Morning to myself..

Well not an entire morning, I would say probably 45 minutes. Maddie went to church with Caca, aunt Patty, Emma and Timmy. They left a little after 8 and I expect them back with in the half hour and Jeff is finally using his fathers day gift. As he left this morning he asked what I was going to do with myself. I said shower an shave my legs. He looked at me funny. Since Maddie escaped her crib I have no longer had a shower with out an audience. I try to put the tv on in my room and hope she stays there but she usually makes her way into the bathroom to critique me. "Are you scrubbing" "are you using soap" "how are your boo boos".
It was nice to know that today when I got out if the shower all my clothes where still on the ledge of the tub and not in the tub with the water running or moved to another location. My shoes are not all over. I did not have to get out of the shower until I was ready to!!!

One year ago

I didn't even realize it. Jeff kept saying it was the anniversary of my surgery. I was not understanding what he meant, I thought he was talking about my last surgery. He was talking about my first one.. A year ago today it all started. I was well into my mastectomy surgery at this time.
Gosh that seems like so long ago. I am glad that is behind me!! That time was so crazy. I needed to push through the surgery, heal, and start the treatment. The whole year, when I look back seems like a crazy roller coaster ride.
I have no real plans for today. I have a yucky cough and not a lot of energy. I also have three huge baskets of laundry to iron and fold and put away. I am hoping Maddie naps today. I would also love to wash my kitchen floor.

Ugh

Well it happened.. We had a very nice day here. Figaro showed up and ate. He/she quickly ran off when Maddie banged on the window. We danced around to Disney tunes on Pandora and we even did some yoga today. All in all a good day until about 20 mins ago. After hearing a song Maddie wanted to watch the princess and the frog. As we came downstairs from her bath she yelled for Jack. "a-mon, we watch the frogs". I said to her remember Jacks in heaven with Jessie, oh was her response. She thought we should pick him up, I said we can't. She then thought for a moment and asked he was all better. I quickly replied that he feels better than ever!! Maddie said good. I am sure we will have this conversation a few more times..

Observation..

This is just an observation that I found funny.  I had some left over dry dog food.  I know that our shelter will not accept open food.  I decided to toss it over our fence for the stray cat that Maddie named Figaro (The same name as Minnie's cat).  We watch Figaro try to hunt often and he us unsuccessful most days.  As he pounces and comes up with out anything Maddie says "He didnt get it".  Im glad she understands the food chain and cycle of life at such a young age.  Anyway, we have not seen Figaro today but the birds are all over the food.  There are two piles, one of a premium food called Happy Hips The other was a really cheap food that was chewy.  The birds have almost finished the Happy Hips and have hardly touched the cheap food. 

Borrowed time..

A greyhounds life span is 12-14 years. Most greys we have known passed around 12 however we always said 12-14 at meet and greets. Jack turned 14 this past August. So we have "borrowed" 6 months on him. It was time it was crazy to see how quickly he turned for the worse.
He came to us a little over 5.5 years ago as a skinny foster who had bad teeth and was in much need of a bath. He got all he needed and was such a happy boy. When we put a collar on with his full name he hung his head high. Jack had a rough life before he found us. He was abused and neglected. He was only a foster at first however when he jumped up on the couch Jessie moved over to share with him that when we knew. Though jack had his issues. He like variety in his feeding however could not talk to tell me what he wanted. He hated thunder and loud noises and had a standing order for xanex to help with his anxiety issues. He was very routined, which was great for me :). He loved watching football and would get on the couch early on a Sunday morning so he would get the second best seat in our house. (Jeff has the first). I am glad he got to see his Giants win again. Maddie will miss you buddy!! I don't think we will ever find a dog a patient as you had been with her. We will miss you old man.

Good news and some that could be better

I went in for a follow up yesterday with David. It went well. I have been cleared to wear a supportive non underwire bra I no loner have to wear a sports bra 24/7 which was very nice to sleep lastnight. I can also exercise again. He did sag nothing crazy like crossfit or a bootcamp (which I have been looking into). However he is fine with "normal" people exercise. I do have to wear a sports bra. It's funny because they David and his nurse keep reminding me of the importance of wearing a bra. I was much bigger on top before this. I always wore a bra. If you are top heavy you know what I mean, it is uncomfortable to go with out.
So now to the coils be better.... One of the incisions on the reduction side is not healing as cleanly as they would like so at some point later they will probably have to cut it and re-stitch i. Now to the implant side. That is healing nicely however I have this extra skin that is swollen near my armpit and looks like another very small boob when I close my arm. I do not have it on the right side. We will give it some time to see if it is fluid or scar
Tissue. I may have to have Lypo-suction on it to clear it up. So all and all it was a good check up with some stuff to watch. I think I may order some Zumba DVDs today!! And call the gym about a new membership. :). I need to loose weight! Well more than I have. Still no decision on a "thank god this I over" trip.....

Checking in

I am not sure why I do not update this more often. Last week was nice. Jeff kept dropping hints that he wanted to celebrate valentines day. Something we have not done since the first one that we spent together. Jeff worked from home last Monday and we (the three of us) went out to a very nice lunch. We did wander around a couple of jewelry stores but I didn't pull the trigger on anything. Tuesday which really was valentines day. He was home in time for dinner which was very nice. And Maddie and I knocked one out of the park on our gift. We got him a limited edition signed book by an author that we like.
The rest of the week was uneventful. I did manage to hurt myself on Friday. I was doing laundry and the basket was too heavy and I could feel the pulling on the reduction side. I did not put the basket down I just kept going. I know I know but the thought of bringing it in to our room so I could fold and iron in multiple trips just seemed silly.

The shape (of my new boobs) is coming along and I am looking forward to my check up tomorrow. I am hoping they "snip" a couple of the dissolvable stitches that have not dissolved. I don't know why my body does not dissolve them. I am looking forward to getting back to the gym. I need to exercise. I am feeling rather like a blimp and I just think it would be good for me.

On the home front. Maddie has transitioned into sleeping most nights all night Long in her bed. We still need to work on her bed time. Jack is ok. He has been having accidents. He actually had two the other night. I don't get why he isn't waking us. I am a very light sleeper so much that I can hear him peeing. So I would have brought him down stairs I he wanted to. I guess he enjoys watching clean the carpet at 1 am.
I have been pricing out Disney cruises since Maddie said she would love to see Mickey again. I need to run everything byJeff I don't think he realizes how much I would like to go away. This time last year we where away and we really had a nice time. I would recommend the break to anyone who is facing what I did last year. Thinking about the beach and playing with Maddie has really gotten me through this past year.