Andrew and I both had our annual check-up/physicals within a couple of weeks of each other at the end of January into early February. Andrew has been fighting his sugar number for a few years, and because his brother (non-biological) died of diabetes, it makes him very nervous. He has also had his cholesterol numbers go up and down. I've always had good numbers, but I don't deny that I have gained way too many pounds, especially since turning 40. This year, my physical showed that my cholesterol is also too high. It is most likely genetics for me, but I already have a thyroid issue that will require medication for the rest of my life. I don't really want to have to add another medication if it can be avoided. Andrew and I decided we would purchase some exercise equipment to have at our house. We had spent some time shopping around and I found one I was very excited about. Andrew picked it up President's Day weekend, and Thomas put it together for me. I was able to use it on President's Day...and then I got sick. Because it was respiratory, it really affected my ability to exercise. In fact, I can still feel it in my chest and my lung capacity is not what I would like it to be yet. It's better though (although it kind of feels like it's two steps forward and one step back in the recovery process), and I am hoping I can use the equipment, even at a reduced pace/level, and begin to try to get healthy.
Sadly, Andrew isn't doing any better with it than I am! He didn't even get to use it before he got sick. Then last week was crazy, and this week was trying to catch up with all of the craziness of everything. We are both hoping to put that $$$$$ spent to good use!
Friday, March 6, 2020
A change of plans for our Friday
About a month ago, we made plans with our neighbors to get together this evening. We really enjoy these neighbors, but they apparently need a lot less sleep than we do and sometimes overstay their welcome. We thought maybe since it was a Friday though, they would also be tired and NOT do that this time.
Since then, a baseball practice for 8AM tomorrow morning was scheduled for Andrew, and Thomas needs to be at the school for set construction at 8AM also. Catherine works at 9, so we are all going to need to be up with a "7" as the first number on the clock. Don't love that, but it is what it is. I definitely imagined a nap in my future tomorrow, and I began to regret we had made specific plans for this evening.
On top of that, I did NOT sleep well last night. We didn't even get home until 9:30, and everyone still needed to shower. It was also the first time Andrew and I had been together all day. We wanted to hang out for a bit, and then once I went to bed I couldn't sleep. Honestly, I was so excited about Catherine's award she received last evening. I was so proud of her, and I was so grateful that she was recognized for being a good person. I was so grateful that someone else recognized what a fabulous young lady she is. After some of the crap we have experienced as parents lately, it was nice to know that we haven't done everything completely wrong. Catherine is awesome, and she so very much deserved that recognition.
About the time I thought I might actually fall asleep, I developed this HORRIBLE cough. I thought I might never stop coughing. Poor Andrew, I'm sure he was beginning to hope I would get up and go sleep on the couch. I feel fine today though.
Short story that I made long...our neighbors texted and had to cancel this evening because of illness. I am very sorry that they don't feel well, but I am also so excited about the fact that Andrew and I suddenly have NO PLANS for the evening! Woohoo!!! The kids have plans for a couple of hours, but everyone should be home for the evening around 8:30. Tomorrow evening we also have no plans. I love our family time together, and I'm so grateful for these days!
Since then, a baseball practice for 8AM tomorrow morning was scheduled for Andrew, and Thomas needs to be at the school for set construction at 8AM also. Catherine works at 9, so we are all going to need to be up with a "7" as the first number on the clock. Don't love that, but it is what it is. I definitely imagined a nap in my future tomorrow, and I began to regret we had made specific plans for this evening.
On top of that, I did NOT sleep well last night. We didn't even get home until 9:30, and everyone still needed to shower. It was also the first time Andrew and I had been together all day. We wanted to hang out for a bit, and then once I went to bed I couldn't sleep. Honestly, I was so excited about Catherine's award she received last evening. I was so proud of her, and I was so grateful that she was recognized for being a good person. I was so grateful that someone else recognized what a fabulous young lady she is. After some of the crap we have experienced as parents lately, it was nice to know that we haven't done everything completely wrong. Catherine is awesome, and she so very much deserved that recognition.
