Here are a few random points:
1. It helps to plan running injuries within 24 hours of a chiropractic appointment. That way, diagnosis is swift and so is treatment. Are you wondering if this is from personal experience? Why, yes; yes it is. On Sunday, during the last 25 metres of my run (save the best for last!), I felt s sudden and sharp pain in my left Achilles' tendon. It was sore and stiff on Monday morning and caused me to limp throughout the day. Fortunately, I had a regular chiropractic appointment that evening at which I was diagnosed as having slightly torn my Achilles. No running for 2-3 weeks. This would be a good time for us all to get sick so that I could use this downtime productively.
2. On a similar note, this chiropractor is awesome. Really. My index finger has been twitching on my left hand for ten days. It was getting so bad that I would have to sit on my hand or stuff it in my pocket. The hypochondriac in me imagined the most dire of scenarios. My level-headed chiropractor 'popped' a muscle in my upper forearm 'back in' and the twitching and pain immediately stopped. Turns out I had compressed a nerve due to Sarah (who is getting heavier) lying on my upper forearm while nursing.
3. And to think that I once thought that chiropractors were quacks. Who's quacking now?
4. Halloween is only nine days away, Jacob's favourite time of year. I am trying to be a little more proactive in the costume department. You know, not waiting until the day before when I cheerily suggest things like, "Why don't you go as your brother?", in an attempt to disguise my negligence. So, I made some purchases at Value Village last night: a genie or pirate vest for Joseph and an Indian dress for Hannah. Two problems: what is Hannah to identify herself as? An aboriginal, a Native Canadian or a land-claims activist?
5. Jacob is dressing as a Pizza Pizza delivery guy. Thereby does he pay homage to his favourite restaurant and to, as of late, his mother's cooking ennui.
6. Ben is still undecided on his costume, Isaac is unaware and Sarah will go as a struggling toddler in a stroller.
7. I will, once again, answer the door and dole out the candy. While trying not to eat the candy. Perhaps I will wear a costume. Dave will be only slightly embarrassed.
8. And a question: I am going to Texas to visit my older sister immediately after Christmas. I sent in my passport application around three weeks ago. Who can tell me how long I should expect until I get a passport in the mail? (Or however it comes.)
5 comments:
Four weeks unless you applied in person; then it's two weeks.
Rebecca, thanks. I am searching flights tonight.
six weeks I'd say.
A Pizza Pizza delivery guy. What a great idea!
I was in Pembroke today for an appointment and decided to stop at the VV Boutique for some new pants for Patrick (he had left an uncapped pen in his pocket... and they were the only ones that fit tolerably).
Well as soon as I pulled into the parking lot, both children became TERRIFIED of a huge sign that had a zombie bride and groom, complete with fake blood, contacts to give them lime-green eyes and shabby, torn clothing.
I cajoled them into walking into the store with me, where were greeted with much of the same in merchandise. Noah covered his eyes until we got back into the van.
Needless to say, I wish all observances of Halloween were as wholesome as your children's.
Well... I think it will come when you need it.??? I applied for mine sometime in 2007 and when Fr. R called me on a Friday and asked 'can you leave Sunday for Italy... i said "yes if my passport is in the mailbox now!" (sarcastically)..went to mailbox...there was my passport!
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