I escaped the confines of my immobility this weekend.  After spending a week cooped up inside, I used my sad puppy dog eyes and most pathetic whine to get Chad to okay the short reprieve from my doctors orders.  I wasn’t asking for much, I only wanted to take the kids to a home, not […]

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  • Sassytimes - December 20, 2010 - 1:43 pm

    I love this line, "…life doesn't have to be perfect, to be beautiful."

    Well said.

    Hugs to you.ReplyCancel

  • Ky โ€ข twopretzels.com - December 21, 2010 - 3:41 am

    I cried when I saw that last picture.

    Friend, I know how hard this is for you.

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    I love you.ReplyCancel

There was a day when the thought of going more than a day or two without pulling on my running shoes and hitting the streets filled me with anxiety.  There was a day when I believed I wasn’t cool enough, creative enough, or insightful enough to to write a blog.  There was a day when […]

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  • Sassytimes - December 17, 2010 - 1:37 pm

    Someone recently told me that life is 80% attitude. You have an amazing attitude toward life, it's inspiring.

    I added the author of that quote to my blog, J.M. Barrie (creator of Peter Pan).ReplyCancel

  • Kristen Maddux - December 20, 2010 - 12:48 am

    Thanks for your comment on my blog-about me being brave…on a day when I felt less than brave, it meant a lot. ๐Ÿ˜‰
    TOTALLY agree about the blog-as-therapy thing. I started mine much for the same reason as you…just needed space to think thru tough stuff. And in return I discovered this beautiful world I didn't even know existed.
    Where kind people stop by to remind me I am brave.
    You are a very good writer.
    Best wishes to you.
    And cheers to blogging!ReplyCancel

  • Ky โ€ข twopretzels.com - December 21, 2010 - 3:42 am

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    This post made me happy to read. ๐Ÿ™‚ReplyCancel

It seems that the lack of movement in my feet has led to an increase in the activity in my brain.  Or at least an awareness of the activity in my brain.  It’s funny how the going, going, going provides an escape from the constant chatter in my brain. . . or shall I say […]

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  • Trophy Life - December 16, 2010 - 12:30 pm

    YOU are a fantastic mother of a beautiful daughter.

    (and a blog writer who make me cry!!)ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - December 16, 2010 - 1:46 pm

    Do I really have to tell you that I got all choked up reading this? Crying. Hard. I didn't think so. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    She is so sweet. You are a wonderful Mommy.

    Regarding the wrapping paper: You can use any type of paper (we tried to use packing paper, but my husband couldn't find any at work…so we got creative and just used old wrapping paper turned over to the blank side). Then, pull out all your Christmas cookie cutters, dip in washable paint and stamp away. You can also make stamps out of potatoes, which is fun. Sophia loved making the paper and it was very easy for her to do on her own. Perfect project for someone who really should be sitting still. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    We'll wrap all grandparent's gifts with it. I know they'll love it.ReplyCancel

  • Written Permission - December 16, 2010 - 3:07 pm

    Sigh and sniff. That's how I always seem to read your posts: With a sigh and a sniff.

    This was beautiful, friend. Just beautiful. A post that will surely mean a lot to Chanelle, too.ReplyCancel

  • Charbelle - December 17, 2010 - 2:16 am

    I love this post, it totally made me cry!! The pictures of you two are just beautiful!!! The last few sentences, they are so very very true!!!ReplyCancel

  • Love the Present - December 18, 2010 - 3:17 pm

    I can relate to everything you've just written. I had a bunionectomy in June and had to put aside my running shoes for 4 months, while feeling helpless at not being able to take care of my 2 year old daughter and 4 year old son. I know just what you're going through. And my husband said the same things yours is saying. I did an 18-miler yesterday, and you'll be back running soon, too. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

I don’t mean a babysitter, but a someone who sits.  You know. . .  in a chair, on a couch, at a desk, on the floor, heck, even in a car.  Sitting has never been easy for me.  Don’t get me wrong.  I can sit and play a game with the kids or work on […]

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  • Sassytimes - December 15, 2010 - 12:49 pm

    I'm not a fan of sitting either. It's extremely hard for me. I'm glad you are finding the positive in this experience. Looks like things are going pretty well for you.ReplyCancel

  • Trophy Life - December 15, 2010 - 2:06 pm

    this whole thing makes me smile. from the reindeer to that beautifully displayed shrimp to imagining you taking these photos with (what i assume is) your new camera. please keep sitting, my multi-tasking friend. i want your little foot to heal!ReplyCancel

  • Written Permission - December 15, 2010 - 6:18 pm

    Enjoy the sitting! (Well, as much as possible, anyway.) As they say in (annoying) corporate-speak, your ROI (return-on-investment) will surely be great.

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    (Those reindeer are adorable.)ReplyCancel

  • Ky โ€ข twopretzels.com - December 16, 2010 - 4:21 am

    I hate sitting.

    I'm with you.

    (HOW GREAT IS YOUR NEW CAMERA???????)ReplyCancel

  • Charbelle - December 17, 2010 - 2:19 am

    I'm so glad that you are resting to recover!!! I am jealous of your shrimp cocktail dinner, YUMMY :)!!!! Sending prayers for quick full recovery your way!! Although I have to say that you are handling the downtime beautifully, you rock!!! Way to keep perspective!!ReplyCancel

The surgery is over and lo’ and behold. . . I survived.  I’ll admit it. . . I was quite nervous before it began.  I may have shed more than a few tears in the two hours we sat waiting for my doctor to arrive.  I’m not sure, however, if the tears were a result […]

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  • Trophy Life - December 13, 2010 - 12:37 pm

    crying, of course. thanks for updating us! i loved seeing that stack of books that you're tackling (crocheting? sewing? decorating?). you are funny. i am so glad that the surgery is behind you. thinking of you as you heal. much love and see you soon.ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - December 13, 2010 - 1:40 pm

    …and you made me cry again. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    I'm so glad you are doing well. I've been thinking about you. I'm sure your children are learning a lot about what a healthy, loving relationship is. Just like you and your husband, your children are blessed.

    Hugs!ReplyCancel

  • Written Permission - December 13, 2010 - 2:57 pm

    Sniff! I really need to stop reading you and Two Pretzels back to back…

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    What a beautiful tribute to what every marriage SHOULD be like. What you and Chad have is so very special, and I'm so, so glad you found each other!!

    I'm also so glad you're taking time to heal, and that it's going well. Rest up, friend! ๐Ÿ™‚ReplyCancel

  • Ky โ€ข twopretzels.com - December 16, 2010 - 4:22 am

    I'm so glad that you're doing well.

    As always, wonderful post.

    And your toes are so cute. That pic with them? So cute.ReplyCancel