Today was not a good day for me. I was up and down all night due to my IBS.....not a bad bout, as some have been, but enough to kill my sleep. I finally fell asleep, exhausted. I got up around 9:30am or so. Just long enough to fill my coffee cup, take a drink or two and then my bed called me back....strongly. I didn't fight it. I fell asleep for about four or five more hours then, finally, woke up and stayed up. But...my feet were seriously in pain because I hadn't taken my morning pills and, believe me, it makes a difference.
I took my pills and sat down at my computer to go through my email and then played a couple games. I had to stay off my feet until my meds kicked in. It doesn't take the pain away entirely but I can stand it. There IS a difference. I wish there was a pill that worked and took all that pain away. Now, if I take one of the pain pills the doctor gave me, that almost DOES take the pain away. The problem is that, according to what I have read about them, they ARE addicting and I don't want that problem. So, unless there is a real need for me to be able to walk without pain, I avoid taking them.
The Princess arrived before Chewlee got here and I knew that would make her very unhappy. I don't know what goes on at her house but I think that the Princess isn't letting her watch her favorite show (Peppa Pig) on TV. I know she wants Chewlee to work on her spelling words but she would probably get her to be happier about doing it if she could watch JUST her Peppa Pig and THEN work on her spelling words. But that's just MY opinion. Of course, it works for me when she's here. She knows that she can watch Peppa Pig (no Lalaloopsy afterward) and then we turn off the TV and work on her spelling words. But that's just OUR routine. But she's happier and not resentful. Makes for a better attitude about doing the work.
The Princess was talking to the Beast so Chewlee got to come into my computer room and watch some of Peppa Pig before they went home. Chewlee didn't get a smiley face (again). She just won't follow directions for whatever reason. I know she can be stubborn about doing some things but, without talking to the teacher, we just have no idea how to correct that. We can do general things hoping we say the right things to her but we really are in the dark about why she just won't do whatever it is the teacher wants her to do.
She has incentive. Her mother gives her special treats when she gets a smiley face AND if she ever gets through a whole week with them, I know she probably has something special planned. But treats don't seem to do it for her. And neither does Daddy spanking her. I know they have tried both. The treats are the latest thing. Chewlee DOES love treats and she especially loves Italian ices. I don't even have a clue where the Princess goes for those but she knows where to get them. My treats for Chewlee are things like pushups, popsicles or just bubble gum. Maybe I should make pickles a treat for smiley faces. Mmmmm....that's not a bad idea.
Other than that, my day consisted of folding a couple baskets of clothes and that was it. Maybe it doesn't seem like much but there IS only two of us. I have clothes here for Chewlee, too, since I make sure she takes a bath on those nights that the Princess works late. My biggest problem is that I don't have enough pajamas here. So I often have to have Chewlee put on regular school clothes to go home in. I probably should buy Chewlee some pajamas but I wouldn't get them back, I'm afraid. And I sure couldn't keep buying her pajamas. I'm NOT rich, by any means. I should probably look through the cloth I have here and see if I have some that would work for pajamas.
Our weather has been cool which makes for great sleeping weather. I think I might actually sleep through the night tonight and get to enjoy the comfort. My IBS episode seems to be over. I sure wish I could go six months without an attack. The doctor said if I did, it would probably be over. I just wish.......
Love you all. Hope you are having a good week and enjoy a great Hump Day. **wink**
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