Vol. 3....AAAAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHH!

Ok...there could be, I say COULD be a homicide, if not a SUICIDE, in the Brewer area soon! If it isn't bad enough that Mom feels like she has to do EVERYTHING for me, driving me is going to drive me NUTS!
This morning before noon, Kyle and I had to go to church to meet with the new minister and the rest of the acolytes. So, as I volunteer to drive, knowing we will no doubt be late, or later, if she does, she says NO! It's an automatic...MOST PEOPLE USE ONLY ONE FOOT TO DRIVE THOSE....NOT HER THOUGH!!! J.C, so we crawl to Bangor, hitting every freaking light cause she doesn't dare to get too close to them for fear they might turn yellow on her...OH MY GOD! I am dying in the passenger seat, and Kyle even volunteers to drive at this point! hahaha And he hasn't even had a class yet! The brake thing still gets me...I am slammed forward, waiting to hit the passenger side airbag one of these times as she jams that brake pedal to the floor...WITH HER LEFT FOOT MIND YOU! Finally, we make it across the river in time..whew. How embarrassed would I have been if we were late for the minister...HOLY!

So, being as she has cooked for me just about every meal (I DID manage to do some for myself) I offered to take us all out to dinner tonight at the Muddy Rudder...my treat. She agrees, and I am happy for a few reasons...one because I can ESCAPE 17 Canterbury Road for a few hours, and two because I do want her to know I appreciate her help, even if I am getting edgy about her "extended stay".
We get home, Kyle and I eat lunch on the deck...while she refuses to come out and sit with us, whatever...too cold??? Anyhow, I go inside to clean up our messes, and she says, "You know, about dinner....I don't drive at night, and I can't have a drink, so why don't I get us some lobsters and we can stay here." Ok, so this TOTALLY kills my idea....on ALL levels. I tell her I can drive, which she only argues that I can't...so we keep going on that one, and she says what if you have to slam on the brakes...I am thinking and biting my tongue at this point considering oh, you mean like YOU DO EVERYTIME YOU STOP OR SLOW DOWN!....anyhow, I tell her most people use one foot in an automatic, it's actually safer. She continues to argue that I could hurt my foot...I ask how...mistake! I get nothing that makes sense, seriously...end up telling her I could hurt my foot ANYTIME...not just now! No satisfaction...so I give up and say 'forget it, it's your car, so never mind, but I can drive myself....' Then I tell her I don't want her to buy the lobster, because the point was I wanted to do it....I didn't even go INTO the fact that I wanted a night out of my damn bedroom! But she keeps it up, and we end up arguing with her little sarcastic comments flying around the kitchen ("oh excuse ME...but I DO know how frustrated you are, and I HAVE been on crutches before, and if you don't like asking for help good for you"...arrgh), I just go back outside on the deck, frustrated as all hell....and frankly pissed at this point.
Eventually, I come back inside and ask her if she is ready to go to get the lobsters, but that I really DO want to pay for them, and as I am trying to not get into anything else, she give me that sarcasm again, 'I KNOW you do...I'm not ARGUING with you...' I finally just said, you know, I am trying to smooth this over and this is what you give me....I think tomorrow will be her last day here....I can manage I think. Truthfully, I didn't think she planned on staying THIS long as it was. I have my neighbors who can drive me if needed, and/or Kyle can certainly help out with things more than he has. I just need to go slow, take my time and rest if needed. I DO NOT PLAN ON BLOWING THIS RECOVERY....like she thinks I am. Mothers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok...I hope you all had a chuckle at my expense, you're welcome. I know you were laughing about the driving thing anyhow. Man, she needs some work on that car too...she is gonna end up stranded somewhere-makes a terrible noise, but she said it's fine. Okey dokey.

Ok, so the Sox are winners again...you gotta love that! And the Yankees could only manage the Wild Card....we gotta see this one through Kids of Red Sox Nation! How bout that after party the other night...too much fun. Bet Don wishes he was at THAT game, but I know he was pretty happy with the one he did see.

Well, I have some school work to grade now...my co-worker Heather came by while we were gone...damn, would have liked to visit with someone else...I guess things are going ok on that level at least. Gotta be organized if you're gonna be out! I don't want to go back to a zoo and a boatload of work. Can't do my mid-quarter grades as it is...oh well.

