Looks like a two-fer today.
Last night was a late night...well, late for an old man who had a heart attack, anyway.


We took the kids to Charlotte to Lego Kidfest.


Picture a convention center FULL of Legos and kids. And when I say FULL, I mean full. Sets, piles, free-build areas. There were Legos for Star Wars & princesses. There were life size lions & tigers & hulks (thought I was gonna say bears didn't ya?).


They even had one of the Lego Master Builders there. Yep...the Lego company employs 20 Master Builders in the US. They help design the sets & they build all of the gigantic models for the theme parks and mall stores. I think the boys found their dream job.....


So, today I am a little tired. The event went from 4pm till 8pm in Charlotte and then an 1 1/2 hour drive home. I spent much of that time chasing a 2 year old around a convention center. Amazing how fast they can be with such short little legs.


And, I am a little sore. After a while I got sick of CHASING and turned to CARRYING a 2 year old around a convention center.


So...aside form being some nice Facebook news, what does this have to do with my recovery?


Well, it helped show me that I still have some limitations. 


I had a great time & I DID make it without sitting down to rest or "catch my breath".
But, I can tell you I was TIRED when we got home. It was only 9:30 & I was DONE!


I also noticed that I was breathing heavy as we walked back to the car. It was only 2 or 3 blocks & I wasn't carrying anyone, but I was still huffing & puffing a bit. I have never experienced tat before; a short walk followed by being out of breath. It was truly a little disappointing. I have been doing really well at rehab & pushing myself past the goals they have set for me. When I got to the real world though I was not in any place to push myself.


The real world is much tougher than rehab; and I found that out in full force last night.


I guess I better make sure I work a little harder in rehab next week, huh?


Good day & God bless.