Week in Review

i started physical therapy. i don't know if it was the flu shot i received the day before, or just that my core is that bad, but i was exhausted. the mere thought of a couple of the exercises freaked my mind out so bad i had a hard time convincing myself that it was even possible. they were possible, and didn't even hurt that much.

i got on the motorcycle and rode around the block. i can tell that i'm still a few weeks off from being able to ride comfortably. best not to push it at this point, and i won't.

had victoria and christopher this weekend, picked up megan and shane after church to spend the night. all is well. the grandkids LOVE shane as he plays with both of them at the same time. i've not seen victoria go to anyone in the water but mommy, w and me. she went right to him. that's a whole trust issue as she is still technically a non-swimmer.

which brings me to a great weekend moment. the pool is a little cooler than i like, so the last few times i've been just sitting and watching the kids when they are in it. friday evening, christopher had gone in to the house to play a computer game, so i sat out on the deck while victoria played in and out of the pool. i was talking to my mother on the phone, but was sitting right next to her.

she was out of the pool playing with her bucket, leaning over to fill it, then carrying it over to pour on some imaginary cake or something. the next time she leaned over to fill the bucket, she fell in. i was just about to grab her when i noticed she had righted herself, was kicking her feet and reaching for the side of the pool. how exciting! i decided to give her a second or two. she was able to do it, pull herself back out. she was crying as it scared her, but she hadn't taken on any water. hooray!!

this is what i've been working towards all summer. working on her kicking, teaching her to crawl along in the pool side with her hands. when it came down to it, she was able to put it all together. i'm just thrilled! she'll be ready for swimming lessons next summer. maybe i can find something local indoors over the winter.

while it certainly doesn't negate the need to watch her constantly, it is a huge step in the right direction. and she was proud of herself.

so later today i'll take megan and shane grocery shopping before dropping them off at home early this afternoon. tomorrow morning is PT again and then i'll try to work my schedule to go in to work a day or two this week. attending meetings over the phone from home is not very productive for me. too many people talking at once, etc.