Tumbles and Candy

Mary took a tumble in the bathroom this evening. I thought I could run in real quick and close the blinds and turn on the light in the living room while she was on the potty. As I left the room I saw her getting up to wipe herself and the thought crossed my mind that I shouldn't leave, that she could fall, but I ignored it. Sure enough, as I pulled the blind closed, I heard the clatter. I think she just lost her balance. She said she hit her ear and that was all. There wasn't any mark or anything and I was able to just lift her up. She could help a bit by holding onto the cabinet, thank goodness. She never complained of anything other than her ear hurting, so I think she was alright. I wonder if the shots I give her every morning for her bones are helping. Her balance and walking have been very bad lately, though. I should get her up to walk more, but I get busy. And I hate to make her work. Isn't that crazy? Well, she hates to work, too. As she walked back into the living room, I was told her how shaken I was. She said she was perfectly fine and not shaken at all. I commented on how well she was walking--better than in a long time--and said maybe she should take a tumble more often. She said, "Oh, don't encourage me!" She's so funny!

I've had a headache and migraines for the last five days. I haven't been doing anything round here and it's getting to look so bad. The carpet that Bonnie cleaned is dirty again. On Thursday when Bonnie came, I had taken to bed and just stayed there. She was a real sweetie and cleaned up the kitchen. I hadn't done dishes for days. I hope this is over with soon.

We're supposed to leave for St L next Thursday. I hope Mary enjoys the visit this time as much as the last.

Yesterday Mary suddenly said, "We used to make candy all the time." So I asked if she wanted to make some candy, to which she replied, "Oh, I don't care," which I guessed meant yes. So I got out my candy book and she read the directions for marshmallows to me. (I'm bound and determined to become a marshmallow officianado.) I've been wanting to make peppermint flavored marshmallows and color them pink and dip them in dark chocolate. I set the mixer on a low table where she could see the gelatine-sugar mixture becoming marshmallow. Well, I put in far too much peppermint oil. They taste like Altoids! They really clear your sinuses up! The color is very pretty, though, which makes you just want to dive into them. I guess I'll make some plain ones and then melt the flavored ones together with it. Sounds like a mess! One thing I have decided is that even though all the directions I've read say to beat them for at least 15 minutes, they are really done after 7 minutes and they'd be easier to pour into the pan because the mixture will be warmer. I don't think it will affect the consistency. I wish I knew exactly what sort of candy Mary would like to make. She can't tell me. Personally, I'd like to make some nougat! Well, we've got to get out of this marshmallow scrape first.