Driving

Guess what I did today? I got my hair cut. Now, that may not seem to be a big deal to you, and in the past, it wouldn't have been even worth mentioning, but the big deal for me was that I drove all by myself to get my hair cut. I feel like I am a grown-up human being again! I can go places without imposing on Stan, and that's really important to me. He's been so wonderful this past month and has done EVERYTHING for me, but he deserves to be set free! So today he was able to go to the pool while I took myself to the salon. Life really is getting back to normal!

Other than that groundbreaking event, we had a nice, family type of day. One of our granddaughters had a birthday party this afternoon, so we went to help out with that which meant that I was on my feet off and on for an hour and a half. It was fun, but being around a bunch of little kids all making pizzas would have been exhausting no matter what. This evening was quite exhausting, but we wouldn't have missed it for anything, of course. Had you told me even two weeks ago that at the four-week mark since TKR surgery that I'd be able not only to attend her birthday party, but that I would be able to help the little guests make and cook their pizzas, I wouldn't have believed it.

Am I dreading physical therapy tomorrow? You bet I am! But I'm going to keep plugging away and, in a few weeks, it will be over and then it will be my responsibility to keep myself active enough to continue my progress. Maybe I should appreciate this enforced exercise activity while I have it!

We have two more birthdays tomorrow--my husband and my daughter-in-law share a birthday, so between those celebrations and PT, it will be a very full day. Time to get some sleep!