I am really tired of being sick all the time! I went to the doctor today for my 2 week followup, and I am still coughing up a storm! She said she thought that I might have whooping cough. They tried to do a blood test, but they couldn't get blood out of my arm.........and then I passed out from feeling crappy! So, they gave up. I have to drink a ton of water and go back tomorrow sometime.
Anyway, she said I was fine to go to work and that I wasn't really contagious--all the kids have the DTAP vaccine. And, Richard hasn't gotten it. I already did the round of antibiotics/medicine that is supposed to shorten it, though she didn't know I had it at the time - she prescribed it for something else. So, I went to work, sat in my office, tried not to faint anymore, and somehow made it through the day. Needless to say, I left after the bell, came home, went straight to sleep, and slept until dinner. I am just sick of being sick!!!! Maybe she'll write me a prescription for a long vacation somewhere sunny so I can breathe good fresh air and get well----wouldn't that be nice!?!??
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Well, it FINALLY got cold in Texas! We had a storm blow through last night, but at least we didn't lose our power. (I think right now it is about 35 degrees outside, but it feels like 24 with the strong wind.) We did, however, have a huge clap of thunder that woke me up. It sounded like it was in our front yard! But, the kids slept through it, we got just enough rain, nothing is ruined, and now it is blissfully cold! I LOVE winter!!!! Glad I planned our fire drill for yesterday! :-)
Christmas is coming way too fast. We just got everything decorated, and I've only bought two stocking stuffers. I'm way behind. So, this weekend I will be out doing some lightening fast shopping with three "kids" in tow! Hopefully the 34 year old will watch the other two long enough for me to shop for him a bit!
Our pastor did preach on simplifying Christmas this year. His sermon was all about not putting such an emphasis on gifts, gatherings, and all the peripheral stuff. He challenged us to slow down, enjoy our families, and really celebrate the true meaning of the holiday. So far, I will have to say that we have simplified out of necessity, and it has been nice. We didn't put lights up outside, which I miss; we didn't cut down a real tree this year, and it has been just fine. I will probably bake some this weekend, but all in all, it has been a simpler year. I'm enjoying it so far.
Work today was very draining - nothing bad, just lots of stuff to do to wrap up the year. I am looking forward to the holiday break so I can stay up late, sleep in late, and snuggle up with a cup of cocoa by the fire! I think we all need a time of renewal.
Christmas is coming way too fast. We just got everything decorated, and I've only bought two stocking stuffers. I'm way behind. So, this weekend I will be out doing some lightening fast shopping with three "kids" in tow! Hopefully the 34 year old will watch the other two long enough for me to shop for him a bit!
Our pastor did preach on simplifying Christmas this year. His sermon was all about not putting such an emphasis on gifts, gatherings, and all the peripheral stuff. He challenged us to slow down, enjoy our families, and really celebrate the true meaning of the holiday. So far, I will have to say that we have simplified out of necessity, and it has been nice. We didn't put lights up outside, which I miss; we didn't cut down a real tree this year, and it has been just fine. I will probably bake some this weekend, but all in all, it has been a simpler year. I'm enjoying it so far.
Work today was very draining - nothing bad, just lots of stuff to do to wrap up the year. I am looking forward to the holiday break so I can stay up late, sleep in late, and snuggle up with a cup of cocoa by the fire! I think we all need a time of renewal.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Catching Up
The past three days have been all about catching up. On Saturday, Richard and I went to visit my college roommate, Jessica, and her family. We had a great visit, and our kids got along really well. It worked out perfectly that she has a boy and girl about the same ages as our kids, and they have very similar interests, so that worked out even better! Jonathan really hit it off with her son, and they played video games and Star Wars for most of the time together. The girls played dress up and wiggled on the floor like mermaids - fun stuff for them, I suppose!
Anyway, catching up with her was lots of fun, and so now we have to keep in touch and see each other more often.
Going back to work today, after not only a four day weekend but also four days off for workshops, has been all about catching up. Teachers stopped by my office with issues, stories, and concerns.........so I caught up on all of those. Paperwork was waiting for me, so I TRIED to catch up on all of that. And, catching up with Jonathan's missing work since he was out was also a big thing. It was a good day, but I'm tired, and I'm still not caught up. I guess living sort of gets in the way of my To Do list! :-)
Anyway, catching up with her was lots of fun, and so now we have to keep in touch and see each other more often.
Going back to work today, after not only a four day weekend but also four days off for workshops, has been all about catching up. Teachers stopped by my office with issues, stories, and concerns.........so I caught up on all of those. Paperwork was waiting for me, so I TRIED to catch up on all of that. And, catching up with Jonathan's missing work since he was out was also a big thing. It was a good day, but I'm tired, and I'm still not caught up. I guess living sort of gets in the way of my To Do list! :-)
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Long Time, No See
Well, it has been a long time since we posted anything, so here it goes.......a lightening speed update:
1. Jonathan got the stomach virus last Monday and missed 3 days of school. He got sick again today with a fever - it seems the first grade is learning to share.
2. We survived the first grade field trip to the orchard last Friday and had a blast - lots of learning and lots of fun.
3. Alyssa played soccer well on Saturday and had several assists - which is HUGE for age 4.
4. Jonathan is executing his football plays with extreme perfection........even if the team does something else, he will go to his spot, turn, and put his hands in the ready position - very cute video!
5. I have missed five days of work in the past two weeks for workshops (4) and field trip. I have been learning a lot at my workshop, and I even used my new coaching skills with a teacher and it brought about great results for her. That made me feel good.
