May 2023

 May 2nd I went to see Dr. Rasenberger to see if we could save the tooth.  He said that the reabsorption is too advanced.   The inside of the tooth is mostly gone and there is a small hole in the back of the tooth where it has broken through to the outside.  The tooth has got to go.  I am not excited at all.  I have always really liked my smile, because I smile like my dad, and now that is going to be changed.  Not excited at all!  Implant, here we come!  

Avian completed their last study guide for APUSH!!!  They made it through their junior year and one of the hardest AP classes.  

May 3rd I went to see the eye doctor again and she was pleased with the healing progress.  She had to dilate just the one eye and it was really weird-looking.  Back at school I kept my sunglasses on because the bright light hurt my eye.  I was at the high school, checking in with Mr. Reavis, and the kids were all worried that I had a concussion and that was why I was wearing sunglasses.  They got a good laugh when I took off the sunglasses and showed them my uneven pupils.  

Jeremy was really excited because the writing publication that the writing club had been working all all year was finally published.  His story was really good!!  I was surprised to find out that he was the secretary of the club.  He amazes me with all his talents.  You can read all about him in the bio below.  He has a nom de plume - Valentin.

  

May 5th Avian took the APUSH test.  They said it wasn't as bad as they thought it was going to be.  The wait for the grade will be the worst part.  (Since I am writing this in October I can tell you they got a 5!!)

The PTO treated all the teachers to a Cuban lunch.  They had a drink cabana and everything.  It was a fun and festive atmosphere.  

Steve and Jeremy went and got a bunch of stuff for the garden.  Jeremy is really into growing things and living organically right now.  He is good with plants.  Nick got new work boots.  Hopefully his knees and back won't hurt so much anymore.  

May 6th, Avian had volleyball in the morning. