Summer Wrap Up

 Happy Friday!

This is the last workday of the boys' summer vacation. On Monday I will revert from the summer to the school year schedule. I am fully prepared for a shock to our system as we all readjust to the new demands. I know that it will take a few weeks for us to find our flow and that I need to just keep trudging along until the load lightens. 

This summer was unique because of the amount of traveling involved. Robby and Scott's trip through Europe certainly monopolized most of the energy and activities through the beginning of June as they prepared for their adventure. After they returned we went to Florida and then to the Poconos. Memories were made in the past few months that we will all cherish for life.

Even though I know that resuming our school schedule will be taxing, I think both boys are eager (although they will never admit to it) to return to a more structured day. While they have both enjoyed the "no clock needed" summer attitude, returning to school will certainly provide more continuity through the day. 

This weekend will be dedicated to preparing the boys for their classes. I need to make sure that the printer is operational and that their spaces are ready to go for Monday morning. But first, today I am going to see my prosthetist for an adjustment. I am hoping to start the new school year adventure in complete comfort.

Wish me luck!

Suspension Frustrations

 My leg fit has been running hot and cold. Either the leg fits perfectly and I feel comfortable all day or I can barely walk because of the pain. When it hurts there is little I can do to help mitigate the culprit. I am frustrated because I know the entirety of the issues lie with my suspension system. 

I am actively shrinking out of this socket, which is causing it to become too big and unwieldy as the day progresses. As my limb shrinks it is taking up less volume, compromising the ability of my liner to create a significant seal within the socket. I never really know if or when the suspension seal is going to break so I am constantly guarded when I walk. It is becoming exhausting!

Tomorrow I am going back to the prosthetist. I'm hoping that we can come up with a livable solution. I am tired of always being worried when I walk!

New Mattress

 I thought I had worked ahead enough to allow for a relatively calm Monday. Sometimes the fates just don't align with plans. I was slammed from the moment I woke up until the sun started to set. Unlike most days, it felt like everything that hit my inbox was time sensitive and needed addressed immediately. I shudder to imagine the chaos had I not worked over the weekend.

When I wasn't working at my job I was toiling around the house. Scott and I invested in a new bed and it was delivered yesterday. Excited to alleviate our nagging back aches we decided to set it up last night. True to tradition, our quick "let's set it up now" project extended into a several hour ordeal necessitating some band aids. Nobody ended up in tears or en route to the hospital, so the swap was a success.

Of course, setting up a new bed means that the other one had to be dismantled and stowed. Thank goodness we had the junk hauler last week because our storage places are filling again. Our old bed frame, mattress and box spring are now perched against the walls in the basement, waiting for another visit from the hauler.

While yesterday was busy today should be calm. I have no meetings on my calendar so I am optimistic that I will be able to spend some time hanging out with the boys. After all, this is the last week of summer vacation and I want to finish strong!

5 Boxes

 I worked throughout the weekend yet but, looking around, my efforts are not entirely visible. I'm trying to not feel discouraged by the monumental task of prepping our home, but it is difficult to remain motivated against such an overwhelming mountain of stuff. I am trying to stay focused on the positive. The stack of 5 boxes that have been filled and set out for donationvdoesn't look like a lot, but it is no longer in our home so I consider it a success.

When I wasn't purging our closets and cabinets I was on the couch working. I managed to get a lot done in preparation for the upcoming week, so I am starting today feeling ready. It is always an easier start to the week when I use some time during the weekend to get things in order. Working from home is a benefit I don't take lightly. Unfortunately, it also means that sometimes my weekends are absorbed by projects and prep work.

This is Robby and Timmy's final week of summer. I am trying to not panic about the stress that will be piled on starting next week. I know what to expect, and I know that the anxiety that comes from looming due dates and school projects will wane as we all adjust to the school schedule. I'm not looking forward to the transition time. 

Alas. We have a few days left of summer freedom. I plan to push thoughts of school out of my mind until classes start. Panicking right now won't help anything!