It's been one of those good news, bad news kinda weeks, so far. The very relieving news is that Thomas' fibula IS broken, but it is very common, fairly minor break. He can start putting weight on it in 3 weeks, and walking without crutches in 4. He will miss some basketball practice, but hopefully should be up and running for the season.
The bad news is that the pain is subsiding, and now the boredom is setting in. He can't do the things he wants to do, he can't get around as easily as he usually does, and his sides and arms hurt. While I am glad his leg is not hurting, a bored, grumpy teenager is NOT particularly what we need around this house 4 days before the birth of our little one!
I have realized, too, that I MAY underestimate the help that Thomas is with Benjamin and Max. Having noone to chase them around the backyard, give them unlimited drink refills, and sneak them cookies while I am in the bathroom (while helping himself to one or two at the same time :o) ) has made them QUITE more to handle than they usually are, at a time when I have WAY too much to do! Max "helped" me clean out the refrigerator and Benjamin was sweet enough to empty out ALL his Pull-Ups and Max's diapers onto the floor. Twice!
Tomorrow will be another fun day, too, I'm sure! Norman came with me this morning on my paper route, and will in the morning, too. He has to learn the way to the 343 addresses I deliver to, all before 6:00am! We are NOT morning people, me especially, so trying to be upbeat and positive at 9 months pregnant at 4:00am is a true challenge!
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