Oh vey!! Sigh....
Today was one of those days...
I woke up
Ow- 68
Afte coffee and banana- I was 60- had 4 glucose tabs and was finally able to go for my normal run
Got home was 130-okay
30 minutes later- I'm 58 again- uggg
This pattern goes on and on all day
Just now - almost 10 at night- I'm tucking my babies into bed and I felt dizzy and off- checked blood and 42???? Grrrrrr
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Today- as I drove to my sons school for my usual volunteering with his second grade class- where the kids read to me during their reading workshop..I slipped a little shiny star shaped Medellin into my pocket that said YOU ARE MY LUCKY STAR -(something I picked up a few years back) *similar to the one i have attached here
And after being buzzed into the school (something that has only been in place since the shootings in Connecticut last December) I walked the halls of both my boys elementary school and into my sons class.
I started reading with my son ( I cant help but to always pick him first) and as he started reading to me from his Magic tree house book- I slipped the star into his hand and told him to always hold it close to his heart any time he wanted to feel loved/safe/ of close to me
At that same moment- his teacher came and told me that we would be having a safety drill and to just be prepared that that was going to occur during the majority of my time in the class.
So at 10:40 we all lined up- and were ushered into a small supply closet in the back of another room. Doors were locked and the lights turned out.
I was overcome by emotion as I sat - locked into this room with My sons teacher- a para educator and 16 first and second graders. All in the dark- trying to keep them all as quiet as possible..the children all full of questions..and with little explanation- we just stood there- in the dark..and my mind raced- remembering all the details of the mass shooting in Connecticut where 20 children were killed. I remember hearing stories of one class who hid in a supply closet and were spared because of the teachers diligence and their smart safety skills.
It felt so real being locked in that room with all these sweet - young children. And IT TOOK EVERYTHING i had- to make myself not get overwhelmed by emotion- love for these kids- admiration for the teachers and school staff that everyday care for our babies and put themselves in this uncertain- scary realm that we love in today.
As I tried to remain calm in that dark closet- finally the teacher found a flash light..and it was then, that I saw my son, sitting in the back next to his friends- rubbing that silver star over and over in his hands
I started reading with my son ( I cant help but to always pick him first) and as he started reading to me from his Magic tree house book- I slipped the star into his hand and told him to always hold it close to his heart any time he wanted to feel loved/safe/ of close to me
At that same moment- his teacher came and told me that we would be having a safety drill and to just be prepared that that was going to occur during the majority of my time in the class.
So at 10:40 we all lined up- and were ushered into a small supply closet in the back of another room. Doors were locked and the lights turned out.
I was overcome by emotion as I sat - locked into this room with My sons teacher- a para educator and 16 first and second graders. All in the dark- trying to keep them all as quiet as possible..the children all full of questions..and with little explanation- we just stood there- in the dark..and my mind raced- remembering all the details of the mass shooting in Connecticut where 20 children were killed. I remember hearing stories of one class who hid in a supply closet and were spared because of the teachers diligence and their smart safety skills.
It felt so real being locked in that room with all these sweet - young children. And IT TOOK EVERYTHING i had- to make myself not get overwhelmed by emotion- love for these kids- admiration for the teachers and school staff that everyday care for our babies and put themselves in this uncertain- scary realm that we love in today.
As I tried to remain calm in that dark closet- finally the teacher found a flash light..and it was then, that I saw my son, sitting in the back next to his friends- rubbing that silver star over and over in his hands
Sunday, February 17, 2013
FAMILY MEETINGS
I read a great article in parents magazine while at the gym the other day- and it really had a amazing impact on my family.
The article can be found at
http://www.parents.com/kids/discipline/strategies/22-minute-discipline-solution/
that link above
but what it did for my family was amazing- t gave everyone such a feeling of ownership- of belonging- of being listened to- I cant believe it.
To start I have a 5 and 8 year old boys- my husband works all the time and i am basically a crazed single mom Monday through Friday. And up until a few months ago- we wernt doing a good job of conducting ourselves as role models or- creating a stable and safe feeling home.
