Lee's Dad's side of the family got together last night to celebrate his birthday and wish him good luck at boot camp and technical school.
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| Look at my sweet man |
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| He is getting old! |
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| Brothers gotta hug |
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Happy Birthday to Lee/ Going Away Party #1
Friday, February 25, 2011
Platinum Rule
Today I went to Pryor for work training. I was excited to hear that our guest speaker after lunch was going to talk about helping families who have military members in the family. Though I don't have any kids in my class with military members in their family, I have in the past and know that I probably will again in the future. The information given was really helpful, and I really enjoy learning new things. I learned that parenting stress doubles during deployment, and that 1 in 5 kids show distress while a parent is deployed. The guest speaker emphasized the Platinum Rule- Do unto others as you would have them do unto others. Though I don't actually think that we need the platinum rule as I think the golden rule still sums it all up, I think it is good to remember to speak kind to others because we don't always know what they are going through.
Here are some links to two videos that I thought highlighted the importance of the relationships between kids and their military parent:
Sailor and Son
Military Reunions
Here are some links to some of the info I liked:
Zero to Three
Military One Source
7 Cs of Resilience
MFLC
I felt like the training was speaking exactly to me. Lee leaves for bootcamp and technical school in just over two weeks- yikes! I've been living in denial, but they truth is that it is creeping up on me. I need to stop pretending that it isn't happening and start focusing on the fact that he's leaving. It makes me sad and I usually cry when we talk about it.
I also learned that I'm going to Dallas for work training two days before Lee leaves...which means that we will be having our goodbye before he leaves for 6 months. I am really not sure how I feel about it yet. Maybe it's good, maybe it's bad. I am really excited about the training, but I think it will make it harder to learn the material when I'm busy blubbering into Kleenex in the back row.
Are you from a military family? Do you have any advice for me as Lee is leaving?
Here are some links to two videos that I thought highlighted the importance of the relationships between kids and their military parent:
Sailor and Son
Military Reunions
Here are some links to some of the info I liked:
Zero to Three
Military One Source
7 Cs of Resilience
MFLC
I felt like the training was speaking exactly to me. Lee leaves for bootcamp and technical school in just over two weeks- yikes! I've been living in denial, but they truth is that it is creeping up on me. I need to stop pretending that it isn't happening and start focusing on the fact that he's leaving. It makes me sad and I usually cry when we talk about it.
I also learned that I'm going to Dallas for work training two days before Lee leaves...which means that we will be having our goodbye before he leaves for 6 months. I am really not sure how I feel about it yet. Maybe it's good, maybe it's bad. I am really excited about the training, but I think it will make it harder to learn the material when I'm busy blubbering into Kleenex in the back row.
Are you from a military family? Do you have any advice for me as Lee is leaving?
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
Toe-tally Fantastic
Tuesday morning I went to the doctor to finally get my toe "fixed." It's a long, gross story, but basically I got a really bad blister running my first half marathon last April. That, combined with a weakened immune system from my miscarriage and the wart virus (picked up anywhere I would have been barefoot) combined to give me an "atypical" infection in my toe. It was disgusting and it hurt. I had already had it treated for when my PCP thought it was a fungus. Since it wasn't a fungus, the treatment didn't work. So I chose to go to a specialist.
I have a great podiatrist. If anyone in the Tulsa area ever needs one, I highly recommend Dr Jill Jackson-Smith at Metro Tulsa Foot and Ankle Specialists. She impressed me. She is kind, intelligent, and she explains everything to you. I really hate doctors who act as if they are so superior or just make decisions for you without explaining them. She is not like that at all. She gave me several options, and let me know what they would each be like. Plus, they have the best selection of magazines in the waiting room that I have ever seen. Big bonus. I had People and Health and Lee (who I dragged along to be my extra set of ears since I don't listen very well and only hear about half of what doctors tell me) had Field and Stream and ESPN.
Dr Jill put a solution on my toe to get rid of the yucky stuff. The mixture is cantharidin (acid from a blister beetle) and salacylic acid. And it hurts like heck. It was some of the worst pain I have ever felt- I couldn't sleep. It's been two days and I still can't walk or put weight on my foot. My toe looked gross before, but now it seriously is one of the grossest things I've seen. As one of my students would say, it's "nasty". I'm taking Lortab, which is making me itch all over. I have a nice little rash from it. My skin hates medicine. (Side note: I have also been lucky enough to have my Aunt Flow come visit during this toe experience. The good news is that the Lortab totally took care of my cramps!)
Don't worry, I won't post any pictures of my actual toe. I'm not mean.
