What a Day!

It's a good thing they're not afraid of heights

There are so many things to talk about today.  I am excited that the day did not revolve around CF, even if that's why I started this blog.  I will try not to be too wordy.

Today was off to a fantastic start.  Before Jimmy got on the school bus I had already checked two things off of my "To Do" list, yea me!!  Once Jimmy was on the bus, I took a walk with my neighbors, another step in the right direction, no pun intended :)  After the walk I was giving Meaghan her 9am meds and she asked me, "Why do I have cyst... CF?"  Jimmy asked the same question last night, maybe that's why she asked.  I give the same answer all the time now, "It's just like getting your blue eyes or blond hair.  That's the way God wanted you."  I always get the same, "Ok." no matter who asked the question.  I usually tell them that it's in their genes and they'll learn more about that in school too.

Once that was done, I  printed and completed my part of the required school forms for Meaghan and Jonathan.   Before I could get to the fun for the day I needed to drop them off at the pediatricians office for her to complete.  That went very well.  The office was empty and her staff was having a bad day so my cheery disposition helped brighten their day.  I am so glad I opted to go there first, I would have been in a much worse mood if I had to do it this afternoon.  From the drs office we went to the aquarium.  I knew the race was over and didn't bother looking the aquarium up on-line before we left.  Once we were inside I noticed things were different.  We had to follow a hall to the first set of escalators.  The big pool on the first floor was closed!  No "Wings Under Water" exhibit.  Some of the animals were relocated to other exhibits and others went to GA.  The aquarium is renovating that area into something more natural and spectacular.  We'll have to watch the progress over the next few months.

From the aquarium we went to lunch at Panera's, YUM.  Then to return our books to the library, I had no more renewals left, bummer.  That is when the day fell apart.  I got a text from someone in Jason's office to call him.  My mind went to a bad place and I couldn't get my phone to connect with the network, grrrrr.  Right to the point, Jason lost his phone.  From there I met Jimmy at the bus stop.  When we got home I learned that he had left his books for homework in his desk at school.  The school policy is not to let kids back into the classroom once they've gone home.  And he doesn't have the number for a friend who can help in these situations.  While all of this is going on I was on the phone with customer support.  I spent 1 1/2 hours on the phone and aside from blocking and wiping the phone we are stuck.

So, even when CF is "hiding" from view, a day with the Jaecksch Family is anything but dull.  Today wasn't like most days but no two days around here ever look the same.  That's a very good thing, how boring or stressful would that be.