Peace and quiet...what I'm enjoying while Tucker is at baseball practice. Michael is helping to coach again this year so I just meet him at the school by 5 and then I get 2 1/2 hours of glorious time to myself! Crazy isn't it?
Frustrated...by my recent bloodwork which showed that my potassium is again lower than the doctor feels comfortable with so they encouraged me to eat potassium-rich foods; I'm already eating a banana and an orange everyday. I see my doctor on Thursday so I'm hoping he'll take me off the blood pressure med that seems to be causing this! He'll also go over the EEG results with me, too.
Planning...Tucker's birthday sleepover party for next weekend. We got the games we ordered from Oriental Trading ( a roulette-type one and a plinko one) and I will also do a game with balloons that they stomp on and they get the prize that's inside (I'm not sure if that makes sense or not but I don't feel like fixing it!)
Just finished...reading two good books: the first, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, took me a little bit to get into but is basically about a young boy who's grandfather tells him stories about these kids who can do strange things. The boy thinks they are only made up but then finds out they are real. I liked the old pictures in the book, too. The second was Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult. This one was about a man who gets into a car accident with his daughter and delves into the question of when is life over, when do you take someone off life-support, if ever? All really interesting issues to ponder.
Now I'm reading...Holes by Louis Sachar and listening to Then Came You by Jennifer Weiner. Tucker is reading Holes with his class and really likes it so he recommended I read it. I'll probably finish it tonight. Then Came You is about 3 women who play a part in a surrogate pregnancy (the egg donor, the surrogate, and the new mom (for lack of a better term) ). I'm not far into it yet but it seems pretty good so far. Tucker and I are reading The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg and really enjoying it.
I'm watching...I missed the premiere of Dancing with the Stars because the UConn women were playing but I will be watching that. Also watching Amazing Race and Survivor of course. Totally addicted to The Big Bang Theory re-runs as well as watching Wonder Years on Netflix.
We are busy...running to sports practices and games! Tucker has baseball practices Tues and Thurs nights and although he doesn't have a soccer game this week, he had two last week and will have two next week! We're also going to my cousin's house on Sunday to celebrate her twins 3rd birthdays!
The dishes...are calling my name and I should get them into the dishwasher before Michael and Tucker get home and think all I did for 2 hours was read blogs and go on Facebook ;) You won't tell, will you?!? lol
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Staying Up Late
-I finally got into the neurologist this past week and he ordered a sleep-deprived EEG for tomorrow morning. Which means I can only get 3-4 hours of sleep tonight. I had originally planned on staying up until 2 but knew I would never make it. So I'm staying up until midnight and then getting up at 4 (the test is at 7:30). It's 10:30 now so I'm getting there. For someone who normally in in bed by 9:30, this is hard!!!!
-The neurologist turned out to be a really great guy. He thinks the issues I had were probably caused by a migraine (which I have had for almost 20 years) and that I may need to go on a preventative med. right now I'm watching The Wonder Years on Netflix and it's the one where Kevin;s grandfather gives him a puppy and they're playing "to every season, turn turn turn, etc" and it reminds me of my friend Michelle from high school because she thought it was only in the Time magazine commercial and not a real song. Yes it's the weird things I remember.
-For example, I figured out a resident of mine was the great-aunt of a friend of mine from high school because I knew his middle name was Manning. And he wasn't a particularly close friend but for some reason I remembered that. Strange things, I know.
-Tucker will be 10 on April 3rd which seems crazy to me! We're planning to have a sleepover with 7 boys which will be crazy I know. We're going with a carnival theme with games, tickets, and prizes. we've recruited our niece Cassandra to referee, I mean, help. I just ordered some games from Oriental Trading and am figuring out the logistics of the prizes, etc. It should be fun and it will be here before we know it!
-Well time to switch the laundry into the dryer (I can be productive while I'm staying up!)!
