That's It! I've had it!!!

Yes, sad but true. I am at my wits end! I injured my knee, or rather my knee injured me in mid-December. Since then I have been on crutches, in a bledsoe brace where my leg was locked in an extended position and now in a buttress brace using a cane. I have not worked since December 10Th and am awaiting surgery. I find out more exactly next Friday.


In that time though we have had 3 major snowstorms. Three, totaling 5 snow days for the kids. Include in that, almost 2 weeks off for Christmas Vacation. That equals MUCH MUCH MUCH family time. Which I should be thoroughly enjoying but... I am tired of Sponge Bob, House of Anubis and American Chopper. I am depressed because I am stuck in the house and there is currently another storm looming for Wednesday. I look outside and all I see is snow, snow and oh did I mention, more snow.

And did I mention I am not getting paid? Yes that is true. I have been able to work for the the past two weeks, but only in a light duty manner. However, due to the physical nature of my job as a nurse, my light duty status can not be accommodated. I have used up all my time between sick and vacation time and since I am able to work, I do not qualify for advanced sick leave and/or donated time from other employees.

So aside from crying, which I have been doing a lot of, I am "putting on my big girl panties and going to make lemonade out of lemons." Here's the plan. I'm going to go crazy. Oh wait, I already am. Never mind that. I am going to take an idea from the book and movie Julie and Julia. I am going to cook and craft through my injury.

What does that mean exactly? Well I have a great crock pot book and a great cupcake book. Since I love cupcakes and food from the crock pot, I will be cooking and baking up a storm. And because I truly have nothing better to do, I will be a fury of crafting. I love scrapbooking, but due to my busy work schedule and spending so much time in Haiti last year, I am REALLY behind. In addition to scrapbooking, I am picking up knitting (again). I only can do the knit stitch, so scarves and blankets it is!

So here we go. Tomorrow the plan is to have Greek Chicken and Orzo made in the crockpot with a side of Creamy Strawberry Cupcakes. Key word here is "plan". Hopefully I will get the laundry all done tonight and perhaps a scarf too. Here's to hoping!