It's been a whirlwind week. After arriving home at 4 pm on Friday and getting the Imp to dress rehearsal by 5:30 pm and then surviving 2 performances Saturday. Sunday, Father's Day arrived. Thankfully all Hubby wanted was a quiet day at home. Some grilled steaks, potatoes, green bean casserole plus his gifts (new garden hose, nozzle, and home hair-cutting kit, a Toby Mac CD courtesy of the Imp and a guitar chord poster)plus watching the US Open and he was content. The week flew by as we prepared for Hubby and the Imp to leave early Thursday morning for PA and a wedding on his side of the family. Multiple trips to the library, a trek to Bush Gardens (the Imp and her male cousins have a goal of visiting Bush at least once a week throughout the summer and I'm designated driver. Hey this is why I don't work outside the home...but I could've used a break), laundry and packing and I got them to the airport early Thursday. Then I spent Thursday and Friday preparing for the Princess party for the Singer. This included pool deck cleanup as well as the house. Through all this I wasn't feeling the best. Frequent headaches...behind the eyes..which I attributed to the frequent crying and the attempts not to cry. By Thursday the pain was beginning to radiate through my check and jaw bones and my teeth began to ache. That was a sign...I needed to see a doctor. I have a sinus infection and was put on an antibiotic and steroid. Between the two of those drugs the side effects are less than pleasant. I'm to stay out of the sun because of sun-sensitivity, I'm to avoid caffeine (WHAT?) because of sleeplessness (and it's not like I've been sleeping well anyway), and nervousness, dizziness and irritability are also listed. That's not to mention the nausea, and other gastrointestinal reactions! Oh joy! I guess it's a good thing Hubby's in PA. After preparing for the party and welcoming the guests, I disappeared into my room, figuring that was better than showing my irritability. My doctor said "Think of a bad case of PMS...that's how you'll feel." Swell! I actually thought I did okay until the sleepover part and their laughter waking me at 2 am, 3:45 am and 5 am.
The party was a success! They played Pretty Pretty Princess and each guest was assigned a Disney princess before the party. Once here, they were given a quiz about their princess. Prizes included Princess bubbles and a Disney Princess paddle ball. They were going to swim, but a huge thunderstorm rolled in and forced them inside. Fortunately, the Singer had poster-sized coloring book with pictures of Disney Princesses to color. Yes these rising seniors in high school had a great time listening to music, talking and coloring! They also made foam tiaras. They had a blast and I got time alone...a win/win situation.
The one of the best things about today was I got my hair done. I had an appointment scheduled for the week of John's funeral, so I was about 10 days overdue. It does something to my psyche to see my roots (grey and brown) growing out...and not anything positive. I always feel better after getting my hair colored and cut. So between the meds and the haircut, I'm doing pretty good tonight...I just hope I can sleep (I had 2 mini chocolate cheesecakes today...homemade and leftover from the Singer's party).
But the very best thing that happened today was I received a condolence gift in the mail. This friend used to live in Tampa (3 short years as her husband was stationed at MacDill AFB). She was here for us when my brother Chris died. She cooked dinners for my family and helped in many other ways (taking over a fundraising activity I was in charge of) while I went to be with my parents. She is such a good friend...a crafting-buddy of mine. She sent a homemade garden stone and on it is a rosary made of red and white stones and a beautiful gold cross in the middle. It will be put in my garden tomorrow...next to my rose bush. It is great to feel so loved and cared for. Just wish she didn't live in South Dakota!
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