Blog Updates: There have been a few updates to my blog - in case you haven't noticed. I removed the ads - I hate those things, and they are a real turn off. I figure, if I don't like them, chances are, you don't either. So, they are history! Also, you now have the option to FOLLOW MY BLOG! So, please do. Right now, it says that I have zero followers, so that makes me feel a little inadequate. Not only that, but if no one is reading my blog, then that means I'm writing to no one....not very helpful therapy.
I have also added the current moon phase to the bottom of the page. I just thought it was cool.
Injury Report: No, I am not talking about sports injuries, although now the Cubs are out of the playoffs, and I know of a few fans that would like to inflict some injuries there! No, I am talking about my injury - my back, and MacKenzie's injury - her sprained ankle.
First of all, a few weeks ago, I strained my back. No big deal really. It was sore for a little while and then seemed to get better. Then, about 2 weeks ago, I did "something" to it - not sure what - and it started hurting again. This should have been my red flag to get it looked at. However, being the procrastinator that I am, I decided to wait until "I had time" to get that done. Bad idea. Last weekend, I was at Karen's. We took Lexie with us, and I was playing frisbee with her and Kali (Lexie's best buddy). Everything was going fine, although I was a little sore still. I went to throw the disc, and must have twisted just right (or wrong, as the case may be) and CRUNCH. It was a sensation not unlike cracking your knuckles, only with much more pain. I went to the doctor where they did an X-Ray and it was determined that I have a sacrillary (sp?) sprain. Basically, what this means, is that nothing is broken (thank goodness) and it is going to take time to heal. Wel,l I have time. I'll be a good girl, not lift anything, and take my pain medicine like I'm supposed to. If in 10 days I'm not better, I have to go back to the doctor and they will do an MRI to find out what else could be going on.
As for Mac....she is the only one I know who could sprain her ankle simply by walking. She has an air cast, but is walking on it pretty good now. Still limping a little bit. I'm sure that she will survive it. She was already looking pretty good tonight.
Tyler had a wonderful day today. My dad called and asked him to come and do some mowing, some raking and some brush removal at his and Mom's place. They have an acreage just east of town, horses, and all. Once the work was completed, Dad took Tyler for a trail ride with the horses. Tyler hasn't been on a ride in quite awhile so he was really excited to go! He got to ride Max, a beautiful Quarterhorse/Arabian bay. Max is about the gentlest horse in Mom and Dad's stable. They rode a full two hours, and it was even pitch dark by the time the loaded the horses back into the trailer and headed for home. Tyler had been at the yard work all day and then the long horseback ride...needless to say, he was wiped out when we got home around 10:30 and went straight to bed. I have not seen him so happy in a very long time. Smiling from ear to ear, and just going on and on about how he and Max "bonded," and how much being with Grandpa meant to him. I am so thankful that my dad is spending this kind of time with Tyler. It means a lot to me too.
Next time, I want to go along!
Tomorrow is Monday - GRRRR. Not my favorite day of the week, but tomorrow could be rather interesting. I interviewed for a promotion last week and tomorrow I should find out whether or not I got the job. Still with the same company, just a little more responsibility. I am ready for some new challenges!
MacKenzie has her middle school show choir audition tomorrow. She had to memorize a song, and will have to sing with the director's accompaniment. She even had to write a one-page essay on why she wants to be in show choir, including past experience! This guy is really serious! I'm sure that she will do just fine. I'm so proud of her.
Adding new pictures today...Tyler and Victoria (his girlfriend of 5 months) before the Homecoming dance, Enjoy!
More in a day or two!
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