Pain, Pain, Go Away

We arrived a Grandmas late today. Our plans were to go to the zoo, but I woke up with a ferocious headache and I just wanted to do nothing, should have stayed at the hotel. After dropping off the in-laws, we drove to nearby Rockville to indulge in one of Mikes favorite eateries. A little Popeye's Chicken if you please. A little spice and oooh that's nice!

I had been hearing about Aileen's Basement from the aunties all week. Its a brand name discount store. On our way there we saw a little say spa along the strip mall. Mike encouraged me to see if they had any openings during the afternoon. Luckily they were not busy and could get me in right away. They actually had time for both of us. The owner of the store offered to keep an eye on Diane while we were relaxing. Because the place was set up like a beauty salon; many massage tables in one area, and we could see the front, we took her up on her offer. Diane and the owners' son sat together and coloured for the whole hour we were there. Those people are crazy amazing. It started off with a warm foot soak while the masseuse worked on my skull and shoulders. Thankfully I was wearing shorts today, because while working on my feet I received a much needed calf massage. Mikes masseuse had a difficult time working through the long johns. Yup, you heard right, the man is wearing long johns in DC in June. I really have nothing more to say on the subject. Even though you know there are other people in the room, the low lighting and quiet music makes it all go away. I left feeling rejuvenated, relaxed and rested. Seeing how wonderful it was for us, Diane wanted a turn. So after we returned 'home' I treated her to a warm foot soak in the bathroom sink. I washed in between her little toes, after which I wrapped her feet in a towel, dried them off and massaged her calves and feet with hand lotion. She was pleased as punch.