Ciao for now,
"Kimfrustrated" Libbey

Vol. 2

Ok...so here I sit...or rather lay...catching up on emails, school work, crosswords, etc. Of course Mommie Dearest is keeping me quite entertained also! She is cooking daily, and TRYING to wait on me hand and foot...if only I would allow it!!! I know there are some things I should not be doing, and for the most part, I am not...but if I CAN do it, I need to try. Afterall, she WILL not be here forever....if I can help it that is!
So, today when she went for her nap....I snuck down to the shower where I had been plotting an escape for two days now...and actually TOOK a shower by myself. She was telling me she was going to wash my hair for me...come on! I can wash my own hair...even in a sink...So, it was just easier to do it myself. And I know what I can do safely or I would not try it (well, maybe I would have). Lugged a stool down to the walk in shower, and simply sat on it...my leg in a garbage bag. Felt AWESOME to be totally clean again too...then, after I managed to get back to my room, rested, and did my hair...that was when she discovered I had already finished! HA!

She roasted a chicken today....this morning...so at least it isn't frozen!!! I told her Kyle was not gonna be here for it...football game...but she cooked it anyhow. And, Super Sib #1, you will be pleased to know she will NOT be there this weekend....now who owes whom???!!!! hee hee I am not sure when she will leave...says this has been a vacation for her (right). All she has done is worry and wait on me, when I let her. She has cooked and cleaned (albeit in her own way) since arriving. I told her this has been no vacation for her, or me for that matter. She said she cooks all day at home too, and gives the food away...is that true??? I wonder.

So, I hope she will not be totally exhausted by the time she gets back to Sedgwick and goes to Italy with Super Sib #2. THAT will be a vacation....

Have a good Friday evening y'all.

Healing in Hell (just kidding, but it sounded good)
KymNOTinthegymnasium

Kymbedsium Vol. 1

Ok...so here I sit...or rather LAY! Bored out of my skull pretty much, and unfortunately in more pain today than yesterday now that the anisthetic has worn off. Hate to rely on pain meds, but if they work, I must I guess.

Everything went well I guess, but I have not spoken with the Doc, so I am sort of in the dark as to exactly what he did. I spoke with a nurse this morning and she couldn't tell me much either. So, Mom had mentioned that he spoke with her, but she never did tell me what he said....what was the big secret? So I asked her this morning and she said he told her he needed the cadaver graft because what was left of the tendon was not in good enough shape to just clean up and sew up. Said it was very odd the way it had split down the middle, so that is where the extra tissue was sewn I guess. I don't know, but I do know it aches like hell today!!! Thank God I don't have a hard cast though...just a splint on the back and some soft felt like wrap covered with a tape that looks like an ace bandage. I can scratch any itches this way, so that's good. Dying for a shower today...but will work on the details of just how to do that and stay elevated tomorrow I guess...all this muggy heat is not helping me feel refreshed though. Not complaining cause I love the weather when it is warm...ANY TIME!

Mom is hovering a bit...sort of driving me nuts...just sort of so far though, nothing over the edge. I did have to go re-wash some dishes that still had spaghetti sauce all over them...greasy stuff. I figured that out when I saw my counters still covered with food stuff, and awash in water everywhere...I think Gretchen was right when she said Mom just wasn't a "cleaner" like we are. I always thought she was, but maybe it's just her vision now...who knows. I don't want to offend her by mentioning it either since she IS here to help me afterall. But, we all get comfortable in our own homes, and like things done just so...So, I sent her to the store this morning so I could clean things up MY way, and have some time to myself to fix my own breakfast. Actually, I think she enjoyed going out too...

Sent my buddies at Old Town High School a note yesterday letting know that all went well. Even mentioned to Marty Clark, Mr. Basketball while I was in high school that maybe I got some good cadaver tissue from a former hoopster so I could block his shots during our intramural games. He replied that no one from MDI could block his shots...Fred Berry tried it once and it forced him into refereeing!!!! Cracked me up... I also got this one reply from an English teacher who I always really liked...she is sweet. But, she sends me this long email about how bad her day and year has gone so far...WHAT A DOWNER! I didn't know what to think...was I being too sensitive? I read it to Mom and she was shaking her head as well...it was weird. Folks are strange they say....I guess so.

