All I can do is sit here and think how amazing young children are.....and ESpecially my grandchildren! Last evening C and I took O to the U swim pool. He wasn't particularly fond of the water, but in mommy's arms was okay. He was entranced with watching the other children and especially two who had a Ball! Of course, it was all over when the ball hit him in the head! But he lasted about 45 minutes! And it was good to see C enjoying some time in the pool, too. I always remember her enjoying swimming as a little girl!
And then I check every day for the next news of my TN family and E's changes. She and O are neck 'n neck in their development. It is fun to see the differences and similarities. If only I could snuggle and spoil E as much as I do O!
Topic 2:
In the next two weeks I am swamped with paperwork, as parent-teacher conferences are coming up. And in the school board's demented wisdom, they decided to take away our one day off and make it a regular school day to make up for missing school because of previous snow! That, of course, meant all the teachers have to REschedule the appointments already set and work two formal 12-hour days instead of one. It is hard enough to work 'informally' for 12 hours. Being on one's game for 12 hours to meet parents is draining. Perhaps some who are more charismatic and gregarious than I am enjoy this type of thing, but I don't.
Oh, and by the way. When I opened my kitchen cupboard this morning to remove a piece of Tupperware, I found the package of coleslaw that I had evidently placed There instead of in the fridge when I made myself a salad Two Days ago! See, multi-tasking really is a precursor to Alzheimers! Gross! LOL....but beware!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
President's Day
Today is a day off from the school routine, but I've got lots in the works. However, blogging seemed to be much more fun. It's been a couple of weeks. I have recovered from my bout of painful gut. I'm trying to eat a lot more fiber and drink a lot more water. I've upped the water to another quart a day. I actually feel better.
Saturday night my little O stayed over night for the first time. I can't tell you how emotionally filling it is to have him snuggle against me as he falls asleep or we read books together. I love that little boy! He seemed to sleep okay but I was tossing and turning all night worrying about him waking up...the 'mother' in me was instantly alert! Then the neighborhood dogs were especially noisy. When they quieted down, I was awakened by loud talking and yelling outside. As I peeked out the window I saw a growing group of teens looking like they were wanting a rumble. So I called the police and as soon as the teens saw the cars, ran inside their party house yelling to each other, "Policia! policia!" Grrrrrr. I was so angry. I did a follow up call to the police to tell them which house they'd disappeared into. I don't know what all became of it, but I'm sick of the neighborhood. I think I'm ready for one of those "Over 55" parks. Peace and quiet. That's not a lot to ask for, is it? Just peace and quiet. No loud stereos blaring, quiet nights.
Being deprived of sleep is definitely a trigger of emotional outbursts for me, leading to depression. That's why I am so empathetic with new moms. Exercise helps and that's my goal since I was sick and to help my eating patterns and make me sleep better. Walking outside renews me and then I sleep deeper. I just have to MAKE myself DO it. JUST DO IT! Off I go.
Saturday night my little O stayed over night for the first time. I can't tell you how emotionally filling it is to have him snuggle against me as he falls asleep or we read books together. I love that little boy! He seemed to sleep okay but I was tossing and turning all night worrying about him waking up...the 'mother' in me was instantly alert! Then the neighborhood dogs were especially noisy. When they quieted down, I was awakened by loud talking and yelling outside. As I peeked out the window I saw a growing group of teens looking like they were wanting a rumble. So I called the police and as soon as the teens saw the cars, ran inside their party house yelling to each other, "Policia! policia!" Grrrrrr. I was so angry. I did a follow up call to the police to tell them which house they'd disappeared into. I don't know what all became of it, but I'm sick of the neighborhood. I think I'm ready for one of those "Over 55" parks. Peace and quiet. That's not a lot to ask for, is it? Just peace and quiet. No loud stereos blaring, quiet nights.
Being deprived of sleep is definitely a trigger of emotional outbursts for me, leading to depression. That's why I am so empathetic with new moms. Exercise helps and that's my goal since I was sick and to help my eating patterns and make me sleep better. Walking outside renews me and then I sleep deeper. I just have to MAKE myself DO it. JUST DO IT! Off I go.
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