"Free at last...free at last..."

THANK GOD ALMIGHTY, I'M FREE AT LAST!!!
Oh, I feel a little bad now...that was a bit over the top, even for me! But, I do feel I can do what I want to do, and when I want to do it now...it is funny, Mom was her to help me, but I couldn't help but feel like she was still a guest and that I should be "visiting" with her every waking moment. I got over that somewhat, but got the "guilts" when I would get a phone call or email or whatever from a friend just checking in on me. She would get up with this...I don't know how to describe it...almost disgusted with me look, like I should not answer them, or should be somehow paying attention to her. I know that sounds selfish, but I DO have a life and friends, and did not expect her to stay for over a week here. I actually came drastically close to asking her to go home on Sunday after the driving and other sarcastic comments....but I am glad I bit my tongue afterall....
In any event, she left this afternoon after insisting on going shopping with me so I could re-stock up. I was exhausted after only 30 minutes in the store...these crutches are KILLING ME! She left shortly after we got home though...all weepy and teary eyed, and worried about how I will manage. It was touching. I am glad she can get back to HER own life too though.

As for the crutches...I have had enough of this shit! (sorry) It was one thing having surgery on a bad shoulder...I could walk, and carry stuff with my other hand. On crutches, you lose the walking AND the carrying thing! This stinks! Not to worry folks...I am NOT gonna screw this up for myself...and THAT alone ought to be enough to show you how much I hate this!!!! I can't believe I have to keep this wrap/splint thing on me for another week though. I cannot wait to see the work he did, and actually hear what he did.

Sue and Bob Goodwin came over for dinner and the Sox game (well, Robby went home after 4 but Sue stayed til the end). She made me delicious crab cakes, a lovely fresh mesculin salad, and flan for dessert! Good friends!

Kyle is home the rest of the week, so also a good time for Mom to go. Parent-Teacher conferences Thursday and Friday (we go on Friday). Not too thrilled with the grades/efforts of my honors-laden son. I know and he does that he can do the work, but he even admitted he blew some of it off, thus the lower grades in a couple classes. He will bring them up though, as we have seen this before.

Ok...to bed. I am gonna have a hard time once I do go back to school again...what with staying up so late these days. I don't sleep well though...awkward position with the leg up in the air all night-hard to get comfy, and kills my back. This too shall pass though.

Have fun Sib 1 in DC...say hello to Care for me/us. I will have to email her soon.

Kimmie