Monday Mornings

Don't cha just love Mondays?

I used to really not like mondays because I procrasinated my planning for my class as a teacher for several years until Sunday night.  But now, seeing I am not working..well, not working out of our house, I feel very different about Mondays.

I always wonder what will this week bring? What will be happening? What exciting things can I look forward to?

I love Mondays.

My greatest irrational fear.

        Most of you don' t know this about me.  I don't tell many people but I was reminded of it yesterday when I finished work.  It was a grade 5 class and there was one little boy left and he came up to my desk and stuck out is finger (totally bloody) and said, "Can you help me with this?" --meaning put the band-aid on.  Little did he know that I was going to pass out (literally).  I get queasy about stuff like that and when I worked at the hospital (for one month) I seriously was not cut out to be there.  I knew it from the first day, tried to quit several times and finally was able to.  But, not before learning tons of stuff about hospitals--esp. that I did not want to get bacteria XYZ.  Not the real name, but you get what I mean.  Well, last week I went to the Doc and what do you think he told me? He thought I had bacteria XYZ.  And somehow had acquired it...Now, that has been pretty much my biggest fear and he said it!!  You should have seen my face.  You should have seen my reaction.  He was not expecting I would even know what XYZ was, let alone be freaked out.   I was.  At least, until yesterday when I went back and he said no, the tests came back and I don't have IT.  Sorry, I faint when I see blood, I get the Hibbie Geebies when I think about germs especially XYZ and I am so very very thankful for my news in the Doctor's office.
Other things I am so very thankful for this week:
*Aleki is home after a week in SLC
*My son's blog and writing ability--incredible
*To live in Canada and be able to go to the Doctor without a big bill and stress to pay for it
*My Mom out of the hospital
*Some great days TOC'ing with wonderful students, esp. yesterday
*A new mattress after over 16? years of marriage with out ever having a new mattress.
*A new warm hat (It snowed yesterday and it is soooo very cold)
*My kids --their report cards were so very sweet

And the most incredible feeling was.....
Coming home from work yesterday

and having Tommy come up and sit on my lap
and look at me like he really missed me

My husband

      For the past couple days my husband has been looking for a home for us.  I want to live in the tree streets, you see, and I kind of have my heart set on it.  But, we have not found anything yet.  Looking for a home is not only exhausting, it is REALLY emotional.  I understand why people usually only buy one home and stick with it their whole lives.  We were a little late on the stick with it thing, and we have only recently realized how important it is for us to get ourselve a place to call home. His trip to look for a house in my dream area has been a bomb, but he, well, he is the best in my books. Thank you, dear husband, for trying as always to make my heart smile and do the things I want. : ) I love you.

My Son's Blog

   
I am constantly surprised by my son's thoughtfulness in his blog.  His ideas are creative, mean something, and are real.  Take a look:
http://stylefuror.blogspot.com
He just makes my heart smile with his ideas and what he writes. He says I never read his blog, if only he knew....

My Other Mom

     
      I have been blessed in my life to know some pretty amazing women...and to have several women guide me along the way.  Right today, my mom came for a visit-- I call her my spiritual mom because she has been such a support and good friend.  Thank you Kathie, for your visit today.  It made me smile.

Substituing

    
     Yes, the last three days I have been working... doing what I do worst--being a sub teacher. I am thankful to all the teachers who supported me and did more than they needed to keep things quiet as well as the kids that listened and were great. I am so glad it is over and so thankful for the experience...Why? Because we have been struggling to make some decisions lately, or at least I have. And the last three days have made things soooo much easier...to decide... So sometimes bad things are really not so bad at all--I have been given a gift the last couple days.

New Teeth

        
        Tonight Alex had his first tooth fall out. Well, actually, he pulled it out --but the look on his face, I can't describe how neat it was to be looking at him when it came out. The expression on his face was pure delight! I am so glad, for just that moment, I was there.