I was a co-host of my sister Holly's baby shower a few weeks ago. Shannon and I were technically the hosts, but we couldn't have done it without a lot of help from a lot of different people. It was truly a group effort and I think it turned out wonderful, despite having to be postponed due to snow. Pat prepared 95% of the food and, as usual, everyone raved about it. He also drove with my dad to pick up Holly in Blue Ash after she got stuck because of snow. Thankfully, they were able to get her to the shower and everyone had fun. Especially the kids! Evie had a ball playing with Josie, Maria and Peyton, and Mitch got snuggled by just about everybody.
Just before we left to head down to No. KY on Friday, I was out in the garage getting an icepack for one of the coolers. I side-stepped some snow that had fallen off of Pat's car only to step directly on some black ice. I slipped and fell and managed to break my right foot. At the time, I didn't know that I had broken it for sure, and I hobbled around on it until Sunday when I went to Urgent Care. After a visit to the orthopedic doctor, I was told that I had a choice. Be in a boot or cast - non-weight bearing and not driving - for 3+ months. Or have surgery to put in a plate and pins, being in cast for 4-6 weeks and then gradually start driving and walking on it again. I chose the second option. I cannot be off my feet for 3+ months! I went to the doctor on Wednesday and scheduled the surgery for following Tuesday. I was told to stay off my foot until then. Thankfully, my in-laws and my wonderful husband have all pitched in to make things easier for me.
On Saturday, the kids were with their grandparents for a bit to give us a break. Pat and I were relaxing when I got a phone call from my sister Holly... my nephew was about to be born! I immediately wanted to go to KY, but eventually consented to stay home because of weather and my foot. I was nervous wreck, jumping every time my phone rang, while we waited for news. Finally the phone call came.... my nephew Avram Thomas was here! We are so excited and cannot wait to meet him. He's tiny, precious and doing great, and Evie can't stop talking about her new baby cousin Avi. It will be a while before we can go to town to see him, but Aunt Holly is sending us pictures and we've gotten to Facetime a few times too.
I had surgery on Tuesday and it went fine. Since then I've been sitting in a recliner at home doing very little. Everyone has been so helpful and kind. Our families have been awesome - babysitting, taking me to the doctor, picking me up from work, helping us around the house, making us dinner and just keeping me company. It's hard for me to sit still and accept help sometimes, but I am so incredibly grateful. We have a long road ahead, but I'll be back on my feet soon (hopefully) and I hope to be able to show the same kindness to others that has been shown to us.
Here are a few more pictures from the past few weeks!
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