Time Doesn't Slow Down

With such  a busy schedule this month I'm trying to figure out where all the time went.  My Assistant Principal emailed me to set up a time to meet for my summative before I leave.  As I'm looking at my calendar I'm realizing I have something going on almost every single day after work (having to go see 2 doctors every week is very inconvenient).

Today Max's G/T class had a showcase at the high school.  I wasn't sure what to expect and I signed Max up to be there at the earliest time because I knew I wouldn't last long.  So basically what it was was all the schools in the Smithson Valley cluster had their G/T kids show off the projects they've been working on this year.  Since the kinder class just started in March there wasn't much to show, but I'm glad we went to show support for Max.

                                         Max was showing us a coding program they work on.

                       Max and his friend using coding to get the Lego Man through the Lego maze.

Once Max showed us his projects we left.  My back was killing me and my boys were hungry for dinner.  So finally after dinner, laundry, and putting Max to bed I can finally sit down and relax. I'm not going to lie, I'm not sitting down to relax I'm going to sleep. I'm hoping for a decent nights sleep with no burning throat (fire breathing). Hahaha

G'night!

17 Days and Counting

Pregnancy...the joy and the misery.  The miracle that God has blessed my family with but also the not-so-glamorous side that so many don't talk about.  When I am carrying a baby I feel any complaining is looked down upon.  I hear "What a miracle" and "a true gift from God"  which I absolutely agree with, but there are times when even such a wonderful blessing can be a challenge.

So being 17 days away from giving birth is absolute misery.  I know it doesn't help that I'm still working and trying to get 22 6-year-olds to listen and complete their work is absolutely exhausting in itself.  So add an 8+ lb baby in your stomach to the mix and it is just pretty much miserable. By noon I'm ready for a nap...which needless to say I don't get.

In fact getting any kind of sleep would be great. Now, this is not my first rodeo.  I know that I will not be getting more sleep when my little one comes but I am looking forward to the day where laying down will be comfortable and relaxing.  Right now it is a whole dog and pony show just to roll over in bed.

Something else I miss is eating without acid pouring into my throat.  It does not matter what I eat, cereal, chicken, breakfast tacos (my favorite) within an hour my throat feels like it's on fire.  I literally feel like a dragon that could blow fire out of my mouth.  Sometimes a Pepcid will work but not all the time.  Along with the wonderful burning feeling in my throat I also burp non-stop.  Sorry, I know, not polite, not lady like, but seriously people this is the truth of it.

Now after all that venting (hey I am 37 weeks pregnant!!!) I will say having a supportive hubby makes a huge difference.  He has really picked up where I have slacked off.  He's so good about listening to all my complaining and just letting me cry on his shoulder when I don't think I can handle anymore.  And even Max is great.  He will help me pick things up (because we all know I'm not bending over at any point), he helps empty the dryer and of course is great at keeping everyone's spirit up.  Pregnancy certainly doesn't just affect "mommy"  it affects everyone in the family, and luckily I have a great family who are loving and supportive.

This baby is a blessing, he is already loved more than he will ever know.  We can't wait for these last 17 days to go by so we can see, hold, play and love on our baby.

                                                  Max is ready to be a big brother!