Wow, what a girlie day!

So Jennifer told me the other day the she planned a few things to do today. I like that. I like doing things. Lachie was in daycare for the few hours and we could do these planned things. Firstly, massages, 1 hour. Very nice and relaxed, although both of our masseurs talked the whole hour we were getting 'treatment'. Next we moved to a very large sporting goods store called Academy Sports. It was the first time either of us had been there, so we had fun looking at all the sporting stuff. I browsed the golf, fishing and even peeked at the guns they sold. I felt bad even looking at the actually as it's not normal to see guns freely sold in big chain stores. Little did I know that this would be the last manly place we went to. I was in a girls day out without even knowing it. Jennifer did mention it on our way to the next stop, Target. Now, hang on a second. A girls day out. Me? I was losing 'man-points' rapidly. After I escaped the women's clothing section fill with bras and panties, I moved my way to the electronics section. Every man knows that this is the only manly area in target. So I joined the other men who were in Target with their wives who were lucky enough to venture out on their own. Gaining...ever so slowly, my man points back. They were about to get a serious, life jolting hit. Jennifer made a 2:30 appointment to get our nails done. Yep, said OURS! No way was I getting my fingers done, but my feet are horrible, dry and I never look after them....so I was up for that as I was on a girlie day. I can do this for my wife. I watched Jen get it all done first. Looked good and she was relaxed. All I could think about was the scene on Dumb & Dumber. I was next and ready. The lady was an Asian, of course, as they are the best at this and was very nice. Her husband did nails, so I wasn't the only bloke in there. Well the experience was fun and my feet have never looked better. They needed it as they have been desert dry since the surgery.
I successfully passed a girlie day.
We picked Lachie up from daycare after the feet experience. He was so happy to see us as usual.

What a day!

Wow, just went for a 55 minute walk and it is a day to remember. When it's this nice there is nothing more than getting outside and walking or playing with your kids.
I emailed Dr. Foster today because its been over 2 weeks since my surgery. Everything is going well and I am getting back to normal quicker than what I thought. I am limiting myself of the pain medications and just trying to stick with over the counter meds. I don't want to become dependent on the prescription ones. I feel a little numb in my right foot and I hope that Dr. Foster gets back to me on what that is. Might just go away over time... I hope so anyway.
Loving the NCAA basketball tournament on the TV these days. This is the most I have ever watched that sport. Did enjoy some soccer this morning and some World XC on the computer stream first thing.
A great day.

At home with a sick boy

At home today with Lachlan for a few hours. Lachlan is having white poop last few days, supposedly due to a virus. He's acting alright, but just white poop and tired. Weird. I'm feeling good after staples got removed yesterday by Dr. Saez. Moving a little more freely. But still have bouts of drowsiness, especially when I take the pain pills. Going to ween off of them this week.

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Parents left today

After being here for the successful surgery and about a week recovery, my parents left our house this morning. We traveled to NWA airport early to get them on the plane. It was tearful and sad to see them go, but we loved every second that they were here. 

Lachlan wasn't feeling great this morning and he was cuddly as ever. Mum and Dad really saw a big difference from a year ago and Lachie will know know who they are when we talk on skype.

Mum and Dad are in Denver for a few days to relax and see another US city before flying to LAX and then back to Melbourne on Thursday.

The week after surgery

A week after surgery and I am still very sore. I have enjoyed times where I don't hardly feel it (thanks largely to the Percocet I am taking ever 3-4 hrs), but there are other times that I feel so much in pain that I have to lay on the couch and just not move. Sometimes feeling cold. Yesterday my right side, leg, foot and arm felt kind of different. Slightly numb. Today it isn't so bad, but maybe after todays walk it will get some blood flow. The showering has become so much easier and I dont feel as though I need help getting up and around the house anymore. Its always nice to get though :-)
My staples were oozing yesterday quite a bit and not too sure if its because that the healing process or if its because Mum and Dad got me laughing a lot over the past few days. Laugher is the best medicine! but, whoo, does it hurt. I found a way I can hold me stomach together when I get into laughing and it doesn't hurt so much. I kind of squeeze my staples together! haha. short, temporary relief to a good joke or laughing moment.
Great to have mum and dad here, but they leave Tuesday morning out of Bentonville airport. Jen, Lachie and I will get them to their plane as they head over to Denver, CO for a few nights.
Glad they are not stopping in Hawaii this time after they might be hit by the tsunami today resulting from the japan Earthquake. I pray for everyone effected. It seems the world is not liking something happening to it.
I'm going to walk for an hour today. Its such a great day we gotta get outside and enjoy it. Ciao.

Day of surgery

I just woke up and have had my pre-operation shower. Today is the day of surgery. I leave in 35 min for the hospital via the hotel shuttle bus. I am a little nervous, but with mum, dad, and Jennifer here it sooths the nerves. No food this morning, but after the huge Mexican burrito last night I am still full. Brian, my uncle, showed us El Rodeo, an authentic Mexican place right near Indianapolis Speedway. Really was yummy.
Gotta get my bag packed for my days in the hospital. I will hopefully post something from there in a few days.