Friday, February 5, 2021

Update


Well, if there was any doubt that I am crazy, it has now been completely erased. 

Ooh boy. 

We woke up this morning about the regular time and my poor husband looked rough. He'd had a headache all night and still had it and his sleep had not been good. His stomach didn't feel that great either. In fact, he couldn't even finish his whole supper last night. He also had body aches and was moving very slowly. He settled in his chair and that's where he's spent most of the day although he reports now that his headache is almost gone and he feels generally better.

I had the mild body aches and was slow, slow, slow. In fact, we both kept laughing at ourselves, moving like what I describe as slug-turtles. As Zen Glen put it, "It's hard to motivate enough to get moving." 
And that's how it felt. In fact, it reminded me of how I felt after I broke my ribs but without the horrible rib pain. I just felt like my body had gone through something that needed extra attention and was instructing me to take it easy. 
And I started out that way. But then I made my sweetie some poached eggs on toast with eggs that were so fresh they were still warm and then I decided that there was an awful lot of laundry to be done. Since it is supposed to be warmer here for a few days I decided to wash my Goodwill cashmere. I have been wearing it almost every day because nothing else keeps me as warm. And it needed washing. So I ran all of that on delicate which is no big deal and not hard to do in any way and then I rolled everything in towels and hung them up and started another load of bedding because it IS Friday and WE MUST HAVE CLEAN SHEETS AND THAT IS THAT! So. Did the sheets and then there were two more loads of just regular stuff that needed doing so all in all, I did four loads of laundry and the bed is remade, all clean and crisp and the sweaters are all hanging and everything else is dried, folded and put away. 

In between this busy-ness I watched the bird feeder where dozens and dozens of finches were flocking to eat, the tiny little birds twittering and fussing and pecking and just generally being merry. All day long this went on and it's been beautiful. 

So then I decided that I really did want a chicken potpie and so dammit, I would make one. Sweet Rachel had offered to bring us potpies from town but I felt up to the task of making my own. 
That is, until I was about half way through the process when I realized that I was being stupid but hell- what are you going to do? Half of the pastry I'd made had already been rolled out, the vegetables were cooking, the chicken cooked, the onions and mushrooms sautéing in the butter. 
I went into the Glen Den and sat in the granny rocker and almost cried, telling my husband that I had indeed overdone. 
"Go lay down, honey," he said.
"I can't!" I wailed. "I'm in the middle of cooking!" 
"What can I do?" he asked. 
"Nothing," I whimpered. And then an idea occurred to me- I would take some Ibuprofen! 
And so I did and before I knew it I was back at it, straining broth and stirring gravy and it all came together and I rolled out the top crust and here's what it looks like as it waits to be baked. 


I hope it's as good as it looks like it will be. 

I think that knowing that I'm not sick, that I'm just having a normal reaction to an immunization has spurred me to more activity than I probably needed to do but I'll be okay. If I still feel a bit punkish tomorrow, I will rest more. 
I'm pretty sure we'll have leftovers. 

So that's been our differing and yet similar reactions to the second dose of the Moderna vaccine. Not so bad, but definitely a reality. I think that Mr. Moon was quite shocked that he was experiencing such fatigue and aching but I kept reminding him that it only means that he is making antibodies galore and so it's all good. And oh! I forgot to mention both of us have sore arms but that seems to have gotten better over the course of the day. 

And now to answer the question I know you are all asking- Are the Moons having martinis tonight?
Oh hell yes. 
If I can wash the sheets and remake the bed, we can have martinis. Supper is ready except for baking and I even already have a sheet of aluminum foil on the rack where I'm going to cook the potpie to catch the drips. My new stove still has not been installed and therein lies an entire story involving the death of the patriarch of the family who owns the appliance store where we bought the stove. Buying local can require more human empathy and understanding than buying from someplace like Lowe's does.
It's okay and I am not impatient. All will eventually come together but until then, I would still like to keep a relatively clean oven. 

Happy Friday, y'all. 

Love...Ms. Moon



40 comments:

  1. I have to take another nap after reading your day, good lord!! Glad you are feeling better, Dennis had zero reaction, just a normal day. I told him the injected him with saline...everyone seems to have a reaction so...suspicious.

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  2. Yay, you, and Mr. Moon! Boo on the reaction but yay on the second shot!
    You make a mighty fine looking crust! Mine needs help. I cannot get the hang of pinching the edges. I know it’s not hard but still.
    Enjoy those martinis!
    Debbie

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    1. I pinch my crust between my two index fingers but that's just one way.

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  3. was waiting to hear how you both would fare after #2 vaccine.....pretty typical, from what I have researched. But.....if you can wash sheets and make a chicken pot pie that looks like that......and look forward to a Martini too? Well......you are quite a woman (which I already knew) LOL! Here's to a better night and back to normal/almost normal tomorrow for both of you!
    Big hug
    Susan M

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    1. Today was a good day but I decided to take it easy. The weather cooperated.

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  4. Oh, I hope a martini (or two) helps with the aches and gives you both a good sleep on clean sheets and bellies full of pot pie. We are due for a second shot on Feb 17, Pfizer. I'm hoping for a light reaction. Sleep well, Mary and Glen.

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    1. I, too, hope you have a light reaction, Dianne. Ours really wasn't so bad. We did both sleep very well.

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  5. It sounds like a rough, if typical, day. I tend to be of the when in doubt, do a lot more school of action, so I can't criticize. I can understand it. Especially stopping in the middle of the potpie, then continuing!

    Feel better soon.

