Where have you been???

I hate to start a post or conversation with an apology.....BUT....I am sorry I've been absent.  What is my excuse?  I guess life happens....or nothing exciting does happen.  Haha

Since my last post, I've been back in the regular swing.  I'm still sick and really really tired of it.  I'm still pushing Philip to do his homework.  I'm still working steady.  And that seem like it is all.

I went back to my GP, Dr. T this week just to make sure I've not missed something since I am not better.  My cough is a very annoying hack.  I get in these coughing fits that just won't stop.  He wanted me to keep taking my antibiotic (8 weeks and counting) and gave me a refill on my narcotic cough syrup.  The problem with antibiotics for 8 weeks is I have no bacteria (good or bad) in my body.  So I have headaches, nausea, and....ummm...digestive issues.  So I am taking a probiotic he gave me on my last visit.  I just ordered more off the internet.  I did take them for a week straight when he gave them to me and I felt much better.  I'm hoping to feel better bacteria wise very soon.  My lungs are still "cloudy" but he said that is normal after pneumonia.  I think if I keep going at this rate, my next visit will be with a Pulmonologist. 

Mom came up for a visit last weekend.  We had John over for dinner and had a great time chowing on white chicken chili and visiting.  John is the best story teller.  Mom and I had a great visit too.  She went to Mars art class on Sunday and made some beautiful watercolors.

Philip is super busy in school....which we knew he would be with 3 AP classes and 2 Honors classes.  He is still struggling to keep up with the homework but is really trying to break his bad habits.  He is getting ready to take his first ACT test in December and will start a prep class later this month.  Hopefully it will help him score high.  He also got a letter this week from SUU inviting him to apply to the summer program they have.  They only accept 50 students and it is based on grades and ACT score.  If you are accepted and attend, you are provided a full ride scholarship for 4 years  Unfortunately, SUU does not have the program he is interested in.  But maybe other schools are taking note of Philip's efforts.

Work is work.  Enough said there.

This weekend I am planning to rest up more and enjoy take my cough syrup in hopes to get better.  I do have a baby shower tonight for a lady in my book club.  I ended up organizing our group's gift.  We were able to pool our money and get her a stroller/car seat she registered for.  It was $300.  I was reminded how much more things cost than when Philip was a baby.  But other than the shower, I'm on the couch or in bed.  I really want to kick this thing.

I hope everyone else is doing good and have a great weekend!