August W.I.S.H.Thread: Awesome August

[piglet1979]

Thank you. DH and I went for a walk on lunch and he was asking what he can do to help me. He is being very supportive but I am not sure what he can do to help. DD only wants me at any of her dr appointment plus I am the one with all of the PTO. After putting in for several long weekends and the week at Thanksgiving and the 2 weeks at Christmas, I still have 104 hours I can use. I can roll over 80 hours so I am not worried. This is why I roll over time every year. Just in case. I just need to remember that I have this time. I just hate missing work too and I feel I have been missing a lot. Though work has been very supportive.

DH and I also talked that I need to not hold onto stuff that is bothering. This has been building since about mid July and I think I hit my limit. Tomorrow we have nothing going on so going to take sometime to get this house cleaned and some time to myself. DD has an appointment shortly so I will have more info as well. I think next week will be better in some aspects.

Also, DH told me to turn off my notification, for the weekend, for the app that the boys soccer team uses for communication. It has been going off a lot lately and getting hard to keep up with stuff. I think I will do this.

 

[ShannyMcB]

It's almost 5am..been up for awhile. DD was up around 3 I heard her playing with her toys. I dozed back off and around 4 went up to check on her...not sure if she simply cant sleep or she somehow knows something exciting is happening today.

Unfortunately during my doze I had a bad dream. I dreamt I was at my parent's house trying to fix their computer through the course of the dream I discovered my mom drinking again and we got into a fight.
On the one hand I am happy my parents are in a nursing home and I dont have to worry about her potentially hurting someone (beyond herself) with her actions...on the other hand I would love for her to be lucid enough to have that fight. So weird the things dreams make you feel.

Just had to tell someone about my dream, tag WISH board you're it.

Less than 12 hours from now if all goes well we'll be chilled at CBR.

 

[MickeyMom76]

It’s Social Saturday!

So here’s a fun quiz:

https://ohmy.disney.com/quiz/2018/05/09/quiz-disney-parks-would-you-rather-disney-snack/
I got:

 

[MickeyMom76]

It's almost 5am..been up for awhile. DD was up around 3 I heard her playing with her toys. I dozed back off and around 4 went up to check on her...not sure if she simply cant sleep or she somehow knows something exciting is happening today.

Unfortunately during my doze I had a bad dream. I dreamt I was at my parent's house trying to fix their computer through the course of the dream I discovered my mom drinking again and we got into a fight.
On the one hand I am happy my parents are in a nursing home and I dont have to worry about her potentially hurting someone (beyond herself) with her actions...on the other hand I would love for her to be lucid enough to have that fight. So weird the things dreams make you feel.

Just had to tell someone about my dream, tag WISH board you're it.

Less than 12 hours from now if all goes well we'll be chilled at CBR.

Have a great trip! I find dreams so interesting. Thanks for sharing yours and your personal thoughts on the dream.

 

[MickeyMom76]

Thank you. DH and I went for a walk on lunch and he was asking what he can do to help me. He is being very supportive but I am not sure what he can do to help. DD only wants me at any of her dr appointment plus I am the one with all of the PTO. After putting in for several long weekends and the week at Thanksgiving and the 2 weeks at Christmas, I still have 104 hours I can use. I can roll over 80 hours so I am not worried. This is why I roll over time every year. Just in case. I just need to remember that I have this time. I just hate missing work too and I feel I have been missing a lot. Though work has been very supportive.

DH and I also talked that I need to not hold onto stuff that is bothering. This has been building since about mid July and I think I hit my limit. Tomorrow we have nothing going on so going to take sometime to get this house cleaned and some time to myself. DD has an appointment shortly so I will have more info as well. I think next week will be better in some aspects.

Also, DH told me to turn off my notification, for the weekend, for the app that the boys soccer team uses for communication. It has been going off a lot lately and getting hard to keep up with stuff. I think I will do this.

Glad to hear husband asked what he can do. Sometimes that’s a hard question to give an answer to, but it’s nice to be asked. Don’t be afraid to ask him for help. I know I can be a little stubborn with that and feel like he should see that I need help. I also like his suggestion of turning off notifications. It helps to unplug for a little, even if it’s just an hour while you do something for yourself.

 

[PollyannaMom]

 

[MickeyMom76]

Well...
As usual, no matter how many things change, there are some things that remain the same. School starts for me in 10 days. I planned on going into school to set up my classroom with my DH on Monday the 16th...one week before we begin which I don't think is a big ask.

However, when I checked in with my principal to make sure DH would be permitted in the building (Covid kept out visitors last year), she told me to call and double-check before I come in on Monday. I called today, and the earliest that anyone can enter the building is next Wednesday, and that is a big maybe. Most likely, I will only have Thursday and Friday to set up my classroom. There's no going in early or staying late on those days.

