Think I'll sit down here for a bit... (10)

[Flipper]

Homies???

The first time I went to college I was going for teaching high school history. I don't regret changing my mind one bit. My sister in law is a teacher, and my mother in law is a former para, and current after school care teacher, and the nightmares they bring home... Also, what I do pays more and doesn't require a master's, though like anything else, it is also not without its frustrations.

That all being said (another shameless parent bragging plug), we got blessed big time with our kids' teachers. They are both older than us (around 50ish), and each in a new classroom setting that they are happy to have. So they have the excitement of the new setting, plus the years of experience of having seeing "everything." They totally get the situation with the kids, and are willing to work with them. The poor kindergarten teacher had 9 kids in ELL (English Language Learners), 7 in AM and 2 in PM (mine is in PM). There is one other child in my daughter's preschool class who knows limited English. Yes, their English has improved dramatically in the last week - they speak in more complete sentences. We are on the cusp of being able to have a real live conversation.

 

[Flipper]

Hi guys....I just got out of the hospital. I spiked a fever and had to stay 2 nights. I'm hurting and real tired, but doing better than yesterday.

Glad you are home. Hope you continue to get better.

 

[latebloomer]

Flipper, aren't the little ones fun? We did respite care for a week this summer for a 3-year-old. I'd forgotten how much work the little ones are, but he reminded me so much of Tiger when he was little. Once they start talking, though, they don't stop. It's interesting all the things that run through their little heads. Tiger is keeping busy, a full week of first grade under his belt.

Seajoy, I'm glad you are home so soon. Been there, done that, not fun. I was not lucky enough to have mine out the "easy" way. But having it out sure beats having all those attacks. My dad told me people always feel lots better after the 3rd day. He's never had surgery, but knows lots of people who have, and he was right. Anyway, get well soon.

 

[Archaenfel]

Hugs to Seajoy ... may you continue to improve.

 

[Flipper]

I'd forgotten how much work the little ones are, but he reminded me so much of Tiger when he was little. Once they start talking, though, they don't stop. It's interesting all the things that run through their little heads.

I'm glad Tiger is liking school.

I can't wait until I can figure out what they are saying. Typical conversation:

Me - Did you like school today?
Son - Yes

Me - Do you like your teacher?
Son - Yes

Me - Did you play on the playground?
Son - Yes

Me - What else did you do at school?
Son - Yes

Son (to his sister later while outside playing) - ajndoajei adoirhj ao colors oaweirjh apodjr ik backpack rh rjeiowandklfjoia hjaowie; ieorh Mommy ah rioepaslk rjnhinof aldio Daddy aoaiehjr fjeokp awoeirh yea fun.

 

[Studeclunker]

I'm glad Tiger is liking school.

I can't wait until I can figure out what they are saying. Typical conversation:

Me - Did you like school today?
Son - Yes

Me - Do you like your teacher?
Son - Yes

Me - Did you play on the playground?
Son - Yes

Me - What else did you do at school?
Son - Yes

Son (to his sister later while outside playing) - ajndoajei adoirhj ao colors oaweirjh apodjr ik backpack rh rjeiowandklfjoia hjaowie; ieorh Mommy ah rioepaslk rjnhinof aldio Daddy aoaiehjr fjeokp awoeirh yea fun.

LOL, my children all spoke american english quite well and I didn't get any more out of them than you did. Don't feel too very bad.

'Bloomer, I think I've missed something here. Did Seajoy get her Tonsils out or something? If so, I hope the icecream was good at the hospital. Also, I hope you're doing better today, Sis.

 

[seajoy]

I had my gallbladder out on wednesday, but spiked a fever so they didn't let me out until friday. I guess I'm doing ok now, but emotionally, not well at all. I'll be taking a break from here for a while. What I read from what was posted while I was gone, this isn't the place to come to see fellow Christian friends getting along. And I just don't need that right now.

 

[Matt Faith]

I hope you don't leave for long, I enjoy you being here.

 

[Studeclunker]

Gall bladder, YIKES! That's some serious business. Thankfully you seem to be... at least starting to get back to normal? God bless and keep you, Luv.

I don't know why, but lately I've had zero energy. Well, I gotta get up tomorrow for Church, so nite-nite all.

 

[Matt Faith]

Tommorow is my first day back to college. It also marks the point of the year where summer is almost over, I love summer...its my favorite time of the year.

 

[Aibrean]

root canal tomorrow...12 yr molar with filling fractured or something. no pain right now so that's good at least.

 

[Matt Faith]

root canal tomorrow...12 yr molar with filling fractured or something. no pain right now so that's good at least.

Ouch. I Hope it goes smoothly and you experience as little pain as possible.

 

[DaRev]

We had two new members join our congregation this morning.

 

[QuiltAngel]

Albrea, I pray that your root canal goes as smooth as all of mine have


DaRev, congrats on the new members!!!!

 

[Studeclunker]

Aibrean and Angel, be glad you can get a root canal. All I was able to do is have them pulled. The latest last week. So, count your blessings. All the best Aibrean on your upcoming surgery.

 

[Aibrean]

Yea...I also have two cavities but seeing as I hadn't been to the dentist in 7 years I feel pretty darn blessed (and the fact I can actually afford the cost that insurance doesn't pay). It took until the last 3 years before I had dental insurance and then I was so afraid to go. I noticed the chip on the back molar and that's why I went to the dentist in the first place. Good thing I did too - since there is no pain now. It could have been a whole lot worse.

My M-I-L got the same thing done at the same place recently. She just chipped two teeth last week but still has outstanding debt from her previous work so she can't get it fixed right away.

 

[Tangible]

The whole idea of separating out dental from other medical insurance seems ludicrous to me. Aren't your teeth part of your body? It's easy enough to get some kind of affordable health insurance through most jobs, but many don't offer dental ins at all, or offer it as a much higher priced rider. And these days who can afford to shell out a thousand bucks a tooth whenever the inevitable wear and decay makes fillings or caps necessary?

(as you might be able to tell, this is a sensitive issue with me. )

 

[Aibrean]

I know Tangible. Bad teeth can kill you (abscesses can go to your brain). I think the same goes for car insurance. It should cover your car break-downs too.

 

[Matt Faith]

Today was really easy. I only had one class! Tommorow will be much more interesting as I have 3 classes. And they are pretty much back to back, so I'll have to bring a small snack so I don't get really hungry in one of them.

How is everybody doing?

 

[Aibrean]

My mouth is too small and my roots were dancing so YAY I get to have the rest of the root canal finished on Friday (she got out 3 of 4). Right now I have one filling done and a temporary one on top of the bad tooth.

On the bright side I got a back massage in the dentist chair (it has massaging things). The downside - I had to go to the bathroom 3 times.