Happy Tuesday ladies -
It's an insanely busy day at work. I started this post early in the am, but I've had back to back to back meetings. I often go for days without any meetings and today I have a day full of them.
I changed my work at home day this week to tomorrow as I have a diagnostic test for my procedure coming up on the 28th. Tomorrow, the doc will inject novacaine (or some other numbing medicine) where he would be performing the procedure, and if I get 80% or more relief for 4 or more hours, then he'll repeat the diagnostic test next week to make sure this week's results aren't a fluke. If I get relief from both tests, then it's a "go" for the procedure on the 28th.
My left leg is still bothering me a little from the first procedure, but the thigh pain is nearly gone, so now it's just the pain in my shin. As of last night, I'm back to doing my physical therapy exercises, and starting today, I'm getting back to using my inversion machine once or twice per day.
Today after work, I'm going to bring up the boxes of the Christmas Village I have so that DMIL and I can arrange it.
Or maybe I'll just bring up the boxes and let her arrange everything.
I appreciate all your good wishes for procedures and for the pain to go away.
And I also appreciate your
for my overdoing it. I'm trying to learn from my mistakes and take care of myself. But sometimes I overdo because I try and save DH from doing stuff.
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Laura - I've tried to convince my family to draw names or whatever when it comes to gift giving. No such luck. DH's sisters' families are facing hard times financially so they told us not to buy for them because they couldn't reciprocate. But they told us yesterday, after the boxes were mailed. It doesn't matter...we don't give to get. And if they're having tough times, all the more reason to get them a little something to put under their tree. If I didn't work for a major retailer that has been giving very generous employee discounts the past few weeks, we wouldn't be able to get as many gifts as we did. Hobby Lobby's ornament and Christmas decor selection does get picked over really early in the season. I really dislike self-appraisals and am not looking forward to doing mine next month.
Enjoy the movie tonight!
Ceejay - Is there still snow on the ground there? We had a dusting yesterday morning, and I had to brush the car off, but there's nothing on the ground today. I highly recommend wearing a mask when you're working around things that upset your sinuses. I wore a mask the day I brought up the lawn decorations from the basement as there's lots of dust down there.
on the yoga and the weight watchers! The holidays have me blue sometimes too. I think it's cause I miss my parents even though it's been 8 years since they passed.
Mel - So nice that you were able to accomplish so much for the seniors and ease the drama of the kids. That's awful about the ex changing her mind about buying the return tickets!
Loved the penguin graphic.
So sorry to hear of all the drama caused by the maintenance man with regards to the plumber. I'm glad you took today off to decompress. like you, I'm fluent in f-wordese.
Happy - I'm so happy that your DH can get his license changed and become an official Cheesehead!! Now you just have to start cheering for the Green Bay Packers.
Your parade stories are so funny! I love small town (or even medium sized town parades! On New Year's Day, a small town near us has the Toilet Bowl football game and parade. During the parade, spectators are encouraged to throw rolls of toilet paper back and forth across the street as "streamers" (it's all cleaned up and recycled later). It's pretty fun and definitely has to be experienced to be believed!
As to your question...the cold weather does make my back stiff and painful sometimes. And I always wear shoes with good tread on snow or ice. I'm a firm believer in practicality and comfort over fashion. Nice that you're having light fluffy snow. I don't mind the powder, it's the wet, heavy stuff that makes my back cringe. I hope you're able to find a nice fitting pair of boots. Glad you're having a good time with the cousins! I'd never heard about tossing food scraps outside. Wow! I guess things are different up in the northwoods! With all the lovely photos you and your DH take, I couldn't believe you don't have a camera. I hope Santa definitely delivers one to you for Christmas or that DH lets you use his cameras.
Annie - I'm so glad to hear that lil monkey got rave reviews at his first doc appointment! So adorable that Chris' daughter calls you "Nannie". Too funny about Hella B looking like a lion. I'm glad not too much blood was shed/lost. We had to do that with a cat once. Not an experience I'd wish on ANYONE. As for Christmas...I'm with you...I'd much prefer to share an "experience" with those I love (whether it's a nice meal, or some fun activity) than the gift giving thing. I hope you're feeling better today. Tummy problems are no fun at all.
to you sweet sista.
Shad - I'm glad to hear the dizziness passed. I can imagine how excited you are about your upcoming trip to NZ for the holidays! I guess "pub crawls" are universal! We have those here too...of course, Milwaukee is a town where at just about any given intersection, 3 of 4 corner establishments are taverns! Therefore, pub crawling just means crossing the street.
I like your idea of 15 min. of work followed by rest. I'll give that a try.
Time to go to another meeting!
Love and hugs to all,