Vacation

Again I am recuperating at home. Amber and the kids went to church and I stayed to whip up the lunch.

The kids are very caring and concerned about me. Today we looked at pictures of the inside of my knee and then I showed the kids the incisions for the first time. Allen asked if they hurt and Ashton ran out of the room with her hand over her mouth.

Allen and I played a little soccer (I hit the ball with my crutch) and then Ashton and I played catch. They really like being with me. Abby is still a fun little toddler and just likes to be the center of attention.

I sent Amber off to do her own thing. She has been running nonstop for the last week. She ended up going to get her hair done and it looks very nice. She got some highlights and relaxed at the salon.

Naughty Kids

Today seemed like a nonstop barrage of children assaulting the adults with words, disobedience, and physical attacks. Honestly, I don't know how Amber or I survived.

Okay. I am exagerating. Maybe I am a little sensitive because of the state that I am in.

The kids try to have a good time but today Amber and I just didn't have the energy or the patience to contend with the tricks and showdowns. She made it happen while I tried not to make things worse.

I am a Pansy

The big event today was that I was to change my knee bandage dressing and be able to take a (much needed) shower. Once removed I saw the blood, the stitches, the cuts, and smelled it and immediately felt sick. I knew I had to hurry because I was feeling faint and I began to sweat like crazy. Long story short is that it took me two attempts and I was laying on the floor focused on my breathing for about ten minutes.

At least I didn't fall over.

Rest and Recovery

Today I spent nearly all day laying down with my leg being bent by an elaborate contraption. It has been incredibly restful. Of course, the cost of my relaxation is that Amber has to work even harder. With school starting and the bus situation being unclear it has been an even greater load for her since her work responsibilities are also growing.

My dad cam over tonight to help drop off some documents to the doctor on my behalf. He is another person that is being worked harder because of the needs of others. Neither Amber nor my dad really complain much. They are great people. I am lucky to have them in my life.

Surgery

Well, it's time. I'm going in.

A Visit

Today Amber's mom stopped by. I haven't seen her in a few months. There has been a falling out with Amber and that side of her family. She stopped over under the auspices to make sure Amaber was still comfortable being in her living will due to a scheduled surgery she has. Her mom had quite a bit to say and she shed some tears because she missed our family.

Tonight Ashton heard Amber telling me that I could get a handicapped sticker for the car after my surgery. Ashton replied: "I want a candy cat sticker, too!" It was very funny. She has a great imagination. She is really looking forward to school and riding the bus. Ashton talked about it a few times today.

Allen is getting really good at soccer. He is having more fun and is gaining accuracy. He played for quite a while with me after school today. We also got a new PS2 game that uses a camera to see the player and really put the person in the game. It was fun to see Allen get into that as well. You have to wave your arms and jump around to play the games. It was entertaining.

Abby is a little cuddly and took a long nap pretty early on in the day. Maybe the change in the weather brought with it a cold. She seems fine so maybe it is just a growth spurt coming up. She is growing quite a bit and helped herself to a cup of milk without spilling it today.

An Interview

I had my interview today for a promotion. It went pretty well. I am not sure how I did but I know that the person who interviewed me will go to bat for me. I heard who the other people are that interviewed and I think my chances are better than most of the other candidates.


I didn't get to see my family too much today. Amber was the only person awake when I got home. She made me a MySpace page even though it is usually considered a place for children and weirdos (hopefully you read this, sweetheart!).