Something to consider...

(FYI this is NOT my foot!)

So, this post might make you all sick...so sorry in advance. I just simply have had it! I need suggestions to a "miracle" drug, cream or something that will help with cracked heals. I know, nobody likes to discuss feet! But yesterday, I had quite the experience. I had a little crack in my heal that appeared and then over the span of a few hours it grew larger than an inch. I'm serious. I was barely able to walk around, so I was limping not trying to put weight on it. Now, keep in mind I had a pedicure only a few weeks ago, so I do think I keep up with the maintenance of my feet the best I can. So, with that being said, I returned home and Shandra (sorry Shan) she gave me this great idea so I thought. She said, "How about you put super glue on it?" I thought, "Hum..I think I just might try that!" So I hobbled the best I could down stairs to find my super glue. I told Jared what I was doing, and he raised a slight concern about it being an open wound and the possibility of an infection. Well, I was desperate so I really was tuning him out. I glued up my gaping wound and that was that. Within minutes I was saying, "Wow this is amazing!" I explained to Jared how I think I have found my new best friend. So I enjoyed the freedom of pain for about ten minutes. Then just as suddenly as the pain was gone, my foot was overcome with the most severe itching and throbbing pain. I found myself itching right above the crack. So for the next 2 hours, my foot began to swell leaving my foot aching and I was trying to hold back screams of complete agony. I know, it seems ridiculous to have had so much pain over something, but I have NEVER experienced anything like this. It didn't help that I had to be at a social event with new friends from Jared's work. I had about had it. Finally the bbq was over and I got in the car, I just had to let out a shriek of pain! The pain now was filling my entire leg up to my rear end! Seriously, I had no relief. It is hilarious to think of the mental games I was thinking...will they cut my leg off? And if they have to I really don't care, it hurts that bad!


So by morning, I woke up stepping onto my foot, realizing all the pain was gone. Oh, what a relief. But with that being said, I soon realized that my foot felt like it was releasing pressure. I looked down to my foot and it was...(This is the gross part!) oozing gunk. (I spared the details!) So now I am left with a leaky heal and no pain.


So needless to say, I will NEVER do this oh so perfect remedy again! I'm hoping to spread the news to not try this. But I'm hoping to receive some advice and tips on how to cure this oh so disgusting thing! Again, sorry for sharing such a disturbing story!!! :)

New activities of the week...

Here is a picture of Jake doing what he does best! Make messes and NOISE! He finally has learned how to use one of his Christmas presents. He has learned how to place the drum strap over his head. The funny part about him walking around with this set up is that his balance is off. And for those of you who know how Jake walks anyways, he looks like even more like a "drunken sailor"...well that's what we call him! I laughed though last night, because Alayna was teasing him. (Shocker!) But she was sitting on the toilet...and yes, she still was able to make him scream. But Jake eventually learned how to walk sideways with his back to her on the toilet and hold his hands up high so she could grab the drum sticks. He's really becoming such a fun little kid. He is learning so much and saying several attempted words! (I really think he's a cute kid with his big belly showing off and his chubby little arms. It's impossible not to smother this kid with kisses!)

Here is a cute picture of Alayna LOVING the Olympics. I think she has caught the Olympic fever, just like us! Everyday she is asking if she can watch the gymnastics and swimming. She really thinks it is such a treat to watch them! I'm glad to see her show interest in something other than "Disney Princesses!"