Here it is, Sunday afternoon and I was reading my wonderful friends’ blogs. Thank you all so much for writing such fun blogs to read. I love hearing how you are doing and what is going on in your lives. I hope that you have as much fun reading my stuff as I do reading yours.
Scott had a little surgery a few weeks ago; he had his left ulna shortened and a plate added. He had been having some pain in his wrist and the orthopedic physician determined that the ulna was too long and was jamming up into his wrist. It makes sense, actually. His grandfather would periodically complain of pain in his wrist when he held it just the right way. Scott asked what the cause of this was, and the physician called it a “manufacturer’s defect.”
He has had his arm in a giant splint until this past week and now he holds it in a little splint. He almost has his full range of motion back. So that is good. It seems to still be pretty swollen, though. It is coming. He has almost no strength in it. So, bless him, he has been working on putting family photos and movies on the computer. I am so happy that he is doing that, it has needed to be done for about 15 years.
I am in the very middle of my first school semester. I am having fun, I think. It is taking quite a bit of time to do the homework, but I think that all is well. I am taking a difficult class about research and a pretty piece of cake class about assessments.
Kids are doing great. Nellie finally told me that my bum is getting smaller. (I have lost 25 lbs-I guess that is something) I think it is funny that she is the only kid that noticed. She smacked my bum and said, “Hey, that thing is getting littler!” Oh, the joy!
I found out why my knee has been hurting me so much. It is a little thing in there called a “Baker’s cyst.” It is like a little outpouching of fluid behind my knee. I imagine it has been there for a couple of years, I think I just kept hoping it would go away. But, no such luck. I imagine that I will have to see an ortho to get it removed or reduced, or whatever they do. Maybe I will when school gets done this semester.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Diet Coke Free!
Well, I can't believe it. It has been over 2 weeks since I drank my Diet Coke! I was counseled 2 weeks ago by my physician who told me that I had to quit.
I told him that I would decrease my intake to 1 diet coke a day. He said, "You can't, you are addicted." I am pretty sure that he meant I wasn't able to, and I think he was right, unfortuately!
So, I took the drink that I was drinking and put it in the garbage. I came home and drank one last D.C. and then said, "Goodbye."
It has been slightly painful, but I have known for some time that I needed to quit. I think knowing that, has helped me to quit. I am slightly proud of myself. It feels pretty great! But I just keep going one day at a time!
Oh, and my good husband has been d.c. free, too. What a good man to help me so much! Yea! Scott!
Monday, January 19, 2009
I wish I had a picture!
Boy, oh Boy! I was walking up the stairs to go to my bedroom, and I saw my cat, Bluebell on the toilet. At first, I didn't think anything of it, but then, I realized that she was facing me with her bum inside the toilet and her tail sticking straight up!
Her expression clearly said, "Excuse me, a little privacy, please?"
THEN I HEARD IT!!!! A LITTLE TINKLE!!!!!
She jumped down and walked out of the bathroom. I went over to the toilet and sure enough, there was a little pee pee in the toilet.
And the punch line.....The litter box is next to the toilet! (My cat is a genius)
Her expression clearly said, "Excuse me, a little privacy, please?"
THEN I HEARD IT!!!! A LITTLE TINKLE!!!!!
She jumped down and walked out of the bathroom. I went over to the toilet and sure enough, there was a little pee pee in the toilet.
And the punch line.....The litter box is next to the toilet! (My cat is a genius)
Husband Tagged
So, I guess there is this thing in the Blogging world, called "Being Tagged." I think it is great, but I have never done it, mostly because I think I am pretty boring. But since I got tagged to talk about one of my favorite subjects (my husband) I will do this gladly!
1. What is your husband's name? "Hottie" Scotty
2. What is your pet name for him? (too private)
3. How long have you guys been married? Can you believe 16 1/2 years?
4. How long did you date? Two (too long) years (I asked him to marry me after 6 months, but it took me another 18 months to convince him that we would do just fine!)
5. How old is he? Ha ha ha 41!!!!
6. Who is taller? Scott, by 5 or 6 inches.
7. Who can sing the best? Scott. He told me once when we were newlyweds that I couldn't sing, and I still haven't recovered. Even if he is right. Oh...there was that one lady that one time at church when I tried to go join the church choir. She told me that, too.
8. What is his biggest flaw? He is too honest and can't hide anything from me.
9. What is his strength? See #8
10. Who is smarter? Because I am so wise, I refuse to answer this one.
11. Who pays the bills? Definately Scott. But I offer to help, just so he thinks I care.
12. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Whoever has to get up first...that is where the alarm is...Usually Scott.
13. Who mows the lawn? Scott or the scouts in the neighborhood.
14. Who cooks dinner? This goes both ways. I must admit, the older I get, the less I want to cook! The kids are learning pretty quick.
