Catching Up

 By the end of last week Tom was this close to losing his mind via this recuperation process so we took a little walk.  Nothing trying just a little saunter to get him out in the fresh air and sunshine.

We went to church Sunday morning but by afternoon he needed another break so we took a drive to a place called Deatsville which isn't far from us.  Just a little exploring in areas we've yet to visit.  We were missing out on the annual Super Bowl party at my brother Jeff's with the whole family (bummer) so we pit stopped at a local joint to grab some Southern ribs to bring home for our own little game meal.

 Though he hadn't been cleared to go back to school, he insisted on going Monday for a "short" day.  This is him pacing outside waiting for his ride.

Doctor's appt on Tues. went well.  Retina is still attached so the face down recup can now be switched out for merely "taking it easy".  He's trying to catch up on school work so it's still sapping some energy.  Vision in that eye is very blurry so all that reading via his good eye is causing some eye stress and headaches.  He is glad to be up and around however and just to be in the classroom where he can at least HEAR what's going on is a good thing.

Finally, in our continuing effort to eat healthy I keep trying to make veggie chips with not much luck.  I don't like paying the $5 dollars they cost at the health food store so I bought a mandoline to slice them thinly, toss them in olive oil & sea salt before putting them in the oven, but they're not crisping!  Trying different recipes but still not happy with outcome.  Grrr.
Also, some homemade granola bars with more fiber than you could ever want.  They are okay.  Not crazy about them.  Ahhhhh,  health food.