Feb 3rd, 2012..... Day 34 Blog

Friday, February 03, 2012

Today has been a really good day. I worked with my adult swim students this morning. I actually only teach 2 classes "officially". However, I work with them doing practice sessions several times a week. It takes adults a lot more to overcome fear and learn to swim. We are having a great time and they did really well this morning. I am proud of them.

I taught two water aerobic classes this morning. Several of the ladies are starting a new "diet". They are passing around the diet and trying to encourage one another to start it. I may give it a try. It looks pretty interesting. It was given to one of the ladies by her doctor. We'll see.

After my classes this morning I babysat for my youngest granddaughter for the rest of the day. Met the bus for the other 3 granddaughters this afternoon. Took Paul (DH) to work. Picked Becca (DIL) up at work. Let her take the grandchildren and I went and taught my Deep Water aerobic class this evening. I had a new student. It was a good class.

This evening has been pretty quiet. I've been watching tv & sparking along. The grandchildren are spending the night. Tomorrow we are having a birthday party for Becca. Her actual birthday is on Sunday. During the Superbowl, Becca, my other DIL, Sarah, the eldest granddaughter & I are going out to watch ONE FOR THE MONEY. Becca is seriously into the Stephanie Plum book series. I guess it will be fun. I am having DH, DVR to Super bowl for me so that I can fastforward through the game & WATCH THE COMMERCIAls! LOL... yep.... I like the Super Bowl Commercials.

Well... back to spending time with DH & watching tv. Have a good night my friends. Bright blessings for a beautiful weekend. Love ya, Dawn

  

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JEMPOWER 2/4/2012 5:39PM

I knew we were sisters I am definitely a Stephanie Plum fan. Jem Report Inappropriate Comment

KATHY_ON_462014 2/4/2012 11:21AM

I saw on the news last night, that 44% of people watch the super bowl for the commercials and 46% actually watch it for the game. :) Enjoy the movie :) Report Inappropriate Comment

DONNA_VT 2/4/2012 8:45AM

We love watching the Super Bowl in our house . . . of course it is always better if my Steelers are in there but I like the commercials and the game . . . it is hard to find time for a pee break Glad you had a good day today . . . keeps those blogs rolling in. Report Inappropriate Comment

BE-THE-CHANGE 2/4/2012 8:32AM

I love the Stephanie Plum books. They are like definitely light reading but sometimes that is all I am looking for. I am not sure I can see Katherine Heigl as Stephanie Plum though - she is not at all how I had pictured the character. I would be interested in what Becca has to say. Report Inappropriate Comment

OPALMOON 2/4/2012 8:25AM

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TRAVELNISTA 2/4/2012 7:25AM

I only watch the Superbowl for the commercials too. I have been invited to many Superbowl parties because the Giants who play in NJ instead of NY are one of the teams. The parties this year will be wild but I have opted out. There will be too many things to tempt me so I am better off staying home. Report Inappropriate Comment

THEREALMUMMYPIG 2/4/2012 12:53AM

I only just discovered Janet Evanovich and the Stephanie Plum novels last month. I have read them in order and am currently on number 17. They're what I would describe as light reading, but are very enjoyable and I often smile through huge sections. Would have loved to see it as a tv series, but a movie might be fun too :) Report Inappropriate Comment

DIFROMWYOMING 2/3/2012 9:36PM

Sounds like a great day. I always look forward to superbowl each year and we have our own little traditions. Food related for sure, but we've modified them just fine for me! Have a great weekend. Report Inappropriate Comment

Feb 2nd, 2012. Day 33 blog... grateful & blessed!

Thursday, February 02, 2012

Today has been another good day. My morning was a good one. I taught three classes this morning & I had to meet with my landlord. I got our rent all caught up & then did some other bill paying. I love it when I am able to have everything caught up. It's a big deal to me. After getting my "chores" done, which included delivering my DIL to her new job as front desk receptionist at the Y, DH & I got to enjoy lunch. After that it was time to pick up the girls from their bus stop & babysit for them. It was a beautiful day... lots of sunshine & warm. Savannah, the eldest had a lot of home work to do. The other two had none & played outside in the fresh air. Once done with homework we had to take care of the dogs and then go pick up Becca (DIL) from work. Got her delivered home, took my son to the grocery store, fed the girls and by the time I was done with all that... the girls dad was home! WOO HOO! Got to be home before 8pm for a change. NICE! We had a good dinner as a family & I have been watching tv with DH for the rest of the evening while Sparking along. I hope that everyone else had as good a day as I have. TOmorrow is going to be another busy day.

