Updates for everyone....

I was looking for an "ocean" graphic to go along with my story about wee one's science test (on the ocean, obviously), when I saw this graphic. I had to use it because it cracks me up....and I was also going to make a reference about the girl being me....sharks in Florida....but who are we kidding. We all know why this could not be an animation of me. I mean come on....let's be honest here. Her hair is wayyyyy shorter than mine. (Oh yes, and the fact that this body hasn't seen a bikini since, well, let's just say it's been a while....)

 

 

Anyhoo....I went to school today to have lunch with wee one. I stopped off at Taco Bell, as that was one of the places that she suggested she would like lunch from. I sat and waited for her class to walk to the cafeteria, sipping my cherry Pepsi under the shade of an oak tree....it was surprisingly pleasant outside, with partly cloudy skies and a nice breeze....thanks to the effects of the latest hurricane ravaging it's way across the ocean. When I saw her, she looked nervous, and my heart sank....but once she got over to me she was all smiles and said, "Mom, I think I did really good on the test!" Thank you Lord! (and everyone who sent prayers her way!). We had a great time together, chatting and eating. She hadn't taken her math test at that time, but when I picked her up from school, she said that she felt she did good. I sure hope so. I think if she can see that she can do it, she will be able to relax and not be so stressed all the time.

I was also informed that I was chosen as the chaperone for the field trip on Thursday. I figured I had been when I was sent a volunteer form to fill out, but the teacher never did call me or even send a note. I asked wee one about it today and she said, "Oh yeah, you are the only mom going!" Wow. Thanks for letting me know! The other weird thing was that when I thought about it, none of the paperwork that I signed had information as to what we were going to do at the designated place. I asked wee one what we would be doing/seeing and she said, "Duh mom, we are going to the symphony!" Oh yeah! Score one for me....my most FAVORITE of all field trips to be going on. I can feed my appetite for culture....for free! LOL....I absolutely love the symphony. Wee one appreciates all types of music, and is excited to be going as well. She said that they are supposed to "dress up", "But not like a dress mom. I can wear a skort." Well thank goodness....wouldn't want to look too fancy! She did tell me, however, that I should wear one of my new skirts....lol.

Poor Betsy came home with a nasty migraine that she had had since first period. She said it was like the one's she used to get in middle school where her ears were ringing and the light hurt her eyes. I asked her why she didn't call me to come get her, and she reminded me that today was the day that her group was to give their presentation in psychology. Of course, they didn't have enough time for her group, which means she has to go to school tomorrow. But, she was okay with it. She also had to work tonight, so she took three Advil and headed out the door. She got home just a while ago and said that she felt much better. I'm glad....I hate it when my kids are sick or in pain.

As for Percy, I have to say I'm a bit worried. Last night he was able to take a few steps, but all day today, neither of his hind legs were working. It was so bad that I actually got John's creeper out of the garage (the board with wheels that guys use to work under cars....tech talk, don't ya love it?), put it in the kitchen, put him on it, rolled him out the door, down the step and down the driveway to get him to the yard to do his business. Then, of course, I had to repeat the process back into the house. I'm telling you, he is one heavy dog. John used the harness and hand to carry him like a purse this evening. I don't have a good feeling about this. He is not a candidate for surgery, as his degenerative arthritis is very bad, and the chance for healing is not good. However, I will keep a positive mindset. Maybe he will turn a corner tonight....I hope so.