Sorry, still no weird Vicodin hallucinations to report. All it does is make me sleepy, and make my ears feel kind of stuffy and sensitive to noise. I know, not that exciting.
Otherwise, recovery is OK. Took the bandage off, and while the big lump that looked like a 6th toe is gone, it was replaced with stitches that make it look like Franken-foot. Good times. Can’t walk very well, but I can hobble along between rooms. My stepmom dug a pair of crutches out of the basement for me, but I can’t decide if that’s much of an improvement. I’m sure it’ll all get better as the days go by, though. I mean, really, it’s only been 48 hours!
Kiddos are out for a walk with my mom and her giant dog (it’s a constant chorus of “doggie! doggie!” over here). In the scheme of things, they’ve been doing quite well. But with all of the new places and people, Rebecca in particular has become very cranky and clingy. I understand where it’s coming from, and should have more sympathy, but it’s honestly getting on my nerves in a major way. Not only is it bothersome behavior, but I don’t have my usual tools (or even mobility) at my disposal to try and diffuse the situation. Plus, due to the layout of the bedrooms in my mom’s house, I’m actually sharing a room with them. This is obviously not something I usually do, and has not made for very restful nights (a restless Rebecca in close proximity, combined with the pain in my foot… not good times).
Otherwise, though, I know people are enjoying seeing the kids, so that’s fun. And as I start to regain mobility, I’m hoping to be able to visit with some friends in the area, and maybe even get some Christmas shopping done. Wouldn’t that be something.
Today is M’s birthday, and I’m bummed we aren’t there with him. I just talked to his sister, who is on her way up to our house to visit and bring cake, and I will shortly inform M that he has a 3:00 appointment at the local Apple store to pick up his new iPhone. 
Apple took some of the romance out, since they won’t let me pay online or over the phone. But, hey, all of our accounts are joint, anyways. And he’s been hemming and hawing and I know he wouldn’t go get it on his own. I hope he likes it as much as I like mine!
Fascinating post, I know. Hopefully I’ll be up and moving more easily soon, and will manage to upload some photos onto my laptop.
In the meantime, I’m due for my next happy pill…
Happy Birthday, M!
What a cool gift! I can’t believe that they won’t let you pay over the phone though 
crazy. You’d think they’d take money any way they could get it, right?
Hope the foot feels better and Rebecca relaxes a bit so you can enjoy some of your time there…
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Glad to hear that you are doing well for 48-hours post surgery! I hope that Rebecca’s cling-ness eases up. That’s gotta be tough on you…especially at night. But I hope that your recovery speeds up and you are out with your friends enjoying Chicago!
Happy Birthday to M! I bet Brook $100 that he couldn’t wait until January 1st to get an iPhone (this bet was made in October and he is still holding strong) but he, literally, talks about it every day and he told me that he might cave within the next two weeks. What is it about the iPhone?
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Happy Pills! I remember those. Enjoy!
Oh, Liz, I am just so in awe that you are somehow taking care of the twins (even with help, it’s a lot!) while recovering from FOOT SURGERY. I winced when I read that you were sharing a room with the twins. It never goes well when you share a room with toddlers, especially if that’s not the arrangement at home. I hope your recovery goes smoothly!
Happy birthday to M! Forget romance, an iPhone sounds like a wonderful gift!
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