Alternate title: how my teenager spent the worst Christmas of her life. So, I mentioned that my 17-year-old broke HER right leg, just a couple of weeks after I broke MY leg, and how it just added another level of fuckery to our already upside-down world. She broke the same bone that I did, although her fracture was just a vertical, hairline crack along the back of her leg. She was in tremendous pain, and spent almost two weeks lying on the …
Gimpy Driving.
I drove today. Did you hear what I said, people? I said, I DROVE TODAY! For the first time since November 13th, I got behind the wheel of my vehicle and ventured out into the world! I figured, hey, if I can sort of walk, I can probably sort of drive. How much movement is really involved in braking and accelerating? Not a whole lot, really. Except, yeah. That movement is something I haven't done in forever, and today's Behind The Wheel turned …
Star Wars Valentines DIY!
As my kids are scrambling to finish up their store-bought Valentine cards for their classmates, I'm thinking back to the kickass Star Wars Valentines we made last year! I love doing projects like this with my kiddos, but with the logistics of my busted leg, we've had to simplify a little. I'm sure next year, we'll be putting our crafty caps on once again! These were fun to make, and pretty easy, too, with some very basic PhotoShop …