Getting back to normal...

The whole issue with my finger has really slowed me down. It was of course nearly impossible for me to do much of anything with it the first few days. I slowly started adding more and more things to my capable list. I can now pretty much use that hand like normal, but the finger is really weak and there are things that it just won't do. It is hard for me to type in any of the top two rows of letters on the keyboard...so forgive the terrible mistakes. I also noticed the other day that I can't pick anything up with sides of my first two fingers on my left hand. The index finger doesn't have enough strength to hold anything. I also can't reach into the bottom of any kind of container to pick something up. That finger won't bend far enough for the other ones to grap with and it usually doesn't have enough strength or feeling to hold on to the item to get it out.
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In other news....

I finally ordered Aidan's homeschooling supplies today. I am still a bit nervous about whether or not I got the "right" things. I figure I can always order replacements if all else fails. But, I think that we will enjoy using what I decided on and it should be fun. He is most excited about learning about ants and having an ant farm. Should be interesting!

We got to spend some great family time last weekend at the lake. We were all able to go up there (Adam getting to come was really great!) and we had a blast. The kids loved boating and the two older ones loved getting to tube. I even got to tube with my splint...it was just a slow, easy ride. So nice to know that the person driving the boat is good enough to make for a fun ride without all the herky jerky parts.

We also got to stop by Adam's sister's house and spend some time with her family. Aidan and Alora and Aralyn don't get to spend nearly enough time with their cousins, so it was nice for them to get in a bit of playtime.

We are headed to Alabama this weekend. It will be a LONG trip. Hopefully a few DVDs and some soft toys for the car will make it go as fast as possible with 3 small children in the van!

We are going to be seeing some of Adam's side of the family. This will be a new experience for all of us, since his side of the family isn't nearly so close as mine. Adam's parents and his brother and his wife are going too, so we might make a caravan of it. It should at least be a memorable trip.

Here's a picture of my favorite people in the world. Night time reading is the best times for our family. Even Aralyn loves to read, even though from the picture she is just crawling all over the bed. I think she was trying to get to me, so don't think too poorly of her! hehe

I thank God for each and every one of them and for times like this!