Things are still going as planned.
I will be flying back to Houston on Thursday the 16th, getting blood tests and seeing the doctor on Friday to make sure I am fit for surgery. My surgery is on the 20th of September and I should be back in Wasilla if all goes well on October 2 or 3rd. I am feeling so good. I am supposed to be getting lots of exercise and I am, I just don't think it is the kind of exercise the doctor was thinking of. Painting the nursery and the kitchen and running up and down three flights of stairs and going for walks with the grand kids at least once if not twice a day is the kind of exercise I am getting. After climbing the stairs the first few days I was so stiff I could hardly move up and down normally. I was moving up and down them like 20 month old Will, holding onto the rail, two feet on each step, not alternating. Now I go up and down them with little effort unless I am carrying something and the two babies are trying to go up or down with me at the same time.

Heather and Jared went to Palmyra New York on Friday with their ward and I stayed home with the babies. I told them they needed sometime together before the next little one arrives. They won't be having much time to themselves after that. The baby is due on the 4th of October, although Jared is thinking he will come early.

Today, after church and a nap Abbie and Will and I made an Oatmeal cake. Abbie who will be three on the 30th of October especially enjoyed the activity, stirring and tasting and pouring in the ingredients. William who is 20 months is more into tasting and touching everything with his hands, having a sensory experience. The cake turned out well and Abbie enjoyed helping me cut it and serving everyone a piece. You should have seen her smile. When I ask Abbie to do something she often says to me, "if you insist grandma, if you insist," with a twinkle in her eye.
She also tells us that she is growing fast so she can have roller skates soon.
I have enjoyed my time with them.

Something interesting, when I first arrived in Cleveland I got a cold. Which was frustrating because I knew I needed to get over it quickly so it didn't wear me down and so I could still have surgery on the 20th. My colds often last at least a week if not 10 days. So I brewed some of my Essiac tea and drank it 3 times a day for a few days and drank 1/2 of a lemon in a quart of water twice a day. My cold was gone in 4 days!!!! I was amazed. I know my sister-in-law says Essiac is good for colds, and sore throats and whatever ails you, as well as helping the immune system and fighting cancer and I am beginning to believe her.

The nursery is almost finished and so is the kitchen all that's left are the details. Heather and I are hoping to get all of the painting done tomorrow and we will work on curtains and decorations on Tuesday and Wednesday. It has been a great change of pace and lots of fun.