Freedom!

I got to leave the house for 4.5 hours today!   I went with Mom to run errands--well, she did the running--went to the gas station, Walgreens, Panera for lunch, to the car dealership.  Yes, we now have a brand new (to us) used car.  It's a 2009 Dodge Journey with only 9k miles and I really love it so much more than the Scion.   It has this cool compartment that you can put soda cans in and the system will cool the cans while you drive.   All seats, except for the driver's, have under-seat storage and all fold flat.  There's an optional 3rd row of seating, for when I become a soccer mom, etc...I'm just happy to have it.  I never thought we would have a domestic vehicle again, but this was a Chrysler exec's car before he took a buyout and we got a fantastic deal on the thing.  I'm kind of excited.  It looks just like the one in the picture too.

Overall, my first venture out of the house was good.  I have to go up and down stairs on my butt, which is very tiring, but it works.   The snow and ice make navigating with the knee walker very interesting, especially because the slush builds up in the wheels, but I made it in and out of businesses pretty easily.  I just have to be super careful not to slip and fall.  My foot hurt after being in a "dependent position" (meaning normally hanging down, not elevated) but not so bad that I ran home for the narcotics.  Ibuprofen is working pretty well for now.   

The plane ride should be interesting.  I just called NW and requested wheelchair service for the sake of expediency and the agent offered me first class, which I declined because I think Ryan would be really freaked out about mommy sitting where he can't see me and I don't want to put Aaron through that kind of torture.   The things I do for my kid and husband!!!   Such is life...it's a short flight.  If we were going anywhere farther I would so have jumped at that option.

I hope all is well with everyone.  Please continue to keep in touch and let me know about life on the outside.  Tomorrow is my doc appt--I'm taking pictures to share, if they're not too gross.  I can't wait for "club foot"  to go away!