Today is the day....

Well, today is the beginning of wee one's week of testing. I offered her whatever she wanted for breakfast and she chose a bagel with cream cheese and oj. She didn't seem nervous at all....which I am thankful for. Yesterday she worked on the online testing site for a while, then I got out the workbooks and chose a page for her to work on. She was NOT happy with me. She grabbed the book, went into her room and slammed the door. When she came back out, she handed me the book and left the room. I had to laugh because after the last question she wrote, "This is the LAST one I am doing because I will have enough of this crap tomorrow!!!!" Well, she told me, didn't she? LOL....I didn't make her do any more. I figured she is as ready as she is going to be, and I don't want to stress her out the day before the real test. Testing lasts for two hours each day, Mon-Thurs. I have to share this tidbit from the newsletter the school sent home on Friday. Oh so typical....(I promise, this is the last I will say on the subject!)

"Testing time is important, but please do not over-emphasize. Putting too much emphasis on test scores can upset a child and may cause excessive worry about doing well. Each day is important in our children's lives. Reassure your child that he or she is doing their best. Praise them for the things they do well. If they feel good about themselves, they will do there best."

Can you believe that sh%#? In other words, please try and undo everything we have put your children through for the past few weeks. Aaarrrggghhhh!

ANYWAY....

The weekend was just gorgeous. Sunny, blue skies, warm breezes....beautiful. Yesterday we went to church and heard a minister from Canton, OH speak. He was absolutely wonderful. Even my husband, who has been known to catch up on his sleep during a sermon, stayed awake and alert through the whole thing. He even mentioned how he enjoyed the service. After church we went home and spent the day doing odds and ends. I cleaned, relaxed, made phone calls, did some sewing. Around 3 my mom came over and picked up John. They were going to pick out a suit for my father. John told me that he wanted to be the one to go with her and help her pick something out....I thought it was really sweet. I have to give my mom credit, she is taking care of business, all the while taking care of my dad. She is such a wonderful and loving wife.

Things are progressing as expected with dad. I am happy to report, however, that he did say hi to me yesterday! My mom held the phone to him and said, "Honey, Sherry is on the phone. Do you want to say hi?" and he said in his gravely voice, "Hi Sherry." It was slow and hard to understand, but I heard him!

Today I am spending the day cleaning. I know some people think I am crazy with all my dusting and mopping....but for me, the act of cleaning is theraputic to me. I feel so calm and happy when I am doing it. I love the look and feel of a freshly cleaned room, or an organized closet. It calms my soul. And you know what they say cleanliness is next to!!!!