Casts and Countdowns

Well today was back to the Doctor day for Hunter.  We were up early and off to the Hospital to pick up his x-ray, and then over to the Orthopedic Office for the "real" cast.  We actually saw the Physicians Assistant, and he was really nice.  He explained to Hunter that his bone bent like if you were to bend a straw too far, and kink it.   He recommended a cast for at least 4 weeks.  He also cut us a break and changed up his treatment plan for us since we don't have insurance.  He said that normally they come in every 2 weeks and x-ray and then re-cast... and that each of those visits is another $150.  So he said lets stretch this one cast for longer and save some money.  I was very grateful for that.  We haven't gotten the emergency room bill yet, but just today.... I had a $150 co-pay that will be applied to a $278 bill.  At the rate this is going, this kid's arm should be bionic by the time we are through :).  Now... the task is going to be keeping a very active 8 year old clean.... so that he doesn't get leaf bits, and dirt clods down his cast....  I am not so sure I will be all that successful........... sigh....

Now we will move on to the countdown portion of the post.....
8 MORE DAYS TILL NEW YORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

we will fly out in exactly 8 days!
The kids are getting excited....  I am doing my best to ignore all the weather we are having up here, and choosing to do my level best to not freak out about driving to CA with all the snow I know will be on the road.

My mantra over the next few days will be.... I will not panic..... I will not panic.... I will not panic....

ok... well because I am talking about it... I had to go and check the road cams.  Maybe we should leave now.   LOL
Everything is very clear.
Ok shouldn't have gone and looked at the weather forecast....
I will not panic, I will not panic, I will not panic.................