Monday
I can't believe today is essentially over. I feel like I just rolled out of my nice, warm bed. Can't wait to climb back in it. It was so hard getting out of bed when the current temp was -1. I know I shouldn't complain too much since classes were cancelled at BYU-I due to no electricity from the frigid temps, but still...NEGATIVE 1? That's harsh. I cheered up quickly when I stepped on the scale and it had dropped down 3 pounds since Friday. Boooyah! I'm only 2 pounds away from losing 20. That'll be a great day.
Work went by quickly today and even though it was yet another "inside day" for recess (it has to be 22 degrees with the windchill to be able to go outside), the 6th graders weren't quite as bad as they usually are and that was worth celebrating. Last Friday I had to bust them for playing poker in the corner and almost sent 3 kids to the office. True story. If the future of America (or the world, really) lies in this group of 6th graders, I am fearful. Some of them are so disrespectful and blatantly rude and crass. Makes me want to keep Cole in 2nd grade forever.
Speaking of which, last night we went to his Baptism Preview which was surreal. Could it be MY little Coleman who was sitting up on the front row with the other 7 year olds who will be baptized this year, listening to talks about baptism by the Bishop and Primary President? Where has the time gone? If Cole hadn't been cracking us up the entire time, I would have gotten emotional about it all. He sure loves to raise his hand. And comment. And then raise his hand and comment some more. At one point, he got called on (while our newly called Primary President was in mid sentence) and said "while you're talking...I'm staring at your mouth...and you keep making a scary face...and it's kind of ...like this {insert him making this hysterical face which made everyone laugh}". She took it in stride and kept her talk flowing. She's going to be great for our Primary if she can handle Cole and his comments. That kid. It was sweet when he talked about how the Holy Ghost gives you a "lovely feeling". He is growing up so fast and I wish I could freeze time.
After work, I zipped across town (the entire valley) to the Sandy library to pick up a book I was too anxious to have transferred to our local library and then to my favorite places to get produce: Sprouts. WAY cheaper than Whole Foods (or any local grocery store) but I can still find the organic stuff I have to eat and at a fraction of the price. Sweet.
I got home with a few minutes to look over some listings from our Realtor, check Facebook, read my email and then welcome Cole home. Then it was kind of a blur. Danny came home, we ate some dinner, we were off to ANOTHER library to drop off/pick up books and then landed at Target for family night (after Danny snuck in a quick haircut. One section of Target looked like this:
Danny should feel lucky I didn't just bust out my credit card and go crazy. When things are this pretty--they're just asking to be bought. The marketing team at Target knows what they're doing. Just sayin'. But I was good. Gotta be smart with money now that I'm trying to be a responsible adult (and the fact that that I spend all of our money on produce).
We had a quick scripture study and family prayer and them whamo. It's 10:00 at night, I just threw in some laundry, Danny's on the bike and while I need to clean the kitchen, I REALLY don't want to. It's been a good, busy, productive day and I haven't had one of those in a long time. I need to take it easy though because I know that stress can aggravate my symptoms so I need to get to bed on time tonight.
Work went by quickly today and even though it was yet another "inside day" for recess (it has to be 22 degrees with the windchill to be able to go outside), the 6th graders weren't quite as bad as they usually are and that was worth celebrating. Last Friday I had to bust them for playing poker in the corner and almost sent 3 kids to the office. True story. If the future of America (or the world, really) lies in this group of 6th graders, I am fearful. Some of them are so disrespectful and blatantly rude and crass. Makes me want to keep Cole in 2nd grade forever.
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| Found this on the camera--love his self portraits |
Speaking of which, last night we went to his Baptism Preview which was surreal. Could it be MY little Coleman who was sitting up on the front row with the other 7 year olds who will be baptized this year, listening to talks about baptism by the Bishop and Primary President? Where has the time gone? If Cole hadn't been cracking us up the entire time, I would have gotten emotional about it all. He sure loves to raise his hand. And comment. And then raise his hand and comment some more. At one point, he got called on (while our newly called Primary President was in mid sentence) and said "while you're talking...I'm staring at your mouth...and you keep making a scary face...and it's kind of ...like this {insert him making this hysterical face which made everyone laugh}". She took it in stride and kept her talk flowing. She's going to be great for our Primary if she can handle Cole and his comments. That kid. It was sweet when he talked about how the Holy Ghost gives you a "lovely feeling". He is growing up so fast and I wish I could freeze time.
After work, I zipped across town (the entire valley) to the Sandy library to pick up a book I was too anxious to have transferred to our local library and then to my favorite places to get produce: Sprouts. WAY cheaper than Whole Foods (or any local grocery store) but I can still find the organic stuff I have to eat and at a fraction of the price. Sweet.
I got home with a few minutes to look over some listings from our Realtor, check Facebook, read my email and then welcome Cole home. Then it was kind of a blur. Danny came home, we ate some dinner, we were off to ANOTHER library to drop off/pick up books and then landed at Target for family night (after Danny snuck in a quick haircut. One section of Target looked like this:
Danny should feel lucky I didn't just bust out my credit card and go crazy. When things are this pretty--they're just asking to be bought. The marketing team at Target knows what they're doing. Just sayin'. But I was good. Gotta be smart with money now that I'm trying to be a responsible adult (and the fact that that I spend all of our money on produce).
We had a quick scripture study and family prayer and them whamo. It's 10:00 at night, I just threw in some laundry, Danny's on the bike and while I need to clean the kitchen, I REALLY don't want to. It's been a good, busy, productive day and I haven't had one of those in a long time. I need to take it easy though because I know that stress can aggravate my symptoms so I need to get to bed on time tonight.
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| The huge panoramic picture drawn by Cole and colored by both of us. |
Comments
Anyway, i think you need to update us again on this blog because I remember seeing on facebook that you didn't have to have the surgery after all, but it also looked like you might have to quit your job at the elementary school? So I am really hoping you are doing okay and that the doctor is figuring out what is going on. i'm on your side friend and I here rooting you on from afar because even after all of this time, you're still one of my favorite people because you are so down to earth and genuine and FUNNY. love ya