less organized than a bowl of spaghetti, but as many noodles

Clickies:

Octopus-squid hybrid discovered. I think it's awesome that we're still discovering new animals. It gives me a little hope that we aren't totally screwing over the planet.

How pain distracts the brain.

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This summer is so much less overwhelming and scary than last summer. I'm in a much better headspace (thank god for better living through chemistry!) and Seaners is definitely more independent now. Plus the respite three times a week is helpful, and so is knowing more people in the area.

And there's the move, of course. It'll be so much easier to get around in the u-district. Seven days to go. I still have to pack up the bedrooms, but that's not too bad - it's just finding time to do it, because The Boy likes to wander around and cause chaos and disorder when he's not being monitored, and our room is kind of isolated. Ergh. Must solve this issue somehow ... I don't want to just be able to pack that room when Chris is home, and I don't want to take Sean in there, because we're trying to reinforce the notion that You Do Not Need Anything In Mommy And Daddy's Room, Thank You, Even If Mommy Does Keep Good Stim Toys in There. (I'm actually talking about pill bottles. Thankfully he has yet to find the hiding place where I stash my other *ahem* stim toys. This will undoubtedly change, but I'm in no hurry.)

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Although I swore up and down I'd never do it, I'm actually thinking of getting one of those wheely-walker thingies with the seat on them and the basket on the front. Might be easier to walk around with the boy that way - I can park him on the seat while I push it. There are some things in our new neighborhood that are easy to walk to by myself, but if I have to take him and use my crutches at the same time it's a severe pain in the butt. (Since one of those things is his pediatrician's office, this is a problem.) I can only use one crutch and I have to hold his hand with the other, plus the crutch ... seriously annoying and actually kind of painful too.

Or I just need a bike + kid trailer .... something like this on a regular bike would solve the balance issues I've got more cheaply than an adult tricycle. Yes! That is much better. Although more expensive. :P Sometimes I miss the stroller days, sometimes I don't. *pokes around a bit* Holy CRAP bikes are expensive. And I know nothing about them! Wow! All of this forks and frames and thousands of dollars and OMG confusing. *headexplody*

I heard from doubletake this morning via email! That was awesome, because I really really miss her.

YES.

This is my new bike. This is what I want. This, and one of these would be perfect. (Assuming they can attach together and be friends that is.)

Low impact exercise, too. My PT will be Impressed.

yay for the fires of healing

I can has botox nao (or soon) yay! I also can has more baclofen in the morning and evening. I will likely qualify for the patient assistance program, and I finally got to talk to the doctor instead of the nurse who is always sounding with the stoned. She gave me the wrong patient assistance number. Instead you want 1-800-44-BOTOX, apparently.

My rehab guy is very pro-botox. It's his favorite thing in the world. Solves all problems. Leg spasticity? Botox. Migranes? Botox. Joint pain? Botox. Unsatisfied with your dead-end job? Botox. Loud neighbors irritating you? Botox.

... hey, that works.

thankfuls for the end of the week

1. I found a twenty dollar bill yesterday, just lying on the ground waiting for someone to pick it up. So I did.
2. During the packing I found a photo album that I'd forgotten about. Inside were pictures of my father and copies of my own wedding pictures. I thought I didn't have any of either.
3. We are moving in a week. YAY. It is so hot in here it's insane.
4. Monday I start my week-long short fiction writing workshop!
5. Heard from doubletake this morning, and talked to raventyde this evening. Each of them reminds me of the other and I love them both dearly and miss them.
6. Sean was reasonably well behaved today.
7. Juicy big plump peaches.
8. I finally got the botox issue straightened out and it's very likely I'll qualify for the program. As nasty as the injections are they really do help.
9. Respite care.
10. All my friends and loved ones. :-)

Bonus round: a fun weekend planned: respite on Saturday plus clothing swap on Sunday.