Monday, April 14, 2008

Busy Week....

Hey Ya'll.... How's it going? I hope all is well. It was a crazy week last week. This one seems to be a little better. We had something to do every night last week. When that happens it just seems to snow ball the week. We had a couple of ball games, which were all good. Last Wednesday was my birthday and so it seemed like the kids thought we should celebrate that for a few days. They were so disappointed that we didn't have a party. But who needs a party at this age right? Ha! I did have a good one though. They got me a new cell phone and some money for some much needed clothes. So it was all good. I also had a sleep test done last week. That was interesting. I do have sleep apnea (spelling??), I met three of the four things they measure you on. So in the next week or so I will be getting a machine to help me breath better therefore sleep better. So I'm in high hopes that I will be able to have good nights rest soon. Anyways, I am really proud of myself. I had a little melt down a few weeks back and decided it was high time that I take care of myself. I just decided that I had to do this. So one of the things was exercise, I know screech and scream, so I joined the gym. Yeah for me! :) Anyways, my doctor suggested that I start in the pool because I'm having alot of pain in my knees, mainly from excessive weight. So I did. I'm doing a hour long class every morning. It's really pretty fun and I'm enjoying it. When I get done then I swim two laps of the pool. The first day I barley could do one so I hope that every week I can add another lap. It's harder than it looks. I thought oh I can do that no problem. Yeah right. By one lap I mean up and back in an Olympic size pool. I think that's how you count it. Well, that's what I'm doing anyways. I hope in a few weeks and can strengthen my knees enough to go and work out on the tread mill. Anyways, it feels good to do something for yourself. I'm very proud of myself for the effort I've made so far. Today as soon as I got home we made two laps around my neighborhood too. Allen was none to happy but that's okay. He only cried through the last lap. How dare I take time from his play station time. I mean really what kind of mother am I anyways? he he he.... Anyways, I'm trying that's at least a start. I must admit walking in that gym the first day was so intimidating. Wow, I thought I was going to have a heart attack before I even got there. I just could picture all these super skinny people and here I come. Yea you got the picture... That first day I put my swim suit on and desperately tried to figure out the fastest way into the water. But of course who ever built the pool was obviously very thin because the locker door is slap at the other end to the entrance into the pool. I seriously thought about cannon balling in but then it donned on me that I'd actually draw more attention to myself that way. So I walked as quickly as my legs would carry me into the pool. But to my surprise I'm not the only over weight person at the gym, imagine that. So everyday gets a little bit easier. Oh and good grief, have you ever been in a locker room filled with elderly women. They just don't care what hangs out and where. I just keep walking with my head down and saying "I'm sorry." I mean is it that hard to at least keep you towel on. Dang! Nobody wants to see all your goods. And trust me they aint that good. I mean I understand if there's just no where else to go but there are stalls to dress in. I guess that's just too much effort. Who knows??? That's partly the reason I do my laps after class. Giving them time to get dressed for goodness sakes. And grouchy to boot. This no joke, last week I walked over to the sink to brush my hair and there's another elderly lady standing there and I smiled and said good morning and you would have thought I just told her she was ugly or something. She scowled at me like she just hated the sight of me. I thought well I guess I got her spot in the pool. I mean who the heck knows. He smiler was just broke that day I guess. I try for the most part to just smile and stay out of their way. God forbid you should get in their spot in the pool, I mine as well just go on to hell. I feel like I'm in church and have just taken one of their seats for goodness sakes. I hope the Lord has assigned seating in heaven because if not we're all in alot of trouble. he he he... Just a little funny. Anyways, I guess that's about it. I'll have to share a few more funnies with the pool and the old ladies later. I think I've already taken up too much time. They are just too funny. Well, I hope you all have a great day! Talk to ya soon...

4 comments:

Karen said...

Way to go! I'm proud of you. It's always hard for us mommas to take time for ourselves. Keep it up, I'm cheering for ya.

SouthAsiaRocks said...

That's awesome! I used to work the front desk at Crossgates Athletic Club in Slidell... the little old ladies would always give me a hard time. I had one lady come tell me that I needed to go out to the pool and tell someone to change lanes - haha! I always avoided walking in the locker room when they were around too - haha!

Sharon said...

You go girl! It's great that you're doing something for you, which will in turn benefit the rest of your family. I used to do water aerobics at the Y, it was fun but I felt like I got more of a workout swimming laps. Too bad we're not in the same town, we could go workout together.

Bronie said...

you rock misty! good for you! in my heart (and in my dreams) i work out and have abs and triceps. unfortunately, then i wake up to flubber. :) know that i'm cheerin' you on. maybe since i've got my RA under better control i can start doing something...that's better than nothing, right?
funny post!