15. Who is the first to admit they are wrong? Scott--but only because he is the only one that is ever wrong.
16. Who kissed who first? Kristie kissed Scott first. I usually do everything first--except apologise!
17. Who wears the pants? It is pretty equal in our home. I do defer to him a a lot of things. I trust and respect him!
Anyone who has me listed on their blog friend list is tagged! Answer if you like, I would love to read your answers!
1. What is your husband's name? "Hottie" Scotty
2. What is your pet name for him? (too private)
3. How long have you guys been married? Can you believe 16 1/2 years?
4. How long did you date? Two (too long) years (I asked him to marry me after 6 months, but it took me another 18 months to convince him that we would do just fine!)
5. How old is he? Ha ha ha 41!!!!
6. Who is taller? Scott, by 5 or 6 inches.
7. Who can sing the best? Scott. He told me once when we were newlyweds that I couldn't sing, and I still haven't recovered. Even if he is right. Oh...there was that one lady that one time at church when I tried to go join the church choir. She told me that, too.
8. What is his biggest flaw? He is too honest and can't hide anything from me.
9. What is his strength? See #8
10. Who is smarter? Because I am so wise, I refuse to answer this one.
11. Who pays the bills? Definately Scott. But I offer to help, just so he thinks I care.
12. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Whoever has to get up first...that is where the alarm is...Usually Scott.
13. Who mows the lawn? Scott or the scouts in the neighborhood.
14. Who cooks dinner? This goes both ways. I must admit, the older I get, the less I want to cook! The kids are learning pretty quick.
15. Who is the first to admit they are wrong? Scott--but only because he is the only one that is ever wrong.
16. Who kissed who first? Kristie kissed Scott first. I usually do everything first--except apologise!
17. Who wears the pants? It is pretty equal in our home. I do defer to him a a lot of things. I trust and respect him!
Anyone who has me listed on their blog friend list is tagged! Answer if you like, I would love to read your answers!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Merry Christmas
Every year I have written a letter to family and friends describing what a fantastic year we have had and the many blessings we have been given. This year, I decided to forgo the postage and killing of the trees with my many copies. I hope you all forgive me for not sending a letter. But at least you don't have to send anything out to the garbage and then feel guilty for throwing away MY picture.
So, this is the annual Christmas letter.....
We have had a wonderful year, so many fun things have happened to us. It has been our first full year since Scott came back from Afghanistan. Last month we actually got to celebrate the milestone of having him home as long as he was gone. I think we have finally found our comfy spot. I think we got used to each other again (it really was an adjustment-a good one!) Scott is still active in the Army National Guard. He has been having too much fun with his calling in Scouts (all he does is party with the boys-but perhaps he needs that living in our house). He also is still working at Brigham City Hospital. He also is the bestest Dad in the whole wide world!
Kristie (me) is still working at the University Hospital in SLC a couple nights a week. I have a lot of fun there, I learn something new almost every shift. Last time I learned that there really is such thing as a bezoar. (We are dealing with pleasant things here, so I won't give details!) I enjoy being a mom, but I wish I were better at it. I get to start school in January. I am looking forward to getting started with it so that I can get it over with. I am shocked that I dared apply.
Megan is in the 6th grade. She has been going to a new school with all the girls! I am so impressed with her ability to make friends- she is having so much fun. She is doing quite well at school. She is very plucky and determined.
Abby is in 5th grade. What a fun kid she is, she giggles all the time. She is a hard worker, we are so lucky that she is in our family. She loves animals and has been volunteering at the animal shelter. She is really great with toddlers and is a fantastic babysitter.
Ivy is in the 2nd grade. She is in piano lessons and works very hard at it. I wish I knew how to add her playing "We wish you a Merry Christmas" or "The First Noel" to the web page, but just imagine the most beautiful music ever, and you will come close to what she sounds like.
Annel always keeps us giggling. She is such a blessing to us. She tells us exactly what she is thinking and told me the other day that, "Six-year-olds never lie!" Even when she threw a golf ball through the back window. What A Blessing!
Well, I must add our testimony of the gospel. How exquisite it is that we have the gospel and the blessings of living it. We are all happy and healthy and grateful for life. Merry Christmas to all of you and thanks for being wonderful people. We wish you all the best!!
Scott, Kristie, and MAIN
So, this is the annual Christmas letter.....
We have had a wonderful year, so many fun things have happened to us. It has been our first full year since Scott came back from Afghanistan. Last month we actually got to celebrate the milestone of having him home as long as he was gone. I think we have finally found our comfy spot. I think we got used to each other again (it really was an adjustment-a good one!) Scott is still active in the Army National Guard. He has been having too much fun with his calling in Scouts (all he does is party with the boys-but perhaps he needs that living in our house). He also is still working at Brigham City Hospital. He also is the bestest Dad in the whole wide world!
