Bunion Surgery-Bye, Bye Bunion!

After 11 years, I am finally having the bunion on my right foot, removed. (I am posting 3 days after the surgery, since I have been taking goofy medicine.) I have put this off for far too long. I dread not being able to drive for 6 weeks. 

I made a big life decision to not work this year, to gain back some sanity, so this time off is allowing me to have the surgery.

I started getting nervous one week before the surgery. I kept myself busy getting the family and home ready for my long recovery. I stocked the fridge and freezer with meals! I bought a shower seat at Walgreens. We have a small built in seat in our shower but it is crammed in a corner. The seat was about $25. http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/aquasense-adjustable-bath-and-shower-chair-with-non-slip-seat/ID=prod6099551-product I bought the Dry Pro Half-Leg Cast Cover for about $40. This keeps the water out with a great tight seal! (I had to buy an arm cover for my daughter's broken arm, this summer. She was even able to swim.)http://store.drycorp.com/v/vspfiles/photos/HL-15-2.jpg

About one month before my surgery, I had the doctor call in a prescription to a local medical supply company for a knee scooter. My insurance is covering the weekly/monthly rental fee + the crutches.http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=knee+scooter+rental&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=15ED97FB0E25F482137C83E8E39809F13F738D38&selectedIndex=2

I had the lapidus bunionectomy performed by Dr. Bierman at the Covington Foot and Ankle Clinic in the Multicare building. He is a very informative doctor that came highly recommended.

Remember to stop taking Ibuprofen, or the like, 2 weeks before your surgery. This med is a blood thinner. You can take Tylenol.

Our First Snow for 2012

Last week, there was a "buzz" going on that we were going to have snow. I said, "I'll believe it when I see it!" Well, it snowed yesterday! As some of you may not know, I am truly infatuated with snow. There is something about the stillness and beauty that snow provides. I know a lot of you think of the negative aspects of snow...cold, miserable to drive in, etc, but to me, there is something fresh and exhilarating about snow.

Today, Keira and I were home, for MLK Day. I have been able to complete so many little projects that were long forgotten. This relieves my anxiety and eliminates items off my "to-do" list.
Since I was able to complete some much needed tasks, Keira and I were free to go outside for a walk with Sophie. I absolutely love it!

Keira is outside right now, in the dark, building a snowman. I love watching her relive my childhood memories and hope they continue!

Happy Halloween!

Well, tonight was a success. Keira finally chose a costume, a lil' buccaneer. Arrrgg, me matey! We had some friends over and walked around for almost two hours. The kids scored on candy and if you can believe it, all our candy was gone. I bought almost $40 worth of candy and not one drop is left...I am excited about that. Out of sight, out of mind.

We're off and running, again, tomorrow. Keira has her last soccer game and then her banquet. I am actually going to miss soccer. I have met some great parents on our team.

Oktoberfest Weekend

I spent a very relaxing weekend with the Kasners, in Leavenworth. We were kid free! The leaves are changing colors and falling quickly. There was a lot of laughing and clowning around. It felt fantastic to spend time with my friends. I am exhausted and resting up for the work week.

I think I finally found a hot tub for the cabin and may have a lead on someone or something getting it up the stairs. Which, by the way, the stairs look great. I can't wait to see if the heated stairs work with the snow. Time will tell!

Today, one of my students said he had something funny to show me. It was a letter from the tooth fairy, that he received last night. (He lost his tooth a few days ago and put it under his pillow.) Evidentally, the tooth fairy had been busy and left him this note on a fast food napkin. Hee...hee. I love it!

Autumn Blessings

Fall...one of my favorite times of the year. The weather is changing and school has started. The fall decorations came out of storage (which we found a mouse nest in one of the bins. Apparently, the mouse made a nest out of our scarecrow towels and ate the Indian Corn. We could not find a hole in the plastic bin, so the mouse had to have pushed up the lid and moved in.) Halloween is around the corner and I can't wait to find my Ghost Pumpkins.

Keira has yet to decide on a costume, which is quite odd. My child usually has this planned out in July. (Odd, I don't know where she gets that trait from.)

The days are short and I am already planning to get the cabin ready for winter. The forecast says the temperature will be dropping in Leavenworth this week. Fortunately enough, I have had heated stairs put in and I can't wait to see if they'll work this winter!

May you feel blessed this time of year. Keira and I are definitely blessed!