April 15, 2009

Another day almost down…… I've been sick for the past couple of days. We got together at Mom & Tom's for Easter dinner on Sunday and Justin and Mom ended up sick, too. I've had body aches, nasal discharge (isn't it amazing how much snot one can produce???), had a 101* temp last night, and I just wanted to scratch my sinuses right out!! But I'm better today. Really tired and snotty, but I think it's on it's way out since there's no more fever or chills.

Heather & I were supposed to go camping with her Girl Scout troop this week-end. It was a service week-end, and we were going to help do spring cleaning at the GS camp. But then Connie (troop leader) learned that we weren't staying in cabins after all, they were called "tent cabins". I'm thinking like a big tee-pee or something. But they're un-heated. Ummmm, no thank you!! It's been 30*-35* at night. I'm sure not all of the girls even have decent enough sleeping bags for that kind of weather. So we bailed out. We are going to Mackinac Island in June, though, so that will be fun.

I had classes today. They're going pretty well. I'm really learning a lot in the Comp 2 class, and liking it, too. My instructor is very clear and gives great instructions. Our first paper is due next week, so we'll see. All of the papers are argumentative and are in APA format. Last quarter's paper's were in MLA format. Figures, lol. Now I have to learn a new writing style. Evidently more and more schools are going with the APA format, and just not using the MLA much anymore. So at least I have the basics of MLA down; I won't be totally in the clouds if assigned that writing style again.

I really like the psychology class, too. I've always had an interest in human/social services. I could switch my major, but am not ready to. Haven't decided, I guess. I would love to teach preschool age; we'll see. Since I'm only taking a couple of classes per quarter I'll be 90 before I get a degree, lol. That's ok, I really like going to school.

Ewwwww, I'm watching CSI New York right now, and the M.E. pulled out a dead person's stomach, emptied the liquid green stuff, then smelled it. Lol

After school I stopped at Walgreens & picked up Heather's scripts. Then I went to Whitehall to pick Heather up from Girl Scouts. Came home and ate, then packed up Heather, Taylor, and Brianna and took Heather to softball practice. She did pretty well, and didn't lose much ability since last year. Taylor had fun; I finally let her go over to the playground. It's scary to let her go play on her own. I mean, she was with a friend, but it was one of those times where you hope (as a parent) that you've taught your kids what to be leery of and how to be careful and safe when not right in front of you…….

Came home and got the kids snack, Taylor took a shower, and got the kids to bed. Now it's time to play catch-up. Honestly, I don't know where the time goes….. Oh wait, I'm blogging, lol. I know that I have a lot on my plate, but it's how I live and I'm really happy with (the majority of) my life. I get over-whelmed about once a week, but "this too shall pass". And I know in my heart that I'm doing what's best for my kids. For the most part I can be there for their extra-curricular activities and school stuff. I do get busy with daycare, but I have 2 amazing assistants who help me out where/whenever I need it, and for that, I am grateful.

Ok, rambling done….. gotta get to my to-do pile and back to my popcorn. Hey, I have my priorities, ya know….. J

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008

Today was my birthday. 36 years old. Holy crap, probably half-way to death, lol. It was a pretty good birthday; busy as usual.

I volunteered at Ealy Elementary for the Book Fair from 9-12. Heather & Taylor each picked out a book, I picked up a couple of stocking stuffers, and got a few cheap books for daycare kids for Christmas.

I've been feeling crappy for the past couple of days. Achy, a little nauseated, and my sinuses hurt. I think it's a touch of the flu, only I'm not getting it full-force because I got a flu shot this year. Also, the last few weeks I've had terrible acid reflux. So far, Tums pretty much takes care of it, although sometimes I have to chew a couple every couple of hours because it just won't go away. I've got to get back to the gym to try to lose weight; I know that's alot of my problem. Although I still have to take it easy at the gym; between having carpel tunnel surgery and then I got tendinitis in my elbow of the opposite arm. Over-compensation at the gym is what the doctor said, because I was pushing harder with my left arm and strained it. Honestly, getting old sucks!!

I then went and voted. It only took about 15 minutes to get through, so not too bad. And I got a sticker!! lol

Yesterday was my last physical therapy for my carpel tunnel surgery. I didn't think the therapy was going to do much good; I just didn't have faith in it. But I've changed my mind; the incision actually feels much better. I had alot more scar tissue than normal, and more pain in it than normal, too. Guess I'm a slow healer, so the therapy helped alot.

I then went to Wal-Mart for paint for the fence in the front yard. Notice I said for paint, but walked out with clearance Halloween stuff. How can I say no to cheap stuff? lol

I went to class from 6-9:40. Intro to ECE class. I had a book presentation to give. Basically I did circle time with my class. It went well, I think. I got my mid-term grade back; I got an 85 out of 100. I'm averaging an 88% in the class, so I'm pretty happy with that.

Came home and tried to do some work, but I was feeling crappy. I fell asleep on the couch with Critter, watched Barack Obama's acceptance speech and John McCain's concession speech. It was about 12:00 a.m. when I fell asleep during Obama's speech. Sorry, but my patriotism was tired, lol.