My food was good today. Exercise was good. Life is good. I am grateful & totally blessed! Love ya, Dawn

  

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DARA52 2/3/2012 7:44PM

You are an incredibly busy woman. Exhausting. So glad you got some you and DH time in as long as some time for you! Report Inappropriate Comment

MIDWESTQUILTER 2/3/2012 4:45PM

Your blogs are always so open and inspiring. Glad you are feeling better and that the bills are paid--always a good feeling. Report Inappropriate Comment

TRAVELNISTA 2/3/2012 3:10PM

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BARBARAROSE54 2/3/2012 12:07PM

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DONNA_VT 2/3/2012 8:15AM

Getting bills paid and lunch with the hubby sounds like a really nice day. Glad you are feeling better. Report Inappropriate Comment

TRACYZABELLE 2/3/2012 6:02AM

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MOMMA_BEAR_69 2/2/2012 11:26PM

What a great day!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUSIEPH1 2/2/2012 11:11PM

Sounds like a lovely Day!! hugs Susie Report Inappropriate Comment

Feb 1st, 2012, Day 32 Blog... Welcome February

Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Today has been a much better day. I must have gotten enough Tylenol Arthritis in my system now because I am not hurting nearly as badly as I did. The perfect "cocktail" for my pain relief seems to be a combination of the Aleve (2 in the am & 2 in the pm) and the addition of 2Tylenol Arthritis every 6 hours or so. I am still hurting but it's definitely tolerable now.

I taught two classes this morning. They went well. Then I came home and relaxed. I even took a nap. This evening I taught my Deep Water class & then my adult swim class. They are doing EXCELLENT! I'm really proud of them.

Tomorrow I teach 3 classes in the morning and then babysit tomorrow evening. I am hoping to make it to my first choir practice at church tomorrow night.

We're still waiting on our tax return. It was supposed to be deposited today but we were notified that it will now be late. SIGH. That's okay. I'm just grateful that it's coming. It will be nice to have all the bills all caught up again. I love it when that happens. I'm very grateful for that.

Welcome February. This is Heart Healthy Month. Remember to take care of YOU! You are the best friend and Valentine that you'll ever have. Let's do what we can to make February a healthy one. I managed to lose 1 pound in January. That's 1 pound gone and I'll take it. I am going to do much better in February. I promise ME that!

Bright blessings to you all. Love, Dawn

  

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BE-THE-CHANGE 2/2/2012 6:52PM

Hope you can get a good night's sleep now! Report Inappropriate Comment

BESTCK 2/2/2012 12:01PM

Dawn, your positivity continues to inspire me. Have a great day. Report Inappropriate Comment

DONNA_VT 2/2/2012 11:14AM

Yeah for 1 lb! I am glad you are feeling a little better my friend. Hopefully you will feel even better today. Report Inappropriate Comment

TRAVELNISTA 2/2/2012 10:19AM

Happy Heart Health month! I know you do love yourself so I know you will be eating your fruits and veggies. Glad you are getting your pain under control. Report Inappropriate Comment

BAYBELIEVER 2/2/2012 8:08AM

Woo Hoo! Glad you are feeling better. And awesome on the 1 pound. It was a tough month! Report Inappropriate Comment

LYNNWANNABE 2/2/2012 6:56AM

Sorry you've got pain Dawn, since I started menopause I get these horrible headaches and my emotions are all over the place! I hope you get to feeling better, has it been a persistent thing or only temporary? Whichever it is, I hope you get to feeling better! Report Inappropriate Comment

LYNDALOVES2HIKE 2/2/2012 12:30AM

I'm so sorry about the pain!! I don't know if this would help for you but I've started using a heating pad and man, it has made an amazing difference in my pain level - anyway, you are such an inspiration to me - I hope you feel better soon!! Report Inappropriate Comment

OPALMOON 2/1/2012 11:20PM

Getting the pain under control isn't always easy! Glad you feel a bit better Dawn, and that you had a good day at the pool. Report Inappropriate Comment

DIFROMWYOMING 2/1/2012 10:48PM

You and me both sister! I'm so glad you are feeling better today. Rest well. Di Report Inappropriate Comment

TEDYBEAR2838 2/1/2012 10:14PM

I just said a prayer for you and here is your blog. Feeling better, so glad to hear that! I guess I read yesterday's just before this one. Report Inappropriate Comment

SUSIEPH1 2/1/2012 10:14PM

Way to go Dawn.. Glad you have slightly less pain now! hugs Susie Report Inappropriate Comment

