What happens to the time?

Wow! It is January 20, 2008, and my babies are 14 years old today! It seems like just yesterday they were teeny tiny babies. We are having a small get together with family for cake and ice cream later today. I spent all of yesterday in the bed with a headache. A migraine I guess, since light and sound made it worse, and I was a bit nauseated with movement. My dad came by with some sort of pain pills and McDonald's for all of us (he said I should eat, take the pill, and lie down, as I would be asleep quickly). He was right. I slept for about 4 hours, and was some better when I woke. I guess the headache was from being tired. It is taking awhile for me to adjust to being up and out of the house 3 evenings a week. And on the 2 latest nights, I have a hard time just going to bed when I get home. So I end up awake will past midnight. I guess I will get used to it tho. I have to.

My ex called last night to tell me his daughter was there and wanted to come by to see me and the boys. It has been a long time since I have seen her. She lived with us for about 4 years, from 12 to 16, when she ran off pregnant. She is now all grown up, 31 years old, egads! Her oldest daughter will be 13 in April, and lives with her grandmother. Lisa has a new baby girl, Elizabeth, who is 8 months old. It was great to see her and her new man Matt. I am glad her life is becoming more stable.

Guess this is it for now....I need to straighten up a bit for the birthday, and go to the store.

Back to School!

Yes, it is true. I have gone back to school. And at my age...LOL! It all started when I went on the church cruise to the Bahamas. I met a lady there who was going to Columbus Tech for Medical Coding. That is what I want to do, and have wanted to do for a very long time. Anyway, she let me know that the Hope Scholarship pays for this course. So I applied, and was accepted. I have 2 classes this quarter (I think that's the right term). English 101 and Medical Terminology. I already had to give a presentation in English, up in front of the class! It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I guess there IS a difference being 48 instead of 16...LOL! I am so proud of myself for stepping out and doing this. It has been a long time since I was proud of anything. Now, if I can just stay awake for classes, and work the next day. Wish me luck, and stamina!