This Sucks

 Just when I thought I had developed a system to remain mobile a skin sore has developed which has rendered me unable to wear my leg. I'm so frustrated I could scream, but that would only result in upsetting the dog and hurting my throat. Instead, I'm going to keep my leg off, keep busy and watch Christmas movies whenever I become sad. (I have a feeling the movies will be streaming nonstop this weekend.)

I developed a penny sized blister on the back of my calf. The position of the sore creates a significant amount of pain whenever I don my socket. By mid afternoon I was using a crutch to keep the pressure to a minimum. By the time the sun set I had completely abandoned my leg and resigned myself to crutches for the night. 

As much as I despise doing it, I am going to forgo wearing my leg for the entire weekend. My leg really needs to heal and it won't if I continue to aggravate the sore with my prosthesis. Sometimes being an amputee really sucks and today is one of those days!

Taco Timmy

 It was chillier than anticipated, but the crisp air wasn't enough to keep my little trick-or-treaters from their appointed mission. Throughout the day Timmy was practically counting down the minutes until it was time to hit the streets. Scott came home from work and immediately called up Google Maps to prepare the most efficient and fruitful route. It is safe to say that taking lead on Halloween means as much to Scott as it does Timmy.  

Finally, the moment arrived! Bundled up and ready to go, Timmy and Scott took off on the scooter in search of treats and surprises. Once they drove away, Robby and I hopped in the car and headed out for hibachi. Unfortunately, our solo table streak came to an end but dinner was great and we had a fabulous time.  

Timmy and Scott came home from trick-or-treating both thrilled and freezing. They had a great time and Timmy spent the evening recounting all of his adventures and detailing his favorite houses and decorations. The candy loot was admired, organized, weighed and partially devoured before everybody finally went to sleep for the night. 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

 If you ask Timmy, today is the most wonderful day of the year. Like most children, he utterly adores Halloween and all things spooky. With his newly discovered love of candy, I think trick-or-treating will become a serious endeavor tonight. Alas, Scott is up to the challenge.  His scooter has a full tank of gas because he has been excited about taking Timmy around the neighborhood on his annual candy quest.

While Timmy is busy scouring the neighborhood for candy and treats, Robby and I are going to head out for a hibachi dinner. This has become our special tradition since we inadvertently discovered that the restaurant is very quiet on Halloween. For the past two years we have had the whole hibachi table to ourselves. Here's hoping the tradition continues this year!

Photos will post later. Have a wonderful Halloween!

Back at it

 This weekend was busy but fun. It began with us waking up in Pennsylvania at my Mom's house. Originally we were planning to stay for the entire weekend but Robby and his friends ended up organizing a gaming tournament for Saturday evening. So instead of staying we packed up early and headed back to Virginia after lunch on Saturday.

While I was sad to leave my Mom's house early, I have to admit that it was nice to have Sunday at home. I was able to sleep in, watch Christmas movies and work around the house. Looking around it doesn't appear that I did a lot, but it feels like I was busy all day! 

Halloween is Tuesday which means that this week, at least the beginning portion, will be chaotic and full of excitement. Timmy and Scott are already looking through Google maps to plan their trick-or-treat routes. Robby, not to be left out, has already picked out what he is going to order when he and I go out for hibachi after the pair leave on the scooter.