I tried to sleep through the night, but I woke up a lot. I'm tired now, but Caleb woke me up. I feel like I need a break. Caleb just came over here and tried to put his butt in my face and fart on me. Good morning Mom! LOL He's such a monkey.
I have a lot to do today. I got very little done yesterday because we had appointments. Caleb's was online, but mine was in person an hour away. I went to pick up my new corrected insoles. I was successful in walking yesterday, but not successful in my calorie intake. I woke up and ate snacks in the middle of the night. It's a habit that I thought I had broken. I was hungry, what else can I say? I did the same thing this morning, early morning. It's not like I'm not trying to reduce my calorie intake. I just started, so I'm not giving up yet.
Caleb helped me with a pedicure last night. My toes are pretty purple. Now I have the compression socks on I was recommended to wear to prevent my feet from swelling and hurting. I gave him a foot massage, and a back massage, and a head massage in return. My debt is paid.
Caleb helped me again with the Icy Hot back patch application. I applied the Icy hot to my pelvis wear it hurts. I smell like I did in Basic Training. I use to apply muscle pain relief cream to my entire body after the end of day shower, before bed. Of course, I was already taking 800 mg Ibuprofen 3 times a day. Soldier candy. I know it's going to hurt for a long time while I am trying to get back in shape. When I start getting use to a workout, that's when I know it's time to increase the incline and/or time walked or both. I also plan on using my weighted vest at some point. It holds up to 80lbs. I bought the incline trainer and weighted vest because I've known for a long time that this is what I wanted to do. I wanted more of a challenge than the treadmill I used in 2013. I wanted to reach a better fitness level too.
This rainy weather over here is doing nothing to help with my motivation today. It didn't help yesterday, or the day before. I feel more pain on rainy days than sunny days, without doing anything.
I'm facing both brain-fog and Caleb attention needs at the same time. He requires a lot of attention. I do better at 2:30 in the morning than 9:52 in the morning that's for sure. I'm currently loading up on Diet Mountain Dew so I can think straight this morning.
I've got house chores to do today, but no appointments. I told Caleb he could not go to the park today, as I need him to help me. I need him to give me 100% today so we can see how far we can get. Already, as soon he woke up, he is lively as ever! I'm dragging. I didn't want to get up when he woke me up. I haven't done anything yet and am already sweating. I feel gross, but am not going to take a shower just to clean the house. It can wait until after I clean up the bathroom.
I've fallen behind in my 2nd and 3rd online classes. I have also fallen behind in my reading schedule. I wanted to read a little bit everyday. Apparently I'm taking on too many responsibilities at once, and can't do everything. I'm not going to let it get me down. I will just prioritize what I want to do for now, and maybe one day I will have time to catch up. This week of rain has not helped.
I hope the weather gets better before Rachel comes over. We are supposed to go to the beach together while she is here. She loves the beach.
My cousins, Max and Mariel have recently graduated high school! I am so happy for them! I knew what a relief it was for me when I knew it was finally over. Unfortunately, I didn't have anyone to help me plan out the details of what was happening next, and I played it by ear until I couldn't anymore. My dad did not save for my college education, but he expected me to get a bachelor's degree minimum.
Anyway, they have both accepted their respective college choices for the Fall. I can't believe they are all grown up. It seems like yesterday that they were infants. If it hadn't been for my dad's bad relationship with my Aunt Lisa, I might have been able to spend more time with them as they grew up.
Rachel's daughter, Zhela, also graduated this year! It's a year of graduations for sure. She also has accepted her choice of college for the Fall. The future is going to be bright with these young people going to further their education!
Eric, my brother, and his wife are expecting a baby. I wonder if they know a due date yet. I wonder if they know the gender of the baby. I need a new baby in my life. I have not been around Eric since maybe 2010. He has grown a lot since then, as anybody would. I have not yet met his wife.
I try to keep up with Sherri so I can see her kids. They are still little, and I have the opportunity to be a part of their lives. I want to be known by them. It's not easy as we do not live close to one another. She works a lot too.
We are waiting for Mathew to come home from deployment. It's been a long, stressful time for Nichole. I won't be able to receive him, but I hope to see live streaming video. I miss the kids too. I don't see or hear much from them since they have been on vacation.
I stay in touch with my mom. I try to keep up with Nichole and my Aunt Lisa. Staying in touch with other mothers keep me sane. Plus, I need adult conversation on a regular basis.
Caleb is being obnoxious, so let's find some photos! All these photos are from about July 2019- January 2020 or so.
Caleb and me at the Oceanview United Methodist Church's Thanksgiving Dinner.
Caleb and Harlee on Harlee's birthday.
Caleb and friends on Halloween.
Caleb, Harlee, and Bella.
Caleb and Bella.
The Star Map of Caleb's birthdate.
Makeup day.
Caleb in pajamas.
Bella with big bone.
Our beach outing for Harlee's birthday. Caleb and me.
My attempt at twisted cornrows to keep my head from burning up, and my body from overheating.
Harlee and Bella.
Harlee and Bella.
Caleb and Harlee at the beach for her birthday.
Caleb and Harlee hanging out.
Christinia and me at the Oceanview United Methodist Church's Thanksgiving dinner.
New haircut!
Wearing makeup for church.
At the beach together for Harlee's birthday. Christinia, Caleb, Harlee, and me.
Bella love!
Christinia and me at the beach.
Bella and me on the couch.
When I was just starting to wear dresses again.
Caleb and Harlee.
Harlee and me.
Christinia and Bella.
Caleb and Harlee playing.
Me at the beach!
The day I picked Christinia and Harlee up from the airport.
Christinia and Harlee.
Showing off my makeup.
Caleb and me at the hospital after his suicide attempt.
Christinia, Harlee, Caleb, and me at the Generations church around Christmas time.
Caleb and me at the beach.
Group cuddle!
Caleb and Bella.
Bella in her Christmas sweater. She smiles!
Caleb at the new water park on the island. That night, he inhaled Duster and was taken to the hospital. Not all wounds are visible.
Caleb at Halloween with the Gordon family and friends.
Caleb picked this flower for me.
Caleb and Harlee.
Makeup photo.
Caleb.
Caleb and Bella.
Harlee and me.
Makeup closeup.
Caleb at the beach.
The de Mello trio. Everybody with Mom on the couch.
Christinia and me at the church Thanksgiving dinner.
Caleb goofing off at the bus stop.
Caleb and Christinia playing with filters.
Forever taking "before" pictures because I have to keep starting over.
I was on keto. This looks like cabbage, collard greens, onions, and either Spam or ham. yum!
Bella and me dressed up for Christmas.
Christinia and Harlee.
Caleb at Halloween.
Bella in Christmas sweater.
Harlee and me. I called her "Boo".
Harlee and me.
I voted!
Caleb and Harlee with Elsa and Anna at the Town's Christmas Gathering.
Caleb at the beach.
Me dressed up.
Caleb in ACUs.
Caleb playing Minecraft, and Harlee.
Christinia and me at the beach.
Christinia and me at church for Thanksgiving dinner.
Caleb, Harlee, and Christinia at the hotel pool.
Christinia, Harlee, Caleb, and me.
Harlee and Bella cuddling with me on the couch.
Me wearing a dress. (And a bra.LOL)
Harlee and me on the couch.
Caleb and Harlee.
Christinia, Caleb, Harlee, and Bella. A typical weekend.
Caleb with friends on Halloween.
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