Thanksgiving

Busy, but not anything "traditional" break.

Mom coming over today, maybe Denise as well.  Regular dinner tonight; Nothing special.

Mom and David driving to Florida tonight to Mom's condo.  Furniture being delivered on Saturday.  So they'll be up there tomorrow through Sunday.  Was not comfortable with her driving down by herself (with the dogs), and she was getting nervous-sick, so David going with her.  She's going back next Thursday with some of her friends..... Now why this could be be coordinated better, who knows.

Denise and Jim are heading towards splits-ville..... Long time coming, I guess.

We are getting a placement tomorrow; Terence, 5 years old.  Current foster family moved out of state and did not do whatever paperwork was needed, which could mean that they were planning on stopping anyway.  David is going to be gone, so I have to really step-up for the next few days.  Nervous.

Was granted Monday off (originally to go to Flordia), but will be dealing with school stuff for Terence.

I thanked David for going with all of this- a lot of changes lately.  He has really never denied me anything, even when he was not 100%.  Very thankful for this.

Other stuff:
Mr. Schudel informed me on Monday that he will be leaving at the end of the year, which will probably screw up my practicum for next year.  He referenced a comment that I had made (Freeport), where distractions prohibit me from doing a good job.  Glad he told me now.  Need to inform Dr. De and start the job search during winter break.

Chance and Oak are doing fine.  Very different personalities, but getting along.  Chance is spraying a bit, especially after a bit of positioning-play.  Frustrating, but expected.

Way behind on work (grading) and feeling the same in regards to school work.  Have a lot to do on both areas.

Going to be 60's today, so waiting for the grass to dry to do one last mow of the season.  Tomorrow, temperatures to plummet and hold.

Will be cleaning the house once David leaves.  Hopefully, it will not be too late.  Terence to be here around 9:30 tomorrow morning.

With so much going on, and so much uncertainty, I am feeling a bit sick to my stomach.  Circus dream on Sunday (chaos).  A couple of moments of near-tears yesterday.  Not a good sign.

Things to do; things to do.

Continues....

Weekend before Thanksgiving and 'blahs' continues.
Maybe holiday blues creeping in, but also just a general 'blah'.
Not going to count all the ways and reasons, other than saying that I have a few regrets that I can't do anything to change them right now.

On the positive side, we got a buddy for Chance; Oak, one of the ones we originally looked at (pair- Fire was blind in one eye.  They were split up and Oak was returned due to "unrealistic expectations").
No issues with Chance, although Oak's personality is more energetic, and friendlier; a kisser.  Chance is a bit more proximal now, almost like a buffer, but OK.
Did have a piddle issue (nerves- new people), leading to Chance marking my work bag.
But otherwise fine.
Don't think he is a pure shih tzu; maybe poodle or schnauzer.
He reminds David of Rocky (Eva's brother).

It is Sunday with a ton to do.

November 'blahs'

Mood is mixed.
A bit of a stressful week.
Weekend full of things to do.
Motivation not synced.

Parent meeting over misinterpretation of words- claiming I said something that I did not.
Logical evidence leans to me, but parent was insistent.
Words with Schudel afterwards, leading to some regret and apology the following day.
Rift is definitely there.

Class this term is "School Change", with a number of intensive papers.
At least these are not group projects.
Behind on readings already- need to catch up.
First major paper due Thursday (just starting).

Chance doing fine.
Xrays for back legs determined a bone issue- shortness of connection between leg bone and hip socket.  Nothing can be done about it (genetic).  Not a big issue.
Teeth cleaning  TBA.
Was going to drive up to Milwaukee to see about a friend for him, but too much to do today.
Maybe next weekend.

IBM laptop dead.
David tried to revive and recover files to no avail.
Using Vaio now and not a fan.

Otherwise, OK.
Tired.
Way too much to do.

1st weekend November

Chill set in and looks like it is going to stay.
Behind in preparing the gardens for winter.  Veggie bed needs to be torn down- although still getting Brussels sprouts and broccoli.
Once again with a long list of TTDs, not quite sure what is going to be accomplished....  Sunday already.

Extra hour of sleep- really two, if you count the hour after the alarm.
No gym.
Productive day yesterday (more-productive) and lunch with Mom.
Grades and lesson plans finished.

Chance is doing fine.
Can actually go out w/o having to hold the leash.  Still drags behind him.  Responds.
Getting more comfortable around here and used to our routines.
Would still like to get another and have some contacts.  David is probably 95% there- still needs a bit of nudging.

School is OK.
Parties for Dia de los muertos all day Friday- rather easy day.
End of semester if before winter break, so schedule is extremely tight.  Mapped it out w/o knowing the exam schedule.  I am predicting problems, especially with Spanish 2, if we have any testing, assemblies or snow days before the end of the term.
Still a handful of student issues- a few academic, a few behavioral, but it is the same anywhere.
Was spoken to about leaving the classroom (ie. going to office during class time), so got to curb that.  To me, everything is just down the hall, so why not take care of (whatever) now?

Went to the Curriculum Committee meeting (member), which ended around 830- was definitely dragging the next day.

'A' in Leadership class, now into School Change.
A lot of work for this one, but at least no group work.

IBM laptop crashed out- so using the Vaio (not a fan).
Need to get files off that one, and hopefully David will be able to access.

So much to do today.