I hadn't expected to miss so much work, so that kind of stinks. I left at 9:30 Tuesday fully expecting to make it back by noon for a webinar I had signed up for. But that plan failed....and here I am, 48 hours later, still on the couch, still in pain, still in the same pj pants. Tomorrow is a training day, so I plan to get my disgusting toe up to work and learn something.
Sorry for such an unglamorous post. The Lortab has drained every smidge of creativity from me- I can't think of anything more fun to write about than my yucky toe. That's sad folks, really sad.
Do you have any interesting or gross medical stories? What do you hate or love about doctors?
I have a great podiatrist. If anyone in the Tulsa area ever needs one, I highly recommend Dr Jill Jackson-Smith at Metro Tulsa Foot and Ankle Specialists. She impressed me. She is kind, intelligent, and she explains everything to you. I really hate doctors who act as if they are so superior or just make decisions for you without explaining them. She is not like that at all. She gave me several options, and let me know what they would each be like. Plus, they have the best selection of magazines in the waiting room that I have ever seen. Big bonus. I had People and Health and Lee (who I dragged along to be my extra set of ears since I don't listen very well and only hear about half of what doctors tell me) had Field and Stream and ESPN.
Dr Jill put a solution on my toe to get rid of the yucky stuff. The mixture is cantharidin (acid from a blister beetle) and salacylic acid. And it hurts like heck. It was some of the worst pain I have ever felt- I couldn't sleep. It's been two days and I still can't walk or put weight on my foot. My toe looked gross before, but now it seriously is one of the grossest things I've seen. As one of my students would say, it's "nasty". I'm taking Lortab, which is making me itch all over. I have a nice little rash from it. My skin hates medicine. (Side note: I have also been lucky enough to have my Aunt Flow come visit during this toe experience. The good news is that the Lortab totally took care of my cramps!)
Don't worry, I won't post any pictures of my actual toe. I'm not mean.
I hadn't expected to miss so much work, so that kind of stinks. I left at 9:30 Tuesday fully expecting to make it back by noon for a webinar I had signed up for. But that plan failed....and here I am, 48 hours later, still on the couch, still in pain, still in the same pj pants. Tomorrow is a training day, so I plan to get my disgusting toe up to work and learn something.
Sorry for such an unglamorous post. The Lortab has drained every smidge of creativity from me- I can't think of anything more fun to write about than my yucky toe. That's sad folks, really sad.
Do you have any interesting or gross medical stories? What do you hate or love about doctors?
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Poker Run
Today Jennifer, Becky, and I participated in Runners's World's Poker Run. The Poker Run is designed as a fundraiser for the free training they provide. The "race" cost $5, and when you paid they handed you a playing card. As you ran along the 5 mile out-and-back course, you were given another card at each mile. At the end of the race everyone got to pick out prizes, starting with the best poker hand. I ended up with a 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6... There may have been a tiny little bit of card trading going on. Shhh.
This was a really fun event. The atmosphere was lively, and I liked combining my scheduled training run with poker. I will definitely do it again. Especially because it helps pay for the snacks and drinks provided during my training runs.
Jennifer, me, Becky
A view of the river. We saw a majestic bald eagle, but he flew away before I could get his picture.
After we ran, Lee and I took my younger sister Alicia for her inaugural Tastee Treat visit. Even though Lee and his family are regulars, we were surprised to find out that they offer seasoned curly fries in addition to the regular and regular curly fries. Who knew?
Just a gripe...I am going to attempt Stuffing Muffins to take to LIFEgroup tomorrow night. I had to make a dreaded Walmart run. When I got there, all of the carts had trash in them. All of them! Seriously people, put your garbage in the trash can. It is gross.
Today was also a great day because I went to Fleet Feet and got new running shoes. Yay!!! I love Fleet Feet. My sister Margaret Ann and brother Matthew got me gift cards for Christmas, and I was really thankful for them.
My pretty, shiny Mizuno Wave Inspires are on top. My old and faithful Brooks Ravennas are on bottom.
I will miss the shoes that got me through my first half. I am oddly sentimental about them.
PS- here is a picture of the shorts I won at the poker run.
Have you ever gotten a good prize at a race?
What are your favorite kind of French fries?
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This was a really fun event. The atmosphere was lively, and I liked combining my scheduled training run with poker. I will definitely do it again. Especially because it helps pay for the snacks and drinks provided during my training runs.
Jennifer, me, Becky
A view of the river. We saw a majestic bald eagle, but he flew away before I could get his picture.
After we ran, Lee and I took my younger sister Alicia for her inaugural Tastee Treat visit. Even though Lee and his family are regulars, we were surprised to find out that they offer seasoned curly fries in addition to the regular and regular curly fries. Who knew?
