Well, I will have to say my kids have been so sweet trying their best to take care of mommy while she is hurt.  Can we bring you pillows?  Can I get your walker?  Phone?    My oldest said today after dad helped him prepare for my day since dad had to go to work, I'm now the man of the house, let me know what you need mom.  That was so sweet!  And what a man he is becoming.   I thought I would share a few things we did to make things easier for our family, especially when dad has to leave.  'Thank God he will be off the rest of the week.  Some of this you may already know but if it can help when your down and out, bedrest, etc.  that would be great. 

We bought some pitchers you can get at Walmart that have the spout on them so the kids can just put their cups under and fill their glasses, water at all times except meals where we will allow lemonade.  Even my youngest can do these, and I didn't want my 9 yr old dealing with our glass pitchers all the time by himself, afraid if they broke he would cut himself, I can't exactly go running to him.

My husband premade some cheese sandwiches and my 9 yr old just heated them up in the microwave, voila, grilled cheese (kids loved them)

All the kids gathered up our school books and supplies and put them in a big bucket next to the couch, we are doing school that way with me on the couch, its not ideal but it works and its kind of exciting for the kids to do it different.

I have a little tray that has my phone, remote control, teachers guide, books I want to read, water, and of course my laptop.  I also keep sanitizing soap so I don't have to stand at the sink too long, I can always wash my hands quickly when needed.

My husband also leaves some snacks on the counter tops at easy reach so when the kids need one they can bring it to me and if I grant permission can help themselves.

My dh is working hard to keep us taken care of.  the house is a mess but meals are made (loved ones have even brought some over) the kids are dressed and some school is getting done.  That may be all but it gets us by and I'm so grateful to have the family I do to help make that happen.  It would be more challenging if I had a little one, my youngest is 4, I would HAVE to have outside help if that was the case but we are doing great so far.  If you have any other ideas let me know.  Tomorrow I will post about the couch activities I hope to do with the children.  You know the ones that you always say you want to do but never fit it in.  Well when something like this happens, and you have to let everything else go there is no excuse and I don't want these weeks to go by without spending some quality couch time with my family.

It is not easy when you lose your independence, it takes alot of getting used to-but I'm trusting the Lord has me exactly where he wants me and he will use this time for his Glory, it doesn't mean I don't have pity parties sometimes though, I really am battling these and trying to see the good in it!

Angela