Saturday, May 06, 2006
A year ago Today, May 6, I had my wisdom teeth removed with one of my five senses still in tact- at least until I passed out (completely) from the pain. A year ago today my jaw was tampered with to the point where I can no longer open/close it without some pain and/or popping. A year ago today, I couldn't even eat ICE CREAM because said jaw was locked tighter than a bank safe after hours. A year ago today was, to date, the worst day of my life, especially when I found out that my friend, who'd had her wisdom teeth taken out at the same time as me, had had a steak dinner with her fiance that very same night.
Not a year ago today, being today (May 6), I sat outside for many hours, until the three-year-old next door started dragging my precious cat around the yard by his leash, at which point I went inside before returning myself and the cat to the outdoors an hour later where we remained until Mother came out to tell me she was leaving for Stake Conference stuff. Cat and I ran inside before Toddler could tourture Cat anymore, but said Toddler remained at my front door for the next 30 minutes wanting in. Peace surrounded me. It was short lived, but the potential chaos that followed was well payed for- $10.00 for an hour and a half where all I had to do was keep Toddler in his own yard and watch him play. Still, I am a bit worn out. And very greatful that I am not the mother of any child because I know I'd not have any energy.
The moral of this paragraph? My awe and wonder at all parents increases daily.
Behold, the Muse
