Unplanned Dental Trip

Well, the nightmare happened again. I had to go to the dentist. Don't get me wrong, I really like my dentist. He is a very nice man and tries very hard to do the impossible, make me comfortable. He has a great office, very modern and up-to-date equipment. He works with his wife, so it is very calm yet professional , at least as far as they go. I, on the other hand am not calm. I start feeling anxious on the trip there and as I walk into the room with the banana shape chair my legs turn to jello. I am not normally such a wimp, after all eight births with no drugs is nothing to take lightly,but somehow this is different.
Well, with a lot of prayer and some wiggling in my seat, I made it through once again. I thought hurray, I did it. That changed suddenly as I was given the bill. I had to have a x-ray and some work on on three teeth as one cavity had spread to the tooth beside it( bad spacing). Well I was so surprised to see the bill, I had to look twice. I almost had to ask the lady at the desk to confirm the amount. Unfortunately for me, the amount was correct. $583.00. I still think I want to cry. I just can't help but think of all the things I could have bought for that much money. Well, no new make up, spring clothes,etc... for a few more paydays.

Be Prepared

Yesterday I attended a preparedness workshop given by our church. There were several displays set up along with a presentation by our local Red Cross Emergency Response Team. What an interesting meeting. Of course like all good things, there were few in attendance, which was disappointing. There were displays on: the Red Cross, 72 hour emergency kits, generators, food storage and I think there was one more which I am unsure of. I helped out with the food storage table. We displayed different ways to preserve food. For an example, we had a dehydrator, foil sealing bags, mason jars, and the number ten size cans. We had a lady ( Thanks Marie!) running the sealer for all to see. This is a new way for us, so we are all just learning how to use it. It is amazing the ways we have to store and keep our food safe. I really believe that if we are prepared we will not fear and are also less likely to become a victim ourselves. At home, we are trying to put together a 72 hour kit for our family. This is something that will be a continually job for a little while. I hope others will take the opportunity to get prepared for whatever may come their way. Preparedness needs to happened before the event starts. If we wait until something bad happens, it will be too late. Remember, if Noah waited to build his ark until the rain started, He would have been in trouble. Let's not be caught unprepared.

Costochondritis

Who would have thought that my news years resolution was going to injury me. One of my resolutions for 2008 was just 15 minutes of exercise each day. It doesn't sound like a lot but I have started to see results, Hurray! I recently added a resistance band to my routines. Oh boy, was it a workout. It was doing really well hitting a specific trouble area for me (my arms); however, it was also causing a new problem to my body. It is called costochondritis. It is swelling in the chest area. Actually in the rib and lung area. It causes pain when one breaths in or out. Since breathing is kind of necessary, I took a trip to the doctors today. I am thankful that it was amazing quick and now I am back on my way to recovery. I will need to alter my exercise routines just a little to allow this to heal. I will still be exercising though. I really need it and really do enjoy it, too. I think that most of us can give 15 minutes a day, to our bodies since we are expecting many, many years in return.

Afterschool Bliss or Nightmare?

We all know what happens to those wonderful little angels about an hour after arriving home from school. First, we here all the intriguing news of the day, then the snack(which usually ends up being a meal), then the homework. By now, something is happening, something not too pretty, I might add. Those little angels are morphing, morphing into some kind of monster. This is the monster who cannot sit in the same room as his/her sibling. It cannot carrying on a civil conversation, heck, they can't even breath the same air as another family member. Does this event happen in your home each week night? I have only two tips for you:

1. Feed them as soon as they come in.

2. Send them outside to play. The environment is bigger and perhaps, just maybe there is enough air out there for more than one.

Now, if this doesn't work. There is only one option left. Yes ladies, strap on those heels, call a babysitter and head to somewhere quiet and blissful.

Up And Running

Well, here I am in the blog world. I have been reading other blogs for quite sometime now and thought I really needed to take the leap. I have spent many years dealing with the rubber boots (and still have a few more to go) but now I am dusting off the high heels. I look forward to sharing some thoughts, ideas and well, who knows what else. The Journey has begun. I am so excited!!!