Oscars

The Oscars was kind of boring this year. I miss Billy Crystal's traditional openings...sigh. It's too bad I didn't see ANY of the movies nominated this year. What happened to me? I used to go to the theaters every single weekend. After marriage, it's slowed down. Jae told me the last movie he saw at the theater was Star Wars 3. Isn't that sad? I guess he doesn't like the movie scene. I for one, like it and may have to tag along as a third to wheel with other people this year.

I was on my own today with the girls since I broke the ankle. The day has gone by smoothly, surprisingly. The girls are behaving themselves by eating, playing, pooping, and napping well. God has really helped me and I thank Him TREMENDOUSLY. The real test will come in mid March when Jae goes on his business trip to Denver for a week. E-gads! God help us all!

100 Days and counting

Kate has made it past her 100 days. To think there was a second in time when I actually thought she wouldn't make it to this milestone. I think this little girl is going to throw some curve balls my way when she's older. I'm scared!

She's been doing some interesting things I've been meaning to post, but I just seem to forget them at the end of the day. I've been so focused on trying to heal my ankle quickly, posting seems like the last thing on my mind...except today.

So I think Kate has finally "found" Chloe. The first time Kate noticed the dog, I swear she smiled from ear to ear and her eyes lit up. She stared at Chloe for quite a long time. Somehow Kate knows Chloe is a family member...Kate tends to smile more often for family members than anyone else.

Kate is also holding her head up...just out of the blue...like I said earlier, she can throw some curve balls. She can sit somewhat with a lot of support, but after about 5 minutes, she hunches over like a rollie-pollie and screams! And as if her screams and wails weren't enough, Kate's learned to complain. She's also supposed to be able to babble with some consonants, but all we hear is "ah ah".

As for my ankle, I'm still wearing the boot, but I can walk around without crutches for a reasonable amount of time, but I get self-conscious. Honestly, I look like a dork. Using crutches actually makes me look less dorky until I lose my balance and do some hoppity hops.

A fair amount of flexiblity has come back, but the bruising and swelling is spreading north south east and west. The bruising spread from the right all the way to the left side of the ankle and along the bottom of my feet towards my toes. It's also migrated above the ankle towards the outer shin and hurts like a be-otch when I stand up in the morning...a nasty burning and pulling sensation. Motrin just isn't cutting it anymore. One more week...

Caught a glance of some new games coming out on Wii that I'm actually tempted to get.

• Cooking Mama Cook-Off--sounds like an Iron Chef type of game. Quite fascinating.
• Wii version of The Sims--looks really cute.

Sometimes, I feel like the only Mom who enjoys playing games. Can I get an "Amen!" anyone? Someone, throw me a bone.

My Ankle

Can you guess which ankle I fractured? Ha ha.

I saw ortho today...a very nice doctor.

Believe me, the swelling has gone down by half. It's not as bad as it looks in the photo...it was taken the day of.

I'm now wearing a black ski-type boot that looks like it's been amputated from Optimus Prime. But hey, I can at least limp around now with my crutches, but I almost want a walker. Oh well. I am free! I am free!

Doctor said I can slowly start putting pressure on my ankle as much as I can tolerate, though I still won't be able to drive or pick up anything or anyone (Kate/Ellie/Jack...boo hoo). I'll have to wear the boot for another 3-4 weeks, but can take it off during showers or at bedtime. It will take a good 6-8 weeks for the fracture to heal but I should be feeling myself again within a few weeks. I think the first 2 weeks will really build our family's character and endurance.

I actually climbed the stairs all by myself today. Woo hoo! I feel alive. I felt like a five year old when Jae carried me up and down the stairs...almost humiliating. I can see why handicapped people either get really angry/depressed or challenged/driven to be more independent.

I really enjoy being waited on hand and foot. At first, I felt awkward receiving so much help. I'm usually the one giving the help, not receiving it, but I have to say, one can get used to this treatment quite fluidly...and I don't feel guilty at all now when I push the big round shiny handicap button to have the doors open automatically for me.

Lastly, I have to have to have to mention what a great help Jae has been. "Did you ever

know that you're my hero? You are the wings beneath my wings." I mean, "You are the wind beneath my wings." Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha....

Journey to the coffee pot

Everything seems like a journey after having fractured my ankle.

Getting to the coffee pot for an extra cup of joe seems like a 3 mile hike, especially since Jae's taken it upstairs! How rude!

But I now have a newfound love of wheelchairs...not a big fan of crutches. My armpits hurt and I'm discovering new muscles. AND here's the big kicker, I'm dying to clean the house!

I have to say Ellie's been such a big help. She patted my ankle to make it feel better after she offered to give me her Hello Kitty band-aid. And to get upstairs, I have to sit on the stairs and scoot myself up backwards each step, while I'm doing this, Ellie walks up next to me and cheers "You can do it Mom! You can do it! Yeah!" This whole experience was also a good opp. to teach Ellie about the parts of the body. Excellent.

Well, at least I can finally watch those movies that's been sitting around for 3 weeks now...oh...careful what you wish for.

Having dislocated my shoulder in the past, I can say with confidence that I'd rather lose an arm than a leg.

Home

On my way home.

Kate's Response

I watched TV

Saw a report on the Today show about Martini Moms. Moms get together for play dates with their children. The only difference between these play dates and other play dates is that these moms will have a glass of wine or coctail during the play date. Disturbing.

After watching the first ten minutes of Lost, I thought the island they landed on was actually close to Miami just cuz Jules walked past Ethan then opened her sister's bedroom window to the Miami skyline. I'm dumb.

Saw a funny video clip on Jay Leno. Stupid robber breaks one of the double doors with some heavy object...runs into the store...grabs the items from the counter...turns around back towards the double doors...runs into the door he did not break and falls on his sad behind. He gets back up and runs out the broken-in side of the door. What a moron.

Did the astronaut really wear diapers?

Child Labor

Today is my mom's 59th birthday. I've been thinking about how laid back my mom has always been about my sister and I doing chores around the house...compared to our friends, of course. We weren't asked to do more than put our clothes in the laundry basket or make rice once in awhile. Especially at Ellie's age, I don't remember being asked to do much except to smile for the camera, and that was a huge chore for me cuz I hated hated hated taking pictures when I was young. So for that, I am truly thankful to have a mom such as mine.

So with those thoughts, I put Ellie to work this morning.
Scrub those dishes girl!