-The neurologist turned out to be a really great guy. He thinks the issues I had were probably caused by a migraine (which I have had for almost 20 years) and that I may need to go on a preventative med. right now I'm watching The Wonder Years on Netflix and it's the one where Kevin;s grandfather gives him a puppy and they're playing "to every season, turn turn turn, etc" and it reminds me of my friend Michelle from high school because she thought it was only in the Time magazine commercial and not a real song. Yes it's the weird things I remember.
-For example, I figured out a resident of mine was the great-aunt of a friend of mine from high school because I knew his middle name was Manning. And he wasn't a particularly close friend but for some reason I remembered that. Strange things, I know.
-Tucker will be 10 on April 3rd which seems crazy to me! We're planning to have a sleepover with 7 boys which will be crazy I know. We're going with a carnival theme with games, tickets, and prizes. we've recruited our niece Cassandra to referee, I mean, help. I just ordered some games from Oriental Trading and am figuring out the logistics of the prizes, etc. It should be fun and it will be here before we know it!
-Well time to switch the laundry into the dryer (I can be productive while I'm staying up!)!
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Random Thoughts on a Saturday Night
-I haven't been on here in awhile but decided tonight I would catch up with the rest of the world. Not really thrilled with the Daybook format so I got bored real quick doing it every week.
-I had a scary day on Wednesday-ending up in the ER. As I was driving to work, the left side of my face started to go numb (almost like I had had Novocaine) and then my left arm with numb. I was trying to decide if I should go to my mom's, in to work, or to the hospital. I decided to go to work and had them take my blood pressure which was actually fine but I was still numb and definitely not feeling well. I called my doctor and he told me to the ER immediately and it was at that point I got scared. I called Michael and my mom to let them know and headed to the ER. They did blood work, ran an EKG, did a CT scan. Everything was fine except my potassium was low but that wouldn't explain the numbness so they wanted to either admit me or do an MRI. they didn't get me into the MRI until almost 2:30 and that showed a severe sinus infection which I had been battling so they put me on an antibiotic and sent me on my way. (only 9 hours later!!) I saw my MD the next day and he has recommended I follow up with a neurologist. He thinks the face numbness could be a combination of the sinus infection, a migraine, and all the dental work I've had on that side of my mouth in the past 3 weeks ( a crown, a filling, and an extraction). I think this day rates as my second scariest day, only second to Tucker having a seizure when he was 5.
-I just finished reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close and REALLY liked it! I saw the previews for it-it stars Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock and looked really good so I wanted to read it. It's about a young boy who's father is killed on 9/11. He finds a key among his belongings and goes on a search to find out what the key is to. It's told from his perspective (in parts) and has the feel of Room at times. Now I'm reading a biography of King Edward VIII (he's the one who abdicated the throne for Wallis Simpson); I saw a small segment on him on TV and wanted to find out more about him.
-I also just finished listening to The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks. It was good; a typical Sparks' kind of book. Now I;m listening to Out of OZ which is the last of the series by Maguire. I'll be listening to it for awhile-it's 30 hours long!
-Well it turns out I don't have as much to say as I thought I did! And besides that, it's 7:04 and I haven't eaten dinner yet so bye for now!
-I had a scary day on Wednesday-ending up in the ER. As I was driving to work, the left side of my face started to go numb (almost like I had had Novocaine) and then my left arm with numb. I was trying to decide if I should go to my mom's, in to work, or to the hospital. I decided to go to work and had them take my blood pressure which was actually fine but I was still numb and definitely not feeling well. I called my doctor and he told me to the ER immediately and it was at that point I got scared. I called Michael and my mom to let them know and headed to the ER. They did blood work, ran an EKG, did a CT scan. Everything was fine except my potassium was low but that wouldn't explain the numbness so they wanted to either admit me or do an MRI. they didn't get me into the MRI until almost 2:30 and that showed a severe sinus infection which I had been battling so they put me on an antibiotic and sent me on my way. (only 9 hours later!!) I saw my MD the next day and he has recommended I follow up with a neurologist. He thinks the face numbness could be a combination of the sinus infection, a migraine, and all the dental work I've had on that side of my mouth in the past 3 weeks ( a crown, a filling, and an extraction). I think this day rates as my second scariest day, only second to Tucker having a seizure when he was 5.
-I just finished reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close and REALLY liked it! I saw the previews for it-it stars Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock and looked really good so I wanted to read it. It's about a young boy who's father is killed on 9/11. He finds a key among his belongings and goes on a search to find out what the key is to. It's told from his perspective (in parts) and has the feel of Room at times. Now I'm reading a biography of King Edward VIII (he's the one who abdicated the throne for Wallis Simpson); I saw a small segment on him on TV and wanted to find out more about him.
-I also just finished listening to The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks. It was good; a typical Sparks' kind of book. Now I;m listening to Out of OZ which is the last of the series by Maguire. I'll be listening to it for awhile-it's 30 hours long!
-Well it turns out I don't have as much to say as I thought I did! And besides that, it's 7:04 and I haven't eaten dinner yet so bye for now!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
For today...Tuesday, January 31, 2012
On My Mind...can't believe January is over!!how did that happen?!...our administrator was "let go" on Friday and his replacement started yesterday. I'm not good with changes and Jack was both an amazing person and boss. He had been with the facility for over 10 years , which is fairly long for an administrator.
Outside My Window... it may sound crazy but I wasn't wearing a coat today when I got out of work! It 's been almost 60 degrees-crazy!
What We're Reading...I have about a hundred more pages to go in Breaking Dawn...we'll finish up Extra Credit this week and then he'll read The Homework Machine next.
What We're Listening to... finished Emma and now listening to Beloved . When I checked it out the librarian told me it was one of her favorites by Morrison but also very disturbing. I have to say I agree with that, especially listening to it.
What We're Watching...watching American Idol, Glee, Two and a Half Men re-runs...looking forward to Survivor and Amazing Race starting again...Tucker has been enjoying House Hunters on HGTV and we were excited to catch an Extreme Couponing marathon on Sunday...and of course, UCONN women basketball games.
I am Hoping...to sleep better tonight.
Around the House...not bad at all...laundry does need to be done.
Coming Up This Week...Family Movie Night at Tucker's school on Friday night...Tucker and I are going to a UCONN women's game Sat night.
On My Mind...can't believe January is over!!how did that happen?!...our administrator was "let go" on Friday and his replacement started yesterday. I'm not good with changes and Jack was both an amazing person and boss. He had been with the facility for over 10 years , which is fairly long for an administrator.
Outside My Window... it may sound crazy but I wasn't wearing a coat today when I got out of work! It 's been almost 60 degrees-crazy!
What We're Reading...I have about a hundred more pages to go in Breaking Dawn...we'll finish up Extra Credit this week and then he'll read The Homework Machine next.
What We're Listening to... finished Emma and now listening to Beloved . When I checked it out the librarian told me it was one of her favorites by Morrison but also very disturbing. I have to say I agree with that, especially listening to it.
What We're Watching...watching American Idol, Glee, Two and a Half Men re-runs...looking forward to Survivor and Amazing Race starting again...Tucker has been enjoying House Hunters on HGTV and we were excited to catch an Extreme Couponing marathon on Sunday...and of course, UCONN women basketball games.
I am Hoping...to sleep better tonight.
Around the House...not bad at all...laundry does need to be done.
Coming Up This Week...Family Movie Night at Tucker's school on Friday night...Tucker and I are going to a UCONN women's game Sat night.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Daybook
For today...Monday, January 23, 2012
On My Mind...just starting to feel human again after a 24 hour stomach bug.
Outside My Window... We finally got our first real snow of the year-almost a foot of the fluffy white stuff! Tucker and Michael worked hard on a fort but with the rain we're expecting tonight and the 40 degrees for the rest of the week, I;m thinking it won't be there long!
What We're Reading...I'm about a third of the way through Breaking Dawn...reading Extra Credit by Andrew Clements with Tucker.
What We're Listening to...almost finished with Emma and then Beloved is next.
What We're Watching...love that American Idol is back...also watching Undercover Boss, Biggest Loser, re-runs of Two and a Half Men.
I am Hoping...to continue to feel better.
Around the House...laundry waiting to be folded...dishwasher running...actually pretty clean.
