Month in Review-November 2014

November was a good month.  I had a little time off during the month and had a little staycation.  My parents were out of town during that same time so I had some quiet time at home.  I discovered that when you don't have to go to work all day it is much easier to enjoy cooking and cleaning at home. It was fun to plan out a menu for the week that my parents were out of town and then to cook for my sister and brother.  They helped out a lot and we had a great time at home by ourselves.  We missed our parents though.   They were able to have a great vacation in Hawaii and when they asked what I wanted them to bring home for me from Hawaii I told them I wanted the beach.  They brought it to me.  I love my little beach.

I ended up in a partial cast halfway through the month.  I have been experiencing a lot of pain in my right hand and wrist.  I was told I have carpal tunnel and needed to have surgery.  I went and got a second opinion after reading that surgery should be the last resort and there are several things to try first.  Thankfully the second doctor had a different diagnosis.  I have severe tendonitis in my right thumb and the very early stages of carpal tunnel plus something else in my right wrist called TFCC Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex. We decided to treat the tendonitis first since that is causing the most pain.  This required a special cast that I have to wear for 4 weeks.  It is removable so I can shower without it and I am able to take it off and stretch for an hour each day.  

 

 

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  My favorite meal of all time is Thanksgiving dinner.  Last year I learned how to do the dinner on my own.  This year my mom was feeling a lot better so I just helped.  I love being able to help my mom in the kitchen.  She is an amazing cook and I have learned a lot from her. 

 

Yummy turkey!

I also had a wonderful time with my three favorite kids.  Ethan and Ella each had a sleepover during the month.  Ella enjoyed a night with the girls doing make-up and painting nails.  Then we took some pictures of Ella all dressed up.  She is such a beautiful little girl and I love her so much.  For Ethan's weekend I ended up not feeling well so I missed out on some of the fun.  Apparently a huge Nerf battle took place.  In the morning I spent some time with Ethan just talking and playing games.  He is such an intelligent boy and I love talking to him.  We also enjoy playing video games together.  Later in the afternoon the girls (Ella and June) came over and we had a great time just playing together.   

 

Ella

Nap Time---not really it was just fun to lay on pillows together.




Overall November was a month spent with the family and I loved every minute.  Family is so important to me and I love that everyone is close.  We will get to spent more time together over the holidays and I look forward to December and Christmas.  It will be so much fun. 

 

Christmas Time is Here!

 

Fitness Update - Week 47

Sunday November 23--Fitbit log 6,243 steps

Monday November 24--Fitbit log 5,905 steps

Tuesday November 25-2.0 miles 28:46 (LS) Fitbit log 3,965 steps

Wednesday November 26--Fitbit log 5,316 steps

Thursday November 27--THANKSGIVING (DAY OFF)

Friday November 28--2.0 miles 34:50 (Nike+ Indoors) Fitbit log 9,960 steps

Saturday November 29--3.0 miles 47:35 min (LS) Fitbit log 11,237 steps

Fitness Update - Week 46

Sunday November 16--Fitbit log 0 steps (Battery dead)

Monday November 17--Fitbit log 0 steps (Battery dead)  

Tuesday November 18--2.0 miles 28:46 (LS) Fitbit log 8,965 steps

Wednesday November 19--Fitbit log 5,316 steps

Thursday November 20--2.0 miles 28:46 (LS) Fitbit log 9,886 steps

Friday November 21--Fitbit log 5,867 steps

Saturday November 22--3.0 miles 47:35 min (LS) Fitbit log 10,256 steps

Fitness Update - Week 45

Sunday November 9--Fitbit log 4,523 steps

Monday November 10--Fitbit log 5,905 steps

Tuesday November 11--2.0 miles 28:46 (LS) Fitbit log 10,295 steps

Wednesday November 12--Strength Training 60 min Fitbit log 4,396 steps

Thursday November 13--2.0 miles 28:46 (LS) Fitbit log 8,887 steps

Friday November 14--Fitbit log 4,820 steps

Saturday November 15--3.0 miles 47:35 min (LS) Fitbit log 10,256 steps

Fitness Update- Week 44

Sunday November 2--Fitbit log 3,211 steps

Monday November 3--Fitbit log 4,789 steps

Tuesday November 4--2.0 miles 28:46 (LS) Fitbit log 10,099steps

Wednesday November 5--Strength Training 60 min Fitbit log 4,337 steps

Thursday November 6--2.0 miles 28:46 (LS) Fitbit log 9,394 steps

Friday November 7--Fitbit log 4,694 steps

Saturday November 8--3.0 miles 47:35 min (LS) Fitbit log 10,201 steps

Fitness Update - Week 43

Sunday October 26--Fitbit log 5,029 steps

Monday October 27--Fitbit log 8,195 steps

Tuesday October 28--2.0 miles 28:46 (LS) Fitbit log 11,173 steps

Wednesday October 29--Fitbit log 4,322 steps

Thursday October 30--2.0 miles 28:46 (LS) Fitbit log 10,022 steps

Friday October 31-- Fitbit log 5,335 steps

Saturday November 1-- 3.0 miles 47:35 min (LS) Fitbit log 12,032 steps

  

Fitness Update - Week 42

Sunday October 19--Fitbit log 3,842 steps

Monday October 20--Fitbit log 5,102 steps

Tuesday October 21--2.0 miles 35:07 min (LS) Fitbit log 9,965 steps

Wednesday October 22--Fitbit log 4,985 steps

Thursday October 23--2.0 miles 35:07 min (LS) Fitbit log 10,681 steps

Friday October 24-- Fitbit log 4,581 steps

Saturday October 25--2.0 miles 35:07 min (LS) Fitbit log 6,788 steps