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Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
After quite a bit of emailing and calling (everyone it seemed), they are letting us go. Tomorrow, I head out with 90, 7th and 8th graders. My fingers are crossed that the day goes well, and I return home with 90, 7th and 8th graders. But, all of this fuss has made me lose a lot of the excitement I had yesterday.
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Am I hormonal much? Sigh.
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Tonight was Open House. Why we hold an Open House 15 days before the end of the school year is beyond me. Of course, I ran into a parent I went to junior high school with. Um, am I old enough to have a 12/13 year old? Don't answer that.
I am totally beat. I didn't get a chance to come home until after the whole thing was finished. 13 hour work days suck.
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15 more school days until summer!
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Latest from my student's mom: "Don't call me about this anymore. If you need something or have something to say, call her father." Um. Okay. This response was prompted from a request to sign papers to have medical records released to us.
Talking to the girl's psych was no better. He's been sent the medical release twice, but can't ever seem to find it. My guess is that he'll continue to not be able to find it for, say, 15 more days. I bet he finds it then.
We still have no info on this poor girl. I am seriously worried.
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Am I hormonal much? Sigh.
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Tonight was Open House. Why we hold an Open House 15 days before the end of the school year is beyond me. Of course, I ran into a parent I went to junior high school with. Um, am I old enough to have a 12/13 year old? Don't answer that.
I am totally beat. I didn't get a chance to come home until after the whole thing was finished. 13 hour work days suck.
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15 more school days until summer!
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Latest from my student's mom: "Don't call me about this anymore. If you need something or have something to say, call her father." Um. Okay. This response was prompted from a request to sign papers to have medical records released to us.
Talking to the girl's psych was no better. He's been sent the medical release twice, but can't ever seem to find it. My guess is that he'll continue to not be able to find it for, say, 15 more days. I bet he finds it then.
We still have no info on this poor girl. I am seriously worried.
Because I Tempted Fate and Thought It Couldn't Get Worse...
We have a field trip planned to an area university. It is all set for Friday. Paid our money for the buses and everything. Kids are excited. I am excited. My sub has been called.
Only today I find that the college has had a special visitor over the last week.
You bettcha. Swine flu.
I'm waiting to see how my district responds. Not holding my breathe that it will end with a happy teacher and students.
Sigh.
Is if freaking Friday yet? Seriously. This is ridiculous.
Only today I find that the college has had a special visitor over the last week.
You bettcha. Swine flu.
I'm waiting to see how my district responds. Not holding my breathe that it will end with a happy teacher and students.
Sigh.
Is if freaking Friday yet? Seriously. This is ridiculous.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Is It Friday Yet?
My suicidal student was in school today. I was assured that she'd be on independent study for the remainder of the school year because she has not been doing very well in a school setting. Last week alone, she snuck off campus with another student (a young man, also mine, who I have in the same class) through a hole in the fence and was gone for nearly two hours before they were found, she was in a fight which was so intense, it took 3 adults to pull her off of the other girl, and she has been defiant and belligerent in most of her classes (thankfully not mine). She is quite literally a time bomb waiting to go off; we're not sure she is taking her meds; and sadly, the school has not received any formal information on how to care for her from anyone other than her mother, who is not currently taking her own meds for a bi-polar disorder. (oh, yes, mom has told us that)
The administration had convinced the mother that the girl was better off at home. We'd reassess during the summer, talk with the girl's doctors, and devise a plan on how to best manage her at school next year. It was a done deal.
So, when I saw her in her seat, I emailed the counselor asking what was going on with the student. The best part is that NO ONE KNEW SHE WAS IN SCHOOL! Um, it was 3rd freaking period at that point.
And why was she there? Because she was bugging her mom.
Lovely.
We had a lock down today for over an hour today. The office first called it as a level 1 lock down--meaning there was an immanent threat to students/staff on campus. Blinds are pulled and closed. Windows are covered. Students are to sit silently in the corner of the room, out of sight. I heard the call, my adrenaline started coursing through my veins. My blinds were pulled and the kids were moving to the corner when they changed it to a level 2 lock down. The danger was in a surrounding area, and no threat was directly on campus.
Oh, and at about the same time, my period started.
Lovelier.
