Nice work on that costume! I hope she got it finished in time!
Redirecting My Focus on Health and Fitness
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I knew it was Five Night at Freddy's immediately! And I don't particularly follow the franchise. So you did an awesome job!
Hope you're having an awesome Halloween
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Today was a bit much, but I accomplished ALL of my errands! The highlight of the day was being able to escort my daughter onto the field during Senior night, which is where all of the high school seniors involved in football, cheerleading, or marching band are recognized before the final home game... BAND NERDS UNITE! HAHAHA! 
Not gonna lie, I might not be able to walk tomorrow from the strain of pushing myself today, but we'll see... My efforts today are worth the consequences of my tomorrow. I hope to never be too shortsighted to see that in moments like these.
Tomorrow... I hope for a well-deserved rest day.
#6 never finished her costume, but she got really close...
Not gonna lie, I might not be able to walk tomorrow from the strain of pushing myself today, but we'll see... My efforts today are worth the consequences of my tomorrow. I hope to never be too shortsighted to see that in moments like these.Tomorrow... I hope for a well-deserved rest day.
#6 never finished her costume, but she got really close...
Celebrating a big little thing: I CAN WALK!!!
That's great! I'm happy for you
Keep on keeping on, as the saying goes
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Yesterday, I supported #3 at the Veteran's Day parade. I always shout that I love her when she performs because embarrassing her like that distracts her from the anxiety of performing... She said she heard me, and that she had to bite her cheeks to keep from laughing so that she could keep playing her instrument. I know she doesn't need me to distract her like that anymore, but it's become a special moment between us. 
I couldn't walk anymore after that. So, I spent the rest of the day recovering. Being able to support my daughter and being able to rest and recover are both moments I celebrated.
I'm recovering still today. Tomorrow, I will be having a nerve bundle removed... It just showed up out of nowhere one day and has been slowly growing in the wrong place. HAHAHA! Kinda makes me wanna play the X-Men cartoon theme song... HAHAHA! Maybe, my supervillain catchphrase can be, "Am I getting on your NERVES?" *snickers* (In game show voice: ) What will my body think of next!
One last little thing I'm celebrating: My daughter made me a salad today. She forgot I was lactose intolerant, but it's the thought that counts. I figured I can count it towards a colon cleanse and ate it anyway. BAHAHAHAHA! I'm grateful for her thoughtfulness.
I couldn't walk anymore after that. So, I spent the rest of the day recovering. Being able to support my daughter and being able to rest and recover are both moments I celebrated.
I'm recovering still today. Tomorrow, I will be having a nerve bundle removed... It just showed up out of nowhere one day and has been slowly growing in the wrong place. HAHAHA! Kinda makes me wanna play the X-Men cartoon theme song... HAHAHA! Maybe, my supervillain catchphrase can be, "Am I getting on your NERVES?" *snickers* (In game show voice: ) What will my body think of next!
One last little thing I'm celebrating: My daughter made me a salad today.
She forgot I was lactose intolerant, but it's the thought that counts. I figured I can count it towards a colon cleanse and ate it anyway. BAHAHAHAHA! I'm grateful for her thoughtfulness.
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Today's little thing: After I had the bunched nerve cut out of my arm, I got to eat sushi. Well... Americanized sushi... I got a "caterpillar roll"... I asked for a tempura roll with avocado on top, but I think he got confused when I mentioned avocado... Still, it was good... considering I hate that fake crab stuff... However, the nigiri was *chef kiss*. Too bad wasabi here is just green horseradish... I wonder if I've ever truly had actual wasabi in my entire life... I love spreading a little wasabi over the rice, then dipping the fish in soy sauce before eating the nigiri... I feel that letting the rice touch the soy sauce is sacrilege... HAHAHA! Not only did he put my soy sauce in a container so that I can dip the fish, rather than soaking my rice from a soy sauce packet, but he also gave me extra pickled ginger. Methinks, next time, I will order makizushi.
Tomorrow, I will be taking a road trip to South Carolina with #2. I'm anticipating a great deal of discomfort when I get back... Fortunately, I finished my one and only task for today and have the rest of the day to prepare for the trip.
Methinks, next time, I will order makizushi. Tomorrow, I will be taking a road trip to South Carolina with #2. I'm anticipating a great deal of discomfort when I get back... Fortunately, I finished my one and only task for today and have the rest of the day to prepare for the trip.