Jan 31st 2012, Day 31 Blog

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Today has been a rough day because I have been hurting all day. I was talking to a friend who thinks it may be a virus. I don't feel "sick" or feverish, however... my joints feel like they are on fire and my muscles are all achy. One more month until my insurance kicks in. I can't WAIT! I did manage to get some tylenol arthritis tonight and took it as soon as I got home. I'm hoping that it will help. I taught four hours of classes this morning and babysat all afternoon & evening. It's been a long day and I am ready for bed. That's where I am going now. My food has been moderate today. Exercise was high. Life is good. I am grateful. Bright blessings to all. Love ya, Dawn

  

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TEDYBEAR2838 2/1/2012 10:13PM

Rest well. Praying you get some relief soon! Report Inappropriate Comment

BE-THE-CHANGE 2/1/2012 8:18PM

Could be a virus...hope you are feeling better. Report Inappropriate Comment

DONNA_VT 2/1/2012 5:26PM

I am finally getting around to reading your blog from yesterday. I sure hope that you feel better today. Report Inappropriate Comment

BARBARAROSE54 2/1/2012 10:34AM

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TRAVELNISTA 2/1/2012 10:20AM

you are still in so much pain. I hope you can get to the bottom of this. Report Inappropriate Comment

MILMOM2000NEW 2/1/2012 6:39AM

Hoping you are feeling alright and that you do not get sick! Blessings back to you! :-) Nikki Lynn Report Inappropriate Comment

BESTCK 2/1/2012 6:35AM

If the weather is as up and down where you are as it is here, then that could be part of the problem. We went from temps in the 20s with snow on Sunday to 55 degrees yesterday. My sinuses are a mess and my joints are killing me. Hopefully, it will be better soon for you! Report Inappropriate Comment

WISLNDR 2/1/2012 5:05AM

Don't forget to take some rest-time! Report Inappropriate Comment

DARA52 1/31/2012 10:56PM

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SUSIEPH1 1/31/2012 10:33PM

Hope you get a good nights sleep my friend!! hugs Susie Report Inappropriate Comment

Jan 30th 2012, Day 30 blog

Monday, January 30, 2012

Today I have been taking it easy. I have been hurting. I talked about it yesterday. Today it seems worse. I didn't work today. I am going to work tomorrow. I feel no better for being OUT of the water so I am going to get into the water and at least enjoy myself. I teach my adult swim class in the morning and that ALWAYS makes me happy. Today has been a low exercise day, just 30 minutes of chair exercises. My food has been pretty good today too. I'm not unhappy with the day. Bright blessings to all. SMILE! A smile goes a long way! Love, Dawn

  

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LYNDALOVES2HIKE 1/31/2012 10:26PM

Oh, dear, maybe you're coming down with something! I hope taking the rest day will make you feel better!! Report Inappropriate Comment

TEDYBEAR2838 1/31/2012 6:24PM

thanks for the We all need them. Hope you feel much better by tomorrow. Report Inappropriate Comment

BAYBELIEVER 1/31/2012 5:11PM

That's how I evaluate my exercise/fatigue too. If stopping doesn't help, then might as well keep at it. But, remember, take it as easy as you can still. Hope today was an awesome day! Report Inappropriate Comment

TRAVELNISTA 1/31/2012 4:11PM

One word - sauna Report Inappropriate Comment

LINDAKAY228 1/31/2012 10:27AM

Sorry you're having so much pain. I'm glad you enjoy the class so much and it will brighten your spirits even if it doesn't make the pain go away. Hope you feel better soon. Report Inappropriate Comment

DONNA_VT 1/31/2012 9:55AM

Sounds like you needed a day of rest. Hope you feel better today. Report Inappropriate Comment

OPALMOON 1/31/2012 6:47AM

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LIVELAUFLUV 1/31/2012 5:44AM

Taking a day off is a good thing! Enjoy your day today. Report Inappropriate Comment

NO_SNOW_BODY 1/31/2012 5:23AM

I hope you feel better today. I can understand having days like the one you described, but God watch over you and heal the pain. Report Inappropriate Comment

WISLNDR 1/31/2012 4:49AM

Are you a weather forecaster? Sometimes I feel absolutely terrible for no reason and then the weather changes and I feel better. I've gotten used to it now so I consult the weather forecast instead of the doctor! Feel better!! Report Inappropriate Comment

DIFROMWYOMING 1/30/2012 11:43PM

I'm glad you are listening to your body and resting...but I also know the water won't hurt you...provided getting there doesn't hurt! ;) Have a good day my friend. Report Inappropriate Comment

SUSIEPH1 1/30/2012 11:30PM

Hope you feel better soon Dawn!.. Hugs Susie Report Inappropriate Comment