Bloodletting....almost

So, In an effort to do good I decided to donate blood. It does not bother me or give me heebie jeebies. That and they were right there at work (and a coupon for free pizza :) sign me up!!
Soooo, I go, sign in, wait my turn. They ask a bunch of questions, no I have not been out of the country in the past 3 months or have had "relations" with anyone HIV positive or used illegal drugs. I passed so far, then the finger prick (worse than the straw used to drain your pint-in my opinion) to make sure I'm not anemic (nope). Soooo, apparently while taking my vitals the tech noticed an irregular pulse, on both wrists. Soooo, apparently I may have an underlying "condition" which given that I have been at the dentist several times these past weeks, (they take my blood pressure and pulse every time!) I was a little put off.

I am sure I don't have a problem but now...the hypochondriac in me now needs to check with my doc. My mom (the nurse) assures my women have that happen a lot. So I can wait. However, I am a little miffed about them not taking my blood. The tech even said I could go to wherever they are tomorrow and have no problem....UGH!! TAKE MY BLOOD ALREADY!!! It makes me mad. My mom pointed out that I am more upset they told me "NO". (I had an epiphany...That's where Mary gets it...Ahh HA!!) I know they need it...my blood type is O+ good for many people....

Now I'm not so sure I want to give it to them......

So, I might be actually getting a cold or something. I have taken my ibuprofen and it's taken the edge off the aches. I have decided not to make dinner. I am on the computer instead. I think sitting in front of the computer everyday for work, makes it more difficult to enjoy it at home. That, and when I do have time, I have to catch up on all I have missed which takes hours or so it seems. I usually have some website I want to check on and BAM on my home page is all of the gossip and blogs I have missed out on. Soooo, an hour later, I can't even remember what the website was. I have post its all over with books and websites I want to check out and I never have them near when I need them!

I am getting ready for Christmas. I am totally behind on that one. Jon, if you read this, You might get your gift for new year's. At least there is one??? maybe??? I am sooo close to fininsing up my shopping. I just can't do it during the week. I have tried but have had other pressing issues right after work. UGH!!!!! Nevermind the wrapping that needs to take place. I have NO TIME!!! So what do I do??? GET ONLINE, of course!!! That's like complaining of the weight I have not lost while eating a cookie...mmmm, coookies, I digress.

November....where did you go??

I missed a whole month! Well, it's been crazy lots of adjusting around here. We have decided to devote more time to just family activities. We have lots of things going on....just not together. That wasn't really working for me. Maybe because I don't have a hobby, maybe because I am tired of not spending unstructured time with my kids. (probably that one) I made the executive decision to pull Paul and Houghton from choir for many reasons. For Paul, time, time and more time. I know he enjoys it a lot but to be honest, 2-3 times a week, not including concert times was a little much since we didn't see each other much anyway. I would see him for a total of 15 minutes. Those 15 minutes consisted of the update/discussion for the day as well as him inhaling dinner. I wouldn't see him again for 24 hours (unless you count sleeping---I would already be asleep when he got home and leave for work before he woke up) As for Houghton, it was logistics, money and he really didn't seem that excited. For the boys, they have "sweepstakes" every year as a fundraiser, It's a really short but busy time and it's right after the holidays. I didn't really have the motivation to get going on it and Paul really didn't seem excited either. The participation is expected and we were not able to give it 100% It wasn't fair to them as well as Houghton. It is a great organization and we get a lot back for our work on sweepstakes but it just wasn't working. We moved Mary to the Tuesday afternoon dance class so that now we have Saturday's free (unless a swim meet is going on but usually only about 1 per month) We so far have had a few lazy Saturday's....it's nice, not to have to rush out anywhere. It really is the only day we have where we could free up some time. Well worth the sacrifice if you ask me!!!

We are gearing up for the holidays and are trying to do more around our faith. "The reason for the season" We have our Advent wreath up and light our candles and do our prayers. The kids are really behaving in church a lot better these days and it's very exciting. This is Paul's first Christmas as a Catholic :) I never thought I'd see the day. I just wish I could find a class to learn more. We have also moved to a new parish closer to home. It's smaller and the choir could use some help but it's a nice mix of young families and older "grandparents" I have come to really enjoy the mass. We sit up front....with all 3 kids too!!! It's nice because due to scheduling, we went to different services and when we returned to our usual spot, we were missed!! That is a totally new experience for me. The mass time is also most convenient, not too early, not too late as to not have most of the day go by. We still have a nice Sunday around the house.

I am on the fence about putting Mary in pre-school. She is definitely ready, and we'd like to see if she could possibly handle Kindergarten in the fall (she misses the Sept.1st cut off by 14 days) So, we're not sure if we should wait an entire year. She is in her dance class and the children's class on Sunday's at school but that's nowhere near the scope of a large class. She's one in 10 or so and at school she'd be one of thirty!!! I have some thinking and discussing to do on that.....

Well, I have forgone my nap and now it's time to make dinner. I am also freezing, I need to go put sweats on....since I'm trying not to turn up the thermostat!!!

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