School Daze

I seem to be having trouble keeping up with my life right now. Here I was worried that going back to school (and attending school for the first time for Simon) would send the kids into a tail spin. Oh no, they've been just fine, it's me who's really been thrown for a loop. I guess I got lazy this summer, without having any REAL time table to adhere to. And lest we not forget, I'm the original calendar girl, sticking to times and dates like it's my job. I crave organization and order. Unfortunately (especially since my diagnosis), I have become soft in my adherence to being on time. It's painful for me to admit that. But, oh my lord, why didn't someone tell me how absolutely crazy (not to mention chaotic) it is to get TWO children ready for school in the morning?!?! Nothing goes according to plan and I'm pretty sure there are flames coming out of my head. This morning I literally got in my car after dropping them off and I was in a full blown sweat. I can't seem to get it together, holy cow! Of course, I know I should be prepping the night before, but I'm exhausted. I'm sure if I were prepping the night before, I would have also realized as I was serving breakfast this morning that we were out of Simon's beloved frozen pancakes. As you can imagine, substituting bread with butter didn't go over well. AT ALL. I've been paying for it ALL DAY... Anyway, the kids are happy to be at school (well, Simon is still adjusting, but Stella is loving it) and I'm sure at some point I'll enjoy my new found "freedom".

My recovery is going well. I had a little (and I mean little) drama at the hospital. Turns out my suspected Percocet allergy is the real deal. We confirmed it this time around and I can honestly say if I never have to take that drug, it will be to soon. The itching, OMG, the itching. I thought I was going to come out of my skin. Take a Benedryl... but then I feel like I'm floating which I'm not a huge fan of either. That same day we confirmed the Percocet allergy, I also had an allergic reaction to the antibiotic and developed thrush (a vision of loveliness in my mouth, let me tell you). It came on in a matter of hours, made worse by the tomato soup I had that evening. What a dumb move on my part, but I was hungry! Anyway, it was quick and by the time I was discharged, the thrush had gone. I am happy to say that I stopped taking the Percocet on Friday of last week and I haven't looked back. It's been truly amazing that I have had NO pain. I am happy with the results of my surgery and am anxiously awaiting to have my drains removed. I'll just say that I won't wish them on anyone, but they have been much easier to maintain this time around.

We are heading to South Carolina for labor day weekend to spend some time with the Hinman crew. I know the kids are looking forward to some beach time and it will be great to catch up with everyone. Hope everyone has a safe and happy "last weekend of summer"!!