We had a very nice day today. Everyone (Anna's parents, TJ, Anna and me) spent the day out at our house. TJ was his normal self and kept everyone entertained. I did a bunch of running around in the morning (flu shot, hair cut, dry cleaning, dropped shoes off at the shoe repair/polish guy, stopped by the bank, etc). Anna's parents, TJ and I did a little furniture shopping today and he was crazy in some of the stores. As I was trying to talk with the sales people, I could hear him bouncing off the walls from the other side of the store. He wanted to try out a bunch of the couches and then things got fun when he wanted to play with the expensive lamps. Anna spent a lot of time out of bed. Her time was split a between bed, the kitchen table, the couch and a few other places. She actually helped her mom a little bit with folding laundry and helping in the kitchen. It wasn't too much, but I think it felt good for her to be a little active. I could tell by this evening though that she was tired and ready to get some rest.
This is a little bit of the calm before the storm... she's had a few days now without any chemo. But, chemo starts again on Monday. She actually will need to do outpatient stuff Monday thru Thursday this coming week, so we're prepping a bit for this logistically, emotionally and physically. While we are felling great about the cancer being in remission and being out of the hospital, we have to remain grounded and realize there is still a long road ahead. The upcoming week shouldn't be anything like that first week of chemo, but at the same point it is no walk in the park.
Thanks everyone for all of the comments and for continuing to check in. Your love, support, thoughts and prayers really are appreciated.