Getting Better

 It seems that my sore mitigation protocols were effective. Although I can still feel it, the intensity decreased as the day progressed. By nightfall I was walking Friend without my limp and felt a spring returning to my step. This morning I feel great, although I still plan on taking it easy today to make sure it continues to heal. 

The fact that I am waking up to an ice storm this morning certainly helps my "take it easy" plan. I enjoy playing in the leaves, in the rain and in the snow, but I do not do ice. I avoid ice at all costs. My little pup has the same ice aversion. This morning he refused to budge past our porch because of the freezing rain. 

Today will be busy with work, school, baking and staying cozy by the fire. Although my Snowman has been counting down since September, it is almost impossible to fathom that Christmas is 10 days away. Time has flown by so quickly, especially with the chaos and confusion of the autumn. I am beginning to feel overwhelmed by everything that we need to do, but I am also aware that nothing is so pressing that it is worthy of anxiety and stress. 

This year, I want a relaxed Christmas.

Little Painful Sore

 Ugh. I've been so frustrated for the past 24 hours because I have been reminded of my mobility vulnerability. I had plans for the beginning of the week which included significant baking and exterior decorating. I have the ingredients lined up and my pans are ready. Unfortunately, my plans have been stymied by an enraged ingrown hair on the edge of my tibia. 

I'm amazed how an utterly benign looking pimple could create so much discomfort. I felt it forming over the weekend and immediately began my mitigation protocols.  I managed to keep the sore from growing and breaking so I am going to consider the efforts a success. 

The tiny sore on my tibia ruled all of my activities yesterday. I thought about it when I was walking the dog, when I was making dinner and every single time I was called into another room to answer a question or to find a lost item. My limb was prominent throughout the day as I tried to avoid the pain that was caused when my socket pressed against my tibia. 

Pain is exhausting. I was so tired last night yet I felt like I had accomplished so little. This morning the sore is still there but is not as prominent. I am going to continue to protect it as much as possible. I really don't have time for skin issues right now.

Vacation week

Another Christmas season weekend has come and gone. My house now has more baked goods, is holding a few more hidden presents and is decked out with more lights and blow-up figures. It is definitely looking (and feeling) a lot like Christmas!

This is the last week of school before the beginning of Christmas break. At the beginning of this new school year I was so frazzled I wasn't sure how we would navigate to this point. Thankfully everything has worked out. Timmy has settled into his new school and we have adjusted to the new schedule and expectations. It definitely wasn't easy, but I finally feel like I am back in control of my schedule. 

This week will be busy but rather uneventful. Vacation starts Friday afternoon for the boys, so I know that there eyes are looking ahead. Hopefully any surprises this week will be fun!