Diving into July...July 2025 W.I.S.H. Thread

[Oneanne]

Woohoo... I washed and styled my hair this morning. In all fairness I've been showering before bed and there wasn't any point to washing it then.

Woohoo... one of the styles of orthopedic shoes is a keeper, I like the way they look and feel. Some bamboo compression socks that I ordered also came and I like them as well.

Woohoo... and hopefully I'm not jinxing myself by saying this out loud, but so far this morning I'm still congested but haven't had a fit of deep coughing. Fingers crossed that this is progress towards getting well.

 

[Oneanne]

THANKFUL THURSDAY



What are you thankful for today?

 

[piglet1979]

I am thankful for a husband that is very encouraging when I am feeling at my worst.

 

[Oneanne]

Yesterday I got a reminder for the history cruise I signed up for this weekend and I'm thankful that it is on Sunday, not Saturday as I was thinking, because it gives me one more day to get well-er.

I'm also thankful that my new glasses are ready and I'm going to go pick them up this afternoon... even if I have to take some Dayquil to do so.

And I'm thankful for the tower fans I bought. They are doing a good job keeping the apartment comfortable during this hot spell.

 

[Summer2018]

I'm thankful for the safety of my family. DD was almost hit by a car yesterday walking to the train station.

I'm thankful for hope when it feels like something is impossible.

I'm thankful for summer.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Thankful that I felt fine today. (I had a weird dizzy spell yesterday morning.)

Thankful that we had a lot of donations for the upcoming flea market to price today.

Thankful that something DS was worried about turned out OK.

 

[Oneanne]

FRIDAY FREE FOR ALL

Here's a Friday Funny to start the day:
What type of shoes do frogs wear?



Open toad sandals!

How did the week go? What do you have planned for the weekend?

 

[Oneanne]

My week was spent sequestered at home. I do feel a bit better this morning, so I am more than ready to get out of here. First up is to go to COSTCO and get my glasses, then maybe some in-person grocery shopping... woohoo. Sunday is the history cruise around the island and as mentioned, I am really looking forward to it, both for the time on a boat and to learn about where I live.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Some Lodge stuff Saturday morning, a cookout Saturday afternoon, and hopefully meeting my great-nephew on Sunday.

 

[ShannyMcB]

Took a half day today so I could go to DS10’s end of camp show. It was a typical camp show but was nice to see him singing and how far he has come since his first camp experience 4ish years ago.
BIL is sending us pics from wdw. He and DN got lucky as they are doing a soft run of the new parade tonight. They were bummed they were going to JUST MISS both the parade and test track but one out of two is pretty good!

 

[Summer2018]

This week at camp, I was told that I would be taking my class to the zoo on Friday. So, I immediately announced it to the kids, and off the top of my head started a mini unit of study on zoo animals. The kids were so excited. The next day, fortunately before I got too deeply involved in the unit activities, I was told that instead, I was taking them to a splash pad in the park because it's free. The kids were SO DISAPPOINTED. It really irks me because parents were promised weekly field trips as a part of tuition. As of week 4, they went to see Shrek 2 the first week and have not gone on any other trips.
So, I did my best to make up for the missed zoo trip and hyped the splash pad. Friday arrived, and the splash pad was cancelled because the bus driver called out sick. An outside area was set up with sprinklers to make up for it, but it wasn't the same as going to the destination. As a mom and teacher, I have made a point of never making a promise I couldn't keep. DD was surprised many times because I avoided breaking promises. We can't do that with field trips obviously because we need parental permission. But in 24 years of teaching, I have never cancelled a field trip. I know that disappointment is normal and children need it to build resilience, however, this population of children experience A LOT of disappointment in their daily lives. Their loved ones let them down regularly. I try to create a safe space...to be the one adult in their lives who tries really hard to never let them down.

