Bring on the ice cream

My tonsils came out on Monday. And I can confirm today that what the doctors say is true: It's about 4 days after surgery that the pain really begins. But, in my effort to be less whiny and more focused on the good that comes from an unfortunate circumstance, today I will write 5 things that I'm thankful for:

1) The gorgeous snow covered trees that I could gaze at through my bedroom window as I drifted off to sleep for an afternoon nap.

2) My father-in-law who came down today to keep the children occupied so that I could rest.

3) The unexpected family time with my One-and-Only, the kids, and his dad & step mother that the snow storm brought us today. They're all having a blast playing the Wii. I'm with them in spirit - and thankful they're all occupied and not climbing on mommy (the kids, anyway)

4) ICE... can't seem to get enough of it into my mouth... but man, am I so grateful for it.

5) Ice Cream. Rumor has it, a friend is bringing some by tonight. I'm so ready to risk a snotty nose due to dairy consumption because the soft, COLD, really stuff will truly help numb my throat.

BTW, please forgive type-o. Those prescription painkillers make me groggy and make focusing a bit of a challenge.