2 busy 2 blog

Okay- I've had three phone calls now "checking on me" you guys are great!

Yes I'm good- Yes I'm way over my head busy right now with PTA stuff.

and Yes I haven't blogged since Sunday.

But-- I went to the doctor yesterday &

I'M OFF THE BOOT

-of course I took the darn thing off 5 days ago.... but I officially don't have to wear it.

I do have to:

1. be really careful walking

2. do some ankle exercises/stretches everyday

3. go back to the doctor if I'm not walking normally in 3 weeks.

Anyhow- I'm getting better & I am really busy with Community Council & PTA stuff right now. Not to mention dinner, laundry, carpool, dishes...... etc. etc. etc.

I'll be back!!

*what are you doing?

31 for october

1. October is one of my favorite months.
2. Maybe my favorite... I think it's the combination of Conference weekend at the beginning of the month & Halloween at the end.
3. I am so thankful I didn't break my ankle in the winter! can you imagine that- dragging this boot in the snow? UGH!
4. The only other time I've ever broken a bone was when Jack was a baby.
5. I stubbed my pinkie toe on the vacuum cleaner (that was sitting in front of the closet?) at 2:00 AM.
6. I bent down to grab it & it was sticking out at a 45 degree angle from my foot.
7. Brett was working the night shift. I called in a panic.
8. I had to go into the ER immediately-
9. They gave me a shot then "popped" it back in & taped it up.
10. I had on my one piece- zip up- Mickey Mouse pj's- I couldn't get them off over the toe.
11. I wore a long coat.
12. My sister lived close at the time & came to sit with the kids.
13. I took the tape off after a week or so.
14. Three weeks later...
15. I did it AGAIN
16. repeat the story over again except this time I told them not to waste time giving me the shot.
17. I wore the tape the whole 5 weeks.
18. Sometimes... I learn things the hard way.
19. I wear shoes around the house.
20. or at least flip flops/slippers.
21. I don't like to walk around bare foot anymore.
22. I think I need a pair of really cute boots from Eddie Bauer now for ankle/emotional support ;)
23. My sweet friend Karen has come to my house two weeks in a row & cleaned my bathrooms.
24. I am completely overwhelmed with gratitude from this
25. to the point I don't even know what to say or do to show my gratitude.
26. We have 3 bathroom & 3 boys living here
27. and multiple male guests - if you get my drift?
28. It's a REAL BIG service people.
29. I want to eat an Arctic Circle hamburger kids meal with fries & diet coke everyday.
30. I don't.
31. Every Year I think I'm going to dress up as a witch and hand out donuts on Halloween- but I never do it- This year as part of my -more meaningful way of living (I'm laughing out loud) that's my goal for October! Should I be a scary witch or a nice witch?

where have I been?......

Missed my post today... wondering what the heck is goin' on?

I'll tell you what's goin' on... I went to the doctor & he told me-

I could slowly stop using the crutches & start walking on the boot- well- you know what that meant? I haven't used the crutches since about one our after that!!!

wooo hoooo I'm free. Yesterday Wende & I went to visit Megan, (the very happily married newlywed- she's just so stinkin cute) shopping & to lunch. (Just think of all the money we've saved having me stuck on the couch for almost two weeks!?) Part of the time wende pushed me in a wheel chair- ya I can't walk all over the place yet- (and NO sir I do not want to re injure myself. )It was quite the comical scene, I'm sure- watching us. Me with Ethan on my lap & bags. Her pushing the chair. Every now & then I would drop something then we'd have to stop & pick it up. It was worth it though & a really great day. (Thanks for pushing me around Wende)

In the mean time

look what arrived at my house!?

Well rub my head with jelly & lay me in an ant field -

It's a Package!

- my sister sent me a package-

thanks Ruthie!! You made my day.

