Broken ankle ... Broken dreams

Just kidding! That's a little dramatic even for me.

So, I broke my ankle. Well, the bone on the outside side of my right ankle. I could probably google and find out what it's really called but nah, you know the bulbous part of your ankle? That.

I wish it was a great story with a tragic ending but it's just a lame story with a tragic beginning.

We went to Jump On It, one of those kids adventure type places with trampolines everywhere because my little sister kept pestering me to go (sorry Bronte, love you but you definitely pestered) with a big group of our family.

I was being pretty boring sitting there responding to emails on my phone like the ridiculous work-a-holic I am.

After talking to my kids I decided to jump on the trampoline so I jumped and messed around with them a little bit.

I knew I had a few emails to respond to and in all honesty I was getting tired so I sat back down along side my sister, brother in law and cousin for a rest.

Not long after I stood up again, and decide it was time to go and play again so I stepped off the platform onto the corner of a trampoline and slip - crack - fall I rolled my ankle.

While I was lying there barely breathing because of the pain I could hear laughing, a lot of it. 

I'm sure I looked ridiculous, like a new born calf finding their legs, but the annoyance I've experienced this past week makes me ignore that part. 

I can't sleep properly. That sucks

I can't workout the way I want too. That really sucks.

I get a scooter. Pretty sweet.

I get to park in the disabled parking closer to ...EVERYTHING. Awesome.

ADDED 1/4/14: I was sitting on a chair in my living room today thinking about my broken ankle as I took a break from making another meal. In the past 4 days I've made more meals for my family then I have in the 10 years I've been married.
That's not to say my kids go without eating, they eat a lot. Most times it's quick easy foods like nuggets, or anything quick and easy and truly not good the best option for dinner.
I've started reading more to them, we've finished Fantastic Mr Fox and have moved on to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and I'm enjoying it as much as I hope they are.
I think breaking my ankle came at the best time possible, the beginning of the year, encouraging me to slow down and focus on what's important.
I'm thankful for this opportunity and the ability to recognize it.