And why? Because there was a police involved shooting on a street adjacent to the school. Most likely a family member of one of our students.
Loveliest.
Which leads me back to my question. Is it freaking Friday yet?
The administration had convinced the mother that the girl was better off at home. We'd reassess during the summer, talk with the girl's doctors, and devise a plan on how to best manage her at school next year. It was a done deal.
So, when I saw her in her seat, I emailed the counselor asking what was going on with the student. The best part is that NO ONE KNEW SHE WAS IN SCHOOL! Um, it was 3rd freaking period at that point.
And why was she there? Because she was bugging her mom.
Lovely.
We had a lock down today for over an hour today. The office first called it as a level 1 lock down--meaning there was an immanent threat to students/staff on campus. Blinds are pulled and closed. Windows are covered. Students are to sit silently in the corner of the room, out of sight. I heard the call, my adrenaline started coursing through my veins. My blinds were pulled and the kids were moving to the corner when they changed it to a level 2 lock down. The danger was in a surrounding area, and no threat was directly on campus.
Oh, and at about the same time, my period started.
Lovelier.
And why? Because there was a police involved shooting on a street adjacent to the school. Most likely a family member of one of our students.
Loveliest.
Which leads me back to my question. Is it freaking Friday yet?
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Check
Blemishes - check
back pain - check
cramps - check
general pissiness - check
CD26 (of a 26-28 day cycle) - check
meds ready and waiting - check
AF - - check minus; by the feel of things, it should arrive at any time
But, the thought of cycling in a matter of days scares the shit out of me. I want it just as bad as I did when I tried the first time around. Still...I am dragging my feet. What is wrong with me?
I waffle back and forth between pure excitement at the prospect of adding to our family and full out, sweat drenched panic.
Plus, I haven't scheduled an hsg. I want to but can't get myself to call. WTF, Stacie?
All I can think about is whether trying again is just going to tempt fate. I wasn't so successful at the whole pregnancy thing the first, or second, or even the third time around when I carried the boys, so what makes me think that I'll be able to do things better than I did then?
I've had a few NICU dreams lately, too. Big, bad, scary NICU dreams at that.
Sigh.
I am leaning toward waiting one more month to start my cycle. That should put my start date somewhere at the end of June. I'll be out of school by then finally, which will help with the logistics.
Maybe when there is less external noise surrounding me I'll be able to focus on and quiet the internal noise, too?
back pain - check
cramps - check
general pissiness - check
CD26 (of a 26-28 day cycle) - check
meds ready and waiting - check
AF - - check minus; by the feel of things, it should arrive at any time
But, the thought of cycling in a matter of days scares the shit out of me. I want it just as bad as I did when I tried the first time around. Still...I am dragging my feet. What is wrong with me?
I waffle back and forth between pure excitement at the prospect of adding to our family and full out, sweat drenched panic.
Plus, I haven't scheduled an hsg. I want to but can't get myself to call. WTF, Stacie?
All I can think about is whether trying again is just going to tempt fate. I wasn't so successful at the whole pregnancy thing the first, or second, or even the third time around when I carried the boys, so what makes me think that I'll be able to do things better than I did then?
I've had a few NICU dreams lately, too. Big, bad, scary NICU dreams at that.
Sigh.
I am leaning toward waiting one more month to start my cycle. That should put my start date somewhere at the end of June. I'll be out of school by then finally, which will help with the logistics.
Maybe when there is less external noise surrounding me I'll be able to focus on and quiet the internal noise, too?
Monday, May 25, 2009
Meme-orial Day!
