I just am not used to so much "busyness"!

Tues. I had to go to get blood drawn.  The gal was new, and couldn't get a vein on the first try, so she asked another gal who got it right away.  Yippee.

Then ran errands.

Yesterday was back to the hospital for a spirometry (breathing) test, and right after that an appointment with the pulmonologist.

I had a different technician for the spirometry this time than the previous two times.  She was VERY good, and showed me the graphs and explained everything to me.

One interesting thing she said is that she is amazed at the amount of asthma in this area.  When she worked in Minneapolis she hardly saw any.

They do the test twice, the second time after using Albuterol--a broncho dilator.  Even after the Albuterol many of my numbers were not anywhere near where they should be.  Thank you asthma.

The pulmonologist gave me suggestions for when it gets so hot and humid here.  He was pleased that my weight is going down, and that I am starting to exercise.  Don't have to see him for a year.

Got home, and daughter-in-law  called asking us to babysit for a few hours.

We hadn't babysat Linden for a long time, and he and Papa had a lot of fun.  I went outside with them a little bit, but I got too cold.

Here are some pictures I took when I did go out for a while.

I'll ride my bike for a while

Somebody play ball with me!

Picking up pinecones and fallen twigs and putting them in the fireplace.

Now, let's rest and enjoy the fire.

Notice how Linden now wears a red knit hat just like Papa.

I couldn't sit out there---smoke doesn't agree with me.  They spent a lot of time out there.  Linden loved stirring up the fire.

Today I had dentist appointment, and tomorrow is rehab again.  So, there has been something every day this week.  For someone who hasn't been doing anything for so long, this is a lot!!!

Well, at least nobody can complain that I am not doing enough!  lol