Paper Dolls and Codeine

Today was Father's Day... the first one without my dad. He always loved Father's Day because he usually got money from everyone, and he used it at the casinos.

Lots of family were over to visit. I made banana bread and a cake (which Dad would have loved, even the banana bread). Mom made barbecued beef, yum. Everyone brought something to share. The weather was beautiful and it was a really nice day. Anna brought some paper and new colored pencils, so I suggested we make some paper dolls. She thought that was pretty okay, and she had lots of creative ideas. Oh, and when we were eating, I came out with my paper plate of food and sat on the bench next to Ellise, and she got up and fled to her mom. That was my answer to, "Can I sit by you, Lisee?" Then darling little Nik, who was sitting on the other side of the table said, "I'd sit by you if I was over there." Just too sweet! So, he came over and dined with me. I got a smile out of Ellise later, so no worries.

I noticed all day that my throat hurts when I swallow. First major side-effect from the radiation - they warn you about this. When I swallow food it sort of feels like I'm swallowing a rock, or at least a stale marshmallow. I'll take a codeine tonight to see if that helps, but there are mouth rinses you can make, which I'll also try... tomorrow.