Hope you all had a great day. We did a little shopping and continued with the lazy weekend theme. It was so nice. Of course it would have been even nicer had Is.aac got up this morning like he was supposed to--I ignored the boys as long as I could and made every attempt to get my husband up to no avail. Oh, well. I get next week then. (and then I'm putting in ear plugs at around 7 am)
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Courtesy of/swiped from Twinfatuation, here are some easy tips to determine your name for future ventures:
1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car) Bear Pilot
2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fave ice cream flavor, favorite cookie) Chocolate Oreo
3. YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name)S-Lop
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal) Green Cat
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born) Lea Winslow
6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first)Lopst
7. SUPERHERO NAME: (”The” + 2nd favorite color, favorite drink) Blue Pepsi
8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers) Elmer Joe
9. STRIPPER NAME: (the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent, favorite candy) Cinnamon Peanut Butter Cups
10. WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names) Jean Martin
11. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME: (Your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter) Stewart Seattle
12. SPY NAME/BOND GIRL: (your favorite season/holiday, flower) Spring Rose
13. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now + “ie” or “y”)Strawberry jeansie
14. HIPPY NAME: (What you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree) Cocoa Pebbles Oak
15. YOUR ROCKSTAR TOUR NAME: (”The” + Your fave hobby/craft, fave weather element + “Tour”) Reading Rain Tour
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From the wonderful Kristin (originally sent to me on Face.book, but I thought I'd put it here, too)
IT'S HARDER THAN IT LOOKS! HIT FORWARD, ERASE MY ANSWERS, ENTER YOURS, USE THE 1ST LETTER OF YOUR LAST NAME TO ANSWER EACH OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. THEY HAVE TO BE REAL PLACES, NAMES, THINGS. NOTHING MADE UP! TRY TO USE DIFFERENT ANSWERS IF THE PERSON IN FRONT OF YOU HAD THE SAME 1ST INITIAL. YOU CAN'T USE YOUR NAME FOR THE BOY/GIRL NAME QUESTION.
Have Fun
1. Your last name: Lo.pez
2. A four letter word: Lust
3. A Boys Name: Larry
4. A Girls name: Louise
5. An Occupation: Lieutenant
6. A Color: Lime
7. Something you wear: Leash (um, I don't wear one, but I hear people do)
8. A Beverage: Lemonade
9. Food: Lasagna
10. Something found in the bathroom: Lysol
11. A place: Louisiana
12. Reason for being late: Loven it up
13. Something you shout: Look!
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Courtesy of/swiped from Twinfatuation, here are some easy tips to determine your name for future ventures:
1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car) Bear Pilot
2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fave ice cream flavor, favorite cookie) Chocolate Oreo
3. YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name)S-Lop
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal) Green Cat
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born) Lea Winslow
6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first)Lopst
7. SUPERHERO NAME: (”The” + 2nd favorite color, favorite drink) Blue Pepsi
8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers) Elmer Joe
9. STRIPPER NAME: (the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent, favorite candy) Cinnamon Peanut Butter Cups
10. WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names) Jean Martin
11. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME: (Your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter) Stewart Seattle
12. SPY NAME/BOND GIRL: (your favorite season/holiday, flower) Spring Rose
13. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now + “ie” or “y”)Strawberry jeansie
14. HIPPY NAME: (What you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree) Cocoa Pebbles Oak
15. YOUR ROCKSTAR TOUR NAME: (”The” + Your fave hobby/craft, fave weather element + “Tour”) Reading Rain Tour
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From the wonderful Kristin (originally sent to me on Face.book, but I thought I'd put it here, too)
IT'S HARDER THAN IT LOOKS! HIT FORWARD, ERASE MY ANSWERS, ENTER YOURS, USE THE 1ST LETTER OF YOUR LAST NAME TO ANSWER EACH OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. THEY HAVE TO BE REAL PLACES, NAMES, THINGS. NOTHING MADE UP! TRY TO USE DIFFERENT ANSWERS IF THE PERSON IN FRONT OF YOU HAD THE SAME 1ST INITIAL. YOU CAN'T USE YOUR NAME FOR THE BOY/GIRL NAME QUESTION.
Have Fun
1. Your last name: Lo.pez
2. A four letter word: Lust
3. A Boys Name: Larry
4. A Girls name: Louise
5. An Occupation: Lieutenant
6. A Color: Lime
7. Something you wear: Leash (um, I don't wear one, but I hear people do)
8. A Beverage: Lemonade
9. Food: Lasagna
10. Something found in the bathroom: Lysol
11. A place: Louisiana
12. Reason for being late: Loven it up
13. Something you shout: Look!
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Lazy Weekend
We're enjoying a lazy weekend over here. You know what? That is just the way I like it, too.
