a full week--past and future

Busy time. Maybe I will post more than three of each this week.

Bad-

1. Kidney stone! Used to have them all the time (in 2005 I had one a month!!!) but I'm on new medication and haven't had one for 4 years. I'm making up for it by trying to pass a large one. The ER Dr. says I cannot pass it on my own and need to have it removed/blasted. Unfortunately, it is a holiday weekend so no one will do anything but prescribe strong drugs. (and while that isnt good, at least i have medication to hold me off......) The pain started in the middle of the night, so I got up around 430 and drove myself to the ER about 5 am, letting Bryce sleep a couple of more hours. (Sunday is long and hard for him. He needed the sleep.)

2. School starts Tuesday. My room is ready, plans are written. I created a new behavior incentive plan called VISA Rewards. (created? borrowed?) VISA stands for V-value each person I-Integrity 100% of the time, S-Self-Discipline A-Achievement and Accountability. When they earn points for good behavior, they earn VISA rewards--free time and candy every other friday afternoon.

So why, with with such a brilliant plan is this (school starting tomorrow) a bad? See #1. I will teach in great pain and/or drugged up. Not good.

3. Even though I do nothing but drink clear fluids, I am gaining about 3 lbs a day. Granted, it is probably a lot of water weight, but that much weight is not going to all magically disappear when the kidney stone does. AAAHHHH

4. Daily migraines/headaches have started up again. (even before the kidney stone)

5. I had to miss church yesterday. (see #1) I only remember missing church 3 times in my adult life. Now 4. I watched a church dvd so I didnt feel as sinful. Then I slept.

Good--in no particular order.....

1. I got three new pairs of shorts and new top at Kohl's. The shorts are all long, baggy men's cargo shorts. One is Khaki and two are military green with hawaiian flowers. I absolutely love them.

2. School open house went well. Met 24 out of 25 kids and parents for all 25. Everyone at the school was really worried because GT parents have a reputation of being really difficult. Every teacher had a horror story. The principal and counselors were on alert. But except for three parents that questioned me a lot about my qualifications, everyone was fine. And even those three were ok. In addition--the three other 5th grade teachers are super nice and super helpful. That makes this a lot easier.

3. I started making a quilt that is the quilting group's fall project--homespun fabrics. And started making two cute applique quilts (primary colors with trains) for Shawna's twins. I have no idea when I will have time to work on them. But it feels good to do a little quilting.

4. Found out that while on percocet, you can also take 3-4 ibuprofen's at the same time. Now, that is information I can use!

5. Our home teachers brought in dinner yesterday. VT today and a good friend Tues. I am hoping for a miracle and am hoping I will pass the stone by then. Tomorrow I will call my dr and schedule a lithotripsy for as soon as it can be done....but hopefully after school hours. Pray for me.

6. The pet rats Molly was pet-sitting are now home for good! yay. They freaked me out.

7. I still have no calling or church responsibility. yes, this is a good thing. I have been working hard for a long time. If they still cant find callings for everyone in the ward, I will volunteer to be one that is temporarily calling-less. I love the freedom and lack of responsibility. It wont last very long, so I will appreciate it while it lasts.

8. After using a pc laptop at work now, I appreciate/love/adore my mac at home even more. They are so worth the extra money! And the cust service makes it even more worth it! YAY for macs!