No News is Good News

Well it's been a fun filled, action packed few days. But nothing really cancer related. My weekend was one of the more normal ones I've had in about 2 months. Cleaned and organized the house. Had a wonderful couple of days just the four of us. We went to Talia's back to school picnic and I was surprised at how happy I was to be surrounded by all the mothers. Talia and I sat on our blanket eating lunch and within a few minutes 5 moms sat down next to me and just took care of me. It really made me feel so good. Talia at one point looked over at me, put her hand on my knee and said "Mommy, I really love you" and it seemed like she understood the love going around and people showering me with attention and she got it. Of course, I could be projecting here!

Talia's school is closed this week and I've got my fab sister in law helping me out with the girls. I didn't think I'd need that much actual help since my energy level seems to have returned to almost normal but by the end of the day yesterday, man oh man I was exhausted, and thankfully Rachel stayed through dinner and helped with everything. I think I underestimated my limitations. It was a good learning experience. I don't think there's any other way to go through this but to learn something from each day and take it with a grain of salt.

Today my mom and I went to a place in San Rafael called A Lady's Touch and met with a wonderful woman who helped me find a wig, hats and taught me how to tie scarves. The wig part was fun, I was blond for a moment (not my color) and then decided on a great shoulder length layered look with side swept bangs. Why not go a little different when it's so easy? The hats are adorable. And I got a nice pair of hoop earrings, as she said wearing earrings draws the eye away from your head and distracts people. Kind of interesting to think I want people NOT to look at my head, but I suppose I'll find out soon enough. Minna came with us and after trying on two different wigs, my mom had to take her outside because she started crying. And when I picked her up to comfort her, she wouldn't look me in the eye (the same reaction she had when I cut my hair short). I think she was really confused about how I could look so different and still be mommy. I figure I'll wear the wig when I go to holiday parties or out to dinner, but I don't plan on wearing it every day. I have a feeling I'll mostly don hats and scarves...

I thought I'd have nothing to write about, but here I am rambling!

Since we've been home we've had some wonderful food delivered. Thank you to Ricki for the amazing spread on Monday, and to Kate for the kick ass chili and cornbread tonight (it will feed us for a couple of months!). It makes a HUGE difference not to have to think about dinner. We even got some steaks delivered to us via FedEx from Texas!

And once again, the folks from work - I seem to be getting something in the mail each and every day. The homemade jam and super comfy camis - thanks NY Marketing. The love I feel from all of you is truly amazing.

Ok, I think that's enough.... I've got 8 days until my next cycle starts. I'm off to continue to enjoy it.