Daylight savings time

I am not sure why we still have Daylight Savings Time in place. Like it or not it’s that time once again. Time to roll your clocks up a hour this coming Sunday.  All our manual clocks will be set forward before we go to bed Saturday night.  This switch always throws my body routine off for at least a week.  

Do you make any changes to your routine before time springs forward?  I do know there is several things to help compensate for the time change. Such as going to bed 20 minutes early for several nights, avoiding any extra naps before bedtime.  It will also help if your bedroom is dark.  My doctor told me a while back to avoid the use of electronic devices at least 1 hour before bedtime.  Of course I do not do this as I like to read till I am sleepy.  

Take advantage of the later evenings.  This is definitely a perk of DST.  After work it gives me time to pick up the yard, pull weeds or just sit outside around our fire pit.  I know getting outside helps my mental state.  Just knowing that summer will be here soon is great.  

Recovery mode

 Recovery time has been something else.  Most days there is limited pain. On the days the pain is intense I will take Motrin migraine medicine and use the heating pad or the ice pack.  I would rather use the heating pack.  Not a big fan of being cold.  It’s been post op five weeks.  Physical therapy is going well.  I try to do everything they require during my sessions.  

I do miss being independent.  Biggest issue is taking off shirts and putting shirts back on.  My left arm just isn’t quite up to that task.  I have missed driving myself.  Which means Luther has to take me everywhere. He would rather be at home in his big chair watching TV.  So when he takes me somewhere I do try to fit in all errands.  Am surprised at myself that I haven’t been more stir crazy being at home several days in a row.  I really don’t mind being at the house.  

My next Dr. appointment is March 13th.  Am sure she will let me go back to work.  Definitely let me out of this arm sling as well. 

 

 

Birthday party for Brooks

How exciting Brooks had his 3rd birthday party at Extreme Thunder.  Everyone had a great time.  The children played on the mats and in the bounce houses that they provide with the rental.  

We also got him a car to drive around in! 

Paw Patrol is his theme this year. He is all about vehicles.  

Cute cake.  They also had pizza and breadsticks and cupcakes.

Jessica and Brooks 

Brooks is such a happy boy.  He liked waving and telling everyone hello. 

 

Starbucks Barbie Drink

Barbie drink from Starbucks.  I had been seeing this drink on social media.  It looked good and I was determined my next Starbucks trip I was getting the pink drink.  It did not disappoint me at all.  Was glad I had a screenshot of the recipe.  Have you tried it yet? 

This is the recipe I told them at the drive thru. 

Vanilla Bean crème Frappuccino with half and half mixed with dragon fruit, vanilla syrup and dragon fruit topping with whipped topping.  

It was very good. If a Starbucks was close to me I’d be in trouble.  Our nearest one is 30 minutes away. So when I am in Lawton, Okla or Chickasha Oklahoma I must stop for a drink.

Today Cherrie and I was together. Was doing some window shopping and of course we had to see what Ollie’s had in stock.  My favorite place to pick up books and nice journals.  I use the journals at work to jot down notes and such thru the day. Cherrie and I had a great day! 

       

Lane’s actual 3rd birthday party

 

Grandpa and Lane before the party got started.  

The car we got Lane for this birthday. 

Savannah and Lane opening his gifts.

Lane got so many great gifts. I was blown away by all the great items he received at his party. 

Grandpa Lane, and Landon

Birthday parties are always so much fun. Great fellowship with family and friends. How cute is this cake? Toy Story was the theme.  I had no ideal how many cute Toy Story toys was out there.  Lane has quite a collection. 

Brooks 3rd birthday

 

Happy Birthday to Brooks!  He is now 3 years old!  He is full of energy and laughter.  He likes to play outside in the dirt or ride the big boy toys.  He especially loves tractors and construction equipment.  He definitely keeps Blake and Jessica on their toes.  

We will be celebrating his birthday on Saturday.  Can’t wait to see family and friends! 

Lane’s 3rd Birthday

Lane is 3 today!!  He is such a smart and funny little boy.  He is starting to talk so much better.  He is in speech therapy.  Which has been great for him. 

Here is Lane, Savannah and Landon.  We went over to have birthday cake.  They are celebrating his birthday this weekend.  Papa and Nana had to get hugs from the birthday boy on his special day.  While we was there Elizabeth and Charles showed up with some small presents for him.  We had a good visit with everyone.