6. Boy Scouts has been keeping us busy - mostly the boys.
7. We are now running two fund raisers at the same time - Walkathon (again) and Boy Scout Popcorn. Dust off your pocket books - we'll be calling soon! :-)
8. The church where I grew up (the early years) celebrated its 120th Anniversary last Sunday. Richard and the kiddos were very good sports about going with me and my family to the celebration. We left at 9:30 and didn't get back until almost 5:00. And they all behaved well!
9. We decorated my Dad's grave on the way to the church on Sunday and got it all pretty for the fall - I still miss him everyday, and I cried like a baby when I bought the flowers.
10. Alyssa has been snoring like a freight train lately, and her doctor said we need to see an ENT to see if her tonsils need to be removed.
11. I took the children for A's checkup, and decided to go ahead and get flu shots while we were there. Big Mistake!!! A family of four kids was apparently next door getting theirs, and when they gave the first shot, they all went nuts! It sounded like something from a horror movie, and the furniture in that room starting moving, too. I could hear it. And, unfortunately, my kids could as well. Their eyes got huge, and they both started crying and whining. I tried to distract them, but it was like distracting someone from an earthquake. It just didn't happen. So, the male nurse came in (thank God!), and we had to hold each kiddo down. Alyssa went first, and she got 4 shots. Jonathan hid behind a chair and had to be torn loose for his one shot. He screamed, turned red, and fought like a loon. But, it's done, I don't have to take them back, and they should stay healthy!
12. Alyssa failed her hearing test 4 times on one ear because she just wouldn't say "beep" - I don't know what was going on with her, but she finally did it correctly. The nurse says that happens often with first timers, but when I take her to the ENT, I will have them do it again, I think. I still have to make that appointment, but I need to talk to the cardiologist first to see who he would like us to use - in case we do have to yank those tonsils! Yikes!
And that's about it.......at least for now. I'm tired of typing. More another time - with pictures.
1. Jonathan got the stomach virus last Monday and missed 3 days of school. He got sick again today with a fever - it seems the first grade is learning to share.
2. We survived the first grade field trip to the orchard last Friday and had a blast - lots of learning and lots of fun.
3. Alyssa played soccer well on Saturday and had several assists - which is HUGE for age 4.
4. Jonathan is executing his football plays with extreme perfection........even if the team does something else, he will go to his spot, turn, and put his hands in the ready position - very cute video!
5. I have missed five days of work in the past two weeks for workshops (4) and field trip. I have been learning a lot at my workshop, and I even used my new coaching skills with a teacher and it brought about great results for her. That made me feel good.
6. Boy Scouts has been keeping us busy - mostly the boys.
7. We are now running two fund raisers at the same time - Walkathon (again) and Boy Scout Popcorn. Dust off your pocket books - we'll be calling soon! :-)
8. The church where I grew up (the early years) celebrated its 120th Anniversary last Sunday. Richard and the kiddos were very good sports about going with me and my family to the celebration. We left at 9:30 and didn't get back until almost 5:00. And they all behaved well!
9. We decorated my Dad's grave on the way to the church on Sunday and got it all pretty for the fall - I still miss him everyday, and I cried like a baby when I bought the flowers.
10. Alyssa has been snoring like a freight train lately, and her doctor said we need to see an ENT to see if her tonsils need to be removed.
11. I took the children for A's checkup, and decided to go ahead and get flu shots while we were there. Big Mistake!!! A family of four kids was apparently next door getting theirs, and when they gave the first shot, they all went nuts! It sounded like something from a horror movie, and the furniture in that room starting moving, too. I could hear it. And, unfortunately, my kids could as well. Their eyes got huge, and they both started crying and whining. I tried to distract them, but it was like distracting someone from an earthquake. It just didn't happen. So, the male nurse came in (thank God!), and we had to hold each kiddo down. Alyssa went first, and she got 4 shots. Jonathan hid behind a chair and had to be torn loose for his one shot. He screamed, turned red, and fought like a loon. But, it's done, I don't have to take them back, and they should stay healthy!
12. Alyssa failed her hearing test 4 times on one ear because she just wouldn't say "beep" - I don't know what was going on with her, but she finally did it correctly. The nurse says that happens often with first timers, but when I take her to the ENT, I will have them do it again, I think. I still have to make that appointment, but I need to talk to the cardiologist first to see who he would like us to use - in case we do have to yank those tonsils! Yikes!
And that's about it.......at least for now. I'm tired of typing. More another time - with pictures.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Tying Up the Loose Ends of Summer
Well, it's that time of year again.....Back to School! Jonathan will be in the first grade. He is going to have a great teacher. I went by her room today, and she was getting everything set up and picture perfect. I'm excited about what he's going to learn this year. We went school clothes shopping on Sunday. It was not a good experience because the kids were tired and cranky, but we got the job done. We outfitted Jonathan with lots of shorts and shirts and two new pairs of tennis shoes - one with laces, which are new for him. So, tonight Jonathan worked with Richard to learn how to tie his shoes. It is still a work in progress, but he's getting it. Up until now he has always worn velcro shoes, so he's never had to learn.
Alyssa is enjoying her last few days with her Nana before she goes to daycare for the very first time. She's excited about going to "school," and she even has her own Littlest Pet Shop backpack. She's very cute when she's wearing it.
Richard came to eat lunch with me today, and I went to eat lunch with him yesterday, so that has been nice. It's fun to have a relaxing lunch before the kids arrive. It almost never happens once they get there.
I spent the rest of the day unpacking furniture and materials for two new classrooms. It's a lot of work, and I'm tired, but it's also fun to unpack all that Pre-K and Kindergarten stuff - it's all so cute, and I can imagine all the wonderful things the kids will learn with it. Now if they'd only send me chairs for the kids to sit in, I'd be in business!
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