A blessing in disguise

After having the flu, my mouth started to ache. Then it went to just one side, by the end of this weekend it was down to a certain tooth. Monday and Tuesday I went to school, but didn't feel quite myself. I cried even trying to eat a clementine on Tuesday morning. I called the dentist, even though I really didn't want to. The offered me an appointment that morning, but with no sub already lined up, I was not bound to take it. Even if Brenda (the most fabulous teammate ever) said she would watch both of our classes for a while. Who would of known... I am glad I didn't take her up on that.

I went to the dentist at 8 am this morning to get my tooth (ache) looked into. After some examination and x-rays. I was told that I either needed to get a root canal or have my tooth pulled before I left the office today. The dentist did not recommend taking the tooth since it would cause a permanent whole or be very costly to place a false tooth there at a later time. After 2 hours of an emergency root canal, they said they are ALMOST done with it. They took out a large apses (infection) in each of the 3 canals, but couldn't get it all out of one. Surprisingly, there was just a little pain. One of the worst parts was getting shots of Novocaine into the roof of my mouth (and the smell of all the infection the dentist was drilling out). Plus, having my mouth pinned wide open for just over 2 hours was not a huge joy either. I am now on 500mg of Amoxicillin, which I am to take 6 times a day. I will also be going back to the dentist next Friday to remove the rest of the infection, and finish the root canal. In a little while I will need to get fitted for a crown, but they want to keep an eye on the infection for a while.

Why is this a mixed blessing? I thank God everyday for all the precious gifts he has given me. One of those is my life. On Tuesday, at school a few of us joked about how it was a good thing I was getting it checked out as a fellow member of my school district passed away this year due to some health complications and none other than a tooth infection. I know have one more thing to be thankful for as I count my blessings before bed tonight. I am thankful, I didn't just shove this off, like I do with many things that enjoy the dentist. I am glad all my angels watching over me gave me a quick and well received warning to do something about my (not so) little tooth issue.

As I sit here and watch my girls pull 8 million stuffed animals out of rooms and the playroom, pretending they are all dogs (none of their names, I can remember or pronounce. Thanks Katy!), I am truly counting my blessings and can't wait to clean up after many of their messes for many years to come.

It was an eye opening Wednesday. In a world that is always filled with everything fast paced and full of turmoil, we all need a chance to stop and smell the roses. Hopefully, you too had (or will have) a time to reflect this week upon all the great things we have, are given, and have yet to come.

Jodie

A day with Hayden

What can I say.. Hayden is a silly little bean! :) Yesterday, I got a phone call from day care stating that, "Hayden had emptied her stomach contents on Miss Jeanette." EWWW! Needless today, I am home with a puke free onery little girl. This is kind of nice as it is the first real measurable snowfall of the year.

Anyway, while attempting to get a few things done today, I left my computer open. Hayden discovered Photo Booth. She was having a great time and didn't even need my help moving or pushing the mouse curser. Here are some of my favorites. It was hard to pick as she had taken 50+ photos of herself! :)

Jodie

working towards a goal

Well, one week down and I am still feeling pretty strong about my resolutions.


I have been trying to eat better (and less), but that is hard when all your children want to eat for the week is peanut butter and jelly or hot dogs. Both would normally turn my stomach. But when you are busy shoving your face with protein bars and things with a lot of FIBER... even a hot dog starts to look good.

I have blogged for the second time this week.. Woohoo! I am almost ready to double the total number posts on this blog since the beginning. HA HA!


Plus, I have just a TON of school work.

Ahh..time for a break in the diet (a little hot cocoa with a shot of whipped vodka never hurt anyone!) and ready to stop listening to Brandon snore on the couch and Dakota clawing at the back door to get back inside for the night!

Peaceful dreams-
Jodie

A new year a new effort

I know what you are thinking... Holy S#*% Jodie is actually updating her blog. I never thought that would happen. Well as a new year comes around. I am full of new ambitions and things I am willing to try to keep up with. Here are some new years resolutions I have if you don't already know them yet! :) 

#1- Spend more "quality" time with my husband. I love Brandon to death, but I have a hard time of always showing it. Between the girls, and my job, Brandon is always supportive but time for just the two of us to talk about other things or just life doesn't seem to happen as often as it should. Also, I have a hard time leaving my girls at home. So I am creating a resolution to spend more one-on-one (date nights out)time with my wonderful hubby.

#2- I want to become more of a "life-a-holic" like my dear niece Ava. As we were having a dance party (all 4 of us) in the living room the other night and everyone is laughing and having so much fun, I thought, this is ideal. I need to have a little of this daily! I have a resolution to laugh more, live life more, and appreciate what is around me more. 

#3- If you don't already know, I am thinking about applying for a job at Prairie. This one is a hard one. I have a huge desire to be the best teacher I can be and want to be where my girls will go to school. Being on the same school year/ break schedule as them is HUGE! This excites me however, it also terrifies me. I already dedicate A LOT of my time to school and am not sure if it would get worse. I am also terrified of failure and rejection. Resolution #3- is to suck it up, and try new things. I am perfectly happy where I am, so what is the worse that can happen. I stay where I am! 

#4- Eat better. I don't want to be a mom who doesn't have the energy to play with her kids EVER! Even though I am fairly sure, by the time I hit my goal weight or close to will be the time I want another baby. 

#5- Stay on top of things, that includes my school work, grading, keeping my house clean, and possibly blogging (I do great with my school one!). :) 

I think that is a good start. Happy 2012! I am excited to see what rewards/ challenges the new year brings. 

Jodie