Snow and Warm Blankets

Today I trekked across the city through slush and pools of water, thanks to our first snowfall of the season. I think it impacted all of the appointments as everyone seemed to be waiting. There was a feeling of restlessness over the waiting room and it was more crowded then usual.

The staff is always concerned about patient comfort and several times I've been offered heated blankets; today I took the technician up on the offer as the radiology room was a little chilly. I got goosebumps on my back as soon as I removed my robe in preparation for treatment. It is rather decadent to lay down under a warmed blanket, the heat just seems to seep into you.

I have six treatments left and a break in the middle of next week because they don't do treatments on Remembrance day. I'm not sure what I'll do with myself when its over. I've gotten used to the daily trek across the city. Fortunately I'll be consumed by pre-Christmas preparations. Kelly, Marion, Robyn and myself have a cookie baking tradition. We're doing it at Kelly's new apartment this year on the American Thanksgiving, which also happens to be Marion's birthday. It's enjoyable to hang out with the girls and we each go home with an assortment of goodies. I've been perusing my Christmas book trying to decide what cookies/bars to make this year. They have to be easy, quick and tasty.

Cole and I topped up the bird feeders when I got back from treatment. Tess was busy just wandering around the yard, not paying attention to anything which is why she ran into the rain gauge. So far we've had blue jays, gold finches, nuthatches, hairy and Downy woodpeckers, mourning doves and chickadees. The chickadees are so bold they sit within feet of me while I fill the feeders. Cole loves the snow and was tearing madly around the yard; "swimming" though it on his side.