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    1. One cannot simply STOP in the middle of a potpie, can one? It came out beautifully.

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  6. Mike had about the same reaction as Mr. Moon, looks better tonight after a mega-pot of chicken soup. I suspect by tomorrow he'll be 100%. Glad you're both on the other side of shot #2 - and that the ibuprofen got you through the baking of that marvelous pot pie!

    Chris from Boise

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    1. Ibuprofen is a miracle drug as far as I'm concerned.

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  7. You certainly were full of happy working juice today. You needed ibuprophen to keep up with yourself.

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  8. You see you really havent grasped what not doing very much at all is! You havent! You go girl but for me to who decrepitude leads to mainly lying down as a daily activity you are an athlete. Rest tomorrow. Drink at least 3 double martinis. Do you really only have them Friday?. Do send me your recipe. In future let dear Rachel bring the pot pies. You are an inspiration and you ROCK. Love Maggi from the UK.xxx

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    1. We had two martinis. And yes, we drink them on Sundays, too, usually. There is no recipe. Shake vodka and a few drops of vermouth in ice, pour. Drink.
      They are lovely.

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  9. Girl, you wear me out even when you don't feel great! And all I'm doing is reading your list of tasks. Like the Little Engine that could...and would. And did. Your pot pie looks amazing. I'm sure it tasted terrific. Take a day off, will you? You make the rest of us look bad. :)

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    1. The potpie was delicious! And I did mostly take the day off. Thank you.

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  10. Thanks for sharing this. It's good info to have if I ever do get the vaccine. We have slowed to a standstill up here, not enough vaccine and god only knows where I am on the list. Appently being a nurse isn't high risk enough:)

    The pie looks lovely and yes, drugs do help, even ibuprophen. Hope today is a less tiring, less achy day.

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    1. Damn! Being a nurse should get you first on the line and we all know it!
      When I broke my ribs it seemed to me that the ibuprofen worked better than the strong stuff for the actual pain. I ended up not even taking all the ones I had been prescribed.

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  11. It's intriguing that you had such different reactions to the vaccine isn't it. I hope you both feel better today and enjoyed that pie (it looks delicious) and the martinis!

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  12. The pie looks scrumptious even in its naked, unbaked form. Eleven and a half million vaccinated in Britain now. I expect to get my call up in the next two weeks - but that is for the first vaccination. I won't get my second shot until the end of May I believe.

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    1. Really? Is that even medically advised at all? To get the injections so far apart? That worries me but I guess they're thinking that many people being partly protected is better than a few being completely. Weird though.

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  13. Well bravo for getting so much done on a day when you probably should have been resting! I hope you both feel 100 percent tomorrow. The pie looks amazing!

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    1. The pie was indeed amazing. I guess I had the juju yesterday and just needed to use it.

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  14. i hope you are feeling better- i go for my second shot monday after work. i'm planning sub plans for tuesday but i'm hoping i can be like you and take some motrin and slog through since we are all still virtual in my district.

    rest up!

    xxalainaxx

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    1. I think that I could have worked at a job with more ibuprofen but I was glad I didn't have to. I moved very slowly.

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  15. Mary! Yep, that is some crazy you describe, all that work when your body was telling you to rest. I am in awe. Thank you for the detailed reporting of what to expect of the second dose, though. My son texted me this morning that his dad and I will be eligible to get the vaccine starting on February 15. He didn't even text his dad, cause he knows I'll get right on it for us both. He had his second does the same day as you, and he, too, had a headache and body aches, but within 24 hours he was okay again, and given your similar experiene that's how it goes apparently. Your chicken pot pie looks yummy. Big hugs, my friend. In two weeks, you can hug all your grands again. Joy.

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    1. Yes! Two more weeks and I'm going to hug my Owen, Gibson, and Magnolia. Hurray!
      Glad that Raddie is feeling better and SO glad that you and your lovely man will be getting your shots soon.

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  16. I am not looking forward to the second shot. well, I am but with reservations. I'm already dealing with two new weird pains, one in my right hand that makes it hard to grasp things and the other my left knee/hip which aches all night and painful walking until everything warms up and lubricates.

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    1. Oh god. I'm so sorry, Ellen. Do you think the pains could be arthritis? Getting old is just the Big Suck. You do not need to add to that with a big reaction to your second vaccine.

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  17. Lovely pie! We go for our second moderna shot in 10 days. Seems the second shot causes more of a reaction than the first but I’m beyond grateful to get it. Way better than getting Covid. I think we’ll stock up on chicken pot pies beforehand. Glad everyone is feeling better, soon you’ll be giving all your grand babies hugs and kisses. I’m really looking forward to being with good friends again. Much love.
    Xoxo
    Barbara

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    1. Yes! Definitely better than getting Covid! I do advise on stocking up on potpies. Or whatever makes your heart happy.
      Won't it be nice not to be so afraid?

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  18. Sit down, Woman! I am amazed that you are not able to relax! Glad you have figured out how to feel better and now I will know what to do when I get my vaccine shots.
    Your pie looks delicious and that will help heal you and Mr. Moon for sure!
    Take care and rest!

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    1. Thank you, Ellen. I am fine but I spent most of the day just hanging out.
      I can't wait to eat leftover chicken pot pie for our supper tonight.

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  19. Thank you for walking us through your symptoms, so we will know what to expect. I have no idea when we will be eligible. You are amazing I don't do all that you did on a normal day.

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    1. Well, truthfully, I did more yesterday than I generally do on a normal day and I have no idea why.
      My bar has been set pretty low these days.

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