The Stairs / The Anxious Daughter

I guess the mountains did it. Ever since I have been losing significant amounts of weight, I have been waiting for the day when I can climb the three flights of steps to my apartment, with groceries, without needing to stop and rest in the middle. And while I have progressed from the climb being a very strenuous multi-stop trek, I have still found need to pause.
Today and Yesterday I made it up, groceries and all, in a single go! I suspect its all those steps on the mountain trails that did the trick…GRIN

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Well, we all know of mothers who stay awake waiting for their kids to arrive home. In our house, I am afraid that it is RICKI who often waits up for me!
I had Ricki all ready for bed when I left the house at 8:45 to go to my weekly swimming session. (Others were also home.)Well, as often happens, on my arrival home I was greeted by Ricki popping out of bed with a sigh of relief that I have returned. But rather than complaining that I had dared leave, she actually asked me very sweetly if I had enjoyed the pool!