I don't know what has changed- but slowly- we have been able to act more as a unit - and to argue less- help each other out more- and just function better
then.. I read this article at the gym while working out- and I shared it with my sweet little family Friday night- and everyone was SO excited! I could see my husbands face light up- as I described how each person could express any concerns- or wishes- or even just positive thoughts along- to be shared/discussed amongst the family.
It gave everyone a feeling of connection and having a important "ROLE" in the family
instead of " DAD" ruling the work force and "MOM" ruling the home
it makes things more equal for everyone...
because after all- it takes all of us to make our family whole
and without a voice- the equilibrium is off balance
anyway- it may not be earth shattering- ..but it felt good- and I know it made all my loves feel happy and like they were a important part of this family
and that is sooo important to me
The article can be found at
http://www.parents.com/kids/discipline/strategies/22-minute-discipline-solution/
that link above
but what it did for my family was amazing- t gave everyone such a feeling of ownership- of belonging- of being listened to- I cant believe it.
To start I have a 5 and 8 year old boys- my husband works all the time and i am basically a crazed single mom Monday through Friday. And up until a few months ago- we wernt doing a good job of conducting ourselves as role models or- creating a stable and safe feeling home.
I don't know what has changed- but slowly- we have been able to act more as a unit - and to argue less- help each other out more- and just function better
then.. I read this article at the gym while working out- and I shared it with my sweet little family Friday night- and everyone was SO excited! I could see my husbands face light up- as I described how each person could express any concerns- or wishes- or even just positive thoughts along- to be shared/discussed amongst the family.
It gave everyone a feeling of connection and having a important "ROLE" in the family
instead of " DAD" ruling the work force and "MOM" ruling the home
it makes things more equal for everyone...
because after all- it takes all of us to make our family whole
and without a voice- the equilibrium is off balance
anyway- it may not be earth shattering- ..but it felt good- and I know it made all my loves feel happy and like they were a important part of this family
and that is sooo important to me
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Cabin fever
Ughhhh
This winter is driving me insane
Feb1st and no snow..45 and rain
Every week this whole winter, we have had the same weather pattern, colddddd..tiny snow..then one day of warm blast with rain that wipes it all away
I can't stand it
As a parent..it's getting very depressing
I can't remember the last time we saw the sun..and usually, as long as there is snow, I can take the boys out and go skating, sledding, skiing, snow shooing, building snow forts..
This winter..we have had none of it..one day of sledding, one day of skating, a tiny but of skiing thanks to man made snow..
But no playing in the snow
And when it's just cold and grey, there is noting to do outside!!!! And we're going crazy of the in doors...there is really not much to do in our area, inside..
Aghhhhhh
I know this is the usual low for this time of year
And I'm thankful that I'm finally feeling better..
And I'm thankful that hubs and I are feeling the love again..that's HUGE
But, ever since November we have had blah..grey cold, blah weather..and its going to last until April
So I can only hope that sometime between now and then , we get some big blasts of snow..to keep us All sane
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This winter is driving me insane
Feb1st and no snow..45 and rain
Every week this whole winter, we have had the same weather pattern, colddddd..tiny snow..then one day of warm blast with rain that wipes it all away
I can't stand it
As a parent..it's getting very depressing
I can't remember the last time we saw the sun..and usually, as long as there is snow, I can take the boys out and go skating, sledding, skiing, snow shooing, building snow forts..
This winter..we have had none of it..one day of sledding, one day of skating, a tiny but of skiing thanks to man made snow..
But no playing in the snow
And when it's just cold and grey, there is noting to do outside!!!! And we're going crazy of the in doors...there is really not much to do in our area, inside..
Aghhhhhh
I know this is the usual low for this time of year
And I'm thankful that I'm finally feeling better..
And I'm thankful that hubs and I are feeling the love again..that's HUGE
But, ever since November we have had blah..grey cold, blah weather..and its going to last until April
So I can only hope that sometime between now and then , we get some big blasts of snow..to keep us All sane
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad
Location:Isham Cir,Williston,United States
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