Stress is a constant in our lives, isn't it?

Today I have lots of things to stress out about: waiting for Liz to have her baby, waiting to hear the results of Katy's tests and her dr.s' explanations of some of his more upsetting comments yesterday, worry about Chris's health issues, wondering why I seem to be the only one in this school who understands that giving kindergartners assessments at 3:00 in the afternoon on Friday might not be ideal.

But I have to remind myself that there are lots of pleasures around too, And I have more than my share...

Help! I'm alone in a room with 45 kindergartners!

Since our holiday parties were postponed (we had a snow day), they are happening today. For kindergarten, the plan was short movie in the other k room, followed by a moving exercise, then choice activities (aka free play) in my room. So, here I am at my computer while they draw, do puzzles, play legos, build with blocks, and generally make lots of noise. Just stopped to yell at two boys who seemed to be playing some kind of chase game - running through this nut house is an accident waiting to happen.

Actually, it's been a pretty nice day seeing the kids - everyone is happy to see each other and generally mellow. I am really sleepy though. When my alarm rang, it felt like the middle of the night. I literally staggered to the shower. Thank god for Starbucks!

Saturday

Today is a good day - hardly any fibro symptoms. I went and got my hair cut and highlighted which I always enjoy. The stylist I go to, Michelle, is funny and down to earth. The salon itself is a little intimidating - located in downtown Birmingham, all minimalist and white, with extremely skinny and fashionable clients and stylists. Michelle is the exception: she has a more normal person's curves.

Later on, I am going to get my nails done. Potential readers, you can see by my happiness at such shallow activities that I am shallow myself. At least, that's what I'm guessing you will think. I promise to write later in a more serious vein.