About the time I thought I might actually fall asleep, I developed this HORRIBLE cough. I thought I might never stop coughing. Poor Andrew, I'm sure he was beginning to hope I would get up and go sleep on the couch. I feel fine today though.
Short story that I made long...our neighbors texted and had to cancel this evening because of illness. I am very sorry that they don't feel well, but I am also so excited about the fact that Andrew and I suddenly have NO PLANS for the evening! Woohoo!!! The kids have plans for a couple of hours, but everyone should be home for the evening around 8:30. Tomorrow evening we also have no plans. I love our family time together, and I'm so grateful for these days!
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Our "brave" daughter
Tonight the swim team held the awards ceremony. We were so proud that Thomas received a special mention recognizing how much time he cut off in his 500m from the beginning til the end of the season. The coach even mentioned he wasn't sure he would ever see anything like it again.
When it was time for the seniors to go up, twelve fabulous young people went to the front of the room. Catherine and her friend Matt, a special needs young man, were standing together at the end. The coach went through and talked about ten of the awesome seniors, and I was intrigued as to why Catherine and Matt were at the end. The coach had not gone in the order they were standing, and Matt and Catherine might be the only two people on the team who never actually scored a point all season. It turns out, Catherine had been chosen to be a co-recipient of the Brave Award. This award recognizes the individual whom the coach feels strives to be the best regardless of actual talent or ability, and in the case of Catherine, who is dedicated to her teammates. We are so incredibly proud of our girl! As we told Catherine this evening, a lot of awards are given for those who are talented, and those who work hard, and those are great awards to receive. This award though, is for being a good person. Our daughter won an award for being a good person! The mother of the special needs young man came over to us at the end of the evening and thanked both of our kids for being such good friends to her son, and especially to Catherine for all she did. We are so proud, and our hearts are so full!
When it was time for the seniors to go up, twelve fabulous young people went to the front of the room. Catherine and her friend Matt, a special needs young man, were standing together at the end. The coach went through and talked about ten of the awesome seniors, and I was intrigued as to why Catherine and Matt were at the end. The coach had not gone in the order they were standing, and Matt and Catherine might be the only two people on the team who never actually scored a point all season. It turns out, Catherine had been chosen to be a co-recipient of the Brave Award. This award recognizes the individual whom the coach feels strives to be the best regardless of actual talent or ability, and in the case of Catherine, who is dedicated to her teammates. We are so incredibly proud of our girl! As we told Catherine this evening, a lot of awards are given for those who are talented, and those who work hard, and those are great awards to receive. This award though, is for being a good person. Our daughter won an award for being a good person! The mother of the special needs young man came over to us at the end of the evening and thanked both of our kids for being such good friends to her son, and especially to Catherine for all she did. We are so proud, and our hearts are so full!
A wonderfully unexpected visit
We really, truly enjoyed the unexpected visit from Andrew's cousin and his wife. I freaked out a little bit about the condition of our home after a week of dealing with my grandmother's death...on the heels of the week where Andrew and I were both sick. But, Catherine was a huge help right after school, and they were very understanding. We were able to take them out to dinner, and although the kids and I had to attend their band concert in the evening, Andrew was able to enjoy another couple of hours to the visit.
He is optimistic that he has a chance to beat his diagnosis. I do know that medical advances are being made every day, and I love his attitude.
We are so grateful that they chose to include us on their travels. It was really a wonderful visit!
He is optimistic that he has a chance to beat his diagnosis. I do know that medical advances are being made every day, and I love his attitude.
We are so grateful that they chose to include us on their travels. It was really a wonderful visit!
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
The middle of our busy week
I love Wednesday early release day! I don't though, love the craziness of this week. I don't like being busy. Some people wear "busy" like a badge of honor. Honestly, I'm a little embarrassed when we are this busy. The weekend isn't going to bring much relief either, and I haven't even thought about looking at next week yet.
I'm grateful I will work all week, but after dealing with all the craziness of last week, AND having lost so much time the week before because I was sick, my choice to take a job every day this week may not have been the best.
