I say "aftermath" because we didn't go out to see the parade and shenanigans this year. We've done it once or twice since I've lived here and...you know, when you've seen it once you've seen it all. Did I say that?
Can you really expect it to get better than this (from 2010)?
See what I mean!
However, late afternoon (on Valentine's Day!) we did see after-the fact smatterings of the day.
The boys and the girls...never the twain shall meet at that age.
I wonder if they were texting each other?
The remains of the day.
These fellas deserved their own notoriety, of course,
because of the Dutch Jansen and Janssen brothers in Kuifje (Tintin).
How clever! See why Dutch Carnaval always reminds me of Halloween?
It was suppertime and we were ready to eat at our Greek restaurant across from the market square.
Before and after eating, we really got caught up in the confetti.
Not the same as beads flung far and wide in the States!
And within a couple of days, it was all cleaned up.
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
And now, how 'bout an update on the knee replacement!
Last Friday, at 5 weeks post-surgery, I had a set of x-rays done plus a check-up.
There you have it...all apparently in perfect order, looking like what it's supposed to.
Most of my pain is at night in bed; almost no pain during the day.
Just stiffness, which is normal, due to fluid on the knee (for at least a year!).
That's what the exercises are for...to keep pumping away the fluid and stiffness.
Today, at 6 weeks post-surgery, I'm done with my anti-thrombosis injections.
Am I a happy camper or what! That was not fun, even if necessary.
See the note Astrid wrapped around my final syringe last night:
"The last one! You're my trooper. Love, JLJA"
Yup.
And now, laugh with/at me as I share a video of this past Tuesday's PT session:
Who knew I would have to re-learn how to walk!
Eline asked Astrid: "Does she always walk like that???"
When it started or why, who knows, but my normal walk was "incorrect."
It took several attempts but I finally got the hang of it,
swinging my arms at the right time in the right direction.
Your hips are supposed to rotate (swagger) as you walk, like a model on a catwalk.
Will I ever get that image out of my head??? HA! Probably not.
Zo simpel is het!
I'm now halfway through my PT sessions. Still can't cycle full rotations.
BUT...Astrid and I can now do the English Waltz again.
Now, if Eline will video that for me, I'll be a happy camper!
BUT...Astrid and I can now do the English Waltz again.
Now, if Eline will video that for me, I'll be a happy camper!
