Spoons & Flops

Well, lets just say that I was tired today! I was able to get some laundry and some designs done, but nothing big.  I love school field trips, but boy do they kick my butt!

Spoons & Flops

I was lucky to get to spend Sunday lazing around the house.  I got in a short nap.  I think that you are already aware of the fact that I love my naps, but in case you missed that fact.  I LOVE my naps!!!  I am glad that I did take that nap yesterday because I really needed the save up my energy for today. 
Today I got to spend the day with my wonderful daughter at a field trip.  I love being able to take the day with my daughter and her friends.  Hopefully I am not to tired tomorrow and can get some work done.

Spoons & Flops

Yesterday was a pretty good day.  I finished my shirt order and even rewarded myself with a nap.  I love taking naps!  Today I have already showered and put up the laundry.  I think that I was about two weeks behind on putting the laundry up so it was about time.  Now I need to do this weeks laundry so that it can sit folded in my closet for a couple of weeks. ;)

Spoons & Flops

I have to be honest and say that yesterday did not start out great.  As usual, with rainy weather, I was not feeling my best and took a morning nap. I was surprised that it only lasted about an hour, but woke up feeling better.  I pushed through the pain and was able to work on a shirt order most of the day, take Ems to speech, and even shop for a birthday item for one of her friends.  For me that is a lot in one day.  Over all it was a good Monday.


I also wanted to add that the fried rice recipe was great and I will be posting it later, so look for it!

Spoons & Flops

Today has been a good day!  I have been able to work all day, with out a nap, and I have gotten a lot done.  Almost all of my "In Stitches & Needles" orders are finished and I have even been able to complete my newsletter for "Denton County Rodan + Fields"!  Now I am off to cook dinner for the second time in a row!!!!  My husband is going to be extremely amazed because he does not believe that I cook.  I just love it when I can get stuff done!  I am making Chicken Fried Rice tonight for the first time and I will let you know what we think of it.

Spoons & Flops

After reading The Spoon Theory and The Flip Flop Theory, I have decided to keep a diary for say about the positive things in my life.  Some may seem mundane, but this is my life.  Through this project I hope to start seeing the good in my life and stop focusing on the stresses of being a mom, and wife with an auto-immune disease.

Today was a good day!  I may have slept in a little, but I was able to finish all the laundry, probably about 6 loads along with the folding.  I will admit that the clothes are still folded nicely in their baskets, but they are all clean.  Sometimes they stay folded in the baskets until the baskets are almost empty, but they are folded!!  And did I mention that they are clean???  I also sent out the roomba to clean the floors.  We have three big dogs and one cat, so our stained concrete floors and wood floors often have hair balls rolling like tumble weeds through the desert.  I love my hard surface floors, because I know that when they are clean they are clean.  They are also very low maintenance and when you have three dogs and a cat in the country, you need low maintenance!

The best part about today was that I got to create some new designs and make some new embroidered and appliqued dish towels.  I enjoy having the time and energy to create new designs.

The Flip Flop Theory

In line with The Spoon Theory is the the Flip Flop Theory, http://fighterzblog.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/the-flip-flop-theory/. This theory is for those that have an auto-immune disease.   Many of us focus not on what we accomplish each day, but what we could not do or give up.  The Flip Flop Theory is about focusing on what we can do and did accomplish and rewarding ourselves for the good things.  It is also suggested that we keep a journal and write everyday about our accomplishments not matter how small they may be.  For some days it might be taking a bath or shower, while other days might be back to school shopping or even working out.  By rewarding ourselves and taking time to remember all the things that are accomplished we train ourselves to look for the positive in things. In line with The Flip Flop Theory, I am going to take the time and blog my daily accomplishments.  I am hoping that this will not only help me out, but will help out others that are also struggling with Fibromyalgia or other auto-immune diseases.  Here is looking at the positive!