Good Day

The last 24 hours, or at least a good portion of them, have been a really good day for me!

Last night I DROVE!! Just me and Bob, going down the road...

Can you believe it?

Shianne came home with a new softball uniform. Shorts. Yes, apparently shorts with ball socks are the in thing for softball.

But what about sliding?!?!

She came home with a new uniform saying she needed a "slider."

This inexperienced Mamma didn't even know what that was. But Kaitlin did. Although Kaitlin thought at their age a slider (which is like, 12 inches long) won't help much. It only helps if you're sliding the absolutely correct way. Alrighty then.

Anyway...off topic.

My friend, Stacy, said she'd pick one up for us, and then Brandy would drive over there after the kids were in bed to pick it up.

During supper...I got a wild hair.

Maybe I could go!

Tye was worried about me. Little sweetie. What if I crashed? We reassured him that the reason I couldn't drive was that my foot might hurt. Not that I couldn't drive anymore. But still...I called him when I got there. (smile) Brandy and I decided mental health preceded pain at this point. Mamma needed to get out.

So I went by myself to Stacy's. The drive was amazing. If you've ever ridden a motorcycle (and enjoyed it), think of the first ride of the year. The air feels wonderful (I put down the window part of the time), the grass is greener, it's so refreshing. ahhhh...

Had a great time chatting with my friend, too.

Then today...well, didn't start off so good. And yes, I did suffer a tiny bit through the night because of my excursion, but not too bad. The not so good part? I missed that Svanna and Sierra had a game at 8:30. Thought of it about 9:10. Shoot.

Then, the funniest...or maybe not so funny thing. Those with kids (or dare I say husbands? not mine of course) can relate. When your child is sick, I mean REALLY sick, they are quiet, and even sweet. Not that we remotely want them to stay that way. But you know once the whining starts...they're getting better!

That's the way I was today. Not whining out loud, mind you. But inside. Oh, and God and I had a chat about how sick of it I was/am. Not that He didn't know already. I guess I got a taste of "normal" life and wanted more. And told Him so.

But...I did manage to do some, let's say, BF (before fall) things with the kids from my wheelchair today. We did "All about Today," a velcro chart where we talk about today's date, season, weather, etc. And then later we did Zoo-Phonics, where we use large flash cards that have animals/letters and we review the letter sounds. The kids really enjoyed it today.

And...later in the afternoon Kaitlin took me and the kids to Shi's ball game. It was great to be outside and talk to other adults. Even if I was in my wheelchair, and they in the bleachers. Aside from a sore ankle, I'm sure I had the more comfy seat. And, I had Kaitlin watching the kids most of the time (they would play at the park right next door to the field and sometimes run up to me) so I could actually concentrate on the game. Unfortunately our team lost by one, but they played well.

Then, since I had no plans for supper (plan ahead? who, me?) we drove through Pizza Ranch for chicken and pizza. Kaitlin even had a coupon. The kiddos put the blanket on the carpet and we had pizza and a movie night. I even watched till just now when my foot was getting uncomfortable enough to take a pain pill. The first one of the day, though! Now I'm "chatting" with you in bed.

Good Day!! Thanks, Lord, for blessing me even though I was whining...