may 24th

Owen was learning about sound this week in science so as I project he had to make a musical instrument using only things that he found around the house. So he decorated a tissue box for the base with rubber bangs for the strings. Then for the top he used a crytal light container and decorated it. We couldn't find the electric screwdriver or else we would have put screws in the top at the sides as the bolts that are suppose to tighten the strings! Good Job Owen!

Well here are some pictures of what my knee looks like 2 days after surgery. I was finally able to take the pressure wrap off my leg. I am still in the immoblizer brace until I go see the doctor on June 2. It looks gross but it feels a little better now that the wrap is off. I am allowed to start putting weight on it whenever I feel comfortable doing so. It still hurts tons right now so I am afraid to try but I am sure that as the days go on I will be able to put more weight on it. It is going to be a slow process but I am looking forward to the day that I can drop these crutches and get back to the gym. I was doing so good, I started the new year with a gym
membership and was going almost everyday for 30 minutes. You
would have thought that that would have helped my knee but apparently not. A new brace that allows me to bend my knee and physical therapy are in my future so I will keep you all posted as new things develop. Pray that I don't have to do too much therapy because it is expensive and very painful :( And a big thanks for everyone that has helped me thru the past couple of weeks. I have great family and friends who have been so helpful and supportive. So big hugs and thanks from me :)

May 20th

Surgery is today.... I was so nervous. They used a blocker in my leg which I never had done before. I did not feel any pain in my leg for 24 hours the only was I needed help getting to and from the restroom because my leg felt like it weighed 100lbs. It was total dead weight. Thank goodness my parent came Thursday night to help out with me and the boys. Surgery was a success and it only took 2 hours from getting to the hospital til we were on our way home. When the block wore off I think that was the worse because the pain came crashing in. I kept up with my meds which let me sleep. So I was pretty out of it Friday. Saturday my mom cleaned my house for me and watched the boys while Dad hung out in the living room with me and watched Mob wives! I will be so happy when this is over and I can walk again. But again a HUGE Thanks to my parents for all their help this weekend.

May 18th

I couldn't help but take this picture. The look on JJs face is priceless. He nursed that raw hide for so long. He was not amused with me taking his picture but I could not help myself. Every time he would set it down in front of him, one of our other dogs would come and try to take it. He would pick it up in his mouth just like with that look on his face like... "Really you are not having my treat:)"

May 17th

The kids are learning about sound in science class so as a project they were suppose to take items from around the house and make a musical instrament. Ashton chose a metal popcorn tin, a hot chocolate container with a plastic lid for his drums and he used skewers for drum sticks. Then he decorated the outside of it with some scrapbook paper.

May 12

Just got back from the Ortho appointment and it is not good news. When I dislocated my knee I ripped a bunch of muscles so it looks like I will be having surgery on the 20th. Not the news that I wanted to hear but I need to get it done. Now hopefully this will fully fix my knee issues because I can't handle this again. It was hard getting around with this brace and crutches when I was a teenager but now that I am an adult with a family it is a lot tougher. I can't get around and do things that I need to do and I can't drive because I can't get into the car with my leg in this brace. So the next few months are going to be very trying for me and my family. They have so far come together and helped me out. Owen has learned how to run the dryer (since I can't get down to the basement and carry up the laundry) and he has learned to use the vacuum. Ashton has been my little chef and dishwasher. They help me into the computer chair (its on wheels which allows me to move around) and prop my leg up on an upside down laundry basket so I can sweep then they hold the dust pan for me. So we have developed a little system to get some things done but it is not the same. I had a bunch of things I wanted to do around here before Owens party and now that has to be put on the back burner! Oh well we are playing the hand we were dealt and we will make it through!

May 10

bruise behind my knee

swollen and bruised

Well unfortunately I am sad to say that I will be out of commission for a bit. I feel on friday and dislocated my left knee again. 15 years later and 1 surgery later one slip and out goes my knee. Damn slippery wood floors. It hurt like a son of gun but I finally got it back in place and had to call my neighbor to come sit with me until Justin go home to take me to Urgent care. The horrible part was that I was here with the boys alone and I had my neighbors son as well. So I hope that they are not too scarred by that moment. Nothing was broken from what the x rays showed so that is good news. Now on to the Orthopedist on Thursday.