Overall the holiday weekend was a lot of fun. The big downer was my broken back. Well, not really a broken back, but I hurt my back Friday morning in Dance Jam. It was the end of class and one of my favorite songs came on: “Centuries” by Fall Out Boy. Since I know this song and dance so well I jammed out and went hard. Too hard. There is a move where we head bang forward while doing squats. And that motion tore my back in three different places. After the song I escorted myself out. I tried to sit and tears came to my eyes. I thankfully brought Helena in with her carrier because the parking lot was more crowded than normal because of the holiday and I didn’t want to carry her all that way. So I went to the locker room put on the carrier and went to the daycare to check Helena out. I was a little frustrated as I called and made a reservation for the infant room (for babies 3 months and older)the day before. The week prior when I dropped her off they advised she was still a little too little for the toddler room and was in the infant room (which you have to reserve at least 24 hours in advance). And well when I picked her up on Friday she was crying like crazy in the toddler room, when I had a reserved a spot for her in the infant room! I was too hurt with my back to make it a deal, so I just had one of the caregivers lift her so I could buckle the carrier and out we went. Once I got home Chris got Helena from the car seat and put her down for her nap, and I just cried and cried. I hate this type of pain because you can’t see it. I had plans that afternoon as my in-laws were on their way. But all I could do was sit with some ice on my back. Chris had to help me go to the bathroom, everything. Talk about embarrassing. It was and is horrible. I am obviously thankful that Chris is there to help, and it was good timing with my in-laws coming into town for even more help. But not being able to pick up Helena out of her crib, and get on the floor to play with her is heartbreaking for me. Thankfully she crawls up onto my lap for a few kisses and cuddles, and for me to read to her. The big advantage of not being able to get down to the floor? No diaper changes!!! :)
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| Because she doesn't have enough toys! |
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| Her own basketball hoop! |
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| Her own lawn chair! |
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| and of course, bubbles!!! |
Saturday morning we just hung out at the house, Grandpa and Grandma Sweat came with a new toy: a green John Deere Tractor for her to ride, although she’s much more interested in pushing it. Marty and Mary went to Target and came back with a basketball hoop! Saturday afternoon and evening we went to Carpenter Park for the 4th of July festivities! It was a lot of fun. Once I get up and walking around I can more much easier. The mornings are the worst. We set up “camp” and Helena had a blast walking all around. So many people were there! They estimated 50,000 people! Helena got spoiled yet again with a fun light toy that she can’t get enough of! There was lots of food and a band for entertainment, and just the people watching was entertainment! Around 8pm we changed Helena into her pajama’s and for the rest of the night she just hung out on Grandma’s lap and fell asleep around 9pm. At 9:30pm five parachutes jumped out of a plane and put on an awesome show with sparkler like lights, I don’t think I had ever seen a parachute at night and it was amazing! They all came flying down and landed in the middle of the park that was blocked off for their arrival! Once the final parachute landed the fireworks show started! I was super nervous that the loud noise would affect Helena, but she slept through the whole thing! I think the show was about 30 minutes long and then we made the journey back to the car. I expected a delay getting out with so many people, and this park is only a little bit more than two miles from my house. But it was crazy…it took us an hour and seven minutes to get home! In the future we’ll definitely park in a different lot and plan better.
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| Happy 4th! |
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| Showing off her new light toy! |
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| Hanging with Grandpa |
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| Sleeping with Grandma |
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| Fireworks! |
Sunday morning we went to the indoor pool at the Broomfield Rec Center. We all had a blast! Marty, Mary, and Chris enjoyed the slides! And Helena loved the little toddler area! I myself floated around the “lazy river” a couple of times, and can’t remember being so relaxed! After Helena’s long afternoon nap we went up to the Orchard for Helena to play in the little outdoor area (she wanted to go through the splashpad so bad!), followed by dinner.
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| Playing |
It was a great weekend, I just really wish I hadn’t hurt my back. I went to go see a physical therapist this morning and got some exercises to do and was told I tore my muscles in three different areas! My in-laws are currently vacationing in Steamboat Springs and Aspen and plan to come back on Thursday which is when my parents come into town for the weekend! So I really hope to start feeling better soon!
I hope your 4th of July was colorful!
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Oh I'm so sorry about your back! I threw out my back a few weeks ago and it was agony. The worst is my super heavy baby who can't move on his own yet and requires a LOT of time and attention. By noon every day I was in tears, I just couldn't do it anymore. I would either let him cry or put him in his stroller and walk around the block for an hour or two (walking was so much better than sitting). But getting up in the middle of the night to feed him was too much for me, I had to have Dave go get him and bring him to me. So painful. It's feeling better now but it still feels so tired by the end of the day. I need to work on strengthening it if I'm going to have to carry this baby much longer.
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