Sometimes it works out

And Monday was one of those times. Because I made it to Kaiser quickly enough to be seen on Monday, and to be prescribed an antibiotic ointment for this weird eye infection I’ve had since Friday evening and really didn’t want to have this weekend on our trip.

And I was able to get my flu shot while I was there and re-up my T-DAP because it’s been 10 years and if anyone ever offers me increased immunity to something I always accept it.

And it’s so good I went Monday instead of waiting for the appointment I already had scheduled for Friday, because there is a “work shortage” planned for the rest of the week, and that appointment was actually cancelled.

Im just so glad it worked out because it was stressful to get up there and I was annoyed by having to show up in person after my symptoms were not understood clearly enough over the phone. But in the end I was so glad I went.

And I showed up to teach Basics and it was the biggest adult class I’ve ever taught and I made a bunch of mistakes, but instead of focusing on those I’m focusing on how I showed up even though my eye was driving me crazy.

It turns out Sunday was not quite the weekend day I needed (like Saturday was) but I made it through. And my husband got home and I’ve been letting him take back his regular household stuff, and then some, without saying thank you. Im also being careful to model the “no sulking or heavy sighing after a parental absence” that I need so badly when I go away. Because it was really fine while he was gone and I’m glad he had a good time.

October is shaping up to be super busy, but much if the busy is fun and I’m trying to embrace it. Things are busy at work too, but Day of the Dead is my favorite unit and that starts next week.

I even have a super easy sub day planned for Tuesday (we’ll be driving home from LA), so it shouldn’t take more than an hour to write plans and setup for it. Part of that was planning ahead this week and part of that was just letting my normal schedule go and giving one class and filler day on a site they love.

I’m actually pretty excited for Universal Studios. I love amusement parks and this one should have some stuff my son loves. And I found out a friend is having a BBQ on Saturday that we can probably make it to, so instead of seeing no college friends while I’m down there I’ll probably get to see a whole bunch. I’m super stoked for that. It should be a fun weekend.

Especially if this antibiotic ointment clears up this eye infection. But I already have oral antibiotics in my possession, in case it’s not up to the task, and the work stoppage makes it impossible to fill it before I go.

Sometimes it really does work out.