On a Health Note

I sat down to post a blog about the happenings in our world since those previous spectacular concert posts and immediately thought HOLY APPOINTMENTS. So, what exactly am I talking about? Check out the list of what we've been up to over the past couple of weeks:

• Eye Exams: Slight change in Girlie's nearsightedness, but not enough to require a new pair of glasses. No change in my vision; however, I did find a funky new pair of glasses as backup to contacts. (Photo soon.) One thing we did find disconcerting was Girlie's glaucoma test results, as her eye pressure seems to be slightly on the high end - something to “keep an eye on” according to the eye doctor... and something for Mom to add the Worry List.


• Dental Checkups: Bad news on the tooth front, unfortunately. Peep Son has a cavity in a baby tooth that will be falling out soon, so Doc C decided to leave it alone. For me, however, Doc C ordered the replacement of 2 ancient fillings that are deteriorating at lightning speed. I debated over tooth-colored vs. metal fillings, and guess what? After chatting with my online peeps and doing a little research of my own, looks like I'll have some new durable metal fillings in a few weeks, along with a completely numb face.


• Annual Physical: Here's where I get kudos after having my first MAMMOGRAM. Every year for the past 10+ years, Doc M has advised me to get a yearly mammogram after the age of 40. While my 40^th birthday is still a few weeks away, I held good to that recommendation and had it done today. Was I scared? You better believe it. But for no reason! That scan was a piece. of. cake. Then on with the physical exam where I weighed in at 2 lbs less than last year and with blood pressure 110/70. While mammo/blood test results are still pending, Doc M described my health status as 'still perfect'. <--!!!

Now to schedule school physicals for the Peeps, then we'll be all set for another year. In the meantime, what in the world is that smell? Could it be chlorine? Methinks.

Yo Yo Ma Casualty

Strange, but it's like déjà vu all over again as I blog on a Tuesday with a feverish child in the family room staying home from school, this time the oldest Peep. Here's what I think happened: Too much Yo Yo Ma. That's right. Last week, Girlie and I spent 2 evenings at the concert hall experiencing world famous cellist, Yo Yo Ma, first as he taught a Master Class then as he performed on stage with pianist, Kathryn Stott. All that mind-blowing music was too much for a middle schooler to handle, hence the feverish down-time.


So in honor of Peep Girlie's recovery time, here's a little blog quiz from Blogthings.com called 'The Scribble Circle Test'. My result (and yes, it mostly fits):

You Are Trustworthy

Of all the types, you are the most responsible and loyal. You take your duties seriously. You thrive when you are able to do something practical and productive. You hate to waste your time. Some people say that you are a bit neurotic or cautious, but you believe it's better to be safe than sorry. You do your best to live a engaging and important life. You want what you do to matter.