Yesterday, I awoke, feeling, well, let's just say I have felt better. But, I figured a few aleve and some water and I could muscle through the day. I sent Bob and the boys to religious school, and Hannah and I cleaned the play room and took naps. Ok, I took a nap, she did something. Then I went to knitting.
Nothing strenuous. I figured, I would take it easy, rest a little during the day and then I would feel better tomorrow, which would be today. It was a good plan. Because when you have a cold, you are supposed to get extra rest and drink extra fluids. I thought, yesterday that this might be allergies, but I think now it is a cold. But I digress.
All was working out well with my plan to take it easy. Bob was on dinner and kid detail, when it happened. Mac and Hannah were wrestling in the playroom. Mac drug Hannah by her arm, after she flipped off is back. Then the crying starts. She comes into the room where I am resting with her arm in the I-just-dislocated-my-elbow-position. Great!
So, I look up how to reduce nursemaid elbow, and follow the directions. I feel it click back into place. But she is still wailing and carring on, and telling me it hurts and she can't move. I try bribing her with ice cream, chocolate, toys, anything I can think of... nothing works. So, off to the ER we go. Since this is the second time we have been for the same thing, I start to worry about what they are going to think.
We arrive at the ER, she is still whimpering. We go into the room where they admit her and what not. The nurse take her arm and rotates it a little and probably put her elbow the rest of the way back. Because, guess what, she is better, and leaps up off the chair and waves her arm. This of course could not happen until AFTER we were admitted, so now we have to pay for the visit.
The up-shot to the whole thing was that the PA taught me the correct way to reduce nursemaid elbow, so next time I can do this at home. Which is great!! I had only done part of the procedure. Guess the internet isn't always right. At least we only spent an hour at the ER.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Lorna's again
We went to Lorna's Laces again yesterday. It was a long all day affair, but it was so much fun. I love to get out with the ladies, have a little lunch and then look at pretty yarn.
The colorways at Lorna's haven't changed much in past years, but it seems she is rolling out some new things and they are really pretty. I have also noticed that her style is changing. She is doing less of the half and half skeins and more gradient colorwork. It is interesting to watch someone who would not describe themselves as an artist do something super creative and watch them grow into it!
I ended up falling in love with some yarn that is blue and purple. I can't wait to make a soft, ruffly scarf with it. It is taking a lot of will power to not cast it on today, but I need to finish my socks first!!
The weather is lovely here, and I hope everyone has a great day!
The colorways at Lorna's haven't changed much in past years, but it seems she is rolling out some new things and they are really pretty. I have also noticed that her style is changing. She is doing less of the half and half skeins and more gradient colorwork. It is interesting to watch someone who would not describe themselves as an artist do something super creative and watch them grow into it!
I ended up falling in love with some yarn that is blue and purple. I can't wait to make a soft, ruffly scarf with it. It is taking a lot of will power to not cast it on today, but I need to finish my socks first!!
The weather is lovely here, and I hope everyone has a great day!
Friday, April 16, 2010
Friday
For today a list.
- What state are you in?
- Thailand is in Asia, so I thought that it would be ok.
- Sparkle balls rock
- Poetry readings at the local coffeehouse... so bohemian
- Hot cocoa milk shakes
- Judges are not fair and impartial... did you know they take sides?
- Will it ever end?
- But, once it does it will be weird
- Will he still call me every day?
- Craziness on Roosevelt, and now no sign of it.
- No response.
- Everyone snickered a little
- Now is the time to leave, and just not be there
- Soon it will calm down and routine will settle in.
- More yarn...
- Pedro plays wii, Pedro goes shopping, Pedro is not ours and must leave.
- People will be sad when Pedro leaves
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
It isn't fair.
That isn't fair, you are siding with him. It is a refrain I hear over and over and over again. Part of my job is to be the "judge" in our household. To listen to the stories and mete out punishment.
When I hear adults whine that something isn't fair or that someone is siding with the other person, I want to shake them and ask them to think about it for a minute. First off, life isn't fair. But, when it seems that you are having more than your share of bad luck, it is time to take a look at the situation and decide how you are going to respond. Whining about it, really isn't going to change things.
Sometimes we have to put on our big girl panties and take a deep breathe and try and see things for what they are, and then try and correct the errors. If you can't figure out what the issue is, perhaps ask a trusted friend for advice. But, when all the indicators point to specific behavior, by you, then perhaps you need to look at that. Perhaps, the reason things are not working out the way you want them to is that the choices you have made in your life are not good ones and the universe it trying to right that. To encourage you to correct your behavior and make things right.
It is my opinion that the events of recent past are trying to tell someone just that. I think that the main players actually want things to change in a specific way. That if you are willing to do the work and walk the walk, things will turn around for you. The fact remains, that if you don't like the consequences of your current path, you are still in a position to change that.
In life there are moments when everything suddenly changes. The measure of the person is how they choose to embrace these changes. How they react. Are you going to see the path you need to take and take it, or are you going to do something else. There are consequences to both decisions. Good Luck.
