A conversation I just had with Evie:
I know about Rocks.
What do you know?
They are round.
They are hard.
You can't throw them at people.
I know important things.
Like no throwing rocks at other people.
Do I even want to know HOW she knows this and why she brings it up today?
I don't think so.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Monday, January 05, 2009
40 is old and decrepit
So, on the second day of the new year I broke my leg doing yard work. Pathetic, I know. Even more pathetic was me crawling along like a crab in the dark calling to my neighbor for help while my well-lit house contained the spouse and chitlin's. Think Little Match Girl....
So the fibula is shot. Which is good news, the tibia is the weight bearing one. Maybe no surgery. I have my fingers crossed. I've sat down more in the past four days than I can recall outside of airplane travel.
Bruce has been a saint. He helps without complaining. I think he is enjoying the new junked up Jenn who is less caustic and pretty happy thanks to the little white pills.
Juliette and Evie are exceptionally helpful and curious. They are using the hockey sticks procured at Christmas as their "crunches."
Here is what I've discovered.
1. Keeping your leg elevated means elevated above your heart. Sitting up does not count.
2. Crutches means no multitasking - you can't even carry a drink with you to the living room. You must rely on the kindness and patience of everyone around you. CRAZY!!!
3. People are incredibly kind to the gimpy. We've had meals brought three days in a row - none of which we asked for all of which were delicious.
4. I am really clutzy. Scarily so. We already knew this, but it has been proven twice in just over 365 days.
5. My former most significant relationship - the Starbucks staff at the West End Plaza, has been replaced with my new most significant relationship - the orthopedic staff. Who have set my bones twice now. I know people by their first names, kids etc. Completely scary.
6. Netflix online is a great time killer.
7. There is still a great deal to enjoy even if you are limited to one floor of your house. We've been playing games, doing puzzles, reading books and enjoying each other. All of which we do regularly, but I've been more focused on what is at hand (see no multitasking above) which has been nice.
In short, I'm thankful for this being only as limiting as it is and for the many friends and family who've rushed to support us. Expect more blogs in the next few weeks.
I've got the time!
So the fibula is shot. Which is good news, the tibia is the weight bearing one. Maybe no surgery. I have my fingers crossed. I've sat down more in the past four days than I can recall outside of airplane travel.
Bruce has been a saint. He helps without complaining. I think he is enjoying the new junked up Jenn who is less caustic and pretty happy thanks to the little white pills.
Juliette and Evie are exceptionally helpful and curious. They are using the hockey sticks procured at Christmas as their "crunches."
Here is what I've discovered.
1. Keeping your leg elevated means elevated above your heart. Sitting up does not count.
2. Crutches means no multitasking - you can't even carry a drink with you to the living room. You must rely on the kindness and patience of everyone around you. CRAZY!!!
3. People are incredibly kind to the gimpy. We've had meals brought three days in a row - none of which we asked for all of which were delicious.
4. I am really clutzy. Scarily so. We already knew this, but it has been proven twice in just over 365 days.
5. My former most significant relationship - the Starbucks staff at the West End Plaza, has been replaced with my new most significant relationship - the orthopedic staff. Who have set my bones twice now. I know people by their first names, kids etc. Completely scary.
6. Netflix online is a great time killer.
7. There is still a great deal to enjoy even if you are limited to one floor of your house. We've been playing games, doing puzzles, reading books and enjoying each other. All of which we do regularly, but I've been more focused on what is at hand (see no multitasking above) which has been nice.
In short, I'm thankful for this being only as limiting as it is and for the many friends and family who've rushed to support us. Expect more blogs in the next few weeks.
I've got the time!
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