F*ckBalls Hot

 Have I mentioned that it is hot?

LOL.  The past few days I have been dragging. Between the temperatures and the oppressive humidity, it feels like I'm walking through Shrek's armpit each time I step outside. Needless to say, my leg has not been happy!  Right now, it just really stinks to be an amputee!

Thankfully my students, usually chomping at the bit to explore outside, have been content to stay indoors. Even my little nonverbal kiddo appropriately communicated his preference by throwing his cane, sitting down and screaming "holy f*ckballs hot" as soon as we went outside.  While his language could use some cleaning up, he wasn't wrong.   

After work Scott had to run a vacuum down to Robby. Rob has been having a rough week and, although I know he needed to use a vacuum, I suspect he really just wanted a visit and a hug. After a lot of red tape and chaos, his schedule is finally correct. His new professors have welcomed him into their courses and have provided extra supports for him to catch up, so I think that everything will begin to settle down.

Have a great day and STAY COOL!

Support Pizza

 We have working AC! It was an absolute delight to come home yesterday to a cool house. After a long day in the heat, taking off my bra and leg felt amazing. As a bonus, the cooler house allowed me to recover more quickly from my day working in the sweltering temperatures and I was able to actually enjoy my evening.

While the AC was being repaired yesterday, Timmy was logging in for his first day of school. He complained incessantly throughout the weekend, be-groaning the end of summer and the return of his school routine. To everybody's delight, he had an amazing first day. He reported that he was happy to be with his friends and he is excited about what he is going to learn this year.

Unfortunately, Robby did not have nearly as good or productive of a day. He discovered that he has been enrolled in the incorrect Biology course. It is only the beginning of week two, but apparently it is too late to drop and add a course without a lot of professor involvement. He is extremely frustrated to have been put into the wrong section, and I honestly don't blame him. This is something that both his advisor and the registration system should have caught- but neither flagged the error and now he needs to work through the fix.

I know that he will figure it out, but as a Mom it is hard to not step in and do it for him. (I'm not, so calm down!) I'm offering a support pizza and an open ear as he works through the process.   

Hot Hot Hot

 Today is Hamlet's first day of school!  In anticipation, we spent yesterday finishing up his school room so he is set up for success this year. If the look of his room is any indication, he is going to have an amazing year! Although he isn't especially delighted with his summer vacation coming to an end, he is tickled with the plant that he chose for his room: a Venus Fly Trap. Last night we placed the plant in the center of a fruit fly infestation and watched it get to work. 

Not only is today Timmy's first day of school, but it is the day that our AC will finally be fixed. The past two weeks have been uncomfortable because we have been reliant upon a portable room air conditioner for the house. With the temperatures breaking through the 90s again this week, the repair is coming just in time.

With the local meteorologists' describing the weekly forecast as 'stifling' and 'oppressive', I am dreading this week. I love my job, but I struggle walking in that level of heat and humidity. I know that I'm going to be exhausted and physically hurting each day and there is very little I can do to avoid the discomfort. At this point, I'm just keep going and try to hold on until the cooler temperatures.

Have a great day, and wish me luck with the heat!