The brains are spilling out of my head. I say this as a joke but for some reason, Joey really loves the brains that are sticking out of my head and thinks I should always push my hair back so everyone can see. Isabella says that instead of brains it looks like I'm an 'Indian Person'...meaning from the country of India and not a Native American. Either way if I had the money I would have this ugly thing lobbed off my forehead. Until then, I'm sporting bangs forever and ever amen.
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My children received their report cards and I'm so over the top thrilled at the progress each of my children continue to make. Isabella received mostly 3's and 4's which is pretty much A's and B's but for some reason the school has a numerical grading system for the primary grades. Joey received several 2's which is basically a C but the thing is, the areas he received the 2's is stuff that he's in therapy for, so those 2's can suck it. Each of their teachers gushed on and on about each of the kids. Joey is reading beyond grade level and Isabella is too and they are both good role models and all kinds of other good things. I'm beaming with pride.
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Once again, my brain is feeling funny. Well not really my brain. It's my head. Dizzies. They suck. The second I felt dizzy, I phoned my doctor and was seen right away and am currently getting the 'will kill a horse' antibiotic. I swear to you those things are huge and I'm amazed that I can swallow them. It's only positional so I'm okay but it's not a feeling I would wish upon anyone. I hope they go away soon and go away forever. I started taking the antibiotic on Wednesday and I took it again today and will take it over the next several days. As of now, I'm only a tiny bit better. I can't really turn my head much without being dizzy.
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The doctor kinda wants to do an MRI of my brain but I don't want that. I mean, what if they find something that they can't do anything about or what if they find something that needs treated but requires me to give them my house, car, and children in return? Medical stuff is expensive ...even when insurance is involved. I'm pretty sure that my visit on Tuesday will be roughly $150 (we generally receive a bill after insurance negotiates the monies down) Also, my antibiotic (which isn't on the free list at the pharmacy's around here) cost $20 which wasn't too bad but still....*ouch*.
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Reading aloud and talking to children promotes brain growth so read your blogs aloud to your infants, toddlers and children because a growing brain is good, right?
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Brilliance. I'm pretty sure that both of my children are brilliant in their own ways but one little girl that I know who is in the second grade is currently being tested for the gifted program (where was Isabella's invite?!). When she talks with me about being tested I do get a little jealous that Isabella isn't currently being tested but that's okay. Anyway, I ask her to tell me the hardest question she had to answer and the easiest. Yesterday the question was "How are love and hate the same." She said that she told the instructor to pass. I asked everyone in that little circle the question and the answers were as follows. The girl's sister "I don't know." Joey's answer, "They both end the same. E". Isabella gave me an answer that I plum forgot but she basically said, 'Feelings' Then I said, yes, those were two possible answers for a question that likely has thousands of answers.
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Now that you can't unsee the brains spilling out of my head I wanted to end this with something cute to ease your discomfort. Sorry about the brain thing.
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| It's taking some guts to post this thing here on my blog. I normally hide it behind bangs. It's a 'tumor' that is the result of having NF1. |
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My children received their report cards and I'm so over the top thrilled at the progress each of my children continue to make. Isabella received mostly 3's and 4's which is pretty much A's and B's but for some reason the school has a numerical grading system for the primary grades. Joey received several 2's which is basically a C but the thing is, the areas he received the 2's is stuff that he's in therapy for, so those 2's can suck it. Each of their teachers gushed on and on about each of the kids. Joey is reading beyond grade level and Isabella is too and they are both good role models and all kinds of other good things. I'm beaming with pride.
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Once again, my brain is feeling funny. Well not really my brain. It's my head. Dizzies. They suck. The second I felt dizzy, I phoned my doctor and was seen right away and am currently getting the 'will kill a horse' antibiotic. I swear to you those things are huge and I'm amazed that I can swallow them. It's only positional so I'm okay but it's not a feeling I would wish upon anyone. I hope they go away soon and go away forever. I started taking the antibiotic on Wednesday and I took it again today and will take it over the next several days. As of now, I'm only a tiny bit better. I can't really turn my head much without being dizzy.
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The doctor kinda wants to do an MRI of my brain but I don't want that. I mean, what if they find something that they can't do anything about or what if they find something that needs treated but requires me to give them my house, car, and children in return? Medical stuff is expensive ...even when insurance is involved. I'm pretty sure that my visit on Tuesday will be roughly $150 (we generally receive a bill after insurance negotiates the monies down) Also, my antibiotic (which isn't on the free list at the pharmacy's around here) cost $20 which wasn't too bad but still....*ouch*.
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Reading aloud and talking to children promotes brain growth so read your blogs aloud to your infants, toddlers and children because a growing brain is good, right?
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Brilliance. I'm pretty sure that both of my children are brilliant in their own ways but one little girl that I know who is in the second grade is currently being tested for the gifted program (where was Isabella's invite?!). When she talks with me about being tested I do get a little jealous that Isabella isn't currently being tested but that's okay. Anyway, I ask her to tell me the hardest question she had to answer and the easiest. Yesterday the question was "How are love and hate the same." She said that she told the instructor to pass. I asked everyone in that little circle the question and the answers were as follows. The girl's sister "I don't know." Joey's answer, "They both end the same. E". Isabella gave me an answer that I plum forgot but she basically said, 'Feelings' Then I said, yes, those were two possible answers for a question that likely has thousands of answers.
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Now that you can't unsee the brains spilling out of my head I wanted to end this with something cute to ease your discomfort. Sorry about the brain thing.
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You are beautiful with brains outside and all. I don't like the thought of you NOT getting the MRI.
ReplyDeleteCall it a beauty mark! I would seriously consider getting the MRI......if it's something that needs taking care of you can make payments for the rest of your life. Really, we've had many medical "things" in our family and payments were made for years......and when it turns out to be nothing, think what a relief!
ReplyDeleteGreat report cards! My two oldest were chronic under achievers and I thought C's were wonderful!
Have a great weekend and I loved the answers for love and hate! :)
ReplyDeleteIf "they" want you to get the MRI, get it.
One thing's for sure - - - when they do the MRI this will NOT find NO brain in there.
Hey, can you help it that your brain is so big it is poking through your skull? Seriously, I understand being very hesitant to share a picture like that, and good for you for your bravery!!! I have skin tags that I have actually cut off myself to avoid the stupid $100 per the doc would charge!!
ReplyDeleteCould I encourage you to get the testing done? My hubby avoids those things also, but i would rather know what we are facing that not.
Yay for the kids!! I have a son who gets 2's also and I am proud of his grades. He struggles in school and those 2's are hard earned ones.
MS was in the gifted program, and I wasn't happy with it at all. I got a little miffed that the school took that day and just "reviewed" with the other students. I had a real problem with that.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a good weekend!
I'm glad you can cover your brains with bangs. I had one at the corner of my mouth for years and was thrilled to have that sucker cut off.
ReplyDeleteMedical cost are just sucking the life out of us right now and I'm afraid it is only going to get worse. I hope I am wrong.
The gifted program is not all its cracked up to be. Your daughter is beautiful and I think it is more important to be social and kind than it is to be smart.
That picture is so sweet:)