I have been cooking some the last few days. Soup, brownies, and today I made white chili and parmesan chicken. Chili is to have around the house for my dad's visit and the chicken is for tonight. As I laid the chicken breasts under the wax paper to pound them out, I started really getting into it. I mean I used both hands and just started wailing on the breasts. Hey if I don't have breasts of my own (at least not real ones) I figured I might as well go to town on the ones right in front of me and let out some of my feelings!
I've been really feeling quite well the last few days. The camping trip with Talia's class was a success, if you call getting 4 hours of sleep and freezing my ass off a success. The kids had a blast, the parents had a great time hanging out and the effort put forth by everyone was remarkable. The community at Talia's school is really amazing.
I am trying not to think about a week from tomorrow and my last round of AC. Sure I'm excited that it's my last round but I'm DREADING the side effects. They were so much more intense this last round, I can only imagine what it will be like this time. Although I do plan on asking for Zofran which I declined the last two times because it gave me a headache the first go round. I mean really Jen, what's a damn headache compared to heaving for 8 hours straight?!?!?
I've been swimming and done some mild pampering the last few days. I've been trying to get my brain engaged in some of the things I've let slide the last few months - money, the house, etc. While I'm up, I might as well make up for lost time.
Tomorrow my dad arrives for a couple of days and then my friend Julie comes into town to run a half marathon and visit with me. I'm looking forward to both visits. And then I'll have 3 days to enjoy before I go into my rabbit hole again.
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Keep kicking! Cancer needs to be kicked repeatedly, as your chicken breasts needed to be pounded. You're a terrific writer, Jen. Thank you for sharing all this with us. I feel so lucky to be able to read these posts, and begin to know (I know there is much more than words can express some days) what my mom and Andy's mom faced--they have both had breast cancer too. Thank you, thank you, thank you, and enjoy the next several days. Heidi
ReplyDeleteYou continue to be writing with such great descriptions and feelings - painting an amazing picture with words. Hope the chicken was yummy. Have fun with Dad. May Minna and Talia sleep well so that you can. Love, Mom
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