3 migraines this week. It's so frustrating. Think the easiest thing to do will be to record when I don't have a migraine or a headache.
Day 104
Packed the car and drove up tp Much Wenlock to meet Jenny Lothersdalelass. Jenny's son Rob died 3 years ago from a rare form of sarcoma, he was 32. We talk a lot online and we've met before, but unbelievably 13 years ago. We wandered round the Abbey and had lunch, there were tears and we shared our stories. I then camped up a few miles away for the night and spent the late afternoon/early evening reading and writing letters, I had an early night, more meds and watched some TV on my phone.
Day 105
Slept through till 5.30am and dozed on and off, listening to the birds. It had rained but I never heard it. Lazy morning reading and drinking tea. I packed up after breakfast and slowly made my way home stopping at a garden centre and a National Trust site. I had a picnic lunch at Berrington Hall and explored the house and walled garden. I met Peter at the retail park for coffee and to get fuel. Back home I popped the roof to dry it, unpacked the van, restocked the tea and sugar, put in clean towels and a t towel and dish clothes and more waste bags. Had dinner, watered the garden, read, TV and an early night. 
Day 106
A lazy morning. We had to go to Lydney to collect my football ticket for Friday as Son had ordered it for me but he'd had it sent to his dad's. We stopped at Ross-on-Wye on the way for a Starbucks, then onto a garden centre near by, where I bought a Jasmine Stephanese, then into the Forest of Dean to visit our grandchildren for an hour, bringing our granddaughter home with us for the night. The football ticket hadn't arrived so son rang the club and they transferred it electronically. The easter bunny had visited so some chocolate was eaten, some colouring in was done and the toys were out. I'd arranged to meet a friend in Malvern for a coffee so granddaughter stayed with Peter to play with the toys and have dinner. There was time for some TV before a bath and reading numerous bedtime stories. She settled around 9pm after telling me 'Granny, I like properly love you'
Day 107
Granddaughter came into us at 7.30am. We made pancakes, put a packed lunch together and headed off to countrytastic at the Three Counties Show ground for the day. There was coffee, ice creams, a go in the air ambulance, watching a dog trial and lunch was eaten before queuing to ride a unicorn (pony) when DIL and grandson arrived. We then visited the animals in the barns, watched the exotic animal show, planted some seeds to bring home and face painting and I bought some cheese. Back to the house for dinner, lots of cuddles with grandson, more playing. Grandad got soaked being helped to water the garden.
Sadly there was an accident on a local farm while we were at the show and a 14 year old boy lost his life.
Day 108
Out early for a coffee and a food shop. An hour to make beds and get things ready for son, DIL and grandchildren to come back for the night before I caught the train midday to watch Birmingham play. It rained heavily and I was sat in the open. As with all things football, it can get a bit heated and even I get to learn new swear words every week, however this week a few things were said that I found unacceptable and I left 20 minutes early to find somewhere else to sit. I decided to make a complaint about it and it was taken seriously. Granddaughter and hubby walked to the station to collect me with Olive the Pug, my friends dog, who was dropped off early evening and is staying with us till Tuesday. 9 books had been selected for me to read.
Day 109
After breakfast we were finally ready around 10.30am, granddaughter insisted on a bath and more pancakes and headed out to Croome Park for the day. Son didn't come with us, he headed into Worcester to buy a suit for a wedding in July. the rest of us had coffee and cakes on arrival. Granddaughter walked Olive all day and the both of them were inseparable, even climbing a tree together. We walked the whole of the grounds, explored the house and joined in with the easter trail collecting a chocolate egg at the end. Home to a roast beef dinner and they all left around 7pm. I had a bath, then sat down to book flight to Australia for August and flights to Belfast for May bank holiday to visit our new grandson due next week.
Day 110
Woke early with a migraine, stayed in bed dozing till midday. Hung washing out. Into town for a coffee and walked Olive. Did some weeding for half an hour and back to bed and watched Willy Wonka and wrote some letters. Had dinner and did a bit more gardening. Booked accommodation for Australia and Dubai. Dusted bedroom, chucked out dead flowers, blogged, tided away Easter decorations and sorted desk. Bed early to watch TV.
Things to make you smile:
Granddaughter told me I was her favourite.
Granddaughter needed a wee while we were out, so we went into the trees, I lifted her up, I said 'feet' she replied 'clear' she told me to move mine a little, then she said 'ok granny I'm going to wee now'
Granddaughter said I read like Mr Thomas did, her teacher. I told her that was because I was a teacher and I showed her a photo of my class of 4-5 year olds from 2015/16 when I taught in Dubai, she was amazed and kept calling me 'Mrs Scott'
Things that made me happy:
Our grandchildren for sleepovers, camping, friends dog coming to stay, getting our flights booked, visits with friends, easter chocolates, football, the weather.
On the blog this week:
Sorry got hear about your migraines.
ReplyDeleteThe day out at the three counties show sounds like fun. The easter bunny hasn't arrived at ours yet, it is a plan for later today
I think the Easter bunny was a bit too generous this year
DeleteIt sounds like a good week apart from the migraines.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely that you could meet up with your friend. It sounds like you had a lovely time together.
What fun you had with your granddaughter!
That is horrible that you heard things which were unacceptable at the football. I am glad you made a complaint.
I'm afraid people seem to think they can say and do what they want these days without any comeback
DeleteIt's lovely that you got to meet up with your friend after all that time, it sounds like a lovely but emotional time. Sometimes it's good to talk to someone who has been through the same thing.
ReplyDeleteThe rest of your week sounds wonderful apart from the pesky migraines and unacceptable football commentary.
Little kids say the absolute sweetest things, and also the most funny things too.
I hope this week brings you some relief from the constant migraines.
The grandchildren so brighten up our week whether it's in person or on a video call
DeleteOh no, your migraines are never-ending, blasted things. Sorry that you're not having a respite from them, and hope this week treats you kindly. It must have been very emotional to meet with Jenny.
ReplyDeleteYour granddaughter sounds like a hoot, what a joy to have her around.
Sorry about the unacceptable swearing at the match, and glad they are taking it seriously, though I suppose there is not much they can do about it. The abbey shot is very atmospheric.
It has been nice to get out and about a bit more now the weather is improving, must book a few more camping trips
DeleteAh the country show sounds fun. I miss going to those now N's older. He's more likely to go with friends now. Nice to be able to spend lots of time with family. sounds fun with your granddaughter.
ReplyDeleteWe used to take our kids to that show, we still go to some of them on our own, but often I tag along with a friend with their family
DeleteSorry to hear that you’ve had 3 migraines this week. Hope this week is a better one. Lovely that you met up with Jenny Lothersdalelass and shared stories. Being able to talk and share experiences with someone else can be so helpful. Sounds like you had a nice day out at the Three Counties Show but how awful about the accident at the local farm. I love the little things that your granddaughter said. Sounds like you’ve had a lovely time together. #project365
ReplyDeleteIt does help spending time with people who know what you're going through, half finished sentences and random tears don't need to be dealt with
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