On Saturday afternoon, we took the boys to a family gathering at a church. It was actually to celebrate Is.aac's second cousin's 13th birthday. For all real purposes, it was sort of like a christian version of a bar mitzvah. But, let me just say that I wasn't privy to the fact that the family in question was that religious. Um, they are. Very. We're talking hands raised and praying for nearly two hours straight religious. If that experience was any indication, I am officially a heathen. Jeez. The best news, though, was that no one said, "I want you to play with my ding-a-ling," during any of the prayers. Thank goodness, because that little saying would have most certainly cemented my heathen status, something second only to me standing at the doorway, handing out hand baskets and asking if anyone want to take a ride.*
Anywho, after the service, there was a small reception. The boys acted beautifully. Sh.awn even went to a few family members and was his charming self. Ja.son, however, wanted nothing to do with anyone but me for the entire day. (I held him for four hours straight! Oh, my, I am so sore today.) They got to bounce in a jolly jumper for a bit and had a grand ole time. All in all, the outing was a success. :-)
Today we spent the morning hanging out and playing. When the boys went down for their naps, I headed over to my mom's to help her finish a few things on her new laundry room. We fixed the crown molding; I installed her phone jack, and moved her outlet. Everything went smoothly except for the stupid crown molding. We made it work, but it isn't as perfect as I would like it to be. Sigh. Then we planned out how we'll tile her living room. I'm thinking it isn't going to be too bad, I am just not looking forward to getting on my knees for that long.
Tomorrow is still up in the air as far as what we'll do. I want to head to the store to buy a little gifty poo for someone very sweet and deserving. After that, who knows? There is the possibility of yet another family get together, but we're not sure if we are ready to deal with them so soon. I do know that whatever happens, I get to sleep in. Is.aac's on morning duty tomorrow! Woo Who!
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*My status among Is.aac's family is already in question anyway. I've mentioned it before--anything that remotely deals with religion is VERY complicated. There is a mixture of every religion known to man between our two families, so it can be a challenge to please anyone. So my tactic is to not worry about it. Therein lies the problem with some of the family members on his side. It is definitely a case if damned if I do, damned if I don't.
On Saturday afternoon, we took the boys to a family gathering at a church. It was actually to celebrate Is.aac's second cousin's 13th birthday. For all real purposes, it was sort of like a christian version of a bar mitzvah. But, let me just say that I wasn't privy to the fact that the family in question was that religious. Um, they are. Very. We're talking hands raised and praying for nearly two hours straight religious. If that experience was any indication, I am officially a heathen. Jeez. The best news, though, was that no one said, "I want you to play with my ding-a-ling," during any of the prayers. Thank goodness, because that little saying would have most certainly cemented my heathen status, something second only to me standing at the doorway, handing out hand baskets and asking if anyone want to take a ride.*
Anywho, after the service, there was a small reception. The boys acted beautifully. Sh.awn even went to a few family members and was his charming self. Ja.son, however, wanted nothing to do with anyone but me for the entire day. (I held him for four hours straight! Oh, my, I am so sore today.) They got to bounce in a jolly jumper for a bit and had a grand ole time. All in all, the outing was a success. :-)
Today we spent the morning hanging out and playing. When the boys went down for their naps, I headed over to my mom's to help her finish a few things on her new laundry room. We fixed the crown molding; I installed her phone jack, and moved her outlet. Everything went smoothly except for the stupid crown molding. We made it work, but it isn't as perfect as I would like it to be. Sigh. Then we planned out how we'll tile her living room. I'm thinking it isn't going to be too bad, I am just not looking forward to getting on my knees for that long.
Tomorrow is still up in the air as far as what we'll do. I want to head to the store to buy a little gifty poo for someone very sweet and deserving. After that, who knows? There is the possibility of yet another family get together, but we're not sure if we are ready to deal with them so soon. I do know that whatever happens, I get to sleep in. Is.aac's on morning duty tomorrow! Woo Who!
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*My status among Is.aac's family is already in question anyway. I've mentioned it before--anything that remotely deals with religion is VERY complicated. There is a mixture of every religion known to man between our two families, so it can be a challenge to please anyone. So my tactic is to not worry about it. Therein lies the problem with some of the family members on his side. It is definitely a case if damned if I do, damned if I don't.
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