And I am oddly excited.
On July 2nd, I will have my knee repaired. I am first on the list, so I will be at the hospital before the sun comes up.
I got a second opinion from a fairly well-known sports medicine doctor in Santa Monica. He has repaired many well known sports figures. David Beckman is one of his patients. He was the sports medicine doctor for the woman's USA soccer team and headed up UCLA's sports program. I met with him yesterday, and it was clear.... he was my doctor.
I am thankful that I will be awake for the procedure. I was not real happy about being put under.
The surgery takes between 30 to 45 minutes. I will be using a cane the first 5 days. I will be able to drive after day 5. I will not really be allowed to power walk until 6 weeks, but will be able to get around. Of course, I will have pain killers... and physical therapy for about 6 weeks.
I have lived with this painful knee for almost a year. I am ready to have this fixed, so I can get on with my life.
My mom will be coming in to help out. I told Michael Gran was coming to visit, and he said, "Gran!!!! I am soooooooo excited!!!". It was sweet.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Does Anyone Read This Blog?
A logical question, I think.
There is a word at the bottom of each post in orange called 'comments'. You all can let me know if you read my blog right there. You do not have to do this, but it would be fun, I suppose.
You just click that button and it takes you to another window. You type in your comment, then go through a security screening (you will know what that is once in that window), then hit submit. Easy as pie.
Hope to see who is actually reading... or not.
There is a word at the bottom of each post in orange called 'comments'. You all can let me know if you read my blog right there. You do not have to do this, but it would be fun, I suppose.
You just click that button and it takes you to another window. You type in your comment, then go through a security screening (you will know what that is once in that window), then hit submit. Easy as pie.
Hope to see who is actually reading... or not.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Off in Their Own World
I caught the boys pondering during our fast and furious Mother's Day brunch. I wish they had pondered a bit longer. It is an interesting moment.
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Henry drew his first family portrait. Sadly, it was on a Doodle Board.
I was in the kitchen preparing the boys dinner. Michael was next to Henry working on his numbers, something he loves to do. I heard Henry say, "Daddy", and pointed to the board. Then he said "Mommy" and pointed. I walked over to the board at this point, and saw 3 loops. I asked him where daddy was, and he pointed to the biggest loop. The middle loop was me, and the small loop was Henry. Michael looked up and asked where he was, and Henry made a bunch of swirls and said, "Michael, there you are". As I was raced to get the camera, Henry erased the picture.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
A Bit of This, A Bit of That
Greetings!
Thought I would pop on here and share our Mother's Day, as well as our week. It is never dull here, and rarely quite.
I wish I could say Mother's day was relaxing. It just was not. John was prepping to get on a plane to NYC the next day, and had to do a few things, like get his hair cut and pack before the day got away. I did not get to go to yoga, something that has been really good for me to do. Before leaving for brunch, Michael walks into our room and sees me putting red lipstick on. He starts laughing and says, "Mommy, you look like a clown". This is something I really did not need to hear. The lipstick was removed quickly and a clear gloss applied. Ugh... the honesty of a 4 year old can sting.
Brunch... well, lets just say it was not real fun, although we can laugh about it now. The only good thing about brunch was that it was right next to the airport and the boys could see the airplanes land. This is why we went to this place.... but we had to wait over an hour to be seated, and so by the time we did sit down, the boys were just a mess. We did eat, but it was fast. I do not think John and I said a word to each other, because we were just trying to keep our animals in line. We did walk around outside afterwards to look at the historic planes. The boys did like this part and we got a few pictures.
We got the car washed after leaving brunch. Fun times.
John left the next morning, so we have been on our own all week. Luckily, Michael did not react to bad to John leaving. In the past, there have been lots of tears. This time, Michael was asking more questions, like where daddy was going, who he was going to see, was he at work. It was a welcome change.
On the eating front, and yes, this is big news in our house, Michael tried and LIKED an artichoke. He is my son. I love artichokes, so it was fun to share this food with Michael, and see him discover that not all green foods are icky.
Henry had his first class visit at the Montessori School he will be attending this Summer. Henry was THRILLED to be visiting this class. It is clear he is ready to make this jump to school. He sat right down and started working at a table with other children. I walked over to him and he looked at me, stood up and pushed me away and said, "go away mommy". We had to leave, right as the class we moving into circle time, since we only visit for 20 minutes. Henry thought he was going to circle time, and started yelling, "I go to circle time, I GO TO CIRCLE TIME". He was not happy we were leaving. And he was loud. He just screamed, "I STAY, I STAY"... and as we were going up the stairs outside, he sweetly said, "bye-bye class". We go back for 2 more visits. His teacher, Miss Katie said I should leave the room the next 2 visits and see what happens. She thinks he will be fine and not cry. Ya think?