When I hear adults whine that something isn't fair or that someone is siding with the other person, I want to shake them and ask them to think about it for a minute. First off, life isn't fair. But, when it seems that you are having more than your share of bad luck, it is time to take a look at the situation and decide how you are going to respond. Whining about it, really isn't going to change things.
Sometimes we have to put on our big girl panties and take a deep breathe and try and see things for what they are, and then try and correct the errors. If you can't figure out what the issue is, perhaps ask a trusted friend for advice. But, when all the indicators point to specific behavior, by you, then perhaps you need to look at that. Perhaps, the reason things are not working out the way you want them to is that the choices you have made in your life are not good ones and the universe it trying to right that. To encourage you to correct your behavior and make things right.
It is my opinion that the events of recent past are trying to tell someone just that. I think that the main players actually want things to change in a specific way. That if you are willing to do the work and walk the walk, things will turn around for you. The fact remains, that if you don't like the consequences of your current path, you are still in a position to change that.
In life there are moments when everything suddenly changes. The measure of the person is how they choose to embrace these changes. How they react. Are you going to see the path you need to take and take it, or are you going to do something else. There are consequences to both decisions. Good Luck.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
The verdict is...
While this is not over, it looks like the courts agreed with us, at least for today. In situations like this the people involved are not really winners. Regardless of what the outcome, the kids are ultimately the losers. So, I hate to call today a victory, because it isn't a situation with winners, unless you count the attorneys. That said it is nice to know that the courts agree with you.
For those of you not in the loop, there has been a custody battle going on in my extended family. Bob and I are still good, not to worry! But since today was a small victory, for the lack of a better word, lets be thankful for an improved situation.
For those of you not in the loop, there has been a custody battle going on in my extended family. Bob and I are still good, not to worry! But since today was a small victory, for the lack of a better word, lets be thankful for an improved situation.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Crazy Day, part 2
We do the orthodontist and drop Hannah back at the house. Then Mac and I continue on to the book store to purchase a birthday present for a party he has tomorrow. Our plan is to have lunch and then buy the book.
The decision is to have lunch first and then go to the bookstore. We slow down in front of the restaurant and this crazy woman swings in front of us to get a parking space on the street. I was amazing, she didn't even look to see the she totally cut us off. It was odd, but other than being annoyed, we didn't think much of it. I should have realized it was a sign that all the crazies were out.
The restaurant is not open, so we reverse our plans, and head to the bookstore. We are stopped at a pretty major intersection, and are turning right. (Roosevelt and Naperville, for you locs.) There is 2 lanes of oncoming traffic and 2 lanes and a right hand turn lane on our side. We are stopped in the right had turn lane. The car in the lane next to us is stopped as well. There are about 2 cars in front of her. This is what you would expect when the light is red. The cars are stopped and once they are stopped they stay that way until the light changes to green.
What happens next is best described in car crushing bullet points:
While this was definitely the climax of our day, it wasn't over yet...
The decision is to have lunch first and then go to the bookstore. We slow down in front of the restaurant and this crazy woman swings in front of us to get a parking space on the street. I was amazing, she didn't even look to see the she totally cut us off. It was odd, but other than being annoyed, we didn't think much of it. I should have realized it was a sign that all the crazies were out.
The restaurant is not open, so we reverse our plans, and head to the bookstore. We are stopped at a pretty major intersection, and are turning right. (Roosevelt and Naperville, for you locs.) There is 2 lanes of oncoming traffic and 2 lanes and a right hand turn lane on our side. We are stopped in the right had turn lane. The car in the lane next to us is stopped as well. There are about 2 cars in front of her. This is what you would expect when the light is red. The cars are stopped and once they are stopped they stay that way until the light changes to green.
What happens next is best described in car crushing bullet points:
- The crazy lady in the car next to us smashes into the car in front of her, pushing it 5 feet forward.
- Then she pops it into reverse and drives up on to the car behind her.
- The light changes and the cars in front of her scurry out of the way.
- She then pops it back in to drive, and turns left (thank g-d, because right would have been into me) and jumps the curb into a parking lot at the school (Old Hubble for those who live here!).
- She then proceeds to hit a service truck parked in the lot, smashes the back end of the truck into the truck parked next to it. Pops it into reverse again, and smashes into the brick wall.
While this was definitely the climax of our day, it wasn't over yet...
Sunday, April 11, 2010
1 year ago
Happy Birthday Blanket.
Today marks the one year anniversary of the creation of my blanket. I have done 276 squares out of 723.
When I started this blanket we were worried about Bob loosing his job. It was probably one of the bleakest times in our life. Bob was in a bad place, the kids were freaking out, the house was crumbling in around our ears and for some reason I decided to embark on this mammoth project. Today, 1 year late, things are looking more bright and shiny.
A photo of the birthday blanket.
Today marks the one year anniversary of the creation of my blanket. I have done 276 squares out of 723.
When I started this blanket we were worried about Bob loosing his job. It was probably one of the bleakest times in our life. Bob was in a bad place, the kids were freaking out, the house was crumbling in around our ears and for some reason I decided to embark on this mammoth project. Today, 1 year late, things are looking more bright and shiny.
A photo of the birthday blanket.
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