Humdrum Sunday

It's Sunday night. Another quiet day. I am glad to say that when DH changed the bandages today the bruising that was apparent Friday was almost all gone. So, taking it easy for two days really did pay off.

Weekends are tough when you can't get around. There's no structure. During the week we have work, school, and the like. And we have to be up at a certain time and go to bed too. But on the weekend, the weekday guidelines don't necessarily apply and it can get slow, almost boring. What I'd like to do is some needlework or beadwork. But it's difficult doing beadwork on your lap. So, I play on my iPod, read, watch T.V. and nap.

Tomorrow is my first day alone with the boys and while Chris is 17 and can help, I'm afraid it may not be enough. I'm afraid Gabriel won't get the redirection and attention he needs. And I worry that he won't eat properly even with me at home - because I can't get up or get around much.

My next appt is Thursday and while one part of me hopes I will be given the green light to start flexing my leg, another part of me hopes it is still too soon. That scare that I may have popped some of the internal stitches is still very real, and I fear having to get more stitches. Not fun. So, we'll see.

I am coming up with the grocery list for the week, and I am finding I having to be very specific about what I want the boys to buy. For example, we need a loaf of bread. So, I have to stipulate that it is to be Nature's Own Honey Wheat bread. That way we don't get whole grain which the boys won't touch. The same with the toaster waffles - Eggo Homestyle. And I am also finding it difficult to keep asking Chris for help. I don't want to keep him from what it is he's doing, but at the same time I really need the help. It is so difficult being bed-bound and dependent on others. I know this is God's way of slowing me down. So, I will accept it.

Anyhoo. Tired tonight. Signing off.