I work as a school nurse, but my real joy and satisfaction comes from being my husband's wife and my kids' mom. This blog shares bits and pieces about my life.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Are We There Yet?
I'm pretty sure that I am ready for summer to be over. The summertime ADD that I relished at the beginning of summer has worn out its welcome. It has left me feeling as if I have accomplished nothing and that my brain is turning to mush. I have tried a few things to combat the mushiness, but only feel that they have been mildly successful. I have read a few books here and there--some stretching the brain more than others. Books I have enjoyed this summer: Jesus the Christ (read not in its entirety, but by subject depending on what I wanted to study); Dracula (because Carson was reading it); and Bourne Supremecy (read for mindless entertainment).
I, of course, continued with physical endeavors to keep a good oxygen flow to the brain. Dear Brother who is in medical school: Can you tell me if there really is any research that demonstrates that physical activity really does protect the brain against deterioration? Activities engaged in this summer: running (training for a fall 1/2 marathon); biking (only triathlon of the summer is coming up this weekend); swimming (to be ready for aforementioned triathlon); weed pulling; boot camp; and hiking.
I also tried a few things that encouraged creativity. This mostly involved tinkering around with recipes to make gluten-free treats that are worth eating. Oh and I also made a killer pulled pork to serve at a RS bbq. I pursued these action items because I continue the dream of opening a gluten-free bakery and a BBQ joint.
But even with all of those things, I still feel like my brain was on hiatus this summer. I need to get back to my job. Not because nit-picking and band-aid applying requires much intellectual development. No, I need to get back to my job because I need the schedule and structure. Those things keep my mind engaged and working as I try to multi-task and balance all that needs to be done.
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You might not have to do as much nit-picking since the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that children with lice NOT be kept out of school. They suggest that school districts abandon the "no nit" policies.
I guess you don't do "random" either.....hmmmm, at least 2 out of 5 don't do random & another 2 must be on schedules....overly scheduled or controlled as children?!
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