May 16 2012

Back from the Land of the Dead

I am happy to say I’m back from the dead. Or at least it felt like I had died. At least a dozen times.

A week ago yesterday I started the day stressed – alot of drama over The Beast (Jake’s car). I was pretty much angry at everyone. But noon, my skin on my neck and scalp started to tingle. Then it started to burn. It wasn’t just any burn. It felt like a legion of fire ants marching under my skin x 10. The muscles in my neck started to ache. Then, as I tried to eat my lunch it took two swallows to get my yogurt down.

Thinking I was having an allergic reaction to something (even though I’m not allergic to anything), I made an immediate appointment to see my doctor. By the time I got to the doctor I could add dizzy to the list of symptoms. Fortunately it wasn’t an allergic reaction.

It was shingles.

I wouldn’t wish shingles on my worst enemy.

I was given three prescriptions – an antibiotic, meds for chicken pox (which shingles are but the adult version), and prednisone. I nearly passed out at the store as I waited at the pharmacy for over an hour to get my medication. Then it was home and off to bed…or at least as close to off to bed as a wife and mother of three gets. I attempted to go to work the next day and was sent promptly home partially due to fear of catching what I had (I wasn’t contagious) – and partially because I looked something close to death warmed over.

At it’s worst I fought with chills and fever all at the same time. My muscles ached. I was constantly tired. It took three days before I could swallow normal. And until just a day or two ago it felt as if a low level electric current was running through my muscles.

My family, who were some of the causes of my stress, have been angels. They’ve cooked, they’ve cleaned, they’ve given extra hugs and kisses and cuddles (even when it hurt to cuddle – but it’s the thought that counts!). The hubby has gotten the car for me, taken chairs to track meets so I can rest and kept the house in line. He’s been the best.

I still have muscle aches and am unnormally tired. But it’s nice to feel alive again. 🙂

May 3 2012

To my family – my Mother’s Day Wish List

This post is to my famly – to my husband and children who always ask me what I want for Mother’s Day and to whom I always answer “Nothing. Just to spend the day with you”.

This year…there is a list! This year I would like one/all of the following…

I am happy with an Kindle. I don’t need a IPad. And children – do not pick this one with the idea you can borrow it. You won’t be. It’s Mine! Mine!Mine!Mine!

I miss my IPod in the car. I love my playlists. And you can’t find my eclectic combination of Trans Siberian Orchestra/Blondie/Rihanna/Nine Inch Nails altogether on one radio station.

I have five books on my “must buy in the next month” list. I appreciate a discount.

Of course I will always take my weight in

I will appreciate any gift you give me from a hug to a macaroni necklace. But in case you would like a hint…

Apr 20 2012

The Holy Grail of Shoes

As normal, my weekend will be chaotic

Tomorrow starts with volleyball at 10:00 following with Alex’s fashion show at 2:00. She is a model in an American Girl Fashion Show being held as a fund-raiser for the children’s museum. Unfortunately the museum and the fashion show are about 40 minutes away from our house. And since she informed me after practice last week that she was all sweaty we have to squeeze a bath in there somewhere. And add in picking up Grandmas. Yep…chaos.

The boys are loving every minute of it. They love their baby sister but for them attending this fashion show would be a fate worse than death. We aren’t mean enough parents – we’re allowing them to stay home. Since they have worked their tails off at track it’s probably good for them to have a day to recover.

Anyway I digress…

I went out for my lunch to find Alex a pair of white sandals. It’s the only part of the outfit the children’s museum doesn’t provide. And with Easter only a couple of weeks white sandals should be in abundance, right?

Wrong!

I guess the “in” color this year is silver.

Granted I only had the chance to look at one store but it’s one of those stores you would guess would have them. My outlook at finding them tonight looks bleak, especially with club track this evening that I really can’t miss. With the “second job” taking a momentary downswing I was hoping for a night to relax. I have a copy of Catching Fire on the bookshelf begging me to read it – no better night than tonight to start.

Well, as they say…no rest for the wicked.