Blogging from Philly....again!

I'm back in Philly again, my son has had his cast removed and also is undergoing intensive therapy 2x a day for the week. It has been exhausting. Every evening I have grand plans of blogging, reading, hanging with friends I have here, and pulling out my Pilates video. Every evening I'm dead tired. I'm writing this blog at 2am b/c I fell asleep in the TV lounge and just now got up to come to my room. I remember wanting to watch the Biggest Loser and get some reading done. The Biggest Loser happened but the reading didn't :)

The amount of sheer physical energy required for each day is unbelievable. From getting an active 2 year old dressed, keeping up with him as he runs everywhere, choraling him into high chairs, getting him into his car seat, and going back and forth to the hospital for therapy, I am busy all day. The effort is increased b/c he is wearing a splint in place of his cast which adds extra weight and bulk (the car seat becomes an ordeal) and when he is not wearing his splint I have to keep a really close eye on him to make sure he doesn't fall, play to rough, or stress his recovering joint. Except a much needed break at naptime, I'm on all day and it is definitely wearing me out.

I'm truly grateful though. Working with a great doctor at Shriners in Philly and awesome therapists is such a privelege and a gift. We have not had to pay a dime for all of the great care we have received nor have we paid a dime for our stays at the Ronald McDonald House.

I miss my husband and children who are at home and I look forward to getting back there soon. For now though, even with all of the extra work, I am enjoying the moments of solitude and rest that I am able to get while the baby is sleeping. Soon enough, I will be back in full throttle at home with my attentions divided between multiple people and multiple tasks. At least right now, even with the increased load with this one child, I am just focusing on one child :)

One day I look forward to coming back to this city and actually getting to "see" it. I have a rental car and have found my way around a bit but haven't had anytime to sight see or hang out in the city really. There is so much history here and rich character. Everything is "old" and since I am studying US History this year with my oldest, I am anxious to rediscover history for myself by exploring the museums, landmarks, etc available in the city of Philadelphia. Once we get some distance from Kanaan's recovery I'll have to come back. It would be nice to bring my oldest here and enjoy the city with her. Hmmm....maybe a Spring Break/Summer trip idea?

I toyed with the idea of getting out with the baby and just pushing him in his stroller while I saw a few sites and he slept. Normally this wouldn't be problem cuz I'm one of those Mom's that still does "stuff" with children in tow but my son has been nursing a cold all week and it has been wise to come right back to our room so that he can rest in his warm playpen.

The week is almost over. A couple more days and I'll be back home, blogging from my favorite chair in the living room.