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My Life Thus Far
2008-02-18 06:44:45 (UTC)

Doing Something Is Better Than Nothing

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I didn't accomplish as much today as I did yesterday or
the day before, so it's only a 4 star day. Still
respectably good. It would have been better had I been
allowed to run myself ragged, but I couldn't because
Snookums was here to keep me in check. No major projects
for me. I was made to rest.

While I languished in my plushy bed, Snookums worked with
Annie on her science project. He helped her compile the
data into a report and charts to put on her tri-fold, then
I came out and helped with the artistic part. We drew and
colored seaweed and kelp onto the board and attached the
fish and aquarium creatures. It turned out really cute.
3rd grade caliber work (which I had to keep reminding
myself of, because the last science project I did didn't
include colorful fish stickers). The science fair is
Wednesday night. I'm so not looking forward to going, but
it's mandatory, so I must.

I felt the need to accomplish SOMETHING in the house
today, so I cleaned all the windows, except for the screen
door because I forgot it, but I'll get it tomorrow. I also
did a load of laundry. Doing something is better than
nothing and at least I don't feel like a total failure
because I was MADE to rest. I also wandered around the
house spraying Sugar and Spice room spray. Now the house
smells sweet and lovely. Slowly the house is becoming more
my own. Since we moved in I've felt that the house is
where we live, but not my home. I want to give it the
homey feeling I felt our condo had. When you walked it, it
had lots of my touches. Our pictures on the wall will be a
big part of that, but for some reason I must have the
house clean before I can hang pictures. That's part of my
OCD. I can't seem to get rid of that stupid disorder!

Physically, I'm still sore, but it's kind of like the sore
you feel after working out for the first time in awhile.
It's not as terrible as it was a couple days ago. In fact,
I think once I recover from the soreness, I might be
stronger for it. My symphysis is tender (which is
annoying, but tolerable), but that irritation isn't
compounded by a sore back, sore hips and sciatic nerve
pain, too. All the websites I researched on Symphysis
Pubis Dysfunction said the more active you are, the more
pain you'll experience initially, but in the long run
you'll be stronger for it. I'm starting to believe that.
Screw this bed rest thing. That just isn't for me. I feel
stronger today than I did just a few days ago, even though
technically I'm in more pain. Mentally I'm happier because
I'm being productive, which in turn makes me feel better
overall. Not to mention my house is getting clean (by my
standards). I discovered that unless I tell my husband to
do something, he doesn't do it. Little things like dusting
the top of the washer and dryer. Sweeping and mopping the
cat room floor. Stuff like that. I swear, the cat room
looked like a beach, there was so much cat litter on the
floor. That just isn't sanitary.

I have to go now. Snookums only gave me 15 minutes to
write and that time is up. Ciao.




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