Saturday, May 8, 2010

Snow Gone, Still Cold

We went for a 5km walk with the girls today and the wind is still so bitter. Last night it dropped down to -8 and the frost was heavy on the ground. I know many farmers here had put in some spring seeding prior to the snow, but I think the idea was too premature. However, the early bird does get the worm!
Last weekend was busy. Jacki and Gary were playing in a volleyball tournament in Olds and mom had all three munchkins. I picked up Amy and Bobby Saturday for some time at the acreage, and also on Sunday after church. Our neighbor's kids came over and Bobby loved having a boy to play with, instead of all the girls. Anthony is crawling everywhere and very proud of himself. I know he is my nephew and I am bias, but he is so stinking cute! He has that look on his face that he knows something that you don't. He loves crawling up to Uncle Matt's wheelchair and pull himself up. Anthony then stands there looking at Uncle Matt with that "I know something" look and it is hilarious.
The whole gang came on Sunday for steaks and we were able to sit outside for awhile, but it was chilly. Mom and John went for a walk and Matt and I watched some hockey. He was so embarrassed when I asked who was playing. So much for the little brother looking up to the older sister with admiration! That dies when they are still young!
Mom and Matt are coming for supper tonight (homemade pizza) and hopefully for a few games of cards.
Mom said Matt is getting stronger on the transfers for the bed to the chair. He can almost do it himself, so that is great. She has to set everything up for him of course and make sure he doesn't fall. He is still doing his own "personal care" every three to four hours and that helps him feel more independent.
Matt and mom both went to the dentist and mom is horrified to learn she needs a root canal. She knew it was coming but if you never visit a dentist, then nothing is wrong... right? Matt's teeth are great however they did order him another bite guard because since the accident he still grinds his teeth at night.
Oh I almost forgot the most important. I finally convinced Matt to go to the movies with me and the girls last Friday. Mom came too and we watched "How to Train Your Dragon" in 3D. It was fantastic! I did get nauseated during some of the flying scenes and felt like the water was coming right at me. The girls loved it too. Matt was being a grouchy old bear before it started, but once it was on he loved it too.
Hope everyone has great weekend (or what is left of it).

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

good for you Shelley, getting Matt out to the movies!!!! Now you started it...he will want to go every week like wing night LOL!!!!
I had a good talk with Joanne this morning....YIKES...to bad about the root canal...Poor Jo!!!! Hard to believe all the crazy weather in ALTA....Pray that God will keep everyone safe...It was really nice here today...was so nice to see the sun finally...cooling off though...was hoping for a fire pit tonight...Talk to you all soon
Love to all..have fun playing cards
Aunty Karen

Anonymous said...

I have to let you guys know I sure appreciate being able to check up on how you are all doing. Dentists, I am sorry, but I really don't like to even go to see them. Hope all goes well in that department. Good to hear kids are all doing well. Summer is coming, so have faith, it will get here? Still calving, but the bad weather was rough on the calves, lots of sick ones, to doctor. Well take care.
Deb

Anonymous said...

Hi all, glad to hear everything is going so good. So far we have missed the snow although it is all around us.. today was 12 and tomorrow is suppose to be 16 - hopefully. We had a great tme visiting a couple of weeks ago, and you are right the wings are great at your hang out. Was great to see Matt doing so well - and able to walk with us to take the girls to the park. We had a great time. Thanks again. Love aunty Bren

Anonymous said...

hey matt ni just saw how to train your dragon i went by myself and greg went to see gunless i think mine was the better show greg said his wasnt that good.
i am back in lloyd whop yea im excited NOT we are getting busy already
stop making the girls lives miserable you old boot..
take care just on our way into town for coffee
take matt im always looking tosee how things are
ella