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My journey went well yesterday... My son took me out to eat at a 4 star epicurean restaurant. That's a BIG little thing I celebrated. I can't walk today without a lot of support, but "the show must go on!" So, resting off of my foot between errands today. Since my foot's gotten as bad as it has, I get to schedule another appointment for a medical referral... *Sarcastic "yay"* HAHAHA! It hasn't recovered since the parade, to be honest. My son had to escort me everywhere yesterday to keep me from stumbling. Wishin' I can take the credit for such a good boy, but he kinda just burst out that way... Yes, burst. Nearly killed me in every literal sense. He's the very essence of the terms, "Hard labor, easy baby," and "hard toddler, easy teen." I'm so lucky!
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My one little thing to celebrate from yesterday was that there were no police officers around when I did something that may or may not have counted as reckless driving... In my defense, though, there was absolutely NO SIGN WHATSOEVER stating that the ramp was closed (unless I was a total space case and missed it, which I'm hoping wasn't the situation...) I got a lotta surprised and dirty looks from the construction workers... Imagine my own surprise! BAHAHAHA! Still doesn't beat that car chase I somehow got caught up in years ago, but methinks it's could make a decent story to tell my future grandkids.... Maybe, I'll create memoire mini book series... "Grandma - Livin' on the Edge: Hell on Wheels Edition!"
Painful funny story that isn't really funny: Last night, I noticed a cat eating something under a shelf, I bent down to see what it was, but I couldn't see because he had gone far back. When I stood up, I forgot that I was standing right under a cabinet. I hit my head with such force that I fell back and had to catch myself on my bad foot. Then, as I was stumbling from the pain, I instinctively lifted my good foot, putting all my pressure on the bad foot, to step back and catch myself, but I was still stumbling. So I had to step back with my bad foot again and catch myself on my now-dying injured foot. Well, something happened, something tore, tears were shed, and now my bad foot has a little more flexibility to it and hurts less when I try to walk... Granted, I'm still struggling to walk, but this just goes to show that painful moments can bring about positive change. But OHMYGOODNESSITHURTSOMUCH!!!! HAHAHA! Anyway, that's one more little thing I'm celebrating today...
Painful funny story that isn't really funny: Last night, I noticed a cat eating something under a shelf, I bent down to see what it was, but I couldn't see because he had gone far back. When I stood up, I forgot that I was standing right under a cabinet. I hit my head with such force that I fell back and had to catch myself on my bad foot. Then, as I was stumbling from the pain, I instinctively lifted my good foot, putting all my pressure on the bad foot, to step back and catch myself, but I was still stumbling. So I had to step back with my bad foot again and catch myself on my now-dying injured foot. Well, something happened, something tore, tears were shed, and now my bad foot has a little more flexibility to it and hurts less when I try to walk... Granted, I'm still struggling to walk, but this just goes to show that painful moments can bring about positive change. But OHMYGOODNESSITHURTSOMUCH!!!! HAHAHA! Anyway, that's one more little thing I'm celebrating today...
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Yesterday was fantastic and restful for my foot. I am grateful for that. I also received the gift of - not one, but TWO - salads!!! Words cannot express how much this means for a whole foods lover who lives in a house full of people who think that carbs on carbs on carbs is a balanced meal!!!
Today, I will be running more errands on my unhappy foot. Fortunately, after the first two errands, I can enlist #2's aid for the fun one... HAHAHA! Every Friday evening, our public library hosts a teen night, where they craft something and watch a film. I count it towards my kids' homeschooling as an extracurricular/club activity.
Today, I will be running more errands on my unhappy foot. Fortunately, after the first two errands, I can enlist #2's aid for the fun one... HAHAHA! Every Friday evening, our public library hosts a teen night, where they craft something and watch a film. I count it towards my kids' homeschooling as an extracurricular/club activity.
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Celebrating a big thing today. Some might find the mention of God offensive, but I give credit to Him for this. Once a month at church, we have what's called a testimony meeting. It's an opportunity for the congregation to stand and testify of Christ at the pulpit. I shared my own testimony as well. I bore witness of the love of God and what it means to let God prevail in our lives. I testified of the power of the atonement over ALL things, and said a few more things that I felt prompted to say. Then, I limped down from the pulpit and made my way to my seat. In the brief walk down the aisle, I stopped limping, and my pain was gone. I started bawling my eyes out in the middle of church and had to step outside because I had just been the recipient of a miracle. My husband chased after me when he saw my face, and I turned to him and hopped three times and started crying... Naturally, he laughed at me for crying and told me to take it easy before I break something new. HAHAHA! I've spent the rest of the day on my feet, and will be walking my kids to the botanical garden today. Since He gave me the capacity to be a more active part of their lives, I figure not to waste a moment of it.