Just a gripe...I am going to attempt Stuffing Muffins to take to LIFEgroup tomorrow night. I had to make a dreaded Walmart run. When I got there, all of the carts had trash in them. All of them! Seriously people, put your garbage in the trash can. It is gross.
Today was also a great day because I went to Fleet Feet and got new running shoes. Yay!!! I love Fleet Feet. My sister Margaret Ann and brother Matthew got me gift cards for Christmas, and I was really thankful for them.
My pretty, shiny Mizuno Wave Inspires are on top. My old and faithful Brooks Ravennas are on bottom.
I will miss the shoes that got me through my first half. I am oddly sentimental about them.
PS- here is a picture of the shorts I won at the poker run.
Have you ever gotten a good prize at a race?
What are your favorite kind of French fries?
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Caffeine Overload
I have had three sodas and a caramel latte today. I am wired!!!!!
The response to this hyperactivity is of course a post of me getting ready to go get coffee with my friend Laurie.
I have naturally curly hair. When I wear it curly, I get out of the shower and wrap it up turban style in a towel. I let it dry a little and then use a leave in conditioner and product in it. My favorite curly products are from Redken. I flip my head over and dry it on low about 80% dry with a diffuser.
Do I have any curly friends out there? What are your styling tips or favorite products?
Wet and clean (no products):
Do you know how hard it is to take a picture of yourself drying your hair upside down?
Hello!
Dry and volumized:
My arsenal for the day:
Degree Deodorant Philosophy Hope in a Jar Spf 15 Moisturizer Sunsilk Captivating Curls got2b Guardian Angel Blow Out Lotion Soap and Glory Girligo Moisturizing Mist Vita Fusion Prenatal Vitamins Bare Minerals Mineral Veil and Kabuki brush Victorias's Secret Fall Face Palette and Lip Gloss Michael Kors Very Hollywood Perfume Also, do you like my shot glasses as bobby pin and jewelry holders? Or my snowman who now has hair ties on his hat?
The end result:
The response to this hyperactivity is of course a post of me getting ready to go get coffee with my friend Laurie.
I have naturally curly hair. When I wear it curly, I get out of the shower and wrap it up turban style in a towel. I let it dry a little and then use a leave in conditioner and product in it. My favorite curly products are from Redken. I flip my head over and dry it on low about 80% dry with a diffuser.
Do I have any curly friends out there? What are your styling tips or favorite products?
Wet and clean (no products):
Do you know how hard it is to take a picture of yourself drying your hair upside down?
Hello!
Dry and volumized:
My arsenal for the day:
The end result:
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Six Snow Days and Kupcakz
After I got off work tonight, Lee and I received an invitation from my friend Kristin to go to dinner with her, her husband Brett, and their beautiful 8 month old daughter. It was so fun to spend time with our friends. They are a strong, funny, Godly couple and we love to hang out with them. They were kind enough to treat us to dinner. At first my pride protested, but God gently reminded me to get out of His way so that they could be blessed by blessing us. Who am I to deny them a chance to be obedient? Even though Lee has no job, we are so lucky to barely have noticed it so far.
We came home and I sat on the couch waiting to find out if school is cancelled for tomorrow. I must have refreshed the school cloaings internet page a hindred times And big surprise, It Is for the seventh consecutive day. Supposedly we are getting around six more inches tonight. I am getting tired of this. Plus, I am eating everything in sight. At work a few of my co-workers and I ran a couple of errands. While we were out I remembered I had a Groupon to Kupcakz, a yummy cupcake bakery. So of course we had to stop and get some.
A few of them got smashed as we smuggled them in to work. We didn't have enough to share, so we sneaking shoved them in my co- teacher's giant purse.
Now the honey and I are relaxing and reading. It has been refreshing to spend the last two nights immersed in literature and not television. You all know I lovey trashy, drama laden tv, but sometimes I need silence and intelligence.
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We came home and I sat on the couch waiting to find out if school is cancelled for tomorrow. I must have refreshed the school cloaings internet page a hindred times And big surprise, It Is for the seventh consecutive day. Supposedly we are getting around six more inches tonight. I am getting tired of this. Plus, I am eating everything in sight. At work a few of my co-workers and I ran a couple of errands. While we were out I remembered I had a Groupon to Kupcakz, a yummy cupcake bakery. So of course we had to stop and get some.
A few of them got smashed as we smuggled them in to work. We didn't have enough to share, so we sneaking shoved them in my co- teacher's giant purse.
Now the honey and I are relaxing and reading. It has been refreshing to spend the last two nights immersed in literature and not television. You all know I lovey trashy, drama laden tv, but sometimes I need silence and intelligence.
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