Andrew also has baseball practice every day this week. Catherine worked Monday and yesterday, and Thomas had a driving class last night. I can tell I am getting old because I was exhausted when I picked him up last night...at 9:30...not terribly late! The kids have a band concert this evening, and the directors thought it would be a great idea to have over 100 parents pay me at the concert for an up-coming event (if you didn't read that with sarcasm, you don't know me very well). Tomorrow evening the kids have their winter sports awards for swim. They also have a Best Buddies dance Friday evening, and weeks ago we had invited our neighbors to come over.
Catherine then works all day Saturday & Sunday. Andrew has baseball practice Saturday morning, and we might be making another trip to my hometown to deal with stuff for G.G. Sunday I am the Sunday School volunteer for church, and Andrew is hosting a meeting for our neighborhood regarding the Commons area.
We just found out this morning that Andrew's cousin is in town this evening...from Oregon! He has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, and is taking a "bucket trip" across the county. He apologized for the short notice, but certainly we won't turn him away! We last saw him twelve years ago when he visited my in-laws in PA, and realistically, this will most likely be the last opportunity for Andrew to see him.
I am doing my best to try to take care of myself and stay healthy. I also keep telling myself that there are only 12 days of school until spring break!
I'm grateful I will work all week, but after dealing with all the craziness of last week, AND having lost so much time the week before because I was sick, my choice to take a job every day this week may not have been the best.
Andrew also has baseball practice every day this week. Catherine worked Monday and yesterday, and Thomas had a driving class last night. I can tell I am getting old because I was exhausted when I picked him up last night...at 9:30...not terribly late! The kids have a band concert this evening, and the directors thought it would be a great idea to have over 100 parents pay me at the concert for an up-coming event (if you didn't read that with sarcasm, you don't know me very well). Tomorrow evening the kids have their winter sports awards for swim. They also have a Best Buddies dance Friday evening, and weeks ago we had invited our neighbors to come over.
Catherine then works all day Saturday & Sunday. Andrew has baseball practice Saturday morning, and we might be making another trip to my hometown to deal with stuff for G.G. Sunday I am the Sunday School volunteer for church, and Andrew is hosting a meeting for our neighborhood regarding the Commons area.
We just found out this morning that Andrew's cousin is in town this evening...from Oregon! He has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, and is taking a "bucket trip" across the county. He apologized for the short notice, but certainly we won't turn him away! We last saw him twelve years ago when he visited my in-laws in PA, and realistically, this will most likely be the last opportunity for Andrew to see him.
I am doing my best to try to take care of myself and stay healthy. I also keep telling myself that there are only 12 days of school until spring break!
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
My favorite sub job
I didn't have a job scheduled for today. Since I was scheduled every other day this week, I was fine with not working today, but of course most days I do prefer to actually be subbing. Right before school ended yesterday, my absolutely favorite sub job showed up for today! I LOVE subbing in the French classroom. I am completely and totally useless in this class, but it is my favorite sub job in the entire building. Idiots don't take French. Honestly, most of these kids are honors students. It's really just fabulous. I'm very grateful that this job happened today!
Monday, March 2, 2020
Glad it's Monday
Not too many people are ever glad it is Monday...unless it happens to be vacation week. Then, the earlier in the week the better! This week though, I am grateful for Monday. Last week was beyond tough, and last evening I just felt grateful that not only is today a new week, it is the beginning of a new month. I'm ready for it to be a good one, and optimistic it will be!
It is a busy week, but mostly they are good things. Thomas is going to begin driving school, and the kids have a band concert. Andrew has baseball practice every day, and I've got LOTS of work to do at home, at school, and at church. It will all get done though, and I'm looking forward to warm weather as well. It's going to be a great week!
It is a busy week, but mostly they are good things. Thomas is going to begin driving school, and the kids have a band concert. Andrew has baseball practice every day, and I've got LOTS of work to do at home, at school, and at church. It will all get done though, and I'm looking forward to warm weather as well. It's going to be a great week!
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