Sunday, March 10, 2024

Historic Putt & Dairy Queen




This was the first weekend of Spring Break.  We'd intended a 90th birthday party for Grandma Olson and a trip to Norfolk to see Pastor Caity and Tyler.  Unfortunately, all our plans changed on Thursday evening when my Dad moved into the next phase of transition.  He was removed from all medications and put on morphine and one other medicine to keep him comfortable.  

I emailed my supervisors to update them about my Dad.  Friday, I went to work but left early when I was done in the classroom.  Philomena and I went to visit Dad and say our goodbyes.  I'm really glad we had the opportunity to have closure on his life.  Maggie didn't want to see Grandpa like this and I told her that I would tell Grandpa that she loved him for her.  We canceled the birthday party so Mom could be with Dad on Saturday.  The girls and I cleaned the house and ran errands.  I was going back and forth on whether we should drive to Norfolk on Sunday, but then Caity texted to say that she and Tyler were sick.  I decided to stay in Lincoln rather than expose us to their illness.  We went to Historic Putt and then to Dairy Queen to have a fun day in Lincoln.  So far Dad has been asleep for over 24 hours with the morphine keeping him comfortable.

 

Monday, March 4, 2024

New Glasses (with prisms)


Philomena was still experiencing double vision.  We returned for a 6 month check up with the neurological ophthalmologist.  The OT vision training has done as much as it can and a prism was added to her right lens.  It was a drastic improvement by how many comments Philomena made when they arrived!

 

Saturday, February 24, 2024

4-H PJ Pants Sewing Workshop





I took Maggie to a sewing workshop with 4H.  She cut and began sewing a pair of pajama pants.  She was able to use a serger machine on 2 of her seams.  I was so jealous of the kids getting to use one.  With my tax refund, I decided to buy us a used serger for her to finish her pants at home.  Maggie was so excited that I was buying one that she chose to ride with me to pick it up!

 

Saturday, February 17, 2024

Small Ensemble Competition



Philomena was part of a percussion small group.  They performed for family and friends on Tuesday and attended the competition on Saturday.  Her group received a 2 at the contest.

 

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Ash Wednesday


For the first time since 2020, we were able to celebrate Ash Wednesday at church.  Due to covid, we didn't attend church in 2021 and 2022.  The weather canceled services in 2023.

 

Valentine's Day



The tradition of heart shaped pizza for Valentine's Day was continued with a HyVee pizza and a heart shaped cookie cutter.

 

Saturday, February 10, 2024

February Birthdays







Peyton turned 19 and Jake turned 14 this month.  We also celebrated Beth's birthday.  Peg made baked quesadillas for everyone.  I made Beth a strawberry pretzel salad for her birthday.  Maggie enjoyed gaming with Jake while Philomena and I enjoyed chatting with my mom and sisters.  It was a relaxing afternoon with family!