Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Mono Lockdown Day #7

As I sit here, at 10:30 at night, eating two "organic, frosted toaster pastries"(code name for pop-tart) while washing it down with skim milk glass #2, I wonder where my wheat-free, dairy free diet has gone. It's late, I'm hungry and Laura wants the black bikini. I'm such a good friend.

Anywho......I thought I'd share just what mono lockdown looks like these days. This would be day #7. Here Tanya and I are (in her and Sam's backyard), and pretty much where we were parked the entire day. My ass is burnt-yours? Tanya did get up a bit here and there to change a diaper, get me food or grab the camera because I forgot mine.


The only time I did get up was to pee or get in the water to cool off. After reading that last line, I realized I could have killed two birds with one stone. I'm all about being the efficient lazy person, can't let my OCD skills go to waste in this time of rest. Something to ponder on if they invite me back.....maybe not after that comment.

Anyway, once we got in the water, we decided it'd be fun to wear goggles. The next thing we knew, we were practicing flip turns. We'd do a few, lay on our chairs, get hot and get back in. One of the times I was parked on the chair, Tanya went and got their under-water camera. This is me in the photo below, can't say how good that one turned out. The challenge was to not show crack while doing a flip turn in a bikini that's not real tight. I don't think I did one without my suit coming down. It's also quite difficult to do freestyle without a swim cap. Kind of like swimming with seaweed on your shoulders.

The last day before lockdown, we worked on flip turns at Masters. That was 8 days ago. I thought I'd share my wisdom with Tanya. Here's her butt hitting the wall......she definitely got close enough! Notice that her feet are square on the wall.

And the push off. All I can look at is her hot bod is & how cute her suit is. Who cares that she's 3ft below the surface of the water?


Here's another attempt from me. And by the way, I got my suit at "Swank" on the northside. Ed Hardy. It was a gift to myself in celebration of my new body that will be healthy inside and lumpy on the outside, all in a months time!


We finally roped Sam to get in with us. He showed us a few flip turns but seemed to leave those pictures out when he emailed me these. The only picture he did email was one that I can't put on here because his wife was taking it and it was rather crude. SHOCKER.


So far, I'm loving lockdown and so are my kids. Tomorrow is a whole new day! My ass is kind of burnt. Did I say that already? I guess I'll work on my front-side tomorrow.


13 comments:

Begin to Breathe said...

looks like lockdown sucks!!

xoxo
jess

Shelbyyy@gmail.com said...

"The only time I did get up was to pee or get in the water to cool off. After reading that last line, I realized I could have killed two birds with one stone."
Yeah, next time you should just pee in their pool! WAY more efficient :)
love you!
S

Steve said...

Way to make the most out of your situation. Sounds like TOO much fun if you ask me.

Trish said...

P- I admire your attitude about the whole thing, and I am glad to hear that you really are resting up! I would LOVE to burn my ass with you :) Looks like you and Tayna are quite the pair! I am totally up for some visitation time during your lockdown, so lets hook something up! See you soon hottie-bo-body!

XOXO,
Tric

Laura and company said...

You girls are totally hot. I think I have a girl crush on both of you. Thanks for not wearing my black bikini that day...I would have felt a little cheated on.

Kelli Rydeen and Family said...

Ok, to second Laura's comment...ooh la la!

Ok, I want your abs Phaedra and Tanya your legs (P- your legs are hot too but don't want to take everything away from you).

Um, did my phone number get lost? I am sure that you all meant to call me...right? Hey I am willing to be the ugly friend! :0)

Kelli

Tiffany said...

Geeze woman, you make mono look fun!

Looks like you girls had a blast. Where did Sam get an underwater digital camera? I would have WAY too much fun with that thing!!

Michael W. Bergquist said...

I remember when I had mono. I spent nearly all my time in bed, barely moving. Every sound hurt my head. I'm not so sure that I got up to go the bathroom and I know I wasn't wearing depends.

Reading about your lockdown makes me a lotta-bit jealous. If you're going to be sick, you might as well have fun. It's great to see you making the most of it. There's no doubt in my mind that you're going to come out of this looking and feeling fit. If not, you still have the flip turn.

Ali Ty Stitt said...

Ya know, if anyone else gets sick with mono, I'm just going to send them your way for some insight on how to deal with it! Ok? :) Flip turns huh... fun, a little random, but i like it!
so yeah, I'm down for some burning the front side and my butt if you need some company! :)
Hey not to mention the whole Tri kids thing... I have plenty of free time, so take advantage of me...hhmmmm... you know what I mean! I look forward to it...trying to get my husband to come help too! I'll let you know! :) Enjoy lockdown!

M-Dot said...

Wow looks like lockdown is a real bummer;) I would love to join in too but I don't have mono and work kinda gets in the way.:)
Looks like you're doing a good job of resting and helping yourself. It will pass and I really do not see you getn lumpy Keebler.
Jay and I will still be there for Kids next weekend and we'll bring Ryan our son too.
Take it easy and we'll see you soon.
Ps hope you heal quick and feel better after Friday.

Michelle and Jay

rr said...

Yea for having a good time during the lockdown. Great photos.. I'll trade you bodies, please.. well, after the mono, OK?

Hope you're getting better fast!!

Phaedra Cote said...

ha ha ha...sigh. Seriously Rach-where do i sign up for the body switching? I'm ready and willing.

Meredith said...

You know what tastes really good on one of those "organic frosted (blueberry-my fave!) toaster tarts." Some really yummy natural PB!!!!Can you dig?????

And PS- I totally do a "bikini" recovery swim once a week just to even my tan lines out. And yes, my top falls when I flip turn.