Today was my hubby’s final ultrasound on his right leg and it was supposed to be at 4:30…
At 8:40 my hubby opened the bedroom door and said, “Get up sleepyhead, if you want to go with me… the appointment got moved up to 10:30!” I did want to go… I really needed to get out of the house. Why oh why did I feel so awful? I knew I had coughed a lot through the night but when I looked at my Fitbit and saw my sleep time, I wanted to stay home and just sleep. Last night I had gotten 1 hr and 19 minutes of sleep, Monday night I had gotten 3 hrs and 14 minutes of sleep and Sunday night I had gotten 4 hrs and 16 minutes of sleep. Not much “petro” in the old gas tank! :o(
We both hurried and got off pretty quickly and with road construction and the slower speed zones, we were only 9 minutes late…but it wasn’t a problem.
I had to pretty much sit in the ultrasound room in silence because if I opened my mouth, and any air touched my throat, the coughing might start. My hubby’s ultrasound was finished in 20 minutes… and when we were done, he asked me if I wanted to go somewhere. I wasn’t feeling great, but said, “Hobby Lobby” so I could maybe find something to go with Molly’s dress.
He dropped me off at the front door and I was armed with a whole package of Hall’s Cool Berry Throat Soothers.
Well I was in the store maybe 3 minutes and I could feel my throat was about to erupt with the ugly coughing. Well, it happened… I was trying to cover my mouth, get another soother out of my purse, but my eyes were watering, my nose was red from the silent sneezing I was doing. I felt like everyone was staring at me, but nobody really seemed to notice me…they were looking for their own treasures.
I hurried to the front with the treasure I had found and got out of there as quickly as I could…
When I got in the car, I pulled down the mirror to see my face. It was completely wet from all the tears that poured from eyes, my nose was red and I pretty much looked like a mess… a big mess.
I told my hubby I just wanted to go home and that’s what we did… coughing the whole way home. I mentioned to my hubby I was going to call the dr in the morning. Well, apparently I wasn’t the only one who was tired of the almost non-stop coughing. When we got in town, he turned into the Family Practice parking lot and told me to stay in the car. He went in and tried to get me an appointment but it was only 30 minutes till they closed and they had no one available, but he did come out with an appointment for me first thing Thursday. So I’ll be seen and get this taken care of. Usually when I get a cold/cough like this, I usually get over it sooner..
I’ll be good soon!! Thank you all for your concern! REALLY!!
My caper that started out to be about Molly wasn’t nearly as exciting as Joy’s!
When I got home I tried to take a nap, but just couldn’t get to sleep. So I got up and decided to work on Molly dress…
I added the skirt, hemmed it by hand, sewed the snaps on the back, and tacked down the back of the collar.
I decided to go along with those of you who liked the idea of the belt/sash being made from the red and white polka dotted fabric… the front AND the back!
Here is a picture of what it will “sort of” look like. What I have tied around her waist now is just folded under and pinned. The fabric I have wasn’t long enough for a sash so it will be cut on the bias and pieced together.
I’ll show you what I got for Molly tomorrow…
My bed is calling my name now!
Night,
Blessings, Jeanne
Dear Jeanne, I hope that you can get some rest for a few days. I hope that all will now be alright with George. Prayers continue.
Molly looks adorable in her new dress. I love the shoes.
May, yeaaa! Here is my little poetic contribution to my favorite month.
The Elegance Of May
copyright 2025 Dorothy in PA and the World
May opens her eyes
as the scent of flowers blooming
nudges her awake
She stretches and yawns
shaking limbs which are a little stiff
from a Winter repose
She reaches out to gently caress the trees in her arms
while her feet dance on grassy knolls
and moist, white sand
Then May salutes the Sun,
her old friend,
remembering happy times they spent together
and anticipating future joys
Perfectly content, she nestles herself
on a passing warm breeze
and simply floats
I love this!
Happy May!!
Dear Rosemary, thank you for liking my poem. Happy May to you as well!
Oh, my, Jeanne, what a day you had! And not getting nearly enough sleep. Hopefully by the time you read this, you will have seen the doctor and started on antibiotics and/or meds for cough, etc., so you can really sleep tonight. Don’t feel you have to do any kind of special post tomorrow; you need the rest more than anything. The rest of us can sit on the sofa and chat; your spot will be open when you’re feeling better.
I do like the polka-dot sash on Molly’s dress; I’m glad you had enough fabric to eke that out! If it’s a separate piece, then the owner will be able to choose which “look” to have for different occasions.
Thank you for sharing your poem, Dorothy! I was thinking about you tonight (I haven’t been to bed yet, so it’s still the 30th) when I turned the calendar over to May. I think it’s my favorite month, too–weather is usually fairly good most of the time, and the lilacs are blooming! Also it was our anniversary month.
Joy, I’m glad your Dazzle got there, and a successful “mission” was accomplished!
