The OK Adventures of Peppersloth and Annie

Well, tonight we’re doing thoughts at 1am. I went to bed on time, but I did something to make my knee angry, and my brain just was not willing to go to sleep. I got up around midnight, maybe just before, and now I’m writing. My knee still hurts a little, but not as much as it did.

I think sleep is one of the most difficult parts of this process. I struggle with sleep when things are ‘normal’, but any change is a complete disruption, and nothing good comes from it. So, I probably won’t get regular sleep until October. That’s fine, right? I do have a sleep aid that I usually take, but I’m out right now. I think a grocery run is planned for tomorrow, so maybe sleep will happen then. I usually get to sleep from about 11-3, and then my hip wakes me up. I’m gonna be really upset if I went through all of this, and end up with arthritis anyway. I mean, it’s probably going to happen, but I’m going to be angry. 

We found out today that Jerrad will be going back to work on Saturday. It is much sooner than we were hoping, but I think it is going to be okay. I am getting around really well. Jerrad and I are going to switch chairs in the living room, which he is super excited about. I usually sit in the recliner, but it is very difficult to transition onto the scooter from there. Jerrad sits in a straight back chair, and it is much easier. I will miss the possible adventure of the recliner tipping over on me. What will I do for fun now while Jerrad is at work? 

Who can tell me about dog food? We are thinking about switching Holly’s food to something healthier, but we’re not sure what yet. I was doing some research on Chewy, but everything seems to have some level of preservatives in it. Honestly, I’d rather just make her food myself. But she’s such a picky princess, I feel like she’ll turn her nose up at it. She likes what we’re currently feeding her, so switching is risky, but I want her to be as healthy as possible. The last year has been really stressful on her. There have been a lot of changes, and she doesn’t handle it well. I just want her to be okay.

The happy pills are kicking in. Goodnight.