Catching Up

I've been asked for a new post (Gloria!), so here it is.

Have I mentioned lately how awed I am by my husband's strength & determination? Seriously, the guy is a rock. Of the many tests required before listing for a transplant, the colonoscopy has to be the most intimidating. It should be obvious what makes it that way - you're going to put THAT in THERE????? These days, though, that's the easy part. At UC Davis, at least, you're asleep for the humiliation, waking up back in the Recovery Room as if nothing happened. No, the hard part is the preparation for the test: 48 ounces of the nastiest, most disgusting water you've ever tasted, and it all has to be downed in a two hour period. Period. If you don't pull that off, chances are good that you won't be cleaned out enough and you'll have to do it all over again. As if that's not bad enough, doing it when you feel like crap (no pun intended) to begin with makes it almost impossible, as we found out. Twice. Finally, on Friday, they were able to complete the test and everything is fine in there, just as we suspected it would be. Through it all, Dennis never got too cranky, never made me drink the nasty stuff (thank heavens!), never gave up on getting through it. He's pretty amazing. We see the Transplant Surgeon again tomorrow morning. Could this be the day that he goes on the waiting list?

Meanwhile....school starts again in two weeks. Finally. I love my children, really, but 2 1/2 months at home with them is pushing the limit, y'know? This is going to be an interesting year for us, what with both boys in high school. They've actually only attended the same school at the same time for a few months years back, so I'm curious to see how this will play out. Erick can either be the cool, big brother and show the rookie around, or he can be the arrogant Senior who torments the poor, unsuspecting Freshman. I sure hope they dont' kill eachother. Either way, school will definitely be keeping us busy. Kevin's football practice starts up again on August 18th, just two days after Freshman/Parent Orientation and "Hot August Days". Wish they'd had that when I was in school. It's basically a clearing house event for all things high school: get your schedules, pay your fees, take your picture, buy your t-shirts, etc. I like the idea of getting it all over with in one shot, even if it does make for a pretty hectic afternoon in the cafeteria. Then there's Senior Parent Night on Aug. 27th. I'm anticipating this to be the painful one. The agenda includes an overview of the Senior Payment Plan. I have no idea what that is, but it's going to hurt, I'm sure. At least the portraits are already done and paid for, the ring is bought and being worn (all three pounds of it - the kid has logs for fingers), and the Senior Ball is still months away. Somebody needs a job.....