A better day

Downs

  • For the last couple of days I’ve had pretty bad back/neck pain. I suspect a combination of circumstances caused this but the proverbial straw that broke the camels back was my panic Tuesday night.

Ups

Today I got a massage. I wasn’t planning to but when I sat down to work for the morning I could barely concentrate because my back hurt so much. This was after taking a couple ibruprofen. So I looked at my schedule and decided I could probably squeeze in a massage if I tried.

Up till now, I’ve not been in the habit of getting massages, mainly because I don’t have enough extra in my expenditure allocation to cover it. However, I did get a couple the last month of my pregnancy (I highly recommend prenatal massages. They provide an hour of relief from all the achiness). Based on that experience, I thought a massage was worth a try.

I’m really glad I went and got a massage. It was worth every penny. My back still aches but now it’s down to a bearable level. Plus, my whole body feels much better. Not only did it physically relax my body but it gave me an hour to do nothing but relax which is too rare these days. I decided that I need to reevaluate my personal budget and see if I can allocate money for massages more often. After all, this indulgence much healthier for my body, though not my wallet, then indulging in chocolate :-)

Calvin Moment

  • Calvin is current is a very independent phase. I thought this wouldn’t happen till later but he’s started insisting on doing everything himself. Instead of being carried up the stairs, he wants to walk up the stairs. Instead of being fed, he wants to feed himself (and mommy too). He also really hates being strapped into anything: the car seat, the back pack carrier, even the swing (though once he’s in, he seems fine). I’ve decided it’s time I start queuing up my “strong-willed” or “spirited” parenting books.

Simplification

  • Shredded more receipts.

Food Diary

  • Breakfast – Oatmeal

  • Lunch – A burrito, 1/2 banana, and 2 chocolate pieces

  • Snack – A couple of crackers

  • Supper – Split pea soup and 2 pieces of Applesauce Raisin Bread

  • Evening Treat – 2 dark chocolate piece.