The cutest picture

This has got to be the cutest picture of Jim and Reagan. :)

Slicky spots on our hill

This morning was hilarious. Jim, Jordan and Reagan were all about ready to take off to school and we got an email saying that Jordan's school was on an hour delay. So everyone took off their coats and hung out. The funny thing was that we really didn't realize how slick our hill was. Jim was in his office working and heard someone spinning their tires. He looked out and apparently there was a Jeep stuck on the hill. There were multiple other cars that would start sliding about 1/4th the way down and eventually would stop. We saw a Yukon slide 1/2 way down and turn sideways in the process. Wow. So we sat at home until the salt truck came through. Oh yea... it was bad enough that even the salt truck couldn't get up the hill without dumping a TON of salt.

Twisting and turning

The weather man actually got it right - this morning we had snow flurries. Because of this, we couldn't get off our hill. So Grammy, who was stuck at home herself, came up the hill to help watch Reagan while Jim worked.

She and I were hanging out in the living room when Reagan started walking around with both of her arms out. She started turning - like an airplane - around and around. Huh? I don't get it. She did it again and again. So darn cute. Then she started shaking her head and then her arms. She didn't do it at the same time, but it looks like she's learning how to twist and turn. How cute!?

Jordan and her flute

Well Jordan has started playing the flute. The cool thing is that she had several options from her band teacher and she chose the flute. (awww). So I told her that I'd help her.

I am just amazed. She is really doing well on it. She plays clear and loves the challenge. Of course, I'm giving her a step up on some of the other kids I'm sure because I drill her a lot, but she asks me to. We have fun.

I am really excited and hope she keeps it up. She is doing great and some part of me thinks she might have some natural talent since it seems to come very easy to her.

Kicking the ball and other cool stuff

This morning we were all hanging out in the living room just waiting for the roads to get cleared. Jordan and I were watching Reagan goof off and watch Sesame Street. She dropped her ball on the floor that she had been carrying around and stopped to look at it. And just like that, she kicked it. Huh? She did it again. Odd I'd never seen her do that.

Just a bit later, she was playing with her basketball and did the same thing. Wow! Of course, I was thrilled and said "hey Jordan did you see that?". Apparently this news was old to her. She said, "yea she did that last week!"

Grammy and Grampy pooping party II

Grammy and Grampy came over tonight. Grampy got here about 5pm to help me go pick up the little one and Grammy came over a little later. Reagan was thrilled to see both of them. It's just so darn cute. Grampy walks in and she runs over and wants to get picked up right away. Grammy walks in and the world completely stops for her. Wow!

Tonight after dinner, Grammy and Grampy took Reagan upstairs and got her into the tub. She was a mess from dinner - ya know, rubbing mashed potatoes in her hair amongst other things. She loves bath time. Lately she's been loving it so much that she's been pooping in the tub. Tonight was no exception.

Grampy was taking care of her while Grammy and I were in her room getting her bed and clothes ready for the next day. All of a sudden, he cries out - "She did it again". Man did she. It was worse than the night before. She had pooped BIG!

The next thing I know, Grammy is in the bathroom with me close behind. The picked her up and plopped her in the sink for a little bath. Geez. My mom cracks me up. I would have probably just rinsed her off - maybe. But she did a bath in the bathroom sink all over again. Yes I got a picture.

Needless to say, that took up the whole rest of the evening. After we got her dressed and ready for bed, it was time for her to go to bed. Ahhhhh.

Achilles update

Yes another update today. I went to PT today and got the real "truth" about my recovery expectations. My PT person said that from what he can tell, the doctor was being extremely conservative with my recovery. That could mean anything. He also said that it really takes about six weeks for the screw to grow into the bone (my dad's doctor told him nine weeks). So my guess is that it's probably close to about eight weeks.

The big question I had was about "when do I get rid of one crutch"? That will really go a long way for me - giving me an extra hand and the ability to chase after Reagan a bit. While I will be able to put 50% of my weight on my foot on March 1, the PT person said that still means two crutches. UGH!!!!!! ARGH!!!!! Oh well - wahhhhhh.

Ok I'm done whinning.

So now that I've got a better realistic picture of what to expect - I'll be on two crutches until at least March 9th. I go back in to the doctor on the 9th and I'm hoping to be at 75% (or one crutch) within two weeks after that. I've got my fingers crossed.

So my projected timeline is:
At three weeks - start therapy
At five weeks - 50% weight bearing (two crutches)
At seven weeks - back at the doctor for an "update"
At nine weeks - 75% weight bearing (one crutch)
At 11-12 weeks - fully walking... although I'm hoping for "by my birthday" to be off crutches.