In other news, our house is totally baby proofed...not. Henry can officially get into any drawer or room. The other day, Henry opened all the doors in the kitchen and started removing everything. I allow a few things to be played with, but not everything. So I am putting away things, and I hear bottles clinking. I turn, and Henry has gotten into the wine cabinet, and has taken everything out, and is banging the bottles together. YIKES! So I am putting all the wine back, and I hear crystal glasses hitting. Henry has opened the doors to cabinet were our nice glass are... Michael never once opened these doors. I do a back flip to get to these glasses before they are all lost... I secure the glasses, and I hear books falling to the ground. You see where this is all going. Nothing is safe in our house any more. Hurricane Henry is a storm that never stops or goes away.
Thought I would pop on here and share our Mother's Day, as well as our week. It is never dull here, and rarely quite.
I wish I could say Mother's day was relaxing. It just was not. John was prepping to get on a plane to NYC the next day, and had to do a few things, like get his hair cut and pack before the day got away. I did not get to go to yoga, something that has been really good for me to do. Before leaving for brunch, Michael walks into our room and sees me putting red lipstick on. He starts laughing and says, "Mommy, you look like a clown". This is something I really did not need to hear. The lipstick was removed quickly and a clear gloss applied. Ugh... the honesty of a 4 year old can sting.
Brunch... well, lets just say it was not real fun, although we can laugh about it now. The only good thing about brunch was that it was right next to the airport and the boys could see the airplanes land. This is why we went to this place.... but we had to wait over an hour to be seated, and so by the time we did sit down, the boys were just a mess. We did eat, but it was fast. I do not think John and I said a word to each other, because we were just trying to keep our animals in line. We did walk around outside afterwards to look at the historic planes. The boys did like this part and we got a few pictures.
We got the car washed after leaving brunch. Fun times.
John left the next morning, so we have been on our own all week. Luckily, Michael did not react to bad to John leaving. In the past, there have been lots of tears. This time, Michael was asking more questions, like where daddy was going, who he was going to see, was he at work. It was a welcome change.
On the eating front, and yes, this is big news in our house, Michael tried and LIKED an artichoke. He is my son. I love artichokes, so it was fun to share this food with Michael, and see him discover that not all green foods are icky.
Henry had his first class visit at the Montessori School he will be attending this Summer. Henry was THRILLED to be visiting this class. It is clear he is ready to make this jump to school. He sat right down and started working at a table with other children. I walked over to him and he looked at me, stood up and pushed me away and said, "go away mommy". We had to leave, right as the class we moving into circle time, since we only visit for 20 minutes. Henry thought he was going to circle time, and started yelling, "I go to circle time, I GO TO CIRCLE TIME". He was not happy we were leaving. And he was loud. He just screamed, "I STAY, I STAY"... and as we were going up the stairs outside, he sweetly said, "bye-bye class". We go back for 2 more visits. His teacher, Miss Katie said I should leave the room the next 2 visits and see what happens. She thinks he will be fine and not cry. Ya think?
In other news, our house is totally baby proofed...not. Henry can officially get into any drawer or room. The other day, Henry opened all the doors in the kitchen and started removing everything. I allow a few things to be played with, but not everything. So I am putting away things, and I hear bottles clinking. I turn, and Henry has gotten into the wine cabinet, and has taken everything out, and is banging the bottles together. YIKES! So I am putting all the wine back, and I hear crystal glasses hitting. Henry has opened the doors to cabinet were our nice glass are... Michael never once opened these doors. I do a back flip to get to these glasses before they are all lost... I secure the glasses, and I hear books falling to the ground. You see where this is all going. Nothing is safe in our house any more. Hurricane Henry is a storm that never stops or goes away.
On that note, I am signing off.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Hello, Hello, Hello!
Um.... hello!
I have no good titles these days.
But I wanted to fill you all in on what everyone is up to at the moment.
John--He started his new role this week, and so far, so good. Time will tell. He is also playing tennis again, and winning his matches!
Me--I started yoga!!! I have never really liked yoga in the past. The places was either too intimidating, lacked any music, too hot, had a schedule that did not work for me. I am not the most limber person either, so I would look around and think to myself, "you are really bad!!!". But I am actually loving this yoga class, and treated myself to a new yoga mat, since I needed one with more padding for my bad knee.
Speaking of my knee. I am going to get a second opinion on it. I know the knee will need surgery, but I just feel like another persons point-of-view is not a bad idea. I was referred to a different place that all the sports figures go to here in L.A. It is closer to where we live as well. I will let you know when that happens and she the results are.
Michael--He is just a weed. Growing up so fast. He seems to have taken another leap. His conversations are just deeper. As deep as can be, he is also a real clown. Not sure being a clown is always a good thing, especially in school. His best friend, Ryan is a year older than him and has 'taught' him a few really 'neat; words and tricks, like pulling his eye lids up... i will stop there. But they are good buddies. Sadly, Ryan his moving to Austin, Texas this Summer, so we have been talking alot about that. Michael is not really getting the idea of moving.
