miscellany from this week

[in case you're wondering this is what 545am light was like 2 weeks ago]

*Drove to bootcamp this morning grooving to Footloose. Though not my first choice, pickings we slim on the radio, it got me in the mood to have a most excellent day. Of course coming home after a good work out and spending a good amount of time with Adam didn't hurt my mood either.

*Spent a good portion of my day yesterday working on publishing year 2006 of my blog into a blurb book. I am 1/2 way through so I feel like there is no end in sight, but I keep looking at what I've already printed, remember this, and it's definitely worth my time.



*This is what this girl looks like in the morning. I know you're thinking she's laying down, but really her lid (aka hair) looks that big and crazy when she's standing up. She could have dreads in no time.

*Swim lessons are now over. I was going to sign them up again, but the next two weeks are going to be busy enough and admit to being really really disappointed with Megan's teacher. Honestly I don't think she learned a thing. I am upset enough that I think I will call or write a letter. No one should have to pay good money and spend two weeks of your time for nothing. What a let down. Of course I was pleased with Bella and Tess' progress.



*Bella's been on the piano fairly frequently this summer apparently playing/plucking original tunes. I asked her what she was playing the other day and she said, "I don't know, just a song I have in my head." I love that she'll just sit down and teacher herself something, but do wonder why she won't do that with the violin.



*Monday I spent the afternoon with my friends. Tami, my friend who hosted, had a backyard loaded with things for the kids to do including a trampoline. It didn't take them long to bring the bubbles to the tramp (sorry Tami). While I watch on with one eye open, hoping two heads wouldn't collide, they had the time of their lives.

*My girls have officially been counting down the days this week waiting for my sister, their cousins, to arrive. They will be here sometime Saturday, hopefully sooner than later or I will not hear the end of it, to spend the next two weeks with us. I admit, I am looking forward to it as much as them. And to think school will be starting only days after they leave.

Have a fabulous weekend!

down for the count

How come it is that on Saturday after a long busy week I would give anything to lay in bed and read, but this morning when I am faced with the entire day in bed on my back I want nothing more than to get up and be productive? I am beginning to believe you always want the one thing you don't have.

This morning at boot camp everything was great, meaning I didn't have pains I was ignoring or anything, not that it wasn't hard because it was. Anyway, after the stretching when I bent down to pick up my things my back gave way and I almost collapsed. I have never in my life felt that kind of pain and I wasn't sure I would be able to get up or get myself to the car. I tried walking it out thinking, I simply could not have injured my back, but indeed I am injured.



Adam, who is well versed in injuring his back, gave me his advice that I have to rest it. If I try to do too much I will only prolong the healing. So I'm taking his advice and staying off my back as much as I can. It is definitely putting a wrench in my day/week, but I guess I don't really have a choice. I really need to get better.

I thought this would give me time to catch up on some blogs, but using my laptop is hurting my back, I can't get the right position so I picked up To Kill A Mockingbird instead. I haven't read it since High School and am quite enjoying it. I keep finding my mind wandering and going through all the things I would much rather be doing. My list does have a limit, but I would almost rather be doing anything else. I guess I'm fearful because I've never had an injury like this and have no idea how long I'll be down.

I hope your Monday is going better than mine.

what was I thinking?

I can't walk up stairs today. You see, my neighbor talked me into doing this boot camp with her that started Monday morning at 5:30am. Two days into it and my legs aren't functioning like they should...I know, what was I thinking?! It's hard getting up and the workout has gotten harder each morning, but I'm loving (as long as the weather cooperates) being outdoors and watching the sun rise each day. That alone has made a huge impact on my morning...I'm finding I'm way more productive when I get home. Of course coming home and being with Adam for a bit doesn't hurt either. We usually never spend the mornings together so this has been a welcome change.


[outside restaurant]

It's nice Wednesdays are rest day from boot camp because I was up late with Lori seeing Keane in concert last night. It was FANTASTIC. Admittedly much better than I thought it would be. As I stood there singing along I found myself realizing how much I did in fact love Keane. I mean, I knew I loved them that's why I bought tickets, but I didn't realize I loved them. I could have kicked myself for not bringing in my camera. I am so mad. I had it with me, in the car, but left it thinking they wouldn't let me bring it in. I am still not over the fact that I don't have pictures and video of my night standing in the dark with screaming fans...what was I thinking?