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It's been a while since my last posting. I am struggling and I mean struggling with first grade homework. Getting an extremely stubborn and, at times, an unbelievably whiny 6 year old to do copious amount of homework, reading and projects has left me wanting a drink or some drug by the end of our homework/study sessions EVERYDAY. Sigh! It is challenging for me to say the least. God is probably asking "What now?" since I seem to call on Him most between the hours of 3pm to 5pm, usually for strength to get through the 120 minutes of homework with patience and understanding.

Maybe I am old school but when did 6 year olds start getting multiple choice math tests? What the ...? I remember learning how to tell time, addition, subtraction, counting currency etc. all in the first grade but never did we have a comprehensive test. My child gets one every week. I can't say I blame him for zoning out sometimes. That said, we are having him tested for special education. His zoning out has become a problem and we need to get to the bottom of it. The past week has been better but now he thinks he is entitled to pizza every time his card stays green in class. He is determined to keep it green everyday now and I am determined to find another less fattening reward for him cause you know if he has pizza, so do I. :-) Oh, he does excel in spelling and reading so there is a bright side.

I am beyond thrilled to have purchased a roundtrip ticket to New York for a mere $240.00. For the past couple of months I was pricing fares and they were over $400.00. Really could not bring myself to pay that much especially when I usually would pay half of that for a R/T ticket. My appreciation for Priceline.com now runs deep. American Airlines accepted my bid and I am heading home for 5 days. Still can't believe they are charging me to check my luggage but I will get over it. The plans are to visit with my mother as much as I can, catch up with my siblings, enjoy my Aunt Bernice's cooking, meet up with some good friends and attend my 20th high school reunion. 20 years? Wow!

I am excited about the upcoming election. My 78 year old father is campaigning like with the strength and endurance of a 21 year old. It is great to see so many people finally paying attention to the issues.

On the health front, everything is status quo. The MRI results were negative, Thank God. BUT, my glucose test came back extremely elevated and showing I have diabetes? What? I have no signs or symptoms at all. I am seeing a great, great renowned endocrinologist for treatment. He actually said I am insulin resistent and should not be on insulin. Phew! Insulin does horrible things to the body. I am on oral drugs now to and am watching what I eat, minus the occassional green card pizza, exercising and walking daily. My prolactin levels are back down within range. I have also been given a possible diagnosis of PCOS as well along with arthritis. I am on a variety of meds now and feel great overall compared to several months ago.

Greg and I are going to the Maxwell concert in one week. We have not been to a concert since 2001. Way too long! I'm gonna close my eyes and pretend Maxwell is singing to ME. :-) 7 more days!