Downtime

I'm getting ready for surgery next week. I actually have time to prepare for my extensive lounging (unlike my stint in February). I'm stocking up on groceries, entertainment, and loungewear. Here are a few options for anytime you're laid-up or just want a lazy day weekend.

Barefoot Dreams Drape Front Cardigan

Make + Model 'Best Boyfriend' Brushed Hacci Lounge Pants

Muk Luk Slippers

Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Lavender Chamomile Pillow Mist

Bath & Body Works Candles

What She Knew by Gilly Macmillan

Movies

Coloring Book

Smartfood Popcorn

Naked Juice

On My Mind

1 | There are so many good tunes for summer right now. I've had these three on repeat the past couple of weeks. I'm currently working on my summer playlist and nothing excites me more! You just can't beat a good playlist...

Roses by The Chainsmokers, Dangerous Woman by Ariana Grande, Middle by DJ Snake

2 | Have you used Amazon Prime Pantry yet? I just got my first delivery yesterday. I stocked up on everything... cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, toothpaste, peanut butter, Smartfood popcorn (our favorite). One less errand to run each week. I'm a convert. 

3 | I just finished season 2 of The Affair (after binge watching for 2 consecutive weeks) and I cannot wait for season 3. I have a newfound love for Joshua Jackson. I think I may rewatch Dawson's Creek just to get my fix until season 3 premieres :)

4 | Surgery is scheduled. I'm having a hip arthroscopy in three weeks. I have mixed feelings about this... I want to fix my hip asap and feel normal again, but I'm absolutely dreading surgery. This better be the last round of weekly doctor appointments, crutches, physical therapy.

Another day, another view from an ortho office

Weekend Update

This weekend looks a lot like last... watching movies, reading books, going for walks. Brady has been gone a lot for work lately so most days are spent just Mom and I. It was Brady's birthday was on Thursday. We had very little time to celebrate, but he did blow out a candle... on a Hostess cupcake :)

Yellow raincoat + blooming trees = Spring

Short, but scenic walks

The big 28

How every walk ends 

So long weekend

My mom left on Sunday afternoon. Sunday evening was awfully quiet. It's times like these I really wish we lived closer to family. 

Weekend Update

Worked on my walk this weekend. Exciting times. 

I'm finally allowed to put weight on my right leg. My mom and I got out of the house each day to walk. We went to the park on Saturday and tried the mall on Sunday, but it was too busy. We spent the rest of the weekend browsing Netflix, reading books, watching the Oscars.  

Down to one crutch for short walks

Mom lapped me about 4 times 

Just Keep Swimming

The past two weeks have been difficult.

I was relieved when the doctor first told me it was a hip dislocation (details here). I honestly thought I would be fine once it was popped back in place. I was unfamiliar with this type of injury (and the complications). I wasn't mentally prepared to be so physically limited. I've been dependent on others for daily activities which used to be mindless... driving, showering, getting dressed. It's been a struggle to stay positive, but each day is getting better and I'm so grateful to have an amazing support system! My family, friends, co-workers have been incredibly kind and generous.

My mom arrived Monday just in time for Brady to return to work. She's got me out of the house for the first time in 10 days. Sitting by the Puget Sound does the body good...

James Bay is also pulling me through. Chaos and the Calm is a great album. It's not new, I just never gave it a chance. I previewed it last summer and didn't like it, but now I have it on repeat. Funny how time changes things like that. 

My mom got me tulips. My in-laws got me coloring books and candy. I can't believe how obsessive I've become with these flowers and coloring books. My mom keeps saying "quiet times in life make you see things differently." 

The ortho said it would a year before I was back to normal. My dad said I have to prove her wrong :) I certainly hope I can...