Michael's tennis coach spoke to me yesterday. A bit of tennis background: Michael has been taking tennis from Coach Jeff for 2 years this Summer. When kids start playing tennis at such a young age, they generally do not love it. They do not hate it either. It is what it is. Over time, they start enjoying themselves and tell their parents or drop out. Michael has asked to continue tennis every time I have asked. I have only watched him play 2 times. He was not the greatest those 2 times. But.... he has really started to understand the game more, and is hitting the ball well. His Coach told me that he always had a good over-head volley, but really did not have a good forehand. This Spring, his forehand ground stroke has really improved and he has this great swing with a unique style, that his Coach says he is not correcting, because he hits the ball so well. Anyone that has played tennis with John knows that he has a forehand ground stroke that has a little twist at the end of the swing, giving the ball a fast spin. I have to think Michael's swing is in his genes! His Coach was really proud of him, and I was thrilled to hear how far he has come. We will be starting Henry in tennis this Summer.
Henry--Henry is starting Montessori this Summer. He is very excited about this. He will going to a different teacher than Michael had when he started Montessori. I am bit sad about that, but know the teacher he is going to is great.... and she loves Henry. She used to teach in Michael's class, and has been eyeing Henry all year. Nice to popular!
Henry has been enjoying the beach of late. Beyond the birds, tractors, boats, helicopters, and volleyball courts he just love the ocean. He runs off, much like Michael did at this age, but Henry will come back. We do not have much longer to really enjoy the beach because Summer is quickly approaching and it will get very crowded. I prefer my beaches empty.
No pictures tonight. My camera is recharging and I do not want to enter John's cave of an office right now. It is scary!
I have no good titles these days.
But I wanted to fill you all in on what everyone is up to at the moment.
John--He started his new role this week, and so far, so good. Time will tell. He is also playing tennis again, and winning his matches!
Me--I started yoga!!! I have never really liked yoga in the past. The places was either too intimidating, lacked any music, too hot, had a schedule that did not work for me. I am not the most limber person either, so I would look around and think to myself, "you are really bad!!!". But I am actually loving this yoga class, and treated myself to a new yoga mat, since I needed one with more padding for my bad knee.
Speaking of my knee. I am going to get a second opinion on it. I know the knee will need surgery, but I just feel like another persons point-of-view is not a bad idea. I was referred to a different place that all the sports figures go to here in L.A. It is closer to where we live as well. I will let you know when that happens and she the results are.
Michael--He is just a weed. Growing up so fast. He seems to have taken another leap. His conversations are just deeper. As deep as can be, he is also a real clown. Not sure being a clown is always a good thing, especially in school. His best friend, Ryan is a year older than him and has 'taught' him a few really 'neat; words and tricks, like pulling his eye lids up... i will stop there. But they are good buddies. Sadly, Ryan his moving to Austin, Texas this Summer, so we have been talking alot about that. Michael is not really getting the idea of moving.
Michael's tennis coach spoke to me yesterday. A bit of tennis background: Michael has been taking tennis from Coach Jeff for 2 years this Summer. When kids start playing tennis at such a young age, they generally do not love it. They do not hate it either. It is what it is. Over time, they start enjoying themselves and tell their parents or drop out. Michael has asked to continue tennis every time I have asked. I have only watched him play 2 times. He was not the greatest those 2 times. But.... he has really started to understand the game more, and is hitting the ball well. His Coach told me that he always had a good over-head volley, but really did not have a good forehand. This Spring, his forehand ground stroke has really improved and he has this great swing with a unique style, that his Coach says he is not correcting, because he hits the ball so well. Anyone that has played tennis with John knows that he has a forehand ground stroke that has a little twist at the end of the swing, giving the ball a fast spin. I have to think Michael's swing is in his genes! His Coach was really proud of him, and I was thrilled to hear how far he has come. We will be starting Henry in tennis this Summer.
Henry--Henry is starting Montessori this Summer. He is very excited about this. He will going to a different teacher than Michael had when he started Montessori. I am bit sad about that, but know the teacher he is going to is great.... and she loves Henry. She used to teach in Michael's class, and has been eyeing Henry all year. Nice to popular!
Henry has been enjoying the beach of late. Beyond the birds, tractors, boats, helicopters, and volleyball courts he just love the ocean. He runs off, much like Michael did at this age, but Henry will come back. We do not have much longer to really enjoy the beach because Summer is quickly approaching and it will get very crowded. I prefer my beaches empty.
No pictures tonight. My camera is recharging and I do not want to enter John's cave of an office right now. It is scary!
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