I haven't blogged in like a week

But my 12-year-old was holding my computer hostage! What has been happening in the world of Meg? Well, let's see. I went to Diocesan Convention, which was awesome. Our theme was "Meeting Jesus in Our Midst." First, the power went out; then, we had a tornado. I posted on FB, "Next year, Lord, can you come with a little less fanfare? Kthxbye."

I don't know if it's the Lamictal (new meds) or if I'm coming down with something, but I was sick for two days this week. I went back to school today, but when they started cooking green eggs with ham, I felt nauseous. (I told my ex-husband that, and he asked, am I pregnant. Um, NO.)

My pre-K kids continue to crack me up. I am composing a file of "Sh*t My Students Say." If my Older Daughter will draw the illustrations, it may be a book!

In other news, my boyfriend is awesome and I love him.

Crazy-Busy Day!

I was doing special ed today. I was incredibly busy until 2PM, and then it dropped off. I had a doctor's appointment at 5, but was free after 3:30. I ran home to do stuff in between.

I am going to a church convention tomorrow and Saturday, so I am going nuts doing laundry, trying to pack, and getting things settled with my girls (who are going to two different places) and my pets (BF will look after them.)

Because I have had depression for most of my life, but have also experienced what I now know are "hypomanic" episodes, I have just been diagnosed by my psychiatrist as Bipolar II. I now have a new medication that I will start taking; hopefully that will put me on a more even keel.

Day two not smoking!  Go, me!!

I will hopefully post after I get settled tomorrow; I am looking forward to my one night free of kids and pets! I will be alone in my hotel room, just me, my stuffed tiger, Chauncey, and my Nook. Bliss. =)

So I Haven't Blogged for a Couple of Days . . .

I've discovered a new hobby - pinning things to my boards on Pinterest.com. It is addicting - as Washington Post columnist Petula Dvorak says, it's like digital crack for women. Pinterest is also good for us "popcorn-brain" people because you can jump from picture to picture - oooh, shiny! I have spent ALL AFTERNOON pinning to my board.

Today marks the beginning of Lent. I attended the 7 AM service at my church. (Then I had to wait for the dishwasher repair man at home. To his credit, he did not say, "Ma'am, you've got something on your forehead.")  For my Lenten discipline, I have decided to quit smoking. I got up this morning and put on a patch, but it still agonizing. I have done this before, so I hope I can do it again. (I also told my boyfriend he needs to quit too, so neither of us are smoking!)

I tried to kind-of fast today. I ate breakfast, but did not have anything else until some cheese just now. I just can't give up cigarettes and food on the same day; that's just cruel and unusual!

Today has been a good day. I woke up early, ate breakfast, and went back to bed. When I got up again, I went to a local park, hiked a short trail, and shot a roll of 35mm film. I used to be good at photography in college, and I knew what to do from loading the film in the camera to developing it (black and white). I'd like to get back into it.

After I got home from the grocery store, I ate lunch while reading People magazine's tribute to Whitney Houston. I didn't watch her funeral because I knew I would cry.

I am playing the piano at my best friend's wedding in April, so I practiced the pieces ("Linus and Lucy" is the postlude - my suggestion!). Then a couple of friends came over, and we hung out for a bit.

Now I am just kind of hanging out at home with the dog and cat and relaxing. It's what I need, after my busy week!

My three-year-olds and I had a "come to Jesus" meeting first thing this morning. The discussion resulted in a (slightly) better day. Two of my boys were acting up, but I put their names on the board and told them they'd lose recess if they didn't turn it around. It worked! They got to play with their friends on the playground.

They had been asking me to read "The Three Billy Goats Gruff," so I did read it to them today, at the end of the day. They know that is a treat, and they love it.

Came home and took a nap. Then it was time to drive the girls up the road to meet their dad. In the car, Older Daughter had a "slap bracelet" type watch. In the dark, I couldn't see what it was. I asked, "Do you have a knife?" She was like, "Yeah, I'm gonna shank you, Mom." Then she turned it so I could see the watch face, and slapped it onto her wrist. =)

Homework

I helped Younger Daughter with her math homework! It was about geometry - angles - and I failed high school geometry (but managed to get an A in summer school). The angles corresponded to letters, answering jokes. By figuring out the punch lines, I was able to help her determine which angles were which. Go, me!

I. Am .So. SORE. I somehow managed to pull a muscle in my back yesterday, and it hurts today. More and more as the day goes on. But we made it through.

I had a pre-K class today. I was supposed to sub for a special ed teacher, but one of the regular teachers had a sub fail. So I was in the class, which was fine.

I am dealing with it with Biofreeze gel and ice packs. OW.

(This is yesterday's post. I had saved it as a draft instead of publishing it. Duh.)