Alright, its probably my fault. I'm sure that at some point, or perhaps MANY points, I have grumbled that I would love a little "me" time. Time to close the door and watch HGTV uninterrupted. Or to read a good, sappy book. But seriously, I take it ALL BACK! :)
I want to be up. I want to be back to rocking my fireplace. I want to chase my naughty children. I want to wash my own toilets. And, shaving my legs IN the shower would be awesome too(don't ask...it was an interesting moment...hopping to a chair, then the kitchen counter...then the sink).
Its funny, and a little sad, that you don't realize how thankful you are for the simplest of blessings until they've been a bit restricted to you. And I realize that my condition is entirely temporary(hallelujah, as climbing on the kitchen sink to shave is more work that its worth so I might challenge Nate to a hairy leg contest instead).
I had my hip repaired last week. My goodness...I'm so thankful for technology and good doctors! I loved my doctor...a cute little Asian guy in Utah! My mother, who is the dang closest thing to a Saint I'll ever know...took time off work and joined me on the trip. We lolly -gagged through every store we wanted to on our first day there, as I didn't leave the motel after my surgery. My sister and her four princesses met us there and THANK HEAVENS. My chubby butt is more than my mom can handle. Cami had to lug me around those first two days, when my nerve block left me unable to even move! Sweet Austynn supplied me with plenty of hugs and worried concern, Raygon babysat me, Adds dished me minimal attitude and was my sleeping partner...and Reyce simply scrunched up her nose and asked me what was wrong with my face? a.k.a. would I please wear some make-up :)
This last week has been boring and LONG. Nate cleaned his first toilet. Tomorrow someone else is cleaning them, cringe! I've had meals and treats every night from people in the ward. I've have play dates for Luis, cards in the mail and visits from friends(some of who have seen my hotness up close and personal now)...
I am not a sit still kind of person. But I have had a lot of time this last week to think about all the things I am eternally thankful for. So thankful for my Savior...who loves me when I don't deserve it, and blesses me in spite of my stubborn, onery self. The Priesthood in my home...by which Nate has given me blessings of comfort and healing, and thru which we are bound as a family forever. Because lets be entirely honest, one lifetime with Nate is not nearly enough. After being married 16 years there is not a lot you haven't seen...but there are some things that are not kosher at any stage of marriage. We had a few of those moments this week :) Nate's funny, quiet smirk as he's babied my whining, tended my needs, and picked up my slack means so much. I love him. Seriously. And my kids...they've all been tender. Every one of them has spent time snuggled up next to me in my bed...Eli's the king at working my ice-compression machine...and the girls are my personal hair-combing, feet rubbing princesses!
I may have thought it impossible to grow tired of HGTV before this week...and I've had to resort to other quality substitutes like "Extreme Cheapskates" and "Pregnant in Jail". Both of these shows are, well...lame. But if you are feeling like your life sucks, well, they're just the right medicine!
Looking forward to a week focused on gratitude and the great blessings that are mine...
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