I SWORE it was Saturday when I got up this morning. Goddammit.
I was in pain almost immediately – much more than normal. This one has an added bruising feeling on top of everything else. I reported it later to the surgery center when they called to check in on me. I’m also relieved I called the orthopedist because once again (this is the third time) the doctor’s office hasn’t sent the report. I gave them the number to the MRI imaging place and should hear tomorrow if something can be done.
I had the annual IEP with The Boy today. I’m not sure this is something I should broadcast, but it’s real and it’s what is happening, so…here I go. The kid rocked it. For 12 years (I’m counting preschool) he has hated it. He has struggled in school and become his own worst enemy, doubting his ability to do things. This morning I read 6 pages from 6 teachers who commented on how WELL he is doing. He was not missing any work (a near impossibility to hear of in IEP meetings), he is excelling in one of his gen ed classes, pulling an average of 98% on quizzes and the counselor was extremely impressed (mind blown) with something else, but for the life of my I can’t remember what it is. I’ll see when they mail me the corrected paperwork back. He has all A’s except 2 are mid Cs and he really wants to pull those up to B’s. He has already accomplished 2 of the goals, so those were crossed off. I’m so damn proud of my kid!!
Work was terrific – a tough kid started opening up to me, I heard terrific news about another one of my kids and I’ll be going back to juvie PERMANENTLY in the new year!! I promised the head officer I’d find appropriate shirts/bras so that the nipples aren’t “at attention” (which they are – these girls are focused). I remember how difficult it was for her to have to confront me with that, but it didn’t bother me at all. 
Home to my kids where I cooked myself dinner (they already ate). I have my exam next Friday, so this rainy weekend will be spent studying with a warm cozy fire (hopefully). I hope to hear good news from the surgeon on if he thinks he can help and certainly hope the shot kicks in so I can enjoy my December. I’ll be doing a LOT of driving to SF.
Pictures: Today’s clouds; This rock gave me hope. The high school students sprayed this a few days ago. Good to see in a red county (last dem to win the county was Carter in 76).
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