This Week at the Remmers'

Well, the good news is that this week ended better than it began!
Monday was John's birthday, but we had to cancel his party and take him to the doctor because he was sick.  Poor guy was so miserable!  Turns out he had a really bad ear infection--both the inner ear and outer ear.  It was kind of strange that it just popped up with no accompanying cold, so there was some concern that it was a side effect of the medicine he has been taking for his rash.  A blood test confirmed that it was not.  Whew!

Anyway, we left with a prescription for both oral medication and ear drops, and a promise that after just one day on the antibiotics he would start feeling better.

Luckily, he did.  He stayed home from school on Tuesday and skipped piano.  On Wednesday I sent him back just for half a day.  I didn't want him to be playing outside at recess or getting overly tired., so he stayed home and we spent most of the day working on his makeup work and homework.  It was kind of nice to just hang out together, despite the circumstances.

On Tuesday night I taught my most recent class, "How to Make Resolutions You'll Actually Keep."  It was a huge success!  We were small in number, but I received GREAT comments on my feedback forms.  Everyone really appreciated how I was able to show them how to actually apply what they were learning, instead of sitting and listening.  My next class will be February 7, "How to Overcome Stress, Boredom, and Step into a Sense of Purpose."  If you know anyone in the local area who might like to come, here's the link to register.

Also, I'm now hiring an Event Promotion & Marketing Associate, so if you know anyone who is a social butterfly and loves to bring people together, please send them my way!

As I mentioned, John was only at school on Wednesday for half a day.  I was going to bring him home for lunch, but the teacher reminded me that he was scheduled for a special teacher luncheon that day and asked if he could stay.  Of course I let him, so he got to enjoy some time with his teacher (including a table cloth and flowers!) and a couple other boys.  It was fun!

After spending the afternoon resting and catching up on schoolwork, John went to his first Webolos meeting, where they worked on communication.  Turns out his new den leaders loves to give out candy for good behavior.  John came home with 8 pieces!

Lyn also had Activity Day on Wednesday.  They acted out the biblical story The Prodigal Son, and Lyn played a servant.

Thursday was "Crazy Thursday"--that's when Lyn has ballet and John has chess club and we have to quickly scurry from one to the other, grabbing dinner on the run.  We used to always go to Noodles & Company for a quick bite, but we've gotten a little tired of that, so this week we tried out Zpizza.  Turned out to be a really good choice--I can have a salad, John can have a gluten free pizza, Lyn can have a vegetarian pizza, and Dan can have whatever he wants!  We think we're going to go there from now on--at least for awhile.

On Friday, Lyn went over to a friend's house after school.  She and her best school friend are working on a project for National History Day.  It's a website which displays information about The Battle of Noddle's Island--a disatrous affair for both American and British troops during the American Revolution.  I'll post the link as soon as it's ready!

Anyway, she stayed there for dinner, then Dan picked her up and we spent a quiet evening at home.

That night it started snowing, which accumulated about an inch during the night, along with some ice.  It's the first real sign of winter we've had so far!  Yay!

Saturday morning, despite the snow and ice (which was rapidly melting anyway), I attended a women's enrichment class at church.  This one was on making it through the teen years.  I figure I need to prepare as much as possible--it quickly approches!  LOL  Seriously, though, it sounds like we're doing all the right things and are on the right track.  Fingers crossed!

Saturday afternoon, we had our second basketball game.  I came to support the team, but chose not to play.  I had had a cold during the week and didn't want to push myself.  Plus, my hip continues to act up (long story!).   But I wanted to make sure I was there so we didn't have to forfeit and I could sub in if we had an injury or something.  Turns out we had plenty of team members, so I just cheered.  We did much better this week--we only lost 20-27.  Woo hoo!  (I'm choosing to believe it's because we got better, not because I wasn't playing!  LOL)

Anyway, I spent the rest of the day working on my new book:  Darin's Despair, Darin's Delight:  A Fable About Bullying.  I am releasing it chapter by chapter and am hoping to create some early discussion and buzz.  If you, or anyone you know, has a heart for this issue, I'd love it if you would participate.  You can read the published sections here:  www.MargieRemmers.com/Darin as well as join in the discussion if you have a Facebook account.

Well, that's it for us.  Hope those of you in the Pacific Northwest are staying warm, and everyone is happy and healthy!