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No, not my Chris, but a friend of ours who was turning 40. You know I think I am one of the few women out there who don’t care how old anyone is because I love birthdays and especially birthday celebrations! Call me crazy but I will not only let you guess my age, but proudly announce it.
I was so excited to be going to the party after being sick all this week, until I realized what that meant…
We arrived at the party and everyone was happy to see us. These are Chris’s friends from high school and even though they are a little older than I am, we all get along very well. Most of them have not seen Aiden since last September, so they were amazed to how big he had gotten.
All of the couples have children and before Chris and I decided to procreate, we were the ones their kids wanted to play with, as we are the youngest of the group. Although we are now part of the parents group, the kids still want us to join them. I was requested to play soccer with the boys and gladly obliged. I had a ball! (No pun intended) It was nice to do something a little more active then pushing a stroller.
While we were enjoying the wonderful company, warm sun and cool breeze, some clouds rushed in and the breeze picked up. Apparently the pollen was blowing all around because as I was chatting with some friends my eyes decided they couldn’t take it anymore. I was tearing like a crying baby complimented by a lovely glow of puffiness all around my eyes. I started to get stuffy and the drip in the back of my throat, which I dreadfully remembered from earlier in the week, came back with a vengeance. And so it resumed, the allergies were once again upon me!
It wasn’t long before our friends started to encourage Chris to take me home because I looked so awful. As this is usually a pretty normal part of spring for me, I tried to ignore it, but it was getting late and Aiden was getting restless being so close to his bedtime. Home we went and I was pretty much wiped out for the night.
So much for enjoying a weekend of fun after being sick and getting even sicker.
May 6th, 2006
This evening I taught the last class of the semester and boy am I wiped. Overall it was a great class of students, my best yet. Their talent always astonishes me as well as how they work to get the projects done on time (well, most of them). At the end though I am always glad to have a break from listening to excuses, explanations, stories and so forth of how difficult/challenging the work/time constraint is for them. Not all of them complain, mind you, but I feel like I’ve heard it all before.
As a teacher I have been told I am tough, yet understanding. I do expect a lot from my students and give them quite a bit in return. I spend time with each one of them to make sure they truly know what they should be doing, although that is trying at times. I try to make them feel confident and self-assured in addition to teaching them the material. I hope I succeed so that in turn they will succeed.
I am excited about the end of this semester in particular because of what next semester will bring. The class I teach is being overhauled and for a change it is not me doing it. Don’t get me wrong, I love to plan and organize, but it’s nice to finally have a supervisor who does it too (I have taught at a couple of places where I was the sole creator of classes but not being paid to do so). I have given my input in the last meeting and will be contributing to the content of the class, just not creating every aspect of it. I am very happy!
Since having Aiden, I still love my job and want to continue educating others, but my attitude has shifted a bit. I no longer wish to take the lead or control things by doing it all without any assistance. I am allowing others take the reins and drive, which is a huge step for me. I used to want to be in control of everything and did not take too kindly to those who wanted me to do it “their way.” I thought if they hired me to do a job I should be the one to do it. Now, I am feeling more flexible, wanting to collaborate instead of control, and it feels good!
So I have the summer to devote to other projects and adventures. I already have some in the works and will keep you posted.
May 3rd, 2006
Yes, yes, it is the end of the month. After yesterday’s outing we are all feeling the pain. The pain of Spring that is, so I am in a sluggish mode. I am also embarrassed that each month comes and goes and I haven’t done anything to advance my resolutions that were carefully chosen at the beginning of the year.
So, here is my monthly crap-I’m-sure-I-did-more-to-improve-myself-this-month review.
Official resolutions:
1. Reading - I have not read one book. I haven’t even been reading the blogs everyday. Sorry everyone! If it’s any consolation I have been working on a special project and will update when there is something to tell.
2. Sign Language - I haven’t learned any new signs to teach Aiden, although he has been showing me that he understands and sometimes signs back. Going to invest in some other resources to help me get my butt into gear and sign more.
3. Blogging - Not too bad this month when you see the month as a whole, but I know I have been taking a week or two off and then playing catch up. Not sure how to explain this except to say that sometimes I feel like writing and sometimes I feel like just living. I have had this problem all my life, couldn’t complete a journal or diary. I am trying, really I am!
Now for the unofficial resolutions:
1. Weight - I have lost more weight and while I have not gotten back to my pre-baby weight, I am able to fit into the same size as pre-pregnancy. Not too bad.
2. Health - Chris and I have been eating much healthier since Aiden needs to eat our food too. He is still eating baby food for now, but he is quickly learning that our food tastes so much better.
3. Cleaning - Spring is in the air and we are ready to clean stuff we haven’t looked at in a while. Since today is the last day of the month it will have to wait until May, but it is in the works.
So, not too great and not too bad. I need a nap now, my head is swimming in Spring.
April 30th, 2006
I love being a stay at home mom and I have no desire to have a full time job at the moment, but I do enjoy interacting with adults (minus baby). I currently teach a class at the local Community College in the evening and it’s the best of both worlds - I get out of the house without the baby and I get to interact intellectually with adults.
Today I had a meeting with my supervisor and I was oddly nervous. She is in the process of revamping the entire program of classes and she wanted my help. I have been teaching this class for the last 4 years, but I have been feeling a bit out of the loop since I became pregnant. I haven’t changed the format of the class in the last few years. Now it’s time to change and I’m afraid of being left behind due not keeping up with the latest trends.
Turns out my fears were unwarranted, I had lots of great ideas and she is very excited to incorporate them into the class. She is even going to pick my brain for one of the other classes in the next couple of weeks. Since we were discussing new classes, I thought I would put in a good word for myself. I let her know that I would be willing to teach another evening class. There it is out. I am comfortable with not adding another child to our household in the next year or so.
Strange, that is not where I thought this post was going. It turned from me wanting to add some intellectual stimulation to my days and ended up being a declaration of me being comfortable with only one child. Hmmm. I guess all the talk with friends planning their next baby has entered my subconscious and I have made a decision. Very interesting. I think I need to share this little tidbit of information with my husband.
April 19th, 2006
Today I had my 3 month doctor’s appointment. Oh, I’m sorry, what do I need to see the doctor for every 3 months? My blood pressure. Back track exactly 1 year ago during my pregnancy, I was on the verge of being diagnosed with preeclampsia due to the increase in weight. Didn’t have to go on bed rest, but it was scary. Fast forward to a week after delivery and I am back in the hospital for 3 days due to my blood pressure and spraining my neck from pushing out my beautiful baby boy. Not fun! Since then I have been on medication.
I have been having trouble dropping the weight, which is why I am still being monitored and medicated for high blood pressure. The trouble was I was eating for two and maintaining my pregnancy weight. I have realized that my metabolism has changed drastically since having a baby and I couldn’t just eat everything in sight. Now I have dropped some weight and am waiting for my blood pressure to stabilize.
So I am here in the doctor’s office waiting for the doctor to come in while I keep Aiden from tearing the place apart. First we weighed him on the big scale, then we played with the water at the faucet and finally he went for a ride on the stool with wheels. The doctor came, took my blood pressure and said it was normal - hooray! Now that is while I am still on the medication. So I am to take my blood pressure every morning and try to lose more weight and I may not need to be on the medication the next time I come to visit.
That was the good news. I come from a line of women who are on blood pressure medication and the pill is going to stop here! The problem will come when I try to have another child and have to go back on the medication and then have to drop even more weight. We will cross that bridge when we come to it. For today I am feeling very confident that I can do this. Wish me luck!
April 18th, 2006
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