Coming Up This Week...sleeping over Eileen's tomorrow to bring Doreen in for lap band surgery Wed morning...lunch and the art museum at UCONN with my friend Joan on Sat.
On My Mind...just starting to feel human again after a 24 hour stomach bug.
Outside My Window... We finally got our first real snow of the year-almost a foot of the fluffy white stuff! Tucker and Michael worked hard on a fort but with the rain we're expecting tonight and the 40 degrees for the rest of the week, I;m thinking it won't be there long!
What We're Reading...I'm about a third of the way through Breaking Dawn...reading Extra Credit by Andrew Clements with Tucker.
What We're Listening to...almost finished with Emma and then Beloved is next.
What We're Watching...love that American Idol is back...also watching Undercover Boss, Biggest Loser, re-runs of Two and a Half Men.
I am Hoping...to continue to feel better.
Around the House...laundry waiting to be folded...dishwasher running...actually pretty clean.
Coming Up This Week...sleeping over Eileen's tomorrow to bring Doreen in for lap band surgery Wed morning...lunch and the art museum at UCONN with my friend Joan on Sat.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Celebrating my birthday
Not only did we celebrate my birthday on my actual birthday this year, amazingly, it didn't and hasn't snowed!!!!!
Eileen and my mom celebrate with their usual glass of wine...
the pizza extravaganza...
Doreen is prepping for lap band surgery so she's not eating pizza...
I got gift cards to JCPenney and Dunkin Donuts, a book by Kristin Hannah, and a shirt from my mom...
my mom and I ....
Doreen, Cassandra, and Eileen...
A family picture...
Eileen and my mom celebrate with their usual glass of wine...
the pizza extravaganza...
Doreen is prepping for lap band surgery so she's not eating pizza...
I got gift cards to JCPenney and Dunkin Donuts, a book by Kristin Hannah, and a shirt from my mom...
my mom and I ....
Doreen, Cassandra, and Eileen...
A family picture...
Monday, January 9, 2012
Daybook
For today...Monday, January 9, 2012
On My Mind..glad the snow is holding off although Christmas seemed strange without even a dusting.
Outside My Window... it is dark of course, and still warmer than it should be. This weekend was gorgeous!
What We're Reading...finished New Moon on Saturday and started Eclipse (about 1/2 way through)...Tucker is almost done with Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever
What We're Listening to...almost finished with A Thousand Splendid Suns and will be starting Emma next.
What We're Watching...watching Biggest Loser, Extreme Home Makeover, Storage Wars, Big Bang Theory, and A Gifted Man and we continue to watch episodes of The Wonder Years and Malcolm in the Middle.
I am Hoping...to sleep better tonight
In the Kitchen...scrambled eggs tonight, chicken brushetta, not sure what else
Around the House...laundry waiting to be folded...definiatiely could use some attention after Tucker and his firend had a nerf gun fight complete with forts made out of toys piled up!
Coming Up This Week...PTO meeting on Wed night...soccer playoffs Fri night...celebrating my birthday (on my birthday!) Sunday
On My Mind..glad the snow is holding off although Christmas seemed strange without even a dusting.
Outside My Window... it is dark of course, and still warmer than it should be. This weekend was gorgeous!
What We're Reading...finished New Moon on Saturday and started Eclipse (about 1/2 way through)...Tucker is almost done with Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever
What We're Listening to...almost finished with A Thousand Splendid Suns and will be starting Emma next.
What We're Watching...watching Biggest Loser, Extreme Home Makeover, Storage Wars, Big Bang Theory, and A Gifted Man and we continue to watch episodes of The Wonder Years and Malcolm in the Middle.
I am Hoping...to sleep better tonight
In the Kitchen...scrambled eggs tonight, chicken brushetta, not sure what else
Around the House...laundry waiting to be folded...definiatiely could use some attention after Tucker and his firend had a nerf gun fight complete with forts made out of toys piled up!
Coming Up This Week...PTO meeting on Wed night...soccer playoffs Fri night...celebrating my birthday (on my birthday!) Sunday
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