EDIT: Ah... and I forgot to mention... I went on my evening walk last night... I CAN DO MY WALKS AGAIN!!!
EDIT: Ah... and I forgot to mention... I went on my evening walk last night... I CAN DO MY WALKS AGAIN!!!
Yeah! So happy for you that your foot is finally better! That was a long time in healing. And it's so limiting when anything happens that impedes our ability to walk. Cheers to you for finally being back on your feet! (But your husband is right: you are just coming off of a significant injury. Please take care not to overdo things and set yourself back. Your foot feels better now. But it still needs time to build back up to its pre-injury level of strength.)
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Also very glad to hear this happened for you! FINALLY! 
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Had a GREAT day on Monday. I took my family to the botanical gardens, where we explored nature for a few hours and nibbled on experimental sweet potato "gingerbread cookies", compliments of #3. I can't wait for her to perfect the recipe! After that, some much needed housework was done. HAHAHA!
Today, I mostly relaxed, played games with the kids, and did a little house chores. I'll be taking another evening walk just as soon as I've finished posting this. Can't deny, I've been doing a LOT of stretches the past two days... Gotta keep the DOMS at bay. HAHAHA!
Today, I mostly relaxed, played games with the kids, and did a little house chores. I'll be taking another evening walk just as soon as I've finished posting this.
Can't deny, I've been doing a LOT of stretches the past two days... Gotta keep the DOMS at bay. HAHAHA!
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Something that I just realized I am grateful for is actually my current muscle weakness. Because of how long I've been struggling to walk without stumbling, there are some muscle groups that are very weak. I can feel the uneven pressure throughout my entire core, and that has given me a starting point in deciding which workouts I want to get back to. Since being a long-term off-and-on bedridden cripple, I've found that doing a lot of things in an upright position has put pressure on a pelvic floor that has become weakened over the years. Then, I had to bend over to clean a lower wall and thought, "This would be so much easier if I could squat down while doing this." So, there's one and two on my list of priorities. Strengthening my pelvic floor and being able to squat down to do things that require bringing my 6ft elevation down to that of a toddler. Seeing my weakness shows me what I need to work on to improve and even gives me insight into how to proceed. I'm grateful or that.
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. . . just because!
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I’m a Christian too! Nice to “meet” you! 
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If I did nothing else today, I managed to get #5 to her workplace, convert my herb garden into a social spot for winter firepit roasting, got all of my grocery shopping done for the next two weeks, purchased the necessary ingredients for the gluten-free, sugar-free pies that I offered to bake for Thanksgiving, and FINALLY got around to ordering my daughter's cap and gown....
Ah, and I discovered a new meal that my kids love after a bout of laziness combined with the teens' bout of "there's nothing to eat!!!" HAHAHA! cooked some wild rice, dumped in a can of white beans, added some frozen mixed veggies, creamy salad dressing, salt and seasonings to compliment the dressing, and somehow, chicken bouillon brought it all together...
Ah, and I discovered a new meal that my kids love after a bout of laziness combined with the teens' bout of "there's nothing to eat!!!" HAHAHA! cooked some wild rice, dumped in a can of white beans, added some frozen mixed veggies, creamy salad dressing, salt and seasonings to compliment the dressing, and somehow, chicken bouillon brought it all together...
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Teens: There's nothing to eat!!! *Proceeds to cut a huge chunk of bread out of the loaf and eat it plain*
The conversation went as follows:
Me: We can have cinnamon applesauce toast for breakfast. *cuts the rest of the loaf into slices and pulls out the cinnamon and applesauce*
Teens in unison: WE HAVE TOAST!?!
Me: Sure, we do! Just pop these slices in the oven for a couple of minutes, and you'll have toast.
Upon realizing I'm not gonna make it for them...
Teen #5: I'm good... I'll just eat this plain.
Teen #6: It's too much of a hassle... *pulls out every version of sugar I own and bombards her applesauce bread slice, along with my entire kitchen counter, with it*
Me: Do you want to eat, or is cleaning that up too much of a hassle, too?
Teen #5: That's why I only eat it plain. *while spreading crumbs all over herself and her device because she didn't get a plate*
Me: *knows better than to cross #5 over trivial matters* Don't forget your clementines. *walks out before I see something that'll trigger a need for deep breathing exercises*
Yep... Teens...
