Mission Making Memories

Lest I have alarmed you with my medical history the previous posting, let me reassure you that I am doing well, really well. In fact so well that I've booked a last minute cruise for the shore captain, myself and our grandson, which leaves this weekend out of New York. The itinerary on the Norwegian Gem is kid focused so should be a fun, yet busy trip. We plan a visit to the space centre in Cape Canaveral, snorkelling on Great Stirrup Cay and in Nassau we're still researching as the grandson isn't 48 inches tall which is the minimum height for all but the baby rides. Grandfather was very disappointed as he had volunteered to be the partner on the rides. We fly to New York tomorrow and the cruise begins Saturday. The grandson wasn't aware of the vacation until this evening and is reported to be 'super excited' I have no doubt of that. Good to only have the one night with that knowledge as time moves slowly for five year olds. The travel partner has sourced tickets for the Yankees vs Red Sox game on Friday evening and I just closed my eyes when the price came up on the screen….it's only money right? Picked up sunscreen and children's tylenol and gravol "just in case". A friend brought some toys/games to occupy the lad on the flight, bought a mask, snorkel and flipper set for him etc. 

Registered the grandson for swimming lessons at the end of August which will hopefully work with all the appointments which I'll have. I had to confess to my specialist that I was going on a trip as he was trying to arrange a visit with the nurse for chemotherapy teaching and he was delighted, telling me to "enjoy myself". I've been walking to the mailbox and amfeeling stronger each time. Eating lots of good food and although I've gained some of the weight back it was quite a struggle to find clothes which fit for the trip. Usually the problem is not that they're too big but that they've shrunk! Good thing I found a belt.

A friend who has recently sold her home has offered to house sit for us which means attending the greenhouse and kitty sitting. Nice to have the house occupied while we are absent and the kitties always enjoy human attention. A bit of putting the house in order was required today and I had to show the shore captain how to turn on the vacuum as that is on my list of restrictions. A few repair jobs that have been waiting for some time such as the shower door in the bathroom and screen in the back door were taken care of - always nice to have a reason so that such lists get taken care of. 

Must get myself to bed as we'll have an exciting time ahead (and hot as the forecast is 32c in NY on Friday) however I think I'm as excited as the grandson….one more sleep and it's Mission Making Memories time.