Odds, ends, out-takes, mis-takes:
- I am off and running, at least a little. I did my first walk/run a week ago. I then twisted my ankle the next day mowing, so the follow-up was delayed a bit. Friday night I went again, and I was pleased to find it a little easier, perhaps because I was pacing myself better. Just last night, I went a third time, this time joined by the missus. She is in better shape than me, but running is not something she ever ventured into, worried about her knees. It went well. I find myself looking forward to my next run, thinking about it often.
- Our June meeting was a Friends and Family Potluck, encouraging our members to bring along the people that support them. I invited my sister-in-law. She had to send her regrets a few hours before it, as she was moving, and her help was only available at that time. I also invited the missus, but she kind of blew it off. I didn't expect anything else, but wanted to be able to say that she had been asked, in the event that her sister did attend and mentioned it to her. Maybe we'll actually cross that bridge in the future.
- Both my daughters attended the school prom in May. My wife was helping my middle child with her makeup that evening. Near the end, my wife asked for our daughter's mascara. She said that she had none, and had never worn it. This sent my wife on a mad scramble for a tube, as she seldom uses it either. (She also knows that one should not share a tube.) As my wife was searching beneath her bathroom sink, I went off to my cache of cosmetics. As I anticipated, I had several. I came back up to wife, handed one to her, and whispered, "Unopened, never used." She took it from me and used it, but I think she was a bit uncomfortable that I had the ready solution.
- We have been doing a massive cleanout of our bedroom for a few weeks. The missus has filled seven huge garbage bags with (mostly) her clothes, to be carted off to the Goodwill. We had to deal with some of my feminine things in the closet, mostly heels and hosiery and handbags. She questioned the immense quantity of pantyhose I had on hand, but otherwise she was able to detach emotionally and deal with things without judging. It was very nice to be matter-of-fact about such things without reprisal.
That's all that comes to mind tonight. Thank you for persevering.
I was told that with the right shoes, running shouldn't bother your knees. It never worked for me.
ReplyDeleteThe last two parts here really give an impression of a relationship moving in a positive direction. Matter-of-fact, and non-judgmental both sound good.
Good for you taking a risk while coming to the rescue for your daughter. :)
Running on grass > running on tarmac if you can - better for the knees, joints and well, just about everything. Also, cool, I am a little jealous at your managing to stick to it.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'll end up echoing Halle, your latter points definitely seem more upbeat than they have been in the past. Even the blowing off of your Potluck seems less involved than it may have been previously, and that could be a positive sign.
Also, glad to hear the update in general.
I'm giving you a hug from here! I'm so proud! And as for the running, starting S-L-O-W and building up is good for the knees.
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What a positive report from the veteran blogger! Love the title too!
ReplyDeleteA nice post.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting that your wife sees 'closet clutter' as the larger issue.
Pat