Getting Dressed

Who knew that getting a 2-year-old dressed would be a 20 minute process? Jake has recently decided that he wants to pick out his own clothes. He seems to be drawn to orange and blue. Those are about the only two colors he picks out. So we put on orange shirt number one. Well, two seconds later he says, "Too big." So then we take it off, and he picks out orange shirt number two. I think everything is going fine, until he says to me, "This one too big." So then he proceeds to pick out blue shirt number one. Finally I say to him, "Ok, this is the last one. The last one!" We put it on, and then I have to convince him why this shirt is the best choice. Luckily, he could care less about what pants he's wearing.

Grateful

Today's one of those day's where I just feel grateful for so many things. I got some wonderful news...and so I was in an awesome mood! It just helped me realize that when things get rough, there's always something brighter around the corner. Sometimes I have little pity parties for myself, and then realize that things could always be worse. I really don't have anything to complain about. I have an amazing job, which I don't even consider a "job." I have good health. I live by my wonderful family. I have great friends, even if they live far away. And I'm going to school for a career I've always wanted to do but never had the time or means to. The list could go on. Today just helped remind me that even though life sucks at times, it's really an awesome ride.

Perms

Did you know there are 19 steps to a perm? 19! I couldn't believe it either! We learned the steps to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." It's actually pretty cool because I can remember lyrics to songs for years after they come out, so I'm thinking I'll never forget the steps to a perm for the rest of my life! They say perms are coming back in style...so make your appointment now! You know you want a spiral perm...doesn't everyone?


I've been frustrated this week because I did something to my lower back. I'm not sure if it's my sciatic nerve or what. All I know is it hurts! So I haven't been exercising. I've been doing stretches, icing it, etc. I haven't really ever done anything to my back before or had this kind of pain, so I'm not sure how long I should try to fix it myself before going to a doctor. So any ideas or suggestions are welcome.