I am trying not to get frustrated because there's already enough stressors in a normal school year, and since this one is on track to be as bad or worse than last year, I'm trying to calm down and "go with the flow." This is not my usual go-to attitude being the type A personality that I am. Getting upset isn't going to make things any better, so cool and calm is going to be my focus.

I’m so sorry. That is frustrating when the rooms aren’t ready or the school isn’t open to give teachers enough time to prepare. I think the last year has helped us all change to be a little more flexible and “go with the flow”, especially teachers. I know I used to take the month of July off. But then once August hit, I was in my classroom several times a week. I am happy to say I have not been in yet. I haven’t done any school work except required online trainings that we do every year. I am planning on going in on Monday afternoon for the first time.

Our school board just voted & adopted the health and safety plan for his year. I’m a bit surprised we are masks optional. I’m not sure what that will be like in kindergarten. I want to support the families that wish for their kids to wear the mask in school. But I’m nervous about how to keep track of that when there will be others not wearing them. And most of the other precautions are gone. No more 6’ social distancing. Back to using the cafeteria, gym, library, art & music rooms. I was fine with all of that assuming the kids would wear masks because they aren’t vaccinated yet (since they’re all under 12 and a vaccine isn’t available yet). But I’m also trying to “go with the flow” and focus on what I can control. While I’m vaccinated, I plan to wear a mask in school to help support those students who wear a mask and also protect the young ones from any germs I may carry. I have a feeling though that I may be alone in this one…

 

[Summer2018]

I’m so sorry. That is frustrating when the rooms aren’t ready or the school isn’t open to give teachers enough time to prepare. I think the last year has helped us all change to be a little more flexible and “go with the flow”, especially teachers. I know I used to take the month of July off. But then once August hit, I was in my classroom several times a week. I am happy to say I have not been in yet. I haven’t done any school work except required online trainings that we do every year. I am planning on going in on Monday afternoon for the first time.

Our school board just voted & adopted the health and safety plan for his year. I’m a bit surprised we are masks optional. I’m not sure what that will be like in kindergarten. I want to support the families that wish for their kids to wear the mask in school. But I’m nervous about how to keep track of that when there will be others not wearing them. And most of the other precautions are gone. No more 6’ social distancing. Back to using the cafeteria, gym, library, art & music rooms. I was fine with all of that assuming the kids would wear masks because they aren’t vaccinated yet (since they’re all under 12 and a vaccine isn’t available yet). But I’m also trying to “go with the flow” and focus on what I can control. While I’m vaccinated, I plan to wear a mask in school to help support those students who wear a mask and also protect the young ones from any germs I may carry. I have a feeling though that I may be alone in this one…

I have definitely think that it is easier to "go with the flow" than to fight it unless it is a situation that is dangerous and worth fighting over. When that happens, our union steps in pretty quickly before I even have a chance to grieve it myself.

As of right now, masks are mandated regardless of vaccination status, but we have not been told about how social distancing will be handled. By the end of the school year, we went from 6 feet to 3 feet. I do know that we are not getting our carpets back, and a lot of furniture was tossed (so wasteful). I don't if my kindergartners will be at those 2nd grade desks in rows (so NOT developmentally appropriate) or if they will be sharing tables with plexiglass. That is part of my frustration, because I usually know exactly how I will be setting up my classroom. I normally have tables and multiple Centers for them to learn and explore through Play.

At this point, I have no idea.

 

[Summer2018]

It's almost 5am..been up for awhile. DD was up around 3 I heard her playing with her toys. I dozed back off and around 4 went up to check on her...not sure if she simply cant sleep or she somehow knows something exciting is happening today.

Unfortunately during my doze I had a bad dream. I dreamt I was at my parent's house trying to fix their computer through the course of the dream I discovered my mom drinking again and we got into a fight.
On the one hand I am happy my parents are in a nursing home and I dont have to worry about her potentially hurting someone (beyond herself) with her actions...on the other hand I would love for her to be lucid enough to have that fight. So weird the things dreams make you feel.

Just had to tell someone about my dream, tag WISH board you're it.

Less than 12 hours from now if all goes well we'll be chilled at CBR.

We are always here to support you.

Enjoy your trip! Stay safe.

 

[Summer2018]

 

[glss1/2fll]

Everyone will be masked at our district. Carpets are back and that's about all I know. There was talk of the three foot rule (last year it was six), but not sure what's happening. My principal had an all day meeting yesterday so we're hoping to get the scoop on Monday. We've had several teachers popping in and out of the building.

I find it amazing that I can be up a 0.2 pounds this week when it was just so dang blasted hot and I was never hungry--except yesterday! Looking back at my weight chart, I see that I have been this weight for weeks and weeks. Time to up the ante!

