It's Been A While (Another Challenging Week)

The rain we had been having in GA continued to fall the whole weekend before last and Bri's two day soccer tournament had to be postponed. That caused a bit of stress because no one had any idea as to when it was going to be rescheduled. Doug was going to be out of town all week last week (except for Friday) and Briana had a 5K scheduled for the following Saturday, so waiting to hear news about the rescheduled games was a bit nerve wracking. It worked out in the end with some changes to the tournament.

Some good news about last week was that the sun finally came back out on Tuesday. I am someone that usually loves a good rainy day, but it had rained for way too long and I was over it...

I ended up seeing an orthopedist on Wednesday for my lower back issues and was told to set up physical therapy. I start that this week. My other minor medical issue is still plaguing me as well, so it is hard to feel super upbeat when I don't feel well and can't seem to get well quick enough.

The one very bright spot of last week was the rescheduled soccer tournament (it was Thursday night). I'll do a separate post on it, but the girls played amazing. They didn't win their game, but they played their hearts out and looked like pros out there. It was amazing to watch...

And Bri did run her 5K this past Saturday (I'll do a post on that as well). Even though the weather was chilly and sunny that morning, it didn't end up being such a bright spot. Briana decided not to take the 5K very seriously and ended up being one of the last kids to finish. Yes ~ I'm happy she finished. But when a boy with a hurt foot (in a boot) crosses the finish line before your soccer playing, runs like the wind, 60 pounds soaking wet daughter, you know she ain't taking things seriously.

Here is the pack before the run...

Sometimes, I just don't know what I am going to do with her. And as with every child (hopefully), there are peaks and valleys in behavior. We are kind of in a valley right now. Bri's a really good kid overall, but she is stubborn and unmotivated and/or forgetful at times (when she has to do something she isn't "in" to). Trying to get her to do things that she isn't interested in (like homework) is like pulling teeth. And believe me, she loses items and privileges because of it. But, sometimes even that doesn't always modify her behavior. 

So, last week was still a bit of a challenge. And watching all the coverage on the Paris rampage over the weekend unfortunately added to that challenge.

Thanksgiving is next week, so I have to get on top of the way I'm feeling soon. I am hosting dinner at my house. I had a good day yesterday, and today, it isn't all that great. Praying that the rest of the week improves. Wish me luck on my PT. I'm kind of nervous about it.