And the universe contracts into his smile...

I have said many times before that it is very rare these day for my boy to look directly at the camera and smile, so despite having today’s blip already lined up, when I saw him gazing at me so lovingly I couldn’t resist grabbing the camera and capturing the moment. Of course from that moment on this was always going to be my blip. Not sure what I’ve done today to deserve such adoration (he’s been very loving) but I suspect he’s after something. :-))

Today has just disappeared in a puff of smoke!

I was in the study by 10.00am and didn’t emerge till ¼ to 4! Got loads done though so don’t feel it’s been a waste of a day.

Phoned the Orthopaedic Consultant’s secretary and have put my carpal tunnel op on hold till October. I’ve been doing a bit more research on it and to be honest I’m not sure I want to go ahead with it at all. I’m not in agony, I mean yes, it aches a bit if I’ve been overdoing things, but the main symptoms are weakness in the hand (can’t lift heavy saucepans etc and my days of unscrewing tight lids are over) and numbness in the tip of my thumb and fingers. It’s not unbearable, infact I’ve gotten used to it so it almost feels normal. What worries me is the site of the op is in a really awkward place and any resulting tenderness / scar sensitivity could make life pretty difficult.

I’ve been reading up on muscle massage therapy and I’m going to hopefully investigate that between now and October so that when the time comes, I feel I am making a more informed decision.

We’re interviewing for another support worker for Alan tomorrow. Three people have applied and all the candidates look good on paper. Finger crossed we strike gold again like we did with Marion and Ed. I’m off to brush up on my interview technique. I swear I’ll be as nervous as they will!!

Happy Tuesday Peeps xxx