Freaky Friday

The last post was on Monday. I haven't waited this long to post in a long time. But I have an excuse, I promise.
It has been the week from hell. As you guys know (okay, maybe you don't) but I teach severely disabled preschool children. In my classroom it is me and 2 paraprofessionals (new name for teacher's aide) and 6 students, all but 1 are wheelchair bound. Anyhow, its a lot of work, but I absolutely love my job, the women I work with and all my girls- nope, not a boy one in our bunch.

Anyhow, back to the week from hell. Monday through Thursday, it was only two of us and then today, I was by myself. Oh, it was rough, believe me and I am tired beyond recognition- but I handled it, although my back is paying for it.
My "p" key on my laptop is broken so I have to press it like 5 times before it will even type it. I never realized how many "p's" are in the words I use...it's really issing me off. yeah, I skipped that p just for effects...

I am on the downhill slide on the detox. In two weeks, I have not cheated except for last night when I was miserable and wanted a taste of popcorn so bad. I finally gave in and had a mini snack bag, 94% fat free. So sue me. I can say that I am getting really sick of fruit and vegetables, but my cravings for chocolate and candy and sweets have seemed to disipated. That in itself was worth it. I have also had absolutely nothing to drink except for water and I try to get 64oz per day. I only have 2 more days. I will not go crazy, I will be smart. I didn't do this for nothing. I really do feel better. I have more energy and feel healthier.

Why is it that when you ground your kids that you are actually ground yourself? Its really hard to follow through but I am standing my ground. That means I can't do anything fun. It also means since they can't go to friends' houses or have company, they are up my but and cranky. Or is it hormones? I have a 10 almost 11 year old and an 11 year old. I can just feel the hormones raging....oh God help us.

I am going to try to sew some purses this weekend. I have some cute fabric and I am going to attempt some jean purses made from blue jeans. We'll see how it goes.

Have you ever had something tugging at your heart telling you that there something more out there that you should be doing? It all started when my daughter and I were on our way from visiting my dad in the hospital. If you have ever heard of Delilah on the radio- I've tried a million times to get through to her just to dedicate a song to my studmuffin or my kids and never have gotten in. While we were driving down the road the other night, Delilah was telling about kids who need help in Badaburam Africa. It tugged on my heart until I just had to call. So the first time I dialed the number, I got through to her, immediately. We talked for a long time and I told her how I understand how it feels to want to help a needy child. Anyhow, she ended up asking me if I would be willing to go to Badaburam to help build a school. Of course I gladly and enthusiastically said that I would. It will be a while before that happens, but when it does, I really want to go. I think every child deserves an education. I know there are needy children here and I do my best to help those too, but its something about a child not having a book to read or the experiences that our children are provided each and every day.

So now, I am looking to really getting involved in children's advocacy programs. I haven't found the exact one I want to get involved in yet, but I know that God knows my heart and He will lead me to where I need to be. I just wonder where that is...

Well its the end of the week and I'm heading to the couch.
Have a good weekend everybody.