2nd Day of the year.... in Dana Bell

An entry back I posted our family portrait for this year.

I’ll post another picture of Sydney at the end of this entry. Still trying to figure out how to post multiple pictures. I surprised myself by posting the last one. I did a happy dance.
Today was uneventful. Well, mostly. By that I mean it was normal.

I went to physical therapy. I met with a new woman who I thought wanted to kill me. The physical therapist I was used to seeing left and I’m stuck with explaining my situation all over again to someone else. I’m not thrilled but at least I’m still attending. It all has to be for something, right?
Man, she was rough on me. She tried “massaging” my shoulder and by golly… I thought I was either going to die, curse, or punch her in the face. Instead I closed my eyes and waited for it to be over.
She had me do several different stretches and exercises. They were difficult but tolerable. Then I was put in the torture device (it stretches my neck). The whole ordeal took an hour this time when normally I would only be there half that time. I’m going twice a week so it’s something to dread but I know it’s necessary. I don’t know if it’s helping or hurting me.

Changing the subject to something less frustrating....

We ordered pizza tonight and had ice cream for dessert. Definitely not starting off on the right foot when it comes to eating better. I’d like to but I know it’s going to take some time. Food is comforting. Pizza and ice cream are amazing. I rest my case.
I’m in the process of trying to minimize and organize our house. It’s a disaster. I don’t feel like doing it (and I probably shouldn’t be with the condition of my shoulder and neck....) but I’m so tired of having a messy house. I know it will never be completely clean or organized but I can try, right?!
We bought part of a bed room suite off of my sister in law and the guys that work for us delivered it today. We finally set up the television we got for ourselves for our bedroom. I’m excited to have more dresser space. I’m handing down my small dresser to my daughter. We’re still using a changing table/dresser and it’s rather small. Everyone wins.

I’m also trying to minimize toy clutter. Any parent understands this. I’m growing tired of stepping on legos. I moved most of her toys to her bedroom (thinking I could contain the mess to just one area) but realized she still likes to play in the living room (where we spend most of our time).
Every night it’s the same thing. Pick up the toys off of the floor so Bowser doesn’t tear them up. He especially loves Barbies and anything stuffed.

By the way, the boys are doing well. Bowser and Rocky (my fur babies) are now 6 and 7 years old this year. Gosh, that doesn’t seem right. They’re slightly jealous of our daughter but not in a bad way. They’re just big babies. I think they miss the attention they used to get pre- baby. THEY want to be on my lap. So most times I have two dogs and a toddler on me. And I wonder why my body is falling apart?!

Seeing an old friend tomorrow. I only get to see her once a year and this year it’s been a struggle to schedule it. I’m looking forward to it.

That’s about it for today. Here’s the picture, as promised: