Peaceful week

Well, as you may or not know - I was laid off last week for 'medical reasons.' It has come to be a blessing as I was quite sick most of the week. I have had neurological problems, speach delays and totally spaciness.
The kids are adjusting in school well. I had a followup appointment with my neurologist before my insurance runs out and she has increased my medication and is happy that I haven't had any numbness on either side of my body. I'm glad she's so happy! We are freaked out by the latest delays. I have had some blood taken to check my liver. The medication I am on, Depakote, is known to have adverse effects on the kidneys and liver which would cause neuro problems like speach . . etc. Of course she is out of the office on Fridays and Monday is a holiday . . . ggrr. I hope I find out soon what's going on.
We went to Lehi High School's first football game of the season. Let's just say the kids were bored and I was none too happy to let my kids out of my sight. Brendan needed to go to the bathroom so Michael and Afton took him and I gave them a few dollars to stop by the 'snack bar' to get some goodies. It seemed like they were gone forever! They were out of eye shot and I got more and more fearful with each passing minute that my tiny little babies (10 1/2 and 12) were being harrassed by the big school bullies. Well, it turns out I have a few phobias, but my kids are growing and I need to give them space - - next time I'll take walkie talkies or something so I don't get scared. Now, don't get me wrong - nothing happened to them, but crap they could have gotten pinched, pushed or even turned in circles with a blindfold on. I just can't let them go at such a young age. Now I know why Mum used to not get to sleep until I was home at night as a teen!!
The final score was 0-2. We all got into it when the coach decided with 6 seconds left to go for a field goal (3pts). It ended dismally, but we will go again tonight to support our Lehi Pioneers!!

Quick Back-to-School update

Okay, I went to remind Afton to get out of bed after she had been awoken by Dad. . she was lying in bed in her school clothes just waiting for the time to pass. What? She then promptly arose and got herself breakfast to be quickly joined by a Just-as-excited Michael. They were both up and at it ready to go without yelling, nudging, or threats! My wager on how long this will last is limited to weeks if not days. Brendan didn't make it back to day care today as he has a sore throat and we felt it best he be home to rest, or, Wayne home to rest - however you see it.

GOOD ON YA AFFIE AND MIKIE!

I guess I shouldn't celebrate until they have done their homework tonight? Oh crap!

She's off to Junior High!

Shh, Wayne doesn't know, but I had him drop Afton at School for her first day because I couldn't hack doing it. It makes me nervous at the thought of her being so grown up. Wayne got her fees all paid, got her locker combination and schedule (with room numbers) - which, by the way you can't get until you pay the dumb fees - and she was set. Wayne asked her if she needed any help to her locker or class or anything and she said no and was off.
Poor daddy about lost it right there. He saw her intermingling with the 'boys' and had thoughts run through his mind of what they were thinking of his daughter - not the nice kind either - I am sure she will have to give a full run down tonight about those darned boys.
Michael doesn't start school until Monday, big 5th grade. Brendan will also go back to day care with preschool as he isn't quite 5. One more year for him! I am sure I'll be the one dropping him off - Wayne has made it quite clear from his birth that he won't be able to hack dropping him off for school on that first day. I don't think it will be bad, he is already excited to go and will be much the same as Afton, which I am not sure is better or worse. To have the child excited to go and care less that you walk away from the building with you head hanging low felling un-needed or having your child cling to you and you thinking all day if they are okay. One of the great things about being a parent I guess.
We all got to go to a work party last night with bowling and games. The kids had so much fun - we did too, but I'm not a bowler - I look like Elaine (from Seinfeld) dancing when I bowl. That is one coordination I lack. I got such a horrible score - with bumpers - all three kids beat me! Quite dismal.

One week closer to School . . .

Well, after a few days sick, I am back on my feet, partially. I had a migraine all weekend again and this time I saw my neurologist and got a couple of shots. It has taken a couple of days to come out of that sleepy daze, but I am working on it. Brendan and Michael made it back successfully on Saturday afternoon. Oh, I’m so glad to have them back. Wayne’s Mom Glenda stayed around for a few days and helped out. Boy, was I glad - she even helped the kids to clean the house for me, what a lifesaver.
Afton had a fantastic time at camp and took the ritual ‘rest of the day’ to sleep and recover. She thought I was a dork when we stopped by the neighbors to ask and pick some apricots off his tree. The limbs are so heavy with fruit they are sagging. I, for one, don’t like it when things sag. So, we grabbed some before the birds did.
Watching the Olympics has me want to favorite pastimes - One, Australia and two, swimming. I really miss swimming. For those of you who don’t know, and probably have a hard time believing, I was on the high school swim teams at Kearns High School and Orem High School. I never made it to State on either team, but that’s okay, I made great friends and it was a great experience.
My kids start school on Monday. Afton, being the Junior Higher she is gets to go a day early on Friday. I am nervous for her but excited. She'll have a great time.

Another headache -- Really?

Well, I was blessed with another headache this weekend. I went to Lisa Conforti's baby shower which was very nice. Lisa is 34 weeks pregnant and is looking so good. Why couldn't have I been that lucky?
I pretty much spent the rest of the weekend in my bed trying to sleep off the migraine. I was able to slip in some time to help Afton gather the last minute things for Young Women’s Camp. Oh, she is so excited. I wasn’t sure she was going to ever get to sleep last night. But, she got off fine this morning. I am so excited for her.
I spoke with my doctor who instructed me to take 750 mg of the Depakote at night time. I hope that works! I’m exhausted!