R & R

I got some pretty good rest and relaxation this past weekend.  I had to work today, so this evening I sat outside and watched my boys play.  Daddy rode Jase on the four-wheeler (which is something I said I'd NEVER let him do, but I lost that battle) and I just watched.  Perfect evening for a fun time outside.  More on this past weekend later.  I'm too pooped tonight to write. :)

Fail... almost

So it's Saturday... and I haven't done an inspirational post.

But the day isn't over yet!!!

I really have nothing to talk about.  Nothing interesting has happened lately.  However, we have had a busy weekend, and I'll tell you all about that soon.

So I guess today, my post will just be generic.  

Something that inspires me is:

DESTIN, FLORIDA.

I cannot wait to go... however, it's a long time 'til August.

But I can keep dreaming of that day when my toes touch the sand.

'Til then, the pool will have to do.

OUCH!!!

See this photo?  I know it probably doesn't mean much to you, but I'll try my best to explain.

Everyone has a navicular bone in their foot.

10% of the population has an EXTRA bone, called the accessory navicular bone that is attached to the end.  Most of the time, it doesn't cause problems.

I am one of those 10%.  And the one in my left foot is broken.  It's actually been broken since I was about 12.  Yep, 12. 

(I won't bore you with the story about how my parents ignored me every time I told them my foot hurt.  They love that story.)

So anyhow, since then, I've always had lots (and LOTS) of pain in my left foot.  In the past year or so, it's gotten extremely bad.  Sometimes UNBELIEVABLY painful.  I saw a doctor about a year ago to see what the problem was... I had no idea I had a broken bone.  I have a pretty high tolerance for pain, and I guess that's why it took me so long to see what was wrong. 

I was told the only fix is surgery.  Surgery involves removing the extra (broken) bone and reattaching the tendon to the navicular bone, where it's supposed to be.

It also involves a cast - up to the knee - for 6 WEEKS.  Absolutely no pressure.  NO walking.

Now, how in the heck am I supposed to do that???  With a 3-year-old???

This week, I've actually been considering it.  I've been in terrible pain today.  I haven't gotten off the couch except when Jase needed me.  I can't put any pressure on my foot, and I can't rotate my ankle.  I wish I could explain the trouble this little bitty bone is causing.

Anyway, now that you have heard my sob story, I hope you'll join my pity party. :(

The thoughts of a cast just make me anxious.  I literally start to sweat just THINKING of my leg being "trapped" inside that thing for 6 WEEKS. 

AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

it's your money...

FOREVER now, my husband has been saying, "I'm getting an iPhone." 

And every time, I say, "No you're not."

He's so rough on phones.  He drops them, sits on them, loses them, and all sorts of other horrible things.

But both of our contracts finally ran out w/ AT&T.  He called me yesterday at work and said, "Let's just go by and see how much it would cost."

I was still totally against it.  I can just see a disaster waiting to happen.
In all actuality, he pays for everything, so I guess he can do whatever he wants... I usually am pretty good at talking him out of things. :)

The next thing I knew, we were BOTH leaving the store with new iPhones. 

Craziness.  But I do love it... I spent all night playing with it. :)

Before, I had a Blackberry (that was a hand-me-down) and he had a little crappy phone that barely worked.  But our payment was pretty high since I had to carry a data plan, and we had separate texting plans.

Now, we both have data, unlimited text and new phones and it comes out to be exactly the same amount!  I was impressed.... but it's only b/c he gets a little discount for being a Southern Co. employee.... wish we had known about that for the last 7 years, huh?

The only deal is:  if he breaks it, tough luck.  There will be ABSOLUTELY NO replacing it.... for 700 bucks.  No way.

We'll see how long it lasts (and pray really hard he doesn't ruin it).

For a friend...

I am going back to work... yep.

But thank goodness it's only 2 days a week. 

I have a friend (and former coworker) at Merle Norman Cosmetics in Gardendale... her name is Nancy.

About 1 month ago, she was diagnosed with a Glioblastoma - the most aggressive form of brain cancer.  In a month's time, it spread from one side of her brain to the other.  It is inoperable.  She is under the care of a doctor at UAB.  They have told her from the beginning that there is no cure.  But they are going to do everything they can to treat the symptoms of the tumor. 

Such a sad situation.  Unfortunately, unless she receives a miracle (which we are all praying for) the outcome does not look good.

So I was asked to help out in her place at the shop. 

I hate that I'll be going back there on these circumstances, but I'm glad I'll be able to help take a little stress off of the boss.  I know she's having a hard time, and doesn't know quite what to do.  So I'm there until she makes a final decision.

I have prepared Jase for this... as much as possible.  Not too sure he understands that Mommy will be gone for 8 hours on these days.  But then again, he probably doesn't care.  He'll love being with Grandmommy.  She has an iPad. :)

I'll let you know how it goes!!!  And maybe I won't spend too much money on makeup.

New Likes and Dislikes

Some beauty products I've purchased recently... most of which I'm in love with!

This is my ABSOLUTE favorite piece of jewelry (other than my wedding rings) and I wear it ALL the time.  I thought I'd share with you just how special it is to me!