Sunday update

It's now been seven weeks. Seven. Amazing. This is the 49th day we've been living with the reality of a stroke. Someday it'll even probably sink in.

Anyway, today marks another first--the first time I got irritated and up in J.J.'s face since the stroke. I'm kind of a hot-head with a short fuse, even though I get over my grumpiness as quickly as it started. This was a familiar argument for us, one about the need for J.J. to do more around the house. Really, at this point, I'd just settle for him not messing it up from the cleaning I've done; he doesn't have to actually clean. But anyway, that was early this morning while we were getting ready for church.

The Palm Sunday church service was lovely, and I'm not even saying that just because it featured a performance by the Young Gospel Choir (Eli is a member). By the time we got out of church, I felt much better.

Anyway, I've spent most of the afternoon bouncing between watching old episodes of America's Next Top Model (I love this show for the cool photography!), cleaning and doing INHP work, although not as much of those last two as I'd like. I did make an outing to Target a while ago to get J.J.'s Plavix prescription filled. While I was there, I bought the stuff to put together the kids' Easter baskets. If I do say so myself, these are going to be really awesome Easter baskets. And somewhat functional--each kid is getting (aside from lots of toys!) a beach towel and a pair of pajamas. But very little candy--we're way more concerned about living a healthy lifestyle than we were last year.

We just finished working out as a family. J.J. and I did a Walk Away the Pounds DVD (3 Mile Power Walk), Eli ran on the treadmill for 20 minutes or so and Leah wandered around through all of it with her wrist weights on. J.J. is a machine. I was huffing and puffing and had to take a couple of breaks but he powered on through it. I'm so proud of my man :)

Time to get everyone started on the bath/bedtime routine. Have a great week!