Ok...have some reading to do..if I can keep my eyes open. Not getting a ton of sleep as I do not usually do so on my back, but since I have to keep the foot up, I have to learn fast! Actually found a way to sleep on one side fairly comfortably and still keep it elevated...

That's it from here...not too exciting!

Kim

The Kymnasium Is Closed For Repairs....

Yep, that's right...I am officially out of commision here...and I wish I knew for how long! Looks like at least 2 to 2 and a half weeks of a cast and crutches to deal with to start...YUCK! I am

gonna HATE this...will not be much fun to live with here...already informed the boy of this, but not sure he really comprehends yet...alas, he will. I hope I handle it with grace though...

So, The Mother will be here to bring me home from this surgery, and also informed me that she will be here to, how did she put it...."drive me crazy" or something to that extent...HOW DID SHE KNOW??!!! I just told her I will let her know when to go home....and my friend Mary will be here to visit either ME or MOM...depending on what I need her to do...she offered to take Mom shopping or to lunch if that is what I need...GOD BLESS HER!!!

Seriously, Mom is a good mother in this respect, and many others, I know she cares and wants to help, and Lord knows I am gonna need it...I hate asking for help though...not my strong suit I am afraid...but on occasion I do.

Talk with you soon....



So, the Kymnasium will be closed...but the blogs will go on...Hey, what else will I have to keep me occupied...I will have to share the "Mom News" from 17 Canterbury Road afterall!

C'mon GrEEEEEn! C'mon GrEEEEEEn!!!

OH MY GOD!!! And this is especially for Super Sibling #1...how can anyone be more annoying than that lady sitting beside us cheering for the MDI boys soccer team as they played Ellsworth on Saturday???!!! I am STILL trying to get that little sound bite out of my head this morning!

The game was a good one to watch....ended in a tie, which was sort of fun for all of us, as I still can't help cheering for the ol' alma mater...at least until Tyler hits high school...then I will, of course, swing over to Ellsworth for 4 years...in some sports anyhow. At least Brewer is not in their league/class, so they can also cheer for Brewer at Kyle's games...makes it tough when we play MDI, but of course blood is thicker than water and I have no problem rooting for the black and orange!

A good weekend overall..all things considered. Ended up with a new pair of clogs...on loan only, until my achilles is healed anyhow. MRI on Monday to finally see what is going on in there. The clogs are extremely comfy....thanks Gretch!

And so, I have a ton of work to correct today, as I played yesterday instead...oh well. At least I can do some while, hopefully, watching our boys of summer hammer the Evil Empire yet again!
Enjoy the week you guys!

Kymmie

Feeling every bit my age...

Yep, turned half-way to 90 yesterday...ugh! Am beat after a second week of school....the first few weeks are a bitch really...it will calm down in a bit, but for now I am, as Bob Marley would say, RIGHT OUT STRAIGHT!....and exhausted to boot.
Had a nice day yesterday...Sue Goodwin had us over for dinner for my b-day and prepared a delicious meal....along with a homemade key lime pie that was fabulous! She is a good friend, and I adore her hubby Robby too. Got two nice texts messages from Sibs 2 and 4...and Mom called me tonight (I didn't answer...it was after 9 p.m.....not up for THOSE kinds of calls, if you know what I mean)

Kyle is still out tonight and it is almost tomorrow now...long bus trip to S. Paris, ME...he told me not to go, I was not displeased, believe me. Probably would have fallen asleep on the drive home anyhow...so I am waiting for the "pick me up call" somewhere around midnight to 1 a.m.

So, yeah, am feeling a tad "old" this week....my achilles tendon is REALLY bad what with my work responsibilities and all...not sure how much longer I can keep that up, but am working on seeing an Orthopod to have a look-see....it is killing me though...gimping and limping along here tonight...NOT good for a Physical Educator, and I really HATE to be injured...ticks me off!

Ok....lovin these nice hot steamy days we are enjoying...keep em coming. I am not ready to give up on summer just yet.

Rock on, Y'all...