I had to go back to the doctor's office to have a blood draw so the girls got up on their own and got ready so they could come with me. They were such happy kids for most of the morning. We drove to Gurnee and after about a half an hour we were done at the doctor's-- my veins are so impossible that it reminded me how awesome my port was for chemo!!! Once we left the office we went to Panera to get mommy some food and coffee as well as a treat for the girls. It was a very pleasant time!! The girls were so well behaved and enjoying each others company! They helped each other with various things and we all had a great time talking and eating! Then we began to make our way back towards Wauconda. Ultimately we ended up in Island Lake at the Playland McDonald's to meet up with the Browns. The twins had a fun time seeing Nate and Katelynn was automatically attached to "little Audrey." It was so cute! Melissa and I had a great time catching up on the previous weeks events and what is to come in the next weeks. We are all so excited to know the three Kindergartners are in AM kindergarten together! This will be a blast to celebrate Nov. 7th for all three of these kidos (the twins and Nate were all born on the same day). It was a great time and we all went home tired and ready to relax. My nap was WONDERFUL!!
The evening brings out the worst in these girls! They are on the verge of crabby and want to still be entertained which is sad since they live in a house FULL of toys, games and activities. I have them up in their rooms finding the floor so we can vacuum in a little while... such a mean mom!!
I am starting my list of things I want to do before surgery... I have a few meals to eat that I may not have for a while, I have a few places I want to go to, and I definitely have to go shopping. I am trying to envision what it will be like after surgery to know what I won't be able to do that I will miss... I will not be able to raise my arms well-- especially my right arm-- so I need to think about all the things I enjoy I cannot do. I am thankful I have a NOOK from mother's day because it is light and can be used easily without much movement. I am working on my IPOD to ensure I have a good amount of music to listen to especially in the hospital when I am attempting to sleep through noise and vitals checks. I am finding myself doing many searches to find out the things I should pack for the hospital and what to expect for after surgery. I have gotten a wedge pillow to have to help me sleep comfortably. I have been given a couple different pairs of PJs that button up the front from my aunt and my mom which will be so nice and comfy for me!!! These ladies are so thoughtful and wonderful to me! The support of everyone is so AWESOME!!! We have the girls covered and I know they will be so well taken care of when I cannot!
I am so thankful for all the messages I have received to help me get more comfortable about surgery!! I am finding it a little easier to think about the surgery and waking up by using all the suggestions and encouragement to know that I will wake up from it. I love when someone suggested to me I should think of it as a well deserved nap that will bring about a chance to wake up a little lighter! :) Thank you to everyone for your encouragement!! It is priceless to me!
I am still trying to get everything done on my list of must dos but I am not sure I will finish... I will do the most important ones first and leave the others for last. Today was encouraging to me because I was able to be out and about for longer than I have in a long time! I will look forward to all I can do tonight and all I get done tomorrow with Keith's help.
ONLY 6 MORE DAYS.....
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