I'm not sure if I have mentioned this, but if I have, I apologize for repeating myself. Out of 60+ kids enrolled at our location, 40+ are in my K-2 group. Because of our rapidly growing numbers, we were moved from our kindergarten classroom to the STEM classroom. The powers that be finally realized that they had to split my group, but we were not allowed to return to the kindergarten classroom. Our original kindergarten classroom which is outfitted for all of our needs and has age appropriate furniture is sitting empty while we are in the STEM room. Even though most of our supplies were moved to the STEM room, there's expensive equipment which is unsafe and the furniture has sharp edges. On my day off, one of my students was running and hit the corner of a table splitting his head open bleeding profusely. Instead of immediately moving kindergarten back to our safer classroom, the 1st & 2nd grade staff made us stay put because staff members like using the kindergarten classroom as a staff break room. There's two teacher chairs but no adult tables, so God only knows why staff want to use the kindergarten classroom as a teachers' lounge. It's not fair to prioritize staff over children's needs. This really grinds my gears. The decision making 1st & 2nd grade staff member is a paraprofessional at my school. She works hard, but she is not qualified for the responsibilities of this senior position that she holds at the camp. So far we have worked well together because I'm treating her as my professional equal biting my tongue a lot. She screams at the kids constantly, so the director gave her a microphone for the gym to help her to be heard and stop her from screaming. Now, she screams into the microphone and she uses an air horn to get everyone's attention instead of just blowing a playground whistle. She can't seem to schedule staff breaks properly, so at 12:30PM when I'm supposed to leave, I'm stuck waiting for someone to get back from their break to relieve me. Yesterday, I didn't get home until 1:30PM. It's so hard to take orders from an incompetent staff member. We are both senior staff, but since I'm new, I must defer to her. UGH!

I would love nothing more than to go to the director and complain, but since I work with her year-round, I don't want to create bad blood between us. Bottom line is that this non-profit organization cannot afford to pay highly educated competent staff. This program would run so much better with teachers in charge of each grade grouping, planning, and scheduling. I know that they are trying to save money, but everyone can see the difference between how I do things and how the rest of the staff do things. It's a no brainer, and it's incredibly frustrating.

 

[ShannyMcB]

It’s been…a day. We were celebrating DH’s birthday which is tomorrow tonight as tomorrow we will be at my in-laws. Day started ok with DH and the boys going out on his aunt’s boat and me bringing DD to dance. Afternoon went downhill with her being in an epic mood and DS10 being WAY too fixated on dinner plans. Turned into DH ordering the kids pizza and us having cupcakes I picked up the other day. Not exactly ideal but

Today would have also been my mother’s 73 birthday and tomorrow would have been my parents 51st anniversary.

Before the moodiness started I tried the different vinyls I am using for vacation shirts. Never used this stuff before so wanted a dry run so I put images on a tote bag. The glow image didn’t come out great but everything else was decent.
I have a hoodie I am going to put the glow image on but in the silver vinyl from the first pic

 

[Oneanne]

Oopppssss... missed posting this morning, so will merge Saturday and Sunday together with a Self-Care Quiz:

https://www.buzzfeed.com/ccatt/whatas-your-self-care-score-b53jca0lsa

 

[PollyannaMom]

The glow image didn’t come out great but everything else was decent.

I've had good luck in the past with the glow puffy paint

 

[PollyannaMom]

That self-care quote is spot on! It's all about the balance, and knowing yourself / what you really need.

 

[PollyannaMom]

 

[Summer2018]

 

[Summer2018]

Yesterday was a gorgeous day with lower humidity than we've had in a while. I took the opportunity to paint two wooden chairs on our deck. Once it got too hot, I was finished just in time. DD and I went in the pool and floated around which was relaxing, and we both got color. Eventually, she had to go inside to pack for her trip to the UK. I read on the deck under an umbrella to avoid getting burned. DH joined me in the pool, and I stayed in until dinnertime.

This morning, DD went to work to get things done before her trip. I did some cleaning, laundry, and organizing while DH went grocery shopping. I will be doing things inside today and taking breaks every once in a while.

 

[Oneanne]

Yesterday I managed to pick up my glasses at COSTCO (and am very happy with them) and get some groceries, but there was still coughing. In the evening I had to admit that I wasn't going to be able to do the cruise and let them know. It was the right decision because this morning I'm full of phlegm again.

So my self-care today is to not put myself in a position where I am highly stressed and potentially embarrassed. I'm trying to think of something else fun to do where I'll mostly be in the car or can easily retreat to the car

 

[Summer2018]

MOTIVATION MONDAY

I've done well maintaining my weight this summer, but that's not my goal. I realized that it was time to get more serious, so I got back on My Fitness Pal. All of my old information is there making it easier for me to get going immediately. I saw how low my weight got the last time I was on it a few years ago, and I am only 7 pounds higher now. Last year, I was 13 pounds heavier. So my weight isn't my highest or lowest...somewhere in the middle. I would like to lose a big chunk of weight...15-20 pounds by mid September. I feel good about where I am now. I am more motivated than I have been in a long time.

What are your methods of losing weight? Is logging your food effective? What works best for you?