Also- I made this amazing discovery- those jazzy carts you see at the store (I've been too prideful to want to use one)- I tried one & dang! Those babies are so fun. So tomorrow I'm taking Trent to target just to ride around. I've decided I may need to keep this boot just for jazzy privileges-

Fun Times!!

Well- besides that & limping around the house trying to catch up, that's what I've been doing.

NOw

*what are you up to?

*yesterday I got 71 hits & 6 comments???

*what the heck- I know at least 60 hits were from my mom ... but people throw me a bone- leave me a comment... or are you just sick of all the self centered broken ankle talk?? my bad-

big fat baby stikes again

Look at this!!!

I stayed down ALL DAY yesterday, kept my foot up & wow. It looks so much better today. You can't see all the green & yellow grossness, but this is the first time I thought my foot looked good enough to put on the screen. DAng it now I wish I had a before & after picture. Do you ever have those days where you are so mad & cranky & either PMS or an alien from another planet took over your brain- of course not right? Well I had one yesterday & it was a doozy. Thinking about it this morning I am laughing at what a complete idiot I am. Luckily all our kids were off playing at friends homes except trent who doesn't notice anyway.

I decided that NO ONE was helping me. That was it. I'm sick of help- I'm doing it my self. (I am very stubborn this way, a lot.) I wouldn't let anyone get me anything, so I went mostly hungry & angry all day long. (Note: it's really impossible to carry food & walk on crutches unless the food fits in your pocket or you can stuff it in your bra) So string cheese & some crackers were pretty tasty.

My poor husband spent the day doing laundry, dishes, & working on a slide show of Christ for a presentation at church today. Get a load of that- I'm pouting & being a royal pain in the butt while he is doing that....Could I be a bigger idiot? I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy.

At the end of the night I watched the slide show-- sniff sniff. Maybe this is a lesson I needed to learn. Nothing happens on accident. I guess... I need help. I need more than help. I shouldn't try to do everything by myself all the time. I needed to be humbled. I need to strengthen my relationship with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This lesson I am learning-- why do I have to keep learning this over & over? I think I need mental help- or a brain transplant- do they do those?

So don't feel sorry for me- feel sorry for Brett- you know he's the one who is really suffering these days.... I've got to do better.

gimping around

{Okay- I've tried to write this post twice & something is up with blogger- here I go again.}

It's been a slow week of sitting around the house. I had only left the house twice 1. my doctor's appointment 2. arctic circle drive thru .... until yesterday. Blogger moms kristy & karrie came over & picked me up to go to our "therapeutic Thursday" at janae's where we worked on projects & ate lunch- including Kristy's amazing artichoke dip (get the recipe here). I tell you what- It was so great to get out of the house!! I worked on cards & guess what I went up & down 4 stairs- I know, I know- Impressive. That therapy girl who made me learn stairs at the doctor's office, I guess she knew what she was doing.... Look what came in the mail!!!

Woo Hoo Fantastic Good Mail from Jill! Look how cute this package is-

And can you believe these cards? She is so for sure the GOOD MAIL QUEEN!

thank you jill- you have no idea how much you brightened my day :) Well I was feeling all adventurous & went with Brett to pick up my car- that's been in the shop- perfect timing to get some warrantied work done & guess what? I DROVE- then we went to Costco to get some milk... and guess what... they were out of those carts that drive around. Darn it- Brett offered to push me on a flat bed cart, that guy is always thinkin'. I declined. Instead I gimped around on crutches. My armpits will never be the same. When I got home, my foot was all swollen again- so ya, I over did it a little.

anyhow- it's been a good couple of days & I am feeling so much better.
today I had a little PTA meeting
I made dinner (with help)
I did some dishes
folded some clothes

real life it feels good

what a week!

It's been a whole week now since the "accident." A really slow week, but the worst is in the past. I can't resist listing all the food that has come into this house!! It's unbelievable- I wish so badly that I would have taken a picture of every single dish in the beginning to make a slide show- but seriously- who would have guessed?

