Bridal Shower

Abigail and I had a fun-filled day together.  It was Rose's (future sister-in-law) bridal shower and Abigail got to partake.   She really enjoyed herself and it was nice for her to see her Aunt Kathy and Grandma.  Her Uncle Mike was there and she was tickled to take some photos of him.  You see Abs has been asking for a camera and we thought maybe for her birthday in July she could receive one.  With all that being said, I decided to let her use my small camera and take some photos.  I told her this could be a way for her to show us that she is serious about the picture taking and that she can be responsible with the camera.  Let me just say that she shined.  I am extremely proud of my future photographer.  Rose and Mike got lots of really cool things.  It makes you want to have another shower to replace all your old stuff with fun new gadgets and appliances.  

Abs with Aunt Kathy

One of Abby's pictures.

Abby snapping Uncle Mike

Abs capturing Rose's arrival

Me and Abigail before we left.

Happy times through hazy days!

Well it was a good day today.  I spent most of the morning doing the normal "teacher" duties and let me just say the children (well 2 of them) were really focused on completing and not giving me many difficulties.  The eldest, of all people, was in a funk.  The reason was two-fold.  1.  He was woken up early - by little brother making too much noise.  2.  He did not want to do his poetry lesson.  Once all that was figured out we were able to address each problem and continue on with work.  I think once he realized how fun writing a limerick is, he was able and eager to write one.  He had lots of good ideas started and once he wrote them down all went easy-peasy.  Here is his finished product: (going on memory)

There was a sad man from Spain.

Who had some pain.

On his back

There was a tack.

So he traveled to Maine.

Next week he gets to write a free-verse poem.  Oh joy!!   The other excitement for him was beginning his blog.  I will not bore you again as I previously posted about that.  And finally tonight he goes off to Youth Group!!!  While he is there we will be heading over to Home Fellowship.  We have been off for a month now due to all the different things that were happening during the month of April.   It will be good to see all and dig back into Romans.

Son Joshua was and usually is very eager to comply and do his work.  He just finished his second science book for the year.  He is already doing 2nd grade math along with finishing his 1st grade curriculum.  History is almost complete for him.  There are just a short few pages but it is more about places to visit than actual learning.  (Which is okay.)

Miss Abs was an eager beaver today and really did her work fast and good.  I was a little lax with her as I was helping Stephen get started with his blog and poem stuff but that is okay because by Friday she is usually fried.  

My son the blogger!

My eldest has begun blogging!   He has been asking if he should get started for over a month now.  I have been leaving it completely up to him.  Well several weeks later and as a way to get out of a writing assignment, he has decided to come over the blogging side of life!  He is very excited to get some followers, so please feel free to follow his blog.  You will be able to connect from my list of blogs.  

14 is the number so far!

6 weeks ago my hubby began a weight-loss challenge with some gents from work! Well he lost a little over 14 lbs! Woo hoo!!! I would like to be able to say the same thing but I cannot. Sadly my 6 weeks was rough. Not really losing but not really gaining either. I am hoping that through the change in the diet due to the sinuses I will be able to lose some. I reckon I should be happy that I have not gained. I am very happy for my hubby. I know he wants to lose a little more but the money motivator is now gone. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that the challenge was whomever lost the most would get $1000. Quite a nice motivator. Unfortunately he did not win - in money that is but I would like to think he won in spirit. Let's hope he can still be motivated and that he can motivate me some. The rain here hasn't been helpful as it has eliminated our walks that we have in the evenings.

The effects!

Well today I felt the effects of limiting the caffeine intake.  What a whopping headache!   There was lots of pressure felt in my sinuses.   Last night also began a bit of monitoring.  I needed to go to sleep before Bill so he could see if I was snoring or if I was having restless sleep.  Tonight marks the second night.  Tomorrow night I will begin the Nasonex and see if that changes any of my sleep patterns.  One of the problems with my sleep is that I usually don't get more than 7 hours and I will wake up without an alarm yet still feel tired.  I only had about 18 oz. of caffeine today.  Believe me I wanted more!!!  It is always the way, when you can't have it you want it!  

Doctor's Orders

I finally had my doctor's visit today.  I have been long suffering (on and off) from sinus/migraine problems.  With much coaxing from Bill I finally made a doctor's appointment that was this afternoon.  He is a great doctor.  I really like his methods and his approach to issues.  And I knew it was coming, but when he said, "Reduce caffeine consumption."  I was an unhappy girl.    I love my drinks and I have noticed that the amount of them have been increasing rather exponentially over here.  Now that the doctor said so, I must really decrease the intake.  The beauty is that he suggested to take it slow.  (I wonder how slow I can go?)  The kicker is that all the "issues" I am having could really be effected by the "c" word.   I am being diligent and am starting this today!   So far only one cup (16 oz.).  Which is very good as I normally would have had 3 of that size by now!   Time to start liking the decaf!   

One of the other things he asked was for me to keep a food journal over the next week.  It should be interesting to see if there is anything food-related that could be effecting the sinuses too!  I think not as I have greatly reduced my wheat and dairy intake.   I am eager to see what the results will be.  Over the next month, I will have several visits to the office for various different tests and such.  He is extremely thorough and will test above the norm.  I am a little apprehensive and enthusiastic at the same time.  

I bet you...

My Joshua is the king of trying things as far as food goes. He will even eat it if he doesn't like it. There have been many times that he has cleaned his plate and I have asked him if he liked it, only to hear him reply, "No, not so much!" (Very sweetly.)   All this to say that we had steak. He likes steak.  I happen to put horseradish on mine and so does Bill. Well he was dabbling ever so lightly in the sauce and not really enjoying it. So, I decided to make him a bet. I bet him $50.00 to eat a spoonful! He agreed! I was shocked and thought he would chicken out, but no such luck.

Here he is getting ready!

Eating!

Now for the milk washdown!

Nope, he didn't like it.

Well, afterwards he wanted some ice cream and Bill asked him how much it was worth and he said $20.00.   I guess he really needed some ice cream.  (Now I only owe him $30.00!)