Mommy Musings

I can't believe we're almost halfway done with February. I love how quickly this winter is flying by. Especially with the sub-0 temps we're supposed to get this weekend, I can't wait for it to be spring. Here's a little recap of what's been going on around here. -my foot still hurts. I'm so over this. My dr gave me a nerve stimulating machine that I have to use for 30 minutes 3 times a day. It was helping, but unfortunately Skip kneeled on my foot last week, then accidentally pulled it in the wrong direction last night, so I'm in a lot of pain still. I also now think that not only did I sprain the mid foot, but also the lower ankle as well. I'll be calling the dr next week if it's not better. 7 weeks in I'm so, SO done. - Emmy is SO grown up these days. Seriously, she's 7 going on 17. That comes with it's own challenges, but I just love seeing the person she has turned into. She was doing math problems for fun tonight {so not from me}...

Oh hey! How's it going. I have this routine of blogging every day for a week, then none at all.  Let's see if I can find a better balance. Let's see if I can catch you up on the last month: So my foot still hurts. The fall I took on Christmas Eve is really taking it's time getting better. After an MRI and trip to my Dr, I learned it's a lisfrac sprain. Great that nothing was torn, but this is one of the worst sprains to have. Looking at around 6-8 weeks for recovery. And that's not until I can run, just walk without a brace probably. For someone who averaged 20 miles a week at least, it's a bit of a blow. But I'm trying to move on from crying about it. I'm finally able to do some pilates workouts, so that's something. Pre-MRI selfie...cause why not We celebrated Skip's birthday.  Low-key with just dinner out with the girls and an at-home movie, but it was nice to spoil my man for the day. Christmas break was spent with me sitting on the couch...

Oh hey, remember when I used to blog? I miss it SO much, but honestly have let it fall by the wayside and am not making a priority for it.  Plus with two novels under my belt and starting my third, all my creative juices are going into that. But as this is mainly a record keeper for my family, let's see if I can do a quick and dirty recap before Christmas!! We had a fabulous Thanksgiving this year....mainly because Skip was off for it!!  WAHOO!!! I hosted the first time {though my dad made all the food} and had my whole family up. It truly was one of the best Thanksgivings ever! The day before we had Emmy's 7th birthday party at Build a Bear with all her friends from school. I cannot recommend them enough. It was stress-free and the kids had a great time! On her actual birthday we had lunch at McDonalds per her request and then went to see The Good Dinosaur {which if you haven't seen, DON'T...it is not the cute, fun, kids movie you think it is}. It was such a sweet day ...

We did it! We survived the first full week of school....wahoo! I won't lie, this transition into two girls in school all day, every day, has been tougher than I anticipate.  It requires a lot more organization and I'm constantly worried I'll forget something.  We'll get there though. Charlie is adjusting slowly but surely.  She would prefer to still be at home with me {who wouldn't} but before she knows it, she'll learn to love school, I'm sure. Unfortunately the poor girl got hit with her first taste of school germs and was home sick two days this week.  But she's feeling all better now!  With two in school, I feel like it's going to be a long winter of germs. Emmy started her third year of dance on Wednesday.  I absolutely love the school she is in, and she was happy that her best friend from dance was back again this year. I've been spending my free hours during the day writing and editing.  Oh yeah, I don't think I mentioned on here yet, ...