My kids bring so much light and life to my soul.
The conversation went as follows:
Me: We can have cinnamon applesauce toast for breakfast. *cuts the rest of the loaf into slices and pulls out the cinnamon and applesauce*
Teens in unison: WE HAVE TOAST!?!
Me: Sure, we do! Just pop these slices in the oven for a couple of minutes, and you'll have toast.
Upon realizing I'm not gonna make it for them...
Teen #5: I'm good... I'll just eat this plain.
Teen #6: It's too much of a hassle... *pulls out every version of sugar I own and bombards her applesauce bread slice, along with my entire kitchen counter, with it*
Me: Do you want to eat, or is cleaning that up too much of a hassle, too?
Teen #5: That's why I only eat it plain. *while spreading crumbs all over herself and her device because she didn't get a plate*
Me: *knows better than to cross #5 over trivial matters* Don't forget your clementines. *walks out before I see something that'll trigger a need for deep breathing exercises*
Yep... Teens...
My kids bring so much light and life to my soul.
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Yesterday was fantastic. It was relaxing, but I also managed to get some workouts done. I worked a bit on my balance and flexibility, did some leg extensions, and went for my walk. I had a clementine and some sunflower seeds for breakfast, turned the leftover rice veggies into soup for lunch, snacked on a HUGE salad close to dinnertime, and had a fun snack of mozzarella sticks while the rest of my family enjoyed pizza for dinner. Aside from that, I got started organizing my library... It was dissected a while ago for my guests, but after they left, I never got around to returning things back to how they once were... It'll probably take 3 days to get all of my books back on their shelves where they belong... HAHAHA!
And something to celebrate: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO #3!!! She turns 18 today!
And something to celebrate: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO #3!!! She turns 18 today!
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Happy birthday #3! 
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Welcome to adulthood, #3!
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Happy birthday #3!
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#3 wishes me to say, "Thank you," to everyone who wished her a happy birthday.
Shark week started yesterday. So, I skipped workouts and decided to treat every meal with a side of beef and chocolate and an extra side of greens... It's how I survive the first two days. HAHAHA! Anyway, I managed to start organizing my books according to the Dewey Decimal system... I'm not gonna go hardcore... yet... just focusing on the ten categories, then by author. I felt motivated to move around a lot, but as the saying goes: "The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." So, I just stuck to delegation of basic house chores and trying to remember for what purpose I rose from my hobbit hole every time I stood up to do something.
Meals yesterday were a clementine and sunflower seeds for breakfast, a salad for lunch, just a couple slices of bread and butter for a snack to give me energy til dinnertime, and beefaroni (my own version, not that boxed crap), which I needed help with because I was completely wiped out... apparently, I didn't look too good because everyone was telling me to go lay down by the end of the day... So, I zoned out to a nostalgic film with some chocolate and my beefaroni... frankly, there were too many noodles in my beef, but that's probably the iron deficiency speaking... BAHAHAHA!
Guys... I'm gonna tell you the secret to good ground beef: SEASON IT LIKE A GYRO!!! Seriously, gyros are SO DELICIOUS!!! You won't go wrong!
This morning had me laughing. I was doing house chores and was just feeling so achy and wiped out... Why the heck am I so exhausted from basic sorting and organizing? It makes no sense. So, husband comes in and tells me to stop what I'm doing and go lay down... But I'm fine... just a bit tired... I must be dehydrated... Why am I so dehydrated... and all that other flood of thought streaming that just couldn't stop freeflowing from my mouth before I feel a warm gush of feminine assurance... "oh, yeah... that's why..." before suddenly feeling even more exhausted and achy. So, he told me again in a gentle, yet very commanding voice to go to bed and immediately took over cleaning the counter I was at. So, I obey, but first I took my notebook that I was supposed to leave in the library. Then, I forgot to grab my phone... Then I sit down only to realize that I forgot to get some water... But at this point, I'm about to freakin' collapse. So, I call for husband. He brings me two bottles of water, but I told him it's a waste, and that I'll just refill the first one from the tap when it's empty. He hands me my chocolate, takes the bottle away, then walks out. I try to open my water bottle, but my hands are super weak right now and can't grip properly. So, I have to call him back in to open a bottle of water for me, and I know how much he hates being called away from a task multiple times. So, I start crying because I feel bad for him, but not in the self-shaming way that often invades my thoughts when I annoy my husband. Then, I start laughing at myself for crying. So, I'm cry-laughing, and he's just sitting there with the tissues, rubbing my feet and smiling at me, and I'm like, "I promise, this is purely hormonal... I'm actually very happy right now." He said he's used to it and put his phone in his pocket (so I don't have to yell if I need anything)... I was laughing at myself so hard, though... Every time I said, "Thank you. I'm sorry for putting you out," tears just wouldn't stop flowing, and then I'd crack up at the obvious surge of hormonal changes I was experiencing, and my husband was just sitting calmly, rubbing my feet, an obvious well-seasoned warrior after 20+ years of this... HAHAHA!
