3 Weeks Out and 45!!!!!!

No post last week, as recovery has been pretty uneventful.  A lot of relaxing. I have been really good about my recovery and really feel remarkably well. I still get tired but hey, who doesn't right?!  I went for my post op and things are all healing well, except for the little snafu of me hitting my hip (one of the incision sites) on the counter -  all I can say about that is OUCH!!!!!!!  Plus other expletives ;-). I left the appointment with approval to walk, do yoga, "light spin" (had to push a bit on that one) and lift up to 20 pounds. No running or swimming for 3 more weeks.

I cannot WAIT to put my kicks on and actually go for a run :-). I really miss running with my peeps.  Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays are some of my favorite days. Soon, THAT time will come ... And all will be good. 

I do have to say that I have really been surprised as to how well the recovery has gone. Feel great, no pain, no hot flashes and the pre-surgery bloat is gone too ... A win, win for every one :-). 

During this recovery time, I just happen to turn 45 ...Yes, on Tuesday, I.will.be.45.years.old ... And, I am actually looking forward to it. :-). I am blessed with the gift of each day that I am given on this earth, am doing my best to make the most of this year and my future.  One of the big things that I am focussing on in this 45th year and forward, is to make sure that I make myself a priority ... Self care is a hard thing to fit in with everything we all have going in our lives, but for me to be the best that I can be, to EVERYONE in my life, I need to take care of myself too.  

This week will be a week of celebration (complete with yoga, dinner with the hubcap, Jack's swim meet, dinner with the family, a trip to Madison to see Mom and Dad, work and DEFINITELY some relaxation.  One of the best parts of the week will be a girls weekend at the cabin with my Sparky :-). Can't wait for that!!  She has made plans for us that include, The Honey Bear, Leif's Cafe, the candy store, Tribute, snowshoeing and a pile of chick flicks to watch in front of the fire ... I will share thumbs up or thumbs down next weekend, but if you have any good suggestions, please feel free to share so we can add to our selection!!!  

Hope you have all had a wonderful weekend and again, thanks so much for stopping by :-). Enjoy the week ahead and remember ...  Life is good. Enjoy it, love it and be kind to one another.