There’s no doubt about it…I am fully entitled to a little self-preservation, and if you don’t believe me take a look at the photos.

On our short one block walk home from my first day (read: self-preservation) at Equinox fitness center, William tripped with a bit of “help” from big brother, Miguel, who then tripped over William lying on the sidewalk and landed on top of William’s head earning William those pretty abrasions under his left eye. I’m pretty sure anyone within a 5 mile radius of us heard the screaming from both the boys.

Earlier in the day, William had a massive meltdown including flinging his body to the hardwood floor which escalated rather quickly when he saw me with the camera. He made it very clear to me he was not happy being photographed mid-tantrum. Let it be known he nor I have the slightest clue as to what caused the meltdown.

Yep, I signed up for those weekly yoga classes and booked a babysitter plus I joined Equinox fitness center to get my daily dose of self-preservation. And, you know what…I don’t feel guilty. at. all.  (okay, well maybe just a little bit.)

Update on husband: Miguel’s platelet level is holding steady, and all other blood work was completely normal. He will follow up with monthly blood work and once a quarter with his hematologist. Yippee!