Mine came today, too!! She was due 5/1, but came 4/30. OH, gosh, is she ever cute, and her furniture and accessories are just adorable. I really was Not going to by another doll!! Well, not right now…I think I’ve already gotten a couple this year, and it’s only 1/3 over! But she was so cute in the pictures, and all her little bits and pieces, and with a sewing theme, how could I resist?! I’ve been calling her “Daisy Dazzle” since I saw the pictures on the web site, so I guess that’s her name.
I have taken pictures, and will try to get them loaded on the computer and sent to Jeanne, if not tonight (it’s already 2:30 a.m.) then tomorrow. I also got a beautiful laser-cut ornament from my cousin, and I took pictures of that, too, so may include those, even though it’s not doll- or sewing-related.
Laura, what a sad thing to happen with your friend and much of her family. Her parents must have been absolutely crushed by such a huge loss. I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend, too.
Sissy, I’m sorry Peyton now has an eye infection. If it isn’t one thing, it’s another, it seems!! Yes, you’re right–when your raise boys, you can do just about anything! I raised one boy, and it’s a good thing blood doesn’t bother me! (haha….) Thru the years, he had many stitches in his knees as well as some in his head, plus two broken bones. After Ron retired, he had a lot of medical problems, and I took care of several surgical sites plus that colostomy he had for 6 months. Yup, we moms of boys can handle just about anything!!
Dear Charlotte, thank you for your kind words about the poem.
I agree with you. It’s not the next day until I go to bed and wake up (smile).
I missed Joy’s posting about the Dazzle doll. I will have to go and fine it.
Happy May!
Jeanne, that is just perfect! I was a bit leery about the polka dots and the print together, but it worked out just fine! I’m so glad you did that! Now for some cute red ribbons on Molly’s braids, and you are all set! Well, maybe a slip to hold out the dress too! How I would have loved that dress when I was 9!
Oh, I am with you on the coughing part after a bout with a head cold, which I had recently! I know how that goes, and always have a pack of Claey’s Horehound candy around for my throat. They work wonders and don’t have a “medicine” taste. Now you need to rest!
Oh my, Laura, what a horrible tragedy you shared with us yesterday. I don’t know how anyone can get over something like that.
Sissy, so now you are dealing with Peyton’s pink eye! I have had that several times, thanks to being a grade school teacher! Not fun for awhile, but it too, will pass.
Looking forward to seeing everyone’s new dolls, but no new dolls for me! I’m stuffed to the gills here, and have no more room. I do enjoy what I have and enjoy seeing other’s new dolls, so there’s that!
Happy May Day everyone! I am especially thinking of you, Dorothy in PA., and know you are celebrating! That is a lovely May poem you sent along for us to read! I did do a Maypole scene and sent it to Jeanne, but maybe she didn’t see it, since she has been under the weather lately.
Dear Linda, thank you for your nice words. I would love to see your Maypole scene. I think I mentioned dancing around the Maypole when I was in kindergarten. I think that is what made me fall in love with May.
Happy Day, it’s May!
It is today, and I hope you are at the doctor right now getting all of the treatments to help you
get rid of this terrible cough and wretched sickness!
Molly’s dress is looking very cute. I love the choice of sashes too.
I am going to go back and read about Joy’s caper!
Happy Thursday everyone
Well, happy May to everyone, especially Dorothy in PA and the World. 🙂
In my book, since George, managed to get an appointment for Jeanne, I’ll bet that she starts feeling better this morning. Hope so. It always seems to be the case with me. But, I’m so glad that she can get in for some help. That coughing and no sleep has to stop.
Hope Peyton’s pink eye is getting better too. That is not fun at all either. I’m sure Sissy is right on it.
So glad to hear that Charlotte’s Dazzle arrived safely. The little one here is still boxed, but I heard tapping again last night. Best release her from her trappings this morning. But, we were so busy yesterday I didn’t have a free moment without other person around.
And then, there is RRFF Evelyn. Ed at Happily dropped off the box at Staples on Monday and sent me the tracking. But, since then, all the tracking says is that is hasn’t been picked up. So, either the tracking is incorrect, the USPS tracking machine is broken, or she is still sitting at Staples. Don’t know. Ed thinks she will show up, but I’m pretty nervous. Another caper. The Lost Doll!
I was able to get the poor lonely artichoke plant here cleared of blackberry and ivy yesterday. Poor thing. Today, I actually have to water as we are getting dry already. More yardwork ahead with lots of sneezing involved. Allergies are absolutely awful this year with all of the previous rain and it doesn’t help sitting in the middle of weeds while trying to discourage them either. Good think that we stocked up with Kleenex at Costco a couple of days ago. 🙂
I think Molly’s new sash is lovely. Can’t believe that Jeanne was able to accomplish this while so tired. I would like to see a sprig of cherries, a flower, a pin, or something parked to the left/right of the middle of the sash for an added detail. This is such a sweet dress for all of the spring/summer activities coming up.
Stay well everyone.
Love the dress. The sash is perfect, and so is the collar. Practice makes perfect, but the fit of the collar is practiced and perfect, and the hand hemming really does matter.
The news on the cold front is even better. We all will wait for first thing tomorrow, and if your whole blog entry then is, “Feeling better. Going back to bed now,” we will cheer happily and leave you to mend.