The Perfect Amount

It drives me crazy when the kids ask me how long items take in the microwave.  It isn't an exact science, it is more of of method.  Ya know, heat till desired temp!  Yes, there is a 'popcorn' and 'hot water' button (along with a lot of other ones I don't use), but if there isn't a button with a picture of leftover spaghett, so they are lost!  I am trying to teach at least the big kids anyway, put it in, choose a small amount of time, if it is still cold, cook it longer and if it is too hot, wait a little before you eat it.  It takes working with food and that specific mircowave to get the timing perfect. 

Mom's pain meds seem to be the same way.  Dad said she slept well last night and did amazing this morning!  She picked her own clothes, dressed herself, put on makeup and fixed her hair - ALL ON HER OWN!  Yes, that was the part that made me sad to know she couldn't do.  Dad fixed her breakfast, and she ate it all.  During breakfast, she said she needed some of the immediate pain relief medication.  Dad gave it to her and then she kinda went back into that slow and confussed state.  The next time she needs the imediate relief, he is going to give her I think the Tylenol 3, what she had at the very beginnig to see if that takes the edge off enough, but not to dope her up.  This is also part of the game, finding the perfect amount of pain meds - enough to control the pain, but not too much to make her loopy. 

Also, prunes are helping her and their "go power" is doing it's job.  Hopefully that will help her to not have too much pressure in her tummy and not have to get up so many times at night. 

I guess posting a comment continues to be challanging AND Grandma Brinkman was Betty Stewart's grandmother.  Betty would like the recipe for her grandma's buns.  She didn't get it before she passed away.  I'll try to remember that when I am there this weekend.  I'll be sure to make the special side note of 'add flour till you sneeze.' 

I am looking forward to going to Indiana tomorrow and Saturday. 
Good night.