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After weeping my way through the morning and much of the afternoon, I finally said uncle at around 2:30, picked up the kids and came home. And about halfway between work and daycare I suddenly became convinced that I can handle everything again. Go figure.

But anyway, I'm feeling much, much better, thank goodness. See? I always bounce back.

So since I haven't really updated much for several days, here's all the news:

1. There was a cancellation and we got J.J.'s driving evaluation moved up to next Wednesday, April 8. This day is also my grandmother's 87th birthday, so it's obviously lucky! So please, cross all your crossables and send good thoughts our way. Having two adults to handle all of the errands and kid-running again would make things so much easier.

2. I got a call yesterday from the office of the doctor who read J.J.'s sleep study (conducted on 2/27) wanting a follow up appointment "as soon as possible". It's obviously extremely urgent, as we'll be seeing him on 4/13 at 9:00 a.m. Whatever.

3. I have completed the full cost-benefit analysis and have officially come to the conclusion that Walmart is the cheapest place for us to get J.J.'s medications refilled. Good to know, since we've already had them filled there twice already. But what can I say, I'm a researcher.

4. For any of you who read my mammoth stroke education post (http://cyacva.blogspot.com/2009/03/stroke-education.html), you'll be glad to know that J.J. has regained the word Pineapple. Saying it is no problem, spelling it is no problem. Weirdest thing ever. But I'll take it.

5. We got a letter from Vocational Rehab that J.J. has an appointment on April 20. We actually got this several days ago, but I don't think I've mentioned it yet. They should be able to help with any modifications that J.J. might need temporarily when he goes back to work. For instance, since J.J.'s speech comprehension is still so much better than his reading comprehension, they can set up equipment to "read" his emails and such to him until his reading catches back up.

6. I'm preparing to post an ad on Craigslist for a babysitter to watch the kids for an hour and a half twice a week while we go to water aerobics class (something J.J. wants to try to build up strength, and something we've decided will make a nice couple time). We've never left the kids (outside of a daycare format) with anyone who wasn't a relative or a friend, so this is a little anxiety-provoking, but it'll be fine, I'm sure.

7. J.J.'s speech is a little iffy today because a) he's been worried about me and b) he's been working so much on his writing this afternoon. He still gets tired very easily, which we've been told to expect. But he's still making progress.

8. My parents are getting ready to go on their very first cruise in May! They will be gone for two weeks. I'm thrilled for them that they are taking the time to get away, but have been a little concerned about the fact that my back-up child care system will be out of the country. What if J.J. were to have another stroke? Anyway, I'm working on putting together a contingency plan, which of course means that everything will be smooth sailing (no pun intended!). I can't wait to see Mom and Dad's vacation pics!

I think that's about it.

And with that, it's been a tiring day. I've taken some Benadryl (darn Indiana spring weather!) and will be going to bed shortly. It'll probably be a while before I actually go to sleep, but I have a great book waiting for me; and for once, it has nothing to do with strokes, neuroscience, brain plasticity, cardiac recovery or therapy of any kind!