An Uplifting Experience

After my second session of PT today, I decided I needed more time out in the real world before I returned home to slip into some fashionable flannel jammies. Today's jammies have cute little doggies on them.

I am having trouble with dressing myself, so I decided I need a strapless bra. I hate the things, actually, but sometimes things are necessary. The straps cut into my shoulder incisions and that isn't pleasant. I found out that wearing a tube top under a hoodie works well for going to PT, but not for shopping. The top just slides down after a while. Luckily for others, I kept the hoodie zipped all the way up. I figure a tube top will "stick" to a strapless bra better than my skin.

It has been years since I went on a lingerie shopping extravaganza. I admit that I love the stuff in general, just not strapless bras. I had all the time in the world. First I checked for shoes. I found the exact shoe I wanted. A beautiful black pump with a gorgeous heel, in very soft leather. The shoe was a perfect fit, and the price was ideal. If they ever find the mate to it, they have my name and number. I love that shoe. There are some problems with wearing the sample size of ladies' shoes.

I am still looking for a new purse after my disillusionment with Louis Vuitton. Did I write about that? They guarantee their product for two years. Not lifetime any more - two years. I can't wear out a good purse in two years, it takes me much longer. I respect my possessions and they last me a long time. I found several that were OK, but couldn't decide which I liked best, so I took a pass.

Next, lingerie. Everything looked good today. I found four strapless bras that looked serviceable, and decided to get all since I couldn't exactly try them on today in the store with my sling and all. I found a few normal ones, and some very cute panties. I am sometimes very easily amused. Most of the time, really.

After checking out, I went for lunch. After not having dinner last night due to the Child being in a hurry, I figured I better feed myself.

I came home, rather full (for someone who has lost 5 lbs in a week), and was about to take the dogs out in windy "feels like" weather of three degrees when the child showed up. Good timing, I thought! No, Baby wouldn't pee right away and Child became impatient with the dogs, so I had to take over. Brrr, that was cold without a coat! I sure hope I can get a coat on before the next trip outside or I am going to freeze solid! This is not jammie weather.

Perhaps I should mention that I didn't go shopping in jammies? I put on jeans today, for the first time! Before this I was going out in sweat pants or lined workout pants, whatever they are called. Zippers on pants are not easy for me yet. Anything that requires two hands isn't easy yet.

Child did attempt to assist me with getting up Molly's urp from last night. The steam cleaner, which I cannot handle myself now, decided to blow up and dump a big black greasy area onto my carpet. Child had to go to work. She did what she could on the urp with a brush and some cleaner. I have been trying, off and on, to work on the grease spots. That steamer company is going to hear from me! It's less than a year old. Grrr. The best they will tell me, probably, is to take it some place to be repaired. As if I could even carry the cord right now? What about the huge black stains on my brand new carpeting?

Unfortunately, all the lingerie fit except one bra, which was immediately passed on to the child. It should fit her perfectly. She was happy for that. One of the panties was for her, too, which made her smile.

She left for work, leaving me alone until at least Monday. She will be working long hours over the next four days anyway. I am good with that. I seem to be managing fine most of the time, and if I need her, I can call and she will come.

It's already much quieter here.

Maybe a little too much?