Post Three Hundred and Sixty Six and Counting...

The adjustments and adaptations continue. 

Today, the girls were home rather than at daycare, and Grandma spent the day with us - as support for me, and just 'cause she's Grandma!  We all did really well! 
I am managing to maneuver on the stairs a little better - as in a little less dragging my behind up them!  And I even managed a few tentative steps (crutches firmly in my aching armpits!) a couple of times today.  I have been continuing to exercise the joint, and am pleased to see the gentle progress I have made in the six days since "the accident".  Sheesh.

(Just a side note: I am going to list my "days" as "posts" now, seeing as I may not post everyday, that way there is no confusion between dates and numbers of posts... for all you pickier readers!) 

Day Three Hundred and Sixty Five and Counting...

We are all slowly adjusting to my limited capabilities.  We have been very lucky to have Oma and Opa to lean on for support this week, and for getting me through a most challenging few days.
The girls, of course, have adapted the quickest, just taking it all in stride.  And I am doing my best to try and follow their example.  I am exercising and massaging my damaged knee, and making certain to keep it elevated and iced often.

Just a little "cheese" and smiles for the camera!

For those of you who have been following along all year, you will note that I have suddenly reached my goal of 365 consecutive posts!  I am amazed and most pleased to have accomplished this!  It is incredible to look back at the year I have barely survived to the end of, and to see how much my little ladies have grown and changed.  I thank all my followers for your comments and continued readership.  I am planning to continue my blog, just maybe not every day!  I hope you will continue to follow our journey together, as my family grows and changes!

All the best for a safe, healthy and prosperous 2011!

Day Three Hundred and Sixty Four and Counting...

My girls indulged me with some little smiles for the camera... and some gentle cuddles!  Olivia is all about my boo-boo and being careful; Grace is all about being a big helper and doing what she can for me... when she is in the mood, of course.  Lucky me!

Day Three Hundred and Sixty Three and Counting...

I am starting to feel the loss of constant physical contact with my girls... Jeremy is quickly becoming the best seat in the house, and the go-to man for help.  I can't help but be a little envious...

But with a leg strapped up like that... well, I guess I just have to work with it.

Day Three Hundred and Sixty Two and Counting...

The girls spent a great deal of time playing with their new dress-up armoire from Uncle Rob and Aunt Natalie.  They filled it up with all sorts of things...

Sporting their new looks...!

Day Three Hundred and Sixty One and Counting...

Today, Oma and Opa came for our Christmas party!  The mood was rather somber, as the night before was spent in Emerg.  I managed to dislocate my knee.  I will spare you the excruciating details, and just say that I have been rendered useless.
So, instead of the fancy dinner I had planned, we had pizza and wings.  And honey, it was good.  Likely more due to the company we had than the food itself, but it was still a great time together.

The girls got lots of new clothes, which they were most happy to model for us!