The weather here was cold and a bit cloudy, it was worse where they were, they had drizzle Just a few miles from where they were, there was deep snow. My weight was up on Wednesday. I blamed the weekend away.
Tracking isn't quite so easy when you eat out. WW seem to only cover cafe chains in their Eating out guide, but the only chain place we tend to use is Costa.
I did the Sainsbury's run as usual, spending quite a lot. I didn't do anything particularly exciting on Thursday, I am still not sleeping too well, trying to avoid sleeping on my right side still. the downside is that I often fall asleep after lunch On Friday we had a service at the church at 10 am for Good Friday, and I must confess to having a hot cross bun after that. The weather has been very miserable this Bank Holiday. We called in on Daughter and Son in Law, Nathaniel was bit clingy, having been away amongst so many strangers, in a large creche for part of the time. He was also sporting a new haircut. By the time we left he was beginning to smile at us. Son and Daughter in Law arrived in the evening, but were staying with Daughter. The bed had been delivered in the nick of time.They also brought Tom, the Border collie who had spent the week in kennels.
I overslept on Saturday again, my hip wasn't up to walking, so we drove into town, then bought lunch, and went up to visit the family.Tthey were just about to have lunch too.We stayed quite a while chatting, and then left for home, where I dozed off, so was late phoning my sister and having dinner, then I made a pastry case for a lemon meringue pie.
I was a bit more organised on Sunday morning than usual, admittedly I took shortcuts by using M&S parmentier potatoes, but I managed to finish the lemon meringue, mix the Yorkshires, and peel carrots before we left for church. They all arrived later after their service and some chatting. The house seemed very full with 6 people a medium sized dog and a lively toddler, but he was asleep when he arrived and spent the first hour napping in the travel cot.
The only casualty was the Yorkshire puddings, as I forgot to turn the oven up after taking the beef out. Then I managed to burn some of them. However it all went down well, and everyone seemed to enjoy the meal. the (bought) sticky toffee pudding had absorbed most of the sauce, but no one complained.
Later Daughter fell asleep, she had had a bad night, and some of us went out to the local field so that dog and toddler could have a run around.
Tom was quite worn out after chasing a ball, Nathaniel was successfully steered away from the canal.
Back home, we had a drink and a piece of cake,and Nathaniel had the dinner which he hadn't fancied earlier. Some of us went off to church, some had to stay and supervise feeding.
Monday was pretty awful day, it rained most of the day, so much for the hosepipe ban! The family went up to Ashridge forest for a muddy walk, and after lunch we went up to Daughter's house and chatted till it was time to say goodbye to our Son, his wife and the dog.
I forgot to mention that on Saturday morning female PCSO came to see me about the theft of my Birthday presents, and said that she had viewed the copy of the CCTV and couldn't believe the cheek. It is to be passed round the office to see if anyone recognises the thief, and they will keep a look out for someone of her description. I had to sign various forms, but wonder if anything will ever come of it.
Yesterday was back for physio, then the asthma check. My peak flow was ok, I explained that I was using the Bricanyl less and the reasons, and the nurse approved. I have to up the steroid use. Then came the dreaded BP check. It was quite respectable, so the nurse was happy and so was I. Hopefully I won't have to have it checked for a while. My bloods were ok too, cholesterol up a tad, but nothing to worry about.
Today was hectic, I got weighed, hmm! up a tad more, must make sure I track everything, then didn't stay for the talk. Off to Sainsbury's did the shopping came home put it away, had a quick early lunch,fished out a black skirt and white top, got changed and and off to Lily's funeral service. I took a huge plate of salmon rolls I'd made last evening and refrigerated, dropped those off, then went and parked about a 5 minute walk away. Was not pleased when I saw 2 spaces had opened up on the car park nearest to the church.
The service was very good, Lily had been a Christian for an amazing 80 years, having been converted at 16. Afterwards I dashed home changed into trousers, then off to the dentist. I thought I would be having just impressions, but he gave me injections and did what he called preparation work, then fitted a temporary crown. I debated whether to go back to the church as there was tea going on, and said 'Lord if there is space n the car park I will go' there was , so I went. I had to refuse food and drink as I wouldn't have been able to find my mouth, it was so numb, but I chatted to various friends, then helped with the clearing up.
Hopefully will have my new crown by the end of this month. I must go now as I'm back to babysitting tomorrow, that should be fun.
PS Nathaniel ate the ears of someone's chocolate bunny, little monkey!
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