Gallbladder Woes and Road Trips

I didn't realize that gallbladder surgery is one of the most frequent operations there is. I finally got mine out! It was a breeze and besides the effects of the anesthesia there were no other indications that I even had surgery. Oh! besides the bruising and incision around my belly button and the three other tiny cuts across my abdomen. The anesthesiologist put a mask over my face and said, "I'm giving you some oxygen." The next thing I knew I was waking up! I know there was a tube down my throat because my mouth and throat were a bit sore. I think I had an iv in my hand - I just don't remember. 

Two weeks later I was at my gp's to get my staples out as per the form letter they send out to all gallbladder patients. And my doctor said, "there are no staples." I was glued back together!  Well, I needed to see her anyway for other reasons so it really wasn't a wasted trip. We left right away to go to Regina and to see the older girls and their families.

We got as far as Vernon which is not very far. It meant that the next day was going to be a long day of travel. My appointment had been at noon so we didn't leave until mid afternoon. I don't drive in the dark very well so we stopped soon after sundown. We had decided to go a longer route. Read: detour, because Bruce thought the bridge in Sycamous would delay our trip. But we made it! The trip was worth it because of what was at the end.


We played games...with pom poms and painter's tape...



I crocheted a few squares



Built a lego helicopter


Went on a field trip to Pete's  Pumpkin Patch




And ended up digging potatoes!





Picked a few more pumpkins






Lucas had a swimming lesson and is finally getting the hang of it. (Notice the V for victory.)


A few of the kids had haircuts or trims and because it's so "traumatizing" they got to watch a Bluey video

We celebrated a birthday!

 
Her mom wanted a sunflower themed party because it's easy but Layla convinced her to incorporate a detective theme as well. They did have to search for the party favor bags by deciphering clues. It was very well done. Every party needs a pinata! Note the unicorn on the table.


Family day at Lucas's preschool was an interesting time. We brought food to add to the potluck and made dream catchers as a craft. The boys thought they needed to cover their ears because they had heard the bell was loud. I doubt Leo had any idea but loves to copy his big brother. 



We were suppose to wear orange because it was A Day of Reconciliation. But we didn't get the memo. I don't have anything orange anyway. So...




And it got cold. 


After a week of beautiful fall weather the temperature finally dropped from 33C down to around 10C.
It was time to go home.





What I'm working on ATM. Vanilla socks. Top down. CO 64.


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