small role, big results, rebuilt strong

It's not a good time when you're broken and have pain. The process of getting fixed is also not on my good-time list (probably not on anyone else's, too) but I know it leads to a better quality of life. Bubbie Polsky had successful knee replacement surgery today and is now on the road to recovery. She will hopefully be able to resume her normal day-to-day soon. Congrats Janet!


Out with the old and in with the new. It's a common saying we throw around a couple times in our lives in reference to furniture, cars and things we feel do not have any value in our lives at that particular moment. Sometimes we feel good about our decision to trade up and sometimes we're definitely reluctant to let something go. When it comes to improving quality of life by replacing a knee I'd be first in line but I can't stop thinking about the now removed leg-bender and it's meaning in my life.

So, without further ranting and carrying-on, here is my homage to Removed Knee:

Removed Knee, you were not helping things and had to go. That's not where the story ends though as there are thoughts of appreciation for your work and the things you've helped Janet and I accomplish. You were an important part of the human machine that is Janet which took her down the path to that first date with Jules which snowballed into the life I thankfully know. So, without you do I exist? Yes, but my life does not. Please enjoy your well deserved retirement and your induction into The Knee Hall of Fame knowing you were part of the grand recipe of our lives in a very big way. And don't worry about Janet, she'll be fine.

Here's to a speedy recovery, Janet! (Mom!) (Bubbie!)...

the meaning of everything

this weekend deserves a name

Great weather helped this memorable weekend wind down in spectacular fashion. We had a full schedule of stuff to do outside and thankfully the rain stayed away. The kids are tired (and so are we), but guess what? No school tomorrow! Summer is officially underway.  Maybe one of the two will sleep in tomorrow? Or both? I seriously doubt it but you never know.

Here are a few bullet points from Weekend Spectacular June 2012 (I gave it a name)...

• Eric, looking proud, gets off bus for last time as a first grader. We are prouder. More to come later.
• I played in The Changin' Lives golf tournament. I didn't win but was happy to contribute to a solid cause.
• I get called off from my scheduled OT gig which permits me to attend...
• Katie's 1st birthday party. Sue enjoyed the cake kisses from the birthday girl while Eric and Evan enjoyed the swimming pool. I enjoyed meeting new people. I think Snooki was there but I can't confirm.  
• I get called off from my regular shift which permits me to attend...
• Little Man Max's 4th birthday shindig at the YMCA pool. Good times had by all.

Looking back at this list I realize this may be a normal weekend for some people. It's definitely not normal for us. Two pool parties in one weekend? Wowsers. It was fun even if two items from the list involved me not working or getting paid. I'd do it all again because great weather and being outside with society make it worth it.