First Month of Classes Down

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For those of you playing at home, I'm about a third of the way done with this semester. I know! I can't believe it either. 

So far I'm pulling A's again. I'm really, reeeeeeaaaaaally not liking my probability and statistics class. The teacher is great, I just hate all the words in my math problems. We had our first exam last Monday and I got an A.... I'm not happy with it though. I made too many stupid mistakes. The only reason I got the A is because I answered the extra credit question correctly. I have to take the advice I give the boys and slow down.

My organic chemistry class hasn't turned my brain to mush, yet. The professor is very laid back and I think I'll do fine.  We have our first exam on Wednesday. I am just about finished with my cheat sheet and will be meeting with a friend to study tomorrow afternoon. 

World religions is interesting.... I've done all the reading for this unit and we have an exam on Thursday but I really don't know what to expect on the exam. The class is very discussion based and he doesn't assign any written homework. He gave us a study guide but it's 4 pages long and he told us on day one that the 'exams' wouldn't be longer than 10-20 questions. I guess I'll find out Thursday.

The weather here has be interesting. We had a shit ton of snow the last week or so. There was so much snow that the kids actually had a snow day on Friday. Not only did the schools close, but Merit closed for all classes and TFC Friday and Saturday. There was a whole lot of nothing done in my house, just a bunch of people catching up on lost sleep!

Our Valliversary is right around the corner. You remember that right? Click here if you need a refresher.  It's hard to believe that Christopher and I have been married for 17 years and we've managed to not kill each other. Sure he drives me bat-shit crazy, but I can't imagine spending my life with anyone else. 2018 is a pretty important year for us, but more on that as the year moves on.

Now on to why you've read this far, how am I doing with the weight loss? When last we met our ferocious student, she was down 12 pounds and weighing in at 243.5. This week, well as of Friday the 9th, I weighed in at 242.8 pounds. While I'm not happy about it, I understand that I can't lose 2.5 pounds a week and not be starving all the time. I know that from here out, it will be slow and steady.

Our Anniversary (Renamed Valliversary)

Today Chris and I have been married for 8 years, and I have been trying to remember what the gift should be for this year. This is what we have so far.....

Year 1: Joey was 6 months old so.... new baby.
Year 2: Chris's coat got stuck on the turn signal arm of the Civic and it broke off = $240 repair.
Year 3: I took Chris to dinner and was pregnant with Deaglan
Year 4: I think I got a well written card.
Year 5: Same as year 4.
Year 6: Same as year 5.
Year 7: Chris and the boys sent me a dozen purple roses. It was very sweet.
Year 8: Friday the 6th the garage door decided to jump the track and buckle, so it needs to be replaced. ($500 if we do it ourselves). When I told Chris that he was buying me a gift this year he said "I am a new garage door". I said "no, this isn't a repair gift year". I told him I wanted a mother's ring and he said OK. Last night the Civic finally drew what we think to be it's last breath. So guess what I'm getting for Valentine's day/our anniversary? Yep another vehicle repair.

So for year 9 I take him to dinner again, years 10,11,&12 I get a nice card, year 13 I get roses and another repair for year 14. I'm starting to dread our anniversary it's way to expensive every sixth year.

Edit: OK, so he's the best husband in the world. The boys made me breakfast in bed, and went to the bakery and bought me a cake.

They have made a new holiday just for me, Valliversary. We went to a play last night and then out to dinner. When we were leaving the boys just kept saying "Happy Valliversary Mommy!" He showed me the cake when we got home and I wanted to cry. As expensive as the repairs are that seem to haunt our "Valliversary", I wouldn't trade him for the richest man in the world.