Since I was able to handle an actual trip out in public last night to go to Lulu Bean's school concert (posting about that later, I promise), Den and I decided that I might be ready for an outing. Where did we go? Wal-Mart! I spent the morning cruising around our local Wal-Mart in one of the handicapper carts. Murphy's law being what it is, I of course ran into my girlfriend Tammy. At least I wasn't still wearing my pajama pants. We finished our trip off with a trip to Sonic for a brown bag special. Heaven! Speaking of Heaven, did you know that Hersheys is now making BUTTERCREAM filled kisses? Yum-O!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Fat Toes and Other Ramblings
So these are my fat toes. I couldn't resist the urge to peek just a little. I won't be uncovering any more than these until Dr. Contreras give the OK, though. Aren't they funny? They look like little sausages!
Oh happy day!!! Stephenie Meyer is coming out with a novella! It is the back story of Bree, the young vampire from Eclipse. I can't wait to read it! Click here for more info.
Finally, I am not really a Dancing With The Stars fan. I don't not like it, I just never really got into it. That being said, I may have to vote and vote often this season, because none other than BUZZ ALDRIN, astronaut and American Hero is a competitor! He's not to shabby either, given his age, that is.
I know that I said finally in the last section, but I am watching New Moon for the first time while I am writing this and I can not believe how it ended! AHHHHHHH! How many more days until Eclipse? Wait, let me see if there is a countdown clock online yet. There is! 92 days, 12 hours, 51 minutes, and 30 seconds to go!
One Step Closer
Today the Cryo-Cast, which has been providing constant cold therapy since the surgery came off. I feel so much lighter! I am so tempted to peek under the bandages and check out the carnage, but the doctor told be hands off until my post-op on Friday, and I am following his instructions TO THE LETTER. He put the fear in me with stories about failed procedures and surgeries having to be repeated because the patient didn't follow directions. I will do anything to not have to do this again.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Say Hello To My Little Friend
"Mommy, there's a spider on Paige's bed!!!!!" Actually, no, it was not a spider, it was this little guy - the milkweed assassin bug. Despite its violent sounding name the milkweed assassin bug is actually pretty good to have around the house. They eat aphids, armyworms, stinkbugs, houseflies, etc. I am especially happy to see him since it seems we will have another infestation of stink bugs again this year. Unfortunately, he had to go because their bites are extremely painful to humans and he really had no place in Paige's bed.
Such High Hopes
I called the doctor this morning begging for stronger painkillers. He put a prescription for dilaudid into the pharmacy. Me, being the masochist that I am immediately googled it to learn everything I could about it. The most common side effect of dilaudid is euphoria. Sadly, I do not feel euphoric. Equallly unfortunate is the fact that after 2 1/2 hours it is wearing off just like the darvocet did. Dang. Maybe it needs time to build up in my system. Now I have to go because Dennis just informed me that he let a bird in the house. Duck and cover people.
If Pain is Weakness Leaving the Body Then I Am Wonder Woman!
Because I am in so much pain right now and this is pretty much my only outlet for whining, I thought I would share with you some inspirational quotes.
"Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually, it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever."
--- Lance Armstrong
"We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey."
--- Kenji Miyazawa
I like this one. What journey can I fuel with this pain? I can feel some kind of deep and spiritual answer to that question lying under the surface, but unfortunately the pain is too bad to focus.
"Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional."
--- Unknown
Hmmm, this one seems relevant. How do you separate the two, though?
"Pain is deeper than all thought; laughter is higher than all pain."
--- Elbert Hubbard
Maybe laughter IS the best medicine. The hubs is pretty funny. Maybe I can talk him into doing some standup for me.
Oh, well, pain is only temporary. In a few days the worst of it will be past and I can focus on getting back to normal life. Busy week this week. There should be some pictures and fun stuff to blog about later.
"Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually, it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever."
--- Lance Armstrong
"We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey."
--- Kenji Miyazawa
I like this one. What journey can I fuel with this pain? I can feel some kind of deep and spiritual answer to that question lying under the surface, but unfortunately the pain is too bad to focus.
"Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional."
--- Unknown
Hmmm, this one seems relevant. How do you separate the two, though?
"Pain is deeper than all thought; laughter is higher than all pain."
--- Elbert Hubbard
Maybe laughter IS the best medicine. The hubs is pretty funny. Maybe I can talk him into doing some standup for me.
Oh, well, pain is only temporary. In a few days the worst of it will be past and I can focus on getting back to normal life. Busy week this week. There should be some pictures and fun stuff to blog about later.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Meet Frankenfoot!
For those of youhave not already been introduced, meet Frankenfoot. It has been cut open, chiseled, bone grafted, had screws drilled into it, and stitched up. Now it hurts. A LOT. I am lucky, however to have an amazing hubby who is helping me stay on top of the pain by making sure I am getting my meds every 4 hours on the dot and changing out the water in my cryo-cast. More about that later. He's so awesomesauce. I'll be in this lovely device until next Friday when I have my post-op appointment. Then Dr. Contreras will unveil Frankenfoot to the world before re-containing it a cast. Anyone want to come sign me?
Friday, March 26, 2010
Before
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Welcome To The World Baby Boy
March 25, 2010
Congratulations to Brent, Syndee, Chloe, and Brayden on your new little man to love!!!!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Seven Years of Summi Lulu
I can hardly believe that my baby girl turned seven today. Wow how time has flown. In her seven years, Summi has lived in three different states and visited several more. She has been to Korea, Japan, and Guam. She's been through a typhoon and a North Korean missile launch and her picture taken on the subway like she's a rock star. She's discovered that soccer is definitely not her thing and cheerleading definitely is. She's made the honor roll. She decided in Kindergarten that she didn't like being Summer #2 so she started calling herself Lulu at school. She's been overjoyed to have a pet all her own and crushed when it met an untimely end. She's a Daddy's girl and the family princess. She's a total drama queen already. And she's mine (OK, ours). Happy Birthday sweet baby.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Party Animals!
Today was Summer's birthday party. After watching WAY too many episodes of Ace of Cakes, she decided that for her birthday cake she wanted a monkey sitting on a pile of bananas and holding a sign that said Happy Birthday Summer all made of rice krispy treats. Dennis took on the challenge (that will be a separate post altogether) and we designed a low-key eco-concious party around the cake. We used biodegradable plastic cups and utensils, held the party outside so the kids got plenty of fresh air and beautiful spring sunshine, and sent each child home with a flower that they planted themselves instead of a plastic bag full of more plastic.
Welcome to Summer's Party! (I know, I know. Balloons are not exactly eco-friendly, but to me it just doesn't feel like a birthday party without balloons.)
Friday, March 19, 2010
Festival of the Arts
Every year, Poquoson Elementary School puts on their Festival of the Arts fundraiser. It is a huge event that brings in local artists and is really a great time. This year, Paige and some of her friends were involved in Reader's Theater as well as exhibiting their art.
Oh Crappie!
That's what Den and the girls were fishing for last Sunday while I hosted a yummy Tastefully Simple party here at Haggis Manor. They didn't catch anything with their Barbie rods, but then again, neither did the guy fishing further down the pier with a thousand dollars worth of equipment! How funny would it have been if they had caught something and he didn't?
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