Kristie (me) is still working at the University Hospital in SLC a couple nights a week. I have a lot of fun there, I learn something new almost every shift. Last time I learned that there really is such thing as a bezoar. (We are dealing with pleasant things here, so I won't give details!) I enjoy being a mom, but I wish I were better at it. I get to start school in January. I am looking forward to getting started with it so that I can get it over with. I am shocked that I dared apply.
Megan is in the 6th grade. She has been going to a new school with all the girls! I am so impressed with her ability to make friends- she is having so much fun. She is doing quite well at school. She is very plucky and determined.
Abby is in 5th grade. What a fun kid she is, she giggles all the time. She is a hard worker, we are so lucky that she is in our family. She loves animals and has been volunteering at the animal shelter. She is really great with toddlers and is a fantastic babysitter.
Ivy is in the 2nd grade. She is in piano lessons and works very hard at it. I wish I knew how to add her playing "We wish you a Merry Christmas" or "The First Noel" to the web page, but just imagine the most beautiful music ever, and you will come close to what she sounds like.
Annel always keeps us giggling. She is such a blessing to us. She tells us exactly what she is thinking and told me the other day that, "Six-year-olds never lie!" Even when she threw a golf ball through the back window. What A Blessing!
Well, I must add our testimony of the gospel. How exquisite it is that we have the gospel and the blessings of living it. We are all happy and healthy and grateful for life. Merry Christmas to all of you and thanks for being wonderful people. We wish you all the best!!
Scott, Kristie, and MAIN
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Kristie N. Palfreyman, RN BSN
Well, what a shocker!!
I was accepted into the Bachelor's Program for Nursing! Woo Hoo! Hard to believe right now, but as you can see, there is a letter to prove it!
He he he he!!!!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
****TWILIGHT****
Oh, the joy!
I think that this was even more of an event than a movie opening. I did miss the midnight showing. I went the first time on Friday night. I went on a double date with Scott and some friends. The theater was packed! The ratio of female to male was probably 100:2. I was so proud of the husbands that were brave enough to be there!
The majority of the women were not teens, but middle-aged women. Geez! I swear! There was so much giggling! It even got a little irritating. I felt so bad that I finally had to turn around and whisper "Shhhh, please!" to the giggly 40 year old in back of me. And then, I even had to tell Scott he was being too noisy! I was missing things! (I recognize that I probably have an "obsessive Twilight fan" syndrome.)
So, the special effects left something to be desired. I will leave it at that. I just heard that there will be "New Moon" sequel and with the huge money they made this weekend, let alone the next month, I am sure that the special effects will be much better in the future. BTW, I liked the *sparkle*
I took Megan and Abby today to the show. I like it so much better today. Not so much giggling. The crowd was a bit younger. But THEY all ohhed and awed appropriately! My girls loved the show, and didn't mind the adaptations. I think that I was able to prepare them before going, so that the changes in the story didn't shock them too much.
Anyway, I think that I will probably go again. Maybe Monday afternoon without the kids. I just smiled all the way through the movie. Oh, and I LOVED the soundtrack. Great music! Muse was fantastic for the baseball game! I also liked Rob Pattinson's songs that he sang. His music was featured in the restaurant scene, and one other scene that I cannot remember right now. The first time that I heard the songs, I wasn't so sure, but I think they fit the scenes nicely.
One last thing! Congrats to Stephenie Meyer for her success and cameo appearance in the film. That made me giggle, too!
I think that this was even more of an event than a movie opening. I did miss the midnight showing. I went the first time on Friday night. I went on a double date with Scott and some friends. The theater was packed! The ratio of female to male was probably 100:2. I was so proud of the husbands that were brave enough to be there!
The majority of the women were not teens, but middle-aged women. Geez! I swear! There was so much giggling! It even got a little irritating. I felt so bad that I finally had to turn around and whisper "Shhhh, please!" to the giggly 40 year old in back of me. And then, I even had to tell Scott he was being too noisy! I was missing things! (I recognize that I probably have an "obsessive Twilight fan" syndrome.)
So, the special effects left something to be desired. I will leave it at that. I just heard that there will be "New Moon" sequel and with the huge money they made this weekend, let alone the next month, I am sure that the special effects will be much better in the future. BTW, I liked the *sparkle*
I took Megan and Abby today to the show. I like it so much better today. Not so much giggling. The crowd was a bit younger. But THEY all ohhed and awed appropriately! My girls loved the show, and didn't mind the adaptations. I think that I was able to prepare them before going, so that the changes in the story didn't shock them too much.
Anyway, I think that I will probably go again. Maybe Monday afternoon without the kids. I just smiled all the way through the movie. Oh, and I LOVED the soundtrack. Great music! Muse was fantastic for the baseball game! I also liked Rob Pattinson's songs that he sang. His music was featured in the restaurant scene, and one other scene that I cannot remember right now. The first time that I heard the songs, I wasn't so sure, but I think they fit the scenes nicely.
One last thing! Congrats to Stephenie Meyer for her success and cameo appearance in the film. That made me giggle, too!
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