It really is the little things...
In conclusion, I've decided that the exercises I will focus on breathing exercises, pelvic floor exercises, and some basic wellness exercises for my hands and feet... Count the errand I have to run today, and I'll say I'm getting decent exercise today. Methinks, I'll be getting myself a gyro on my errands today...
Shark week started yesterday. So, I skipped workouts and decided to treat every meal with a side of beef and chocolate and an extra side of greens... It's how I survive the first two days. HAHAHA! Anyway, I managed to start organizing my books according to the Dewey Decimal system... I'm not gonna go hardcore... yet... just focusing on the ten categories, then by author. I felt motivated to move around a lot, but as the saying goes: "The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." So, I just stuck to delegation of basic house chores and trying to remember for what purpose I rose from my hobbit hole every time I stood up to do something.
Meals yesterday were a clementine and sunflower seeds for breakfast, a salad for lunch, just a couple slices of bread and butter for a snack to give me energy til dinnertime, and beefaroni (my own version, not that boxed crap), which I needed help with because I was completely wiped out... apparently, I didn't look too good because everyone was telling me to go lay down by the end of the day... So, I zoned out to a nostalgic film with some chocolate and my beefaroni... frankly, there were too many noodles in my beef, but that's probably the iron deficiency speaking... BAHAHAHA!
Guys... I'm gonna tell you the secret to good ground beef: SEASON IT LIKE A GYRO!!! Seriously, gyros are SO DELICIOUS!!! You won't go wrong!
This morning had me laughing. I was doing house chores and was just feeling so achy and wiped out... Why the heck am I so exhausted from basic sorting and organizing? It makes no sense. So, husband comes in and tells me to stop what I'm doing and go lay down... But I'm fine... just a bit tired... I must be dehydrated... Why am I so dehydrated... and all that other flood of thought streaming that just couldn't stop freeflowing from my mouth before I feel a warm gush of feminine assurance... "oh, yeah... that's why..." before suddenly feeling even more exhausted and achy. So, he told me again in a gentle, yet very commanding voice to go to bed and immediately took over cleaning the counter I was at. So, I obey, but first I took my notebook that I was supposed to leave in the library. Then, I forgot to grab my phone... Then I sit down only to realize that I forgot to get some water... But at this point, I'm about to freakin' collapse. So, I call for husband. He brings me two bottles of water, but I told him it's a waste, and that I'll just refill the first one from the tap when it's empty. He hands me my chocolate, takes the bottle away, then walks out. I try to open my water bottle, but my hands are super weak right now and can't grip properly. So, I have to call him back in to open a bottle of water for me, and I know how much he hates being called away from a task multiple times. So, I start crying because I feel bad for him, but not in the self-shaming way that often invades my thoughts when I annoy my husband. Then, I start laughing at myself for crying. So, I'm cry-laughing, and he's just sitting there with the tissues, rubbing my feet and smiling at me, and I'm like, "I promise, this is purely hormonal... I'm actually very happy right now." He said he's used to it and put his phone in his pocket (so I don't have to yell if I need anything)... I was laughing at myself so hard, though... Every time I said, "Thank you. I'm sorry for putting you out," tears just wouldn't stop flowing, and then I'd crack up at the obvious surge of hormonal changes I was experiencing, and my husband was just sitting calmly, rubbing my feet, an obvious well-seasoned warrior after 20+ years of this... HAHAHA!
It really is the little things...
In conclusion, I've decided that the exercises I will focus on breathing exercises, pelvic floor exercises, and some basic wellness exercises for my hands and feet... Count the errand I have to run today, and I'll say I'm getting decent exercise today.
Methinks, I'll be getting myself a gyro on my errands today...
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for the next few days!And
to your great husband!
Hope you are doing okay! 