 

[Oneanne]

I’m a churro, which is kind of surprising as I was pretty sure I was a dole whip.

Finally dropped another pound, that was a slow one and just the second pound for this month.

was starting to wind myself up about the cardiologist appointment Monday, but had a quick call with one of the office people yesterday and am feeling much better about it. Took the day off so there wouldn’t be any stress trying yo get back to work.

 

[piglet1979]

Thank you everyone. I am doing better today. DD's doctor appointment went well on Friday. Nothing new really but I had questions answered. Her dr. does want her up and moving during the day. Nothing huge but running up with me to get DS, watching the band or a soccer (within reason) or just getting a short walk in. Just some movement and not laying in bed all day. She also needs to take Aleeve twice a day and Tylenol as needed. Trying to get the headache pain under control. Her doctor is also sending her to a sports medicine doctor and to vestibular therapy. Her sports medicine appointment is Tuesday and instead of fitting it into my work schedule I took the day off. I am also working on setting up the therapy.

I slept great last night for the first time in about a week. DH even slept on the couch to give me my own space and not bother me. His sinuses have been bad and he has been snoring. I think getting a good nights sleep has been the biggest help. We have nothing going on today and DS slept at a friends house. I got up about 9 and picked up the living room. Then rested for a bit. Then went grocery shopping. After that we watched a movie until DD needed to take a break. At that point the 3 of us (me, DD and DH) took a nap. DS was still at his friends house. I picked DS up at about 6pm and then had dinner. Now we are watching the Browns pre-season game. Not having anything to do today was awesome. Tomorrow will be good too. The only thing we have is DS is working a gate at the fair and I will be working the beer tent at the fair. The fair is in our city and both are fundraisers for the soccer teams. It will be fun and is only a few hours in the afternoon.

 

[MickeyMom76]

It’s Self Care Sunday!
What are you doing for yourself?

I plan to do some quiet stretches, go for a bike ride while listening to a podcast, and attend the virtual church service. Today I will also get groceries & meal prep so I can stick to my meal plan this week. (I was not successful with that last week!)

 

[Summer2018]

It's a beautiful Sunday...the last one touched by school and DD's new job. DH is being annoying, but I am speaking to him in my calm voice and not allowing him to bother me. If he plans on having a tantrum, he will not have an audience. DD has a friend coming over, but she is my favorite and easy to be around.

I am putting aside chores except for a few unavoidable ones, and I plan to go in the pool and read on my deck under the umbrella.

Breathe, Summer, just breathe...

 

[Oneanne]

Yesterday I finally did the big closet shift I’ve been thinking about doing for a month. Craft stuff in the office bedroom went downstairs and I put up a hanging shelf for bed linens and towels that were scattered all over the place. Today will be a trip to GW, which will feel very good.
This is supposed to be our last hot Smokey day which will also feel good.

 

[Summer2018]

 

[MickeyMom76]

Good morning and happy Monday!
I am motivated by school starting again. The kids sports started their preseason practices today and that has us all up a little earlier today. This will be my first week going into my room to set up, but on my own schedule. However, I’m using this week transition back into a school routine, which means getting up a little earlier to do my workout, figuring out my eating (I food prepped yesterday with salads for lunch and had boiled eggs for breakfast and have baggies of veggies to snack on). I have thoroughly enjoyed my summer and have myself a lot of room for treats without going too overboard. But I’m definitely up in weight. So getting back to a routine will help me control my eating and help me lose those few pounds that I gained over the summer.

 

[piglet1979]

This week will be another busy week with adding in vestibular therapy for DD and another doctor appointment on top what was already a busy week. So my motivation for this is to not end up like last week. I am still stressed and not in a great place but much better then last week. I need to take 1 day at a time and remember to use PTO if I need it. I took off tomorrow because I have a doctor's appointment in the morning and DD has one at 10:30. It just made it easier to deal with it all having the day off. I am going to try and walk when I can and get back to not eating out. it was bad the last 2 weeks. I am also going to try to get to bed at 9 like I was before and read for about an hour before falling asleep. I need to focus on the little things this week and that will help.

 

[Oneanne]

Today is the appointment with the cardiologist. I’m feeling positive about it, looking forward to finding out what to do to better assure future health.

Got a lot of odds and ends done over the weekend and will keep at it during the week. The temps have dropped and the smoke did move out yesterday, it is so nice to see blue skies again.

This week I will get my morning sun by taking walks in the neighborhood, this will also help get my step count up and burn more calories. Another pound did come off yesterday so that is 3 of 5 for the month, and just 2 more to make my pre-vacation goal of -15.

So this week again it will be little steps and minor adjustments.