6 main dishes
1 frozen casserole
3 salads
Spanish rice
2 dozen heavenly homemade rolls
cooked potatoes & carrots x 2
ranch dressing
4 pies
2 cakes
1 fruit plate
1 bag of pears
garlic bread
zucchini bars
chocolate peanut butter ice cream
ice cream cake roll
homemade salsa & chips
2 loaves of bread
1 jar of peach jam
one large chocolate bar
raspberry cobbler
one fantastic package in the mail

UNBELIEVABLE- I am feeling truly loved & just a little bit heavier!

he gave me the boot

Well it's official- he gave me the boot.

My orthopedic doctor that is. I guess they use these boots now more than casts for ankles...? I am so disappointed! I really wanted a BYU blue cast so the primary kids could sign it on Sunday after singing time. Oh well. I go back in next Monday. Hopefully by then the swelling will be down & they can see if I tore my ligaments. If I did tear them that means - surgery- but he didn't think I did, or so he says. I was not in a very good mood after hobbling with my crutches all the way to his office on the far side of the building- oh my gosh- SERENITY NOW. Anyhow, if they are not torn- that means 6-8 weeks in the boot. I still can't put any weight on it, but hopefully only for 1-2 more weeks.

(I hope- I hope!!)

I got a little lesson on how to use the crutches to go up & down stairs. Then the nurse made me practice. Don't you think people who fall just walking their dogs should avoid going down sixteen stairs on crutches? HELLO?? Just standing near the stairs gives me the shivers, even with two good ankles. You had better believe I will be continuing my very popular, slide down the stairs on my bum- thank you very much. (Trent likes to watch me slide down) Trent came to me tonight- he thinks he may have broken his ankle too. ;)

He seems to have heard a pop sound.

At least someone is having fun!

*have you ever broken a bone?

*an ankle?

*have you ever been given "the boot?"

*can you believe an orthopedic surgeon has his office on the far side of a very large building??? I was crying on the way out from frustration.

humble pie

WEll- as you can see...my walking the dog, worm saving days are over for a while.

Yesterday I was walking Max- long story short- I broke my ankle. Yep it's broken. I'm lucky is what they say. It's a clean break, I don't need surgery- that is lucky!

Anyhow brett was in Houston on business trying to get out of the storm. While I was lying in the street in A LOT of pain. A city worker named DAVE, at least that's what the name on his shirt said, came across the street and helped me - YAE DAVE. I called blogger mom kristy who lived a block away & she came, took max home (she had to drag him in the house because he wouldn't leave me) then took me to instacare for x-rays etc. I was in shock & shaking & kind of a mess (remember I am just a little dramatic at times.) So it's been quite a day...

Well the blogger moms were supposed to go out to lunch for Wende's birthday- I am so stinkin mad that we missed Cheesecake Factory- they all came here with take out & we decorated the best we could. We had a great time while I lay half drugged on the couch loving every minute of it. Brett came home & called me-- spoiled. Yes, I am spoiled.

*thank you dave the city worker guy

*thanks jack for coming home from school, getting my RX, running around the house finding decorations so karrie didn't have to see the inside of my dirty closets

*thanks kristy for saving me off the pavement & not taking my picture even though I told you too (we are going to reenact it someday complete with one of the blogger mom's dressed as DAve)

*thanks karrie for picking up crutches & driving me home & getting me in the house & decorating & making me laugh

*thanks wende, lauri & janae for coming over & staying with me so jack could go back to school,

*everyone for bringing us dinner & spoiling me- I told brett that he could go to work today & you guys could come back ;)

*thanks lori for bringing me diet coke & donuts for breakfast.

*thanks karen for offering over & over to bring dinner tonight

*thanks becky for coming over & rick & linda for helping brett give me a blessing.

I am truly eating...

HUMBLE PIE

I feel like the luckiest, gimpy, uncoordinated gal on the block!

I have so much more to say but the drugs are kickin' in I am starting to drool & I've got to go lay down.... :)