May 19, 2013

It's been awhile (besides my quick introduction to our sweet Brielle)!! A lot has happened in the past few months. Mostly just normal day to day life stuff, but there have been a few extra special things that have happened along the way.We've celebrated a few holidays and had some fun with them!  We enjoyed some fun times in the many snow storms we got...

Being on the Diane Rehm show yesterday was a memorable experience. Thankfully, Scott took off work to escort me into DC because, let's face it, navigating the Metro and the city streets is not my strength. I was happy for the extra set of hands to get Robby ready for school allowing me the opportunity to primp and to go over my talking points one more time....

For the past few months I have been podcasting with a fellow amputee. Although I think that our discussions are both enlightening and entertaining, I have been hesitant to promote the venture because of one small issue: I absolutely hate the way my voice sounds on recordings. As it turns out, I am much more comfortable hiding behind a keyboard!Today I am...

Robby only has 25 days of school left. The fact that I am counting down should be an indication about how eager I am to put this school year behind us. Ever since I was asked to cover my prosthesis, I haven't felt comfortable walking into that building. In my opinion, Robby's school is one of the last places I should feel unwelcome, yet now my anxiety ...

I have been loving my new socket. It is wonderful to wake up in the morning, slip on my leg and know that it isn't going to hurt when I take the first few steps. The absence of the little aches and pains in my limb has been liberating.Walking through Kohl's the other day, I glanced an image of myself walking in a display of mirrors and I was horrified by...

May 13, 2013

Yesterday morning I was lying in bed, feigning to sleep as I heard the clanging of pots and pans, the not so loud hushed whispers and the occasional "oh crap" being shouted by both cooks in my kitchen.  By 8 AM my breakfast treat was delivered. Robby handed me the plate and immediately crawled into bed next to me. He eagerly offered to "help" eat my bacon...