M.O.M. update

I’m sitting here trying to figure out how I can feel tired after almost 2 weeks in bed.  I feel like a terrible blogger and an even worse podcaster.  I always have these big expectations for what “should” happen and hate it when I fall short!  

Over the weekend I had a very close and long-time friend visiting to help get things back in order before I had to crawl out of bed this week and try to take over.  She did a remarkable job!  Things that I’ve let go over time are now back in tip-top shape.  But most amazingly, she managed to get ALL the laundry in the house washed, dried, folded and put away!  This alone is worthy of sainthood!  I crawled out of bed for short bits of time to help with what I could, but it always, ultimately sent me back to bed.  But in her wisdom, she brought the work to me.  I folded socks like I haven’t folded socks in years.  Whoo Hoo!  This house looks great!  

Yesterday was my first attempt at “normal” life.  I got up and helped get the kids going for school.  Clay’s back to work but has adjusted his workday so that he can drop the kids at school and then be back in time to pick them up.  I’ve yet to try driving again.  I made it from 5am-12pm before I really had to call it quits and lay on the couch.  How in the world did 2 weeks away from the routine make me forget how much energy my 2 yr. old has?!  Luckily, Mariah had a 1/2 day so I was able to climb in bed for a nap when she showed up.  I was able to help out with serving dinner but was in bed for the night by 6:30.  Crazy times for this M.O.M!  

Today I did the same with the morning and then a friend (might I add “GOOD” in front of friend?) came to pick up Gabi and Lex for the late morning and lunchtime.  I folded some laundry and headed to bed for a lil nap.  I guess the big lesson here is that it’s been 2 weeks since surgery and I have to face the fact that I truly am no Wonderwoman!  I MUST listen to the cues my body is sending me and obey.  I just, really did NOT expect to be laid out like this!  I see the Dr. this Friday and will be happy to hear if it’s all normal and that I’m on track for a full recovery by a month’s time.  

On the bright side, I’ve caught up on some movie watching.  I hadn’t watched an entire movie, start to finish in one sitting, in years (minus the ONE movie I’ve seen in a theater in the last year)!  

Here’s some of what I’ve watched-

Legends of the Fall (an event, not a movie!)

Hello Dolly (I love musicals)

Secondhand Lions (great story!)

Blood Diamond (Happy I’m not in the market for a new diamond!)

Chocolat (for the 75th time.  Johnny Depp as a gypsy.  Uh huh!)

Secret Life of Bees (loved the book. loved the movie)

The Changeling (Fabulous example of motherhood’s persistence)

The Duchess (a true story of inconvenient love)

Brigadoon (an old favorite)

Jeremiah Johnson (if you haven’t seen it……do!)

Last of the Dogmen (again, an oldy, but a must-see)

That’s about it, but it’s been a good run!  Any suggestions for these early nights in bed?  I’m sure there are a million movies I haven’t seen! Share your favorites!

Ok, one step closer to normal……I’ve blogged!

Have a great day~