Daily O's - Friday 4/10

[LSlycord]

It's Good Friday...of course, I think every Friday is GOOD! Good morning ladies. It looks like Miss Chris may be catching some much needed sleep so I'm putting on the virtual coffee and I'll be back in a bit.

Linda P and Sara and ME...have a very nice day off! I'll be thinking about you. I was going to take today as PTO but then decided that Monday would be better. If I took today, I'd be doing stuff to get ready for Easter. If I took Monday, I could have a ME, ME, ME Monday! So Monday it is.

Linda P, hope you have a good Easter. It's always hard for me when a family member is missing for a family dinner. I thought that it might happen this year but my niece said that she'll come home on Sunday so we'll have a full table. Yay!

Sandra, your feet sound really sore. I think that Dawn's right...get to a spa and let them spoil you.

Tali, how's the migraine? Hope it's better today.

Oops...here comes Miss Syd...up early. I'll be back tonight!

 

[petey111]

mmmm....sipping hot coffee while sitting on the couch after sleeping in. Now that's the way to start a morning. =)

Morning girls! I'm (clearly) in a better mood now. Amazing what food and sleep will do for you. I hope Chris is getting some sleep as well.

Linda - Hope your day is good, even though you didn't take the PTO. Sounds like you have a fun family weekend ahead.

Tali - Hope your migraine is gone.

Linda P. - No school! No School! No School! (Honestly, we're as bad as the kids aren't we??)

Hi ME!!

Hi everyone else who stops in!

I have to give one more quick update from the last couple days. The student that I was complaining about in the college class I teach....She contacted us (and others involved) and opened up that she has been battling severe depression and was almost hospitalized because her family was worried about her hurting herself. She could be playing us, but given my own family's history with the disease, I'm inclined to believe her. Not turning in the work and not contacting anyone about anything are classic symptoms. So, she's seeing a doctor now who is helping her and they are trying to come up with a plan for her to get her program back on track. Hopefully, she will be getting all the help she needs.

Wow..Ben is awake and doesn't sound happy. I'll be back later y'all!

 

[faerywings]

Yay Linda- Oh yes, I could have slept for hours and hours this morning! Too bad that I had to get up. Gary and I have a new dr and we go in for physicals today. First time with a GP in a long time for us. Our new plan needs referrals and I am overdue for my GYN, my eyes, Gary might need an endo.
This office was able to get me in in less than 2 weeks-plus they have us booked for 45 min's each. wow.
My old dr group was one of those in and out ones and it was impossible to get an appt with the dr I liked. Then he left. *fingers crossed that this group is good*

So yea!!!! Friday!!! And we have off until 4-20! woo hooo!
And get this- the 3rd Marking period closed yesterday. I got an email from Scott's Math teacher. My stomach *dropped* when I saw it (same way it does when I see the school # on the Caller ID!)
but-- it was to tell me that he has been working really hard and brought his grade up to a D-! Woo hoo! Mid-marking period he was failing both SS and Math and since then he worked really hard and is now passing (yes, barely...) both. And he needed to bring them up from avg's in the 30's and 40's! Maybe next MP he can get C's!!!
He is such a smart kid, so creative, but when the Bartonella kicks in, it totally fries his brain, concentration and motivation.

Anyway.....

My mom is coming up today to take the kids to the Chinese Buffet while G and I get poked and prodded. Rip-off! LOL

Linda- I am so proud of you! Good choice on taking your day off on Monday! You have been working so hard, you deserve a Me day!

LindaP- that sounds like my kind of morning, a sofa, coffee and a good book! Enjoy!!!
What is Block Scheduling?

Dawn, We ended up having a spring-ish day yesterday too. And who can blame you-- no caffiene sucks. Gary had to go through a time he couldn't have caffiene, and he was a *bear.* I would beg him to have a cup- just so he could be a bit happier LOL

Sandra- ouch- your feet sound painful My brother's get like that too. Hope that you are balancing getting work done and taking time for yourself.

Tali- how is your head today? Better, I hope! And whew- good thing this didn't happen last week. Have a blast tonight! MAke sure you get lots more pics!

Sandra-- if you have olive oil inthe house, you can grab a an of that, and add any vit e capsules- poke them with a pin and squeeze the oil out. Rub that in gently and put socks on- if you happen to have lavender and or Rosemary essential oils, a drop of each can be added. The OO has a lot of healing properties as well and the EO's. It will work bette than vaseline which mostly forms a barrier that will keep the mositure in but not let the air at your feet to heal.

 

[sandracvrt]

good morning... I've got a sick kid this morning... Will is throwing up so he's home from school... I'm gonna watch Natalie for a few hours, then she's going home, and I'm leaving for my mom's... it's gonna be a hard weekend... I'll be coming home tomorrow evening though...

not much going on today... I'm going to try to see how many layouts I can get done even though I know I won't make the free photobooks at Artscow... but at least its pushing me to get them made... I had only started on Matthews, but now I've started on Piper's... I would need 60 pages total for all 3 books... I'm down to 55 LOL (3 for Matthew 2 for Piper)...

Linda - I usually do get pedicures and stuff during the summer when I wear sandals and flip-flops... I just hadn't been yet!

Dawn - it sounds like heaven to me!

hi Sara!

Chris - you snuck in on me... I always have OO in the house... I'll keep that in mind!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

 

[petey111]

O.k. Why is it that he always gets a cold before every holiday? Murphy's parenting law I guess.

Anyway.....Clara, that is not funny for you, but a funny story. But it sucks. =)

Dawn - Send some nice weather our way. And please make it stick around for more than a day! =)

Sandra - It's so good to see you here everyday now. ((((((((((((big hugs)))))))))))))

Sally - You're funny. I don't know why you need to text on your phone when you're always on chat and often on Facebook. =) You are more socially networking aware than almost anyone I know. =)

Kristen - Hope you're feeling better!

Lia - Congrats!!

O.k. Now I'm going to go make my grocery list! See you all later!

 

[faerywings]

oh there is Sara! Hi!!!
yes, that is a good morning for you! How sad about your student. I hope that she gets the help that she needs.

ME- LOL at the camera tricking people -- thats great!! I love digital b/c I can take so many pics- at least one of them is bound to come out good!
Have a great long weekend off!

Sally- how was the dentist? All good? And did you have fun moving stuff around? My mom is the same way! Good luck with your insomnia- it really sucks

Kristin- hope you got everything done yesterday that you neede too and are feeling 100% better!

Lia- I am going to have to check out your blog- never used one with Google Translater!

Oh no Clara!!! That really bites about the tickets-- and about Addie. Hope she is feeling better.
OMG- That convo with Ethan- too funny!! And yes, he would miss his mom, no matter what he says.
Oh plz don't get me started on Standardized Testing. These d*** tets stress the kids out to no end, the teachers hate them, and yes, it all comes down to teaching to the test.
Last year, Caitlyn's 4th grade teacher was so happy when the tests were over becasue then she could teach how she wanted to- and she was just this amazingly creative teacher. I can't imagine how cool and fun the year would have been if she could have taught that way the whole time.

Sara! LOL Thank you for filling me in on the avi-- you'll get there!! I know it!

Dawn- Skydiving is on Gary's Bucket List. Mine was swimming with dolphins. Yay! I got to do that last year! But skydiving..... ummm.. that's abit crazy for me!LOL

Hope that you all have a wonderful day!
xoxoxoxo

 

[faerywings]

One last thing before I really gotta run (ignore all of my typoos!!!)

http://graphicssoft.about.com/b/200...hes-and-shapes-for-photoshop-and-elements.htm

Free Christian themed brushes for PSE and PS!

 

[dabittymama]

HI O's. Poking in today really quick I am SOOOO tired. Poor Kali was up puking most of the night. Send prayers my way that only one little monkey gets this bug! Off to take a nap while I can.

 

[dabittymama]

Oh and check out my ticker...I am officaly 9 months prego

!!!! YEY, I'd just like to go 10 more days so I can take my class .

 

[LindaPete]

Linda P. - No school! No School! No School! (Honestly, we're as bad as the kids aren't we??)

Sometimes we are worse! Hope you have a fabulous day! How many margys did you end up having last night?

 

[LindaPete]

Chris - Block scheduling will be like this for us next year. Each class will be 90 minutes long and there will be four classes on "white" day and four more on "blue" day. There will also be a 40 minute SRB - Student Responsibility Block (study hallO each day between third and fourth block. This means that every teacher will teach 7 classes out of 8 periods (blocks) rather than 6 out of 7 like we do now. I have mixed feelings, it is allowing me to add a leadership class where my kids can really concentrate on FFA things. We'll see how it all goes!

 

[LindaPete]

Sandra - someone mentioned the olive oil thing - I have to concur - it is awesome. I have really dry skin and I rub it into my skin after showers, makes a huge difference!

 

[petey111]

Linda - I only had two. hee hee! And I still lost weight this week. and quite a bit. So excellent!!

Anyone got any good home remedies for coughing? Poor little guy hasn't stopped since he woke up.

 

[LindaPete]

Yay - Friday! Yes, I did hold down the couch with several cups/pots of coffee this morning. Could not find a good chick flick to watch though
I just finished moving a bunch of "treasures" for the umpteenth time. But Mr. Wonderful says he's going to work on the house - more specifically, our bedroom this weekend! WooHoo! Our bed is currently in the middle of the living room floor! Makes it really difficult for any of the girls to sneak in or out of the house! I lit up the garbage barrel and "disposed" of some things that people around here will never miss
Tonight we're having dinner with some friends - Margaritas all around! I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter Holiday!

 

[Bamm]

hello to all you gorgeous ladies!

I am trying to maintain a sane mentality right now. DH's mom has court today for a protective order against DH's dad and for temporary custody of Paco. I am going with her so that's going to be an interesting part of my day.

I had my final testing with AT&T this morning and I passed. The only downer is, I asked aprox. when I would hear back from them about the job and they said sometime between now and June. So I'm bummed about that. But next Friday I have my testing with City of Reno so hopefully that goes a little bit faster.

I miss you all, hopefully when I get one of these jobs I'll be able to set up my network again.

I'll post a drive-by tomorrow from DH's phone just to say hiii!

<33

 

[NicosMommy]

hey girls....

quick one from me, just sat down to do a few things...baby is napping. Had a friend and her son here for lunch, we were doing favors for our friend's baby shower which is next Sunday. it went well. Tonight DH is taking me to dinner, my mom is coming to watch the baby. Only snag is that we are going to come home to put him to bed by 8:30 because he has been giving us lots of trouble going to bed. but its nice to be able to go out at all! Anyway that's about it from me....I will be around this weekend after I bake my cheesecake and cookies for Sunday. Hope everyonme has a happy Passover / Easter!

 

[cellomom]

ohhh i've been bad not checking in here today!! We had our quick cleaning this morning before the maids came at noon. Then I took my babies out to chili's to celebrate my weight loss...heehee!!! I actually have been soooo good...see, i'm an "eating out" junkie, and we haven't eaten out all week which is amazing. well, i guess i have to count wednesday when i snuck away and got a happy meal for just me at mcDonalds, but that was one of those necessary evils to get me out of my really bad attitude!! LOL!!!!

So Mr Gorgeous is home...*sigh* my life is complete for another week!! LOL!!

Hope your Easter weekend is fantastic!!
love you all!!