There Is Too Much, Let Me Sum Up

(In case you missed it, that’s a quote from Princess Bride)

I don’t even know where to start. Honestly. The last time I posted was October of 2021. It’s now August of 2022. I had four kids living away in some sort of schooling.

All three of the college kids medically withdrew from their schools–for very different reasons. One is completely done (at least for the foreseeable future) with college and is starting a full time job. Two are going back to college part time and I’m crossing my fingers on full time for the Spring semester.

Thanks to the rare wisdom of the Pennsylvania state congress and senate who passed an act allowing special needs kids to attend another year of school even though they were 21, Ethan will be having another year at Overbrook School for the Blind.

I’m still working part time and still liking it. It’s close to home, flexible and I mostly like my coworkers, so it’s good! I’m paying off student loans (the kids, not mine), so that’s great.

Jim got a promotion and is now a manager. That’s been quite of an adjustment, but he’s definitely growing into the role and I’m super proud of him.

Our planned kitchen reno was put off yet another year due to supply chain issues, so we had the house painted instead. And Jim bought a motorcycle–a Honda Goldwing for you motorcycle aficionados. He has a Harley, but it’s just too small for his 6’2″ frame. The Goldwing is HUGE (at least to me!) and is much better for him.

In health news, I finally (FINALLY) got bloodwork done and saw my endocrinologist. Uh oh. Elevated cholesterol, triglycerides, blood sugar and an A1C that is now in the diabetes zone instead of pre-diabetes. Stupid Freaking COVID. I’m eating better, meeting with a nutritionist in a few weeks and having started working out at Bent on Better three days a week. It’s FREAKING HARD but I really, actually kinda love it. I know!! WHO KNEW?? I see my endocrinologist the Monday after Thanksgiving, so I have a few months to show that I’m really working at making things better. I’m committed and really, really ready for this.

Thanks for catching up. I checked in today and couldn’t believe that people are still finding me and reading. I promise to do better and post more now that the crazy-overdue catch up is done!