Jan. 9-Jan. 17: Days 9-17

My only semi-happy thoughts as we are adjusting back to school after the holiday break, and adjusting to a new schedule for Collin in both the afternoon therapy and new primary class at church(which have been very rough): school for the kids to go to, all who support us in helping Collin(teachers, aides in the class, therapists, etc.). Workout time--I found a 30 minute workout that I just started this week that combines weights & cardio so start to finish I'm done in 30 minutes, instead of 30 minutes toning + another 30 minutes cardio(I am so out of shape though that it leaves me sore for a few days after each workout). So happy the end is in sight(a couple more weeks) of Tom's overtime at work. I feel like a candle burning at both ends.

January 8: Day 8

Change isn't always a good thing around here, especially with Collin. However, this time unexpected joy found us or at least me.

Collin's therapy schedule got changed around this weekend, and now we have an open weekday afternoon in our schedule, which is nice since Tuesday evenings fill up fast and it's nice to take a breather since Collin is working over 12 cumulative hours per week during the therapy sessions.

I also did a lot of purging of stuff I've been putting off for way too long. For example, finally purged papers the hospital sent us home with after Brent was born. He turns 3 years old this year. I purged old makeup, clothes that taunt me because even though I'm the right size they fit not how I'd like, and other stuff. I filled a huge trash bag just of trash, and a few bags for a donation truck later this week.

January 7: Day 7

Pampering that works: personal exercise time. My knees have been bothering me a lot since Saturday's 5k. I did a 20 minute lower body workout tonight because if time constraints. I was concerned for my knees because the workout is on my hands & knees, but it ended up being something that eased the pain.

January 6: Day 6

Something that made me smile: I had a new nephew born.

Also, Tom watched a restless Brent in church which sort of makes up for the Saturday fiasco.

January 5: Day 5

Did a 5k color run Saturday, January 5. My body doesn't like it so much--my knees can't take the beaing and my low-back bothered me a majority of the day from about halfway thru the race till I went to bed. So, the plan was to have Collin run with Tom, who would be taking pictures. Didn't work out that way, and Collin ran with me. Between body aches, and hormonal shifts, I decided it was time for personal pampering, which is 100% guaranteed to be kid-free.

Pampering that works: Took a trip to a local fabric store, sans kids. I found a pattern online of making a long skirt out of jersey knit, that (when the directions are followed correctly) takes less than 1 hour start to finish. Unfortunately, I didn't follow the directions correctly on my test run so I have to start from scratch, but I should be able to get it done fast this week.

Pampering that works: Had a nice long, warm shower. Also I was non-bothered.

January 4: Day 4

My day has been not the best, pretty much all day. I struggled to come up with something to journal today.

Today's happy thoughts are: 1) A trip to IKEA is in the near future--I haven't been in several months (the reason for the upcoming trip is not so pleasant: property destruction by Collin) and 2) Tom will be watching him while I do a 5k color run in the morning.

Something that made me smile: I found my diffuser attachment for the blow dryer today. We had taken it with us on our trip to my in-laws' for the 48 hour fumigation at our house. I came home early to pick up the house key, and Tom packed everything up & brought the kids home. We went back the next day for the blow dryer, but we didn't have the diffuser attachment. Found it tonight.

January 3: Day 3

Tom said to me about a month ago, he hasn't heard me laugh really hard in at least a couple years. To which, I snarkly replied there hasn't been that much to laugh at. So, that's another reason for this project.

Something that made me smile(and full on belly laugh): Played a game of "Very Silly Sentences" with the boys. I picked it up at Marshalls to help Collin with his language. My favorite sentence was "The scary frog eats a squirrel."