone scan. I've had bone scans before for the three toes I don't have any more. Sure enough I had an infection in the bone. I have an excellent doctor, and he suggested I try Hyperbaric treatment. In case you don't know, that is 100% oxygen at 2X the earth's atmosphere. I was a bit skeptic about being closed into a little capsule for 2 hours. I now have had 11 treatments out of 40. I have to go Monday - Friday, for 8 weeks. It doesn't bother me at all now. The first time I went in I felt like Dr. Spock on Star Track when they put him in the capsule and shot him into outer space.

Grandchildren

For me the most wonderful thing are my grandchildren. My daughter has been sick and needed to go to the doctor today. Cameron had been sick we think but seemed ok. So mamaw headed out to watch the kids. Have you ever been told to not let your grandchildren get in your face. IT CAN'T BE DONE. I believe God gives mamaw's immunity to grandchildren germs. This afternoon, I've played hide 'n seek under a blanket, helped play Star Wars Lego on x-box, and changed diapers. Oh! one more thing Justin and I sang Happy Birthday to Jesus. I tried singing other songs, but he just covered my mouth with his little hand. There is nothing like being a grandparent. The only thing I would change is having all my grandchildren here in town with me.