Testing, Testing 1,2,3...

So, I took some risks last night. Calculated ones, but none the less risks. I drove my car for the first time since the end of October. That's almost three months people. More then being physically unable I have been nursing a fragile mental state, which is always when I make stupid driving decisions. So, with my new super light crutches, Riley buckled securely into her car seat and my mom in the passenger seat for moral support I drove for about 5min. No problems. I put my updated tag on even though it didn't expire until next month, happy 30th please renew everything- hugs & kisses the DMV. I digress it went well.

After my little crutches & car test drive it was time to try a crutches & Riley. She has dance class Tuesday nights. I haven't gone with her to dance class for months. We rode over with her friend and I tried the crutches/backpack combination. More accurately we did the crutches puppy combo since Mike took backpack out of my car. I forbid the removal of backpack, but Riley can be pretty persuasive. So, we borrowed the adorable puppy instead.

Riley did most of the work getting into her car seat I only buckled. When we got there she was thrilled to put puppy on. She and I were sorely out of practice at this so I expected hiccups. In the past I looped the lead around my wrist and used one crutch so I could hold her hand in the parking lot. This time I obviously needed two crutches and to walk at a much slower pace. She was a little put out having to hold two fingers and walk slow. She even tripped over the crutch once or twice, but over all she did great.

I thought it would take lots of trips before we were functional, but she figured out quickly just how fast she could go. She's a good girl I'm really lucky. Go team! She did great at dance class too. It was so nice to be there with her. She earned a pink star sticker and a lollipop! Hopefully, if I use them more often I'll get quicker and more confident and be able to take her places by myself soon.