The doctor said that I could go back to all normal activity... which includes driving and walking. Of course I was able to walk before today, but found when I did try to walk too far or too long, I got a few twinges where my surgery sites are. Since I've had no problem with pain since the surgery, I simply have foregone the walking my 10,000 steps (actually I hardly ever get more than 5,000) for a bit longer.
Sending you some pics of my youngest grand daughter visiting the beach for the first time. My son and DIL took her to Galveston Beach this past weekend.
I think she thoroughly
enjoyed it!
The cats are all fine. They are missing my being in bed with them during the day - as since my energy has returned, it hasn't been necessary anymore. However, I do still take a short reading time in the afternoons and do occasionally do fall asleep. This seems to satisfy them. And Tux seems to have calmed down now that things are back to relatively normal.
I finished the 2 quilts I've been working on. Here are some pics. The first is a baby quilt and the second is a quilted tablecloth for my kitchen.
This is the 2 sided baby quilt...
This is a close-up of the 2 sides...
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| Quilted table cover |
Well, that's about the news for now. I'm practicing with my watercolors since I had to drop the course for now.
Getting used to colors with their tints, shade, tones, and de-saturations...
Practicing using some of the colors on sketches...
There's so much that I don't know, but possibly I'll pick up some techniques while I wait out until the course becomes available again... which probably won't be until next summer.
Well, have a great week. The 4th of July is fast approaching (as well as my 72nd birthday which follows on the 6th)! Life is just one big (or little) adventure after another... and I will try my best to keep up.
So so glad you are doing well; half thinking of making a quilted table runner, need to make it isn't too thick to make anything placed upon it not too sturdy.
ReplyDeleteI use only quilted table covers on my kitchen table... and with only one layer of batting, they aren't thick enough to cause a problem. In my baby quilt, I used 2 layers to make it thicker and softer.
DeleteCongrats on the 2-week check-up and the all-clear to resume normal activity. That's fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love the sweet print on the baby quilt, the owls and squirrels. I think I even spy a fox.
Take good care of yourself! Things are rather crazy at work right now, and I'm off next week and away for part of it, so I'll wish you a very happy birthday now. I hope you do something extra-special to celebrate. :-)
It is a sweet print of animals on one side of the baby quilt.
DeleteThanks for the early birthday wishes, Kim. I hope you have a great week off!
Happy to hear you got a good checkup. Keep playing with your watercolors, I watched a lot of youtube videos and learned so much. I'm about 6 months into my watercolor adventure and I've learned so much with so much more to learn! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the advice, Linda. I did watch some 'you tube' watercolor videos today and found them very interesting... even tried a few!
Deleteohhh my gosh, glad you came through the surgery okay & yes it is very unusual for older mature people to get it, i've certainly not met any that have, most have them out when young.
ReplyDeleteglad you're okay, poor Tux, must've been so worried about you, now he doesn't want to leave your side 'just in case' bless his little heart. too sweet
speedy recovery to you & don't exert yourself yet, the body needs time to heal properly, keep taking it easy.
thanx for sharing
Hi Selina, it was an experience I wouldn't want to repeat. Totally unexpected, but could have been worse. I'm not pushing myself, but do feel pretty normal now after 2 weeks.
DeleteI'm glad to hear you are on the mend and able to go about your normal routines. Cats do love it when someone is home and in bed during the day! Those are lovely quilts - you are so artistically talented. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteJenn, I think both quilts came out nicely. I'm definitely an amateur quilter, but can do a simple pattern.
DeleteSo glad all is going well. Good to indulge the cats a bit longer since they were obviously traumatized by changes in their routine during your surgery.
ReplyDeleteTux was definitely affected... but seems to be OK now.
DeleteGlad to hear you're doing well and have recovered from your surgery. Cats do love routine, so I figure I've got some feline genes myself. :-)
ReplyDeleteRoutine is good, DJan. It possibly keeps us sane. As for having feline genes... couldn't say that's a bad thing. Cats are fascinating animals.
DeleteWonderful news about the good check up. You will be fine as wine in no time.Your body will let you know when it's ready. Glad you were able to spoil the cats with your down time and still keep up with your crafts.
ReplyDeleteHave to keep busy, Patti. So many interesting things to do... even with some limitations.
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