May Apron

This apron was not easy to make. It has lots of pieces and binding. And my sewing is not what it used to be. But it will be good to wear.

Riley is sick

He is feeling bad. On Saturday evening we had to go to the vet. He had an infection on his leg and was gnawing at it. She shaved the leg and treated it and gave him several shots. We treat the leg twice a day and give him antibiotics twice a day. He is getting better. The affected leg is underneath him so it must be better. The cone on his head is a trial for him. He keeps bumping into everything, including us. But he is better.

Thoughts on Aging

Have not posted for awhile so I thought it might be a good idea to talk about aging. My birthday was April 15 and I turned 70 years old. Milestone birthday and still a foreign idea that I am that old. My goodness where did the time go? My dad always said that getting old is not for sissies. Even though I did not know what he meant then I sure do now. Chronic back pain keeps me from exercising much and not exercising causes weight gain which makes the back pain worse. Vicious cycle but I just go with the best I can do. Carlton has a back problem too and an abdominal aneurysm that has to be watched for size. You get different worries at this age than when you are younger. It is difficult to keep the house clean. What I used to do in one day now takes all week. I figure one clean room at a time will have to do. Cooking is difficult because of standing so long so I do small things all day rather than the whole meal at once. I never have been one to take a nap but now it is necessary. But there are good things too. We are blessed that we do not have to work, don't have to get up early, can just keep our own schedule. Our dog Riley keeps us entertained and the house dirty (LOL). Children and grandchildren help keep us young too.