Day 21 - Anyone Wanna Go Camping?

I ask that because last night, Brian and I did just that!  Well, sort of.  I think I've said this before, but let me say it again.  My husband is a genius!  Blended food...so far, we've had nothing but good luck, but it's safe to say it's a pain in the you-know-what to make it.  It's not simple and takes a good bit of time to get to the finished product.  Brian had a fantastic thought - let's run to REI and see what kind of camping food they have!  Uh huh - REALLY!  For those of you who have no idea what I'm talking about - it's ready-made food, just add water and there you have it!  We picked up two packages...lasagna and enchiladas and last night's choice was lasagna.  The verdict?  It works!  Yes!  It's tasty!  The only thing missing was the tent!  :-)

We got out of the house yesterday for a few hours and attended the Memorial Day Concert in DC.  The concert was very good and we had a nice time.  Lots of celebrities - Emcee's were Gary Sinise (CSI:NY) and Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds).  Lionel Richie, Brad Paisley, Dennis Haysbert (State Farm commercials and Pres. Palmer on 24), Joint Chiefs of Staff, National Symphony and so many more.  It was hot and because of heightened security, we had to stand in line for a long time before getting in while they checked each person.  We found shade at the concert, but then had some bad commuting luck heading home afterwards and what should have taken us 30 minutes took 2 hours.  Needless to say, we were exhausted by the time we got home.  I'm a bit swollen and achy today and super tired.  Maybe a little too much too soon, but we had a good time while we were there and I'm glad we went.  And to my doc, if you're reading this - I've already scolded myself so you're covered. :-)

Today has been a laid back day for me.  We did run to a local nursery for some shrubs for the front yard.  Brian spent the latter part of the afternoon planting them and they look great!  Thanks, honey!

I feel my attitude going downhill just a little bit in the last couple of days.  I'm trying to stay upbeat, but things are getting frustrating.  I still have no feeling on the left side of my face and also my lips.  I'm not able to drink out of a glass very well and my syringes are all finally junk.  :-(  It's not a good feeling when you're hungry and can't expel anything from the syringe.  You'd think it would be easy to get more of them, right?  Not so.  We have checked with the pharmacy, they have none.  We checked with a medical supply company and even though the ones they had weren't the same ones I'm using, we couldn't buy them anyway because we need a prescription from the doc to buy them.  My lips are numb and the inside of my mouth is so extremely sensitive to hot and cold that it's horrible trying to drink out of a glass.  Fortunately, one of my wonderful surgery buddies is able to get them - she's picking them up and sending them my way!  Audra, you're a lifesaver - thank you SO much!  I can't wait for the splint to come out - time is passing slowly now and with two weeks to go, it seems like an eternity.  It can't come soon enough.  I know it'll get better - it HAS gotten better - I suppose it's a poor me day.  I'm okay with that and don't feel bad about it, either. 

Enough bitching...I'm done now.  It's been a good weekend and tonight, even better.  We're having burgers! 

My daily craving:  Exactly what we're having for dinner tonight!  Really!