Watching football with Nick and Elias while Olive naps.
"What are you typing?" Elias asks as he leans against my left side. Our laptop balances on my thighs; Elias pins my left arm against me.
"I'm just trying to write."
"Write what?"
"I don't know. Just write."
We took Elias for x-rays of his hips this week and they came back normal. I'm not sure weather to be relieved or disappointed. He still looks so uncomfortable when he walks. His body even more out of whack than his normal posture-poor steps.
No answers.
I am less concerned about his brain because everything else about Elias seems like the Elias we know and love. Non-stop questions, for one.
"Can I do something on the computer after you? Can I do something on the computer after you? Can I do something on the computer after you?"
"I'm working right now."
"What are you working on?"
"Um..."
We're thinking he might have tweaked something in his back as opposed to his ankle or foot and, man, do I wish he could localize the source of his discomfort. Never once has he complained of pain.
"Mom, Mom, Mama..."
"Mmmm?"
"Do you like peanut-butter toast?"
"Yep."
"I like peanut-butter toast."
"I know."
"Mom, Mom, Is the museum open today?"
"I don't think so," I lie, not wanting to leave the house and venture out into the -16 degree day.
"Oh, yes it is, its Saturday."
"Oh, yeah, you're right." I watch New Orleans score their second touchdown of the game, slowly catching up to San Fransisco. "Yes!!!"
"Did your team score a touchdown?"
"Yes." I'm a Giants fan first and foremost, and New England second, but ever since Katrina I root for New Orleans too.
"Do you want to go to the museum?"
"No. We're watching football."
"Are you still rooting for the white team?
"Yes."
"Daddy and I are rooting for the red team."
"I know. We're rooting against each other."
"We're rooting against each other," Elias repeats. "Mom, what are you writing?"
"I don't know. Just writing."
"After you're done can I see the computer?" Elias pushes his head into my shoulder. "After you're done can I see the computer? Can I see the computer?"
Christy,
Is it possible that his vision has changed causing him less confidence with his mobility?
Jess
Posted by: Jess | 01/14/2012 at 03:54 PM
I know that feeling of wanted to find something wrong just to find out how to FIX what is wrong. You feel bad for thinking that way , but and answer with a solution is better then not answer at all!
I like the PP idea of maybe a vision issue.
Posted by: Jessica | 01/14/2012 at 07:09 PM
Nick clearly has much better taste in football teams than you.
Posted by: Brooke | 01/14/2012 at 10:42 PM
Brooke, your team won an exciting game, I'll give you that:)
Jess and Jessica, we had his eyes checked last week and his vision is stable. Good thinking though. And yes, Jessica, you articulated my "disappointment" with the x-ray results perfectly. I just want to find a solution.
Posted by: Christy | 01/15/2012 at 08:03 AM
Christy, I am newish to your blog and follow Elias regularly! I wonder if you would consider a chiropractor. If there is a really good one who understands Elias'condit ion, you might find th at a tweak in the spine or abnormally tight muscles can be relieved through a combination of manipulation and exercises. I know it has given me great relief from both bone and muscle issues...and I went in with zero confidence!! Best wishes. I appreciate your writing style as much as its content.
Posted by: Traci | 01/15/2012 at 09:33 AM
That's the direction we are headed Traci, our PT gave us a few recommendations, we just haven't made an appointment yet. (We have another crazy week coming up) Thank you for writing and sharing your thoughts. I'm honored to have you as a reader, especially since you appreciate my writing style:)
Posted by: Christy | 01/15/2012 at 10:07 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTY- JANUARY 16th- just wanted you to know that we are sending you lots of Happy B'day wishes!!!!
Posted by: Noel Dennehy | 01/16/2012 at 05:12 PM