Physical therapy is going well. I found out that I have a lot of things to change. I need to wear shoes with straps around the heels and I have to sleep on my back or side (no more tummy.) I also need a lot of work on stretching and building up strength in the muscles around my knees. Naps are a lot less enjoyable now that I can't sleep on my stomach. I have to be really tired before I go to bed at night so I can fall asleep on my back. Mario and I went shoe shopping last Friday night. I was hoping to find a cute pair of Merrells (if that even exists, they aren't the most attractive shoes) to replace my Merrell flip-flops. Instead, I picked up an ugly pair of Chaco sandals at REI. But at least my knees and ankles are happy. They look like $10 K-Mart shoes, but they are actually $95, but on sale for end of season for $70. Ouch!!! The return policy at REI is great so if I get too many people telling me how ugly they are, I can return them at any time. I read several reviews on line and it sounds like these shoes are indestructible. So fortunately (or maybe unfortunately) I should have them for many years.
In other news, today Nathan was watching Little House on the Prairie. He commented when he saw people kissing that he knew weren't married. I said, "Some people, like Spanish (or Hispanic) people kiss on the cheek and that's ok. That's just their culture. He commented back that he wanted to be Spanish so he could kiss people on the cheek. I always thought Zach was going to be the ladies man, but now I am thinking maybe Nate too. Funny thing is that Nate is already Hispanic. Unfortunately for him, that is not a cultural thing that Mario is teaching him. Maybe a visit to Mario's relatives in Miami will solve that.
3 comments:
It's a culture in my family. I like when kids give hugs and kisses to family members...like Grandma Polly came a few days ago and she said that Max wouldn't remember her, but he went right up and gave her a big kiss and hug. That made her feel really good. As far as the shoes, wow! You paid $70!! I hope they work out great for you!!
I'm sorry that Mario has to go back to work already, but it was nice that he was home with you for 3 weeks. I am glad your knees and ankles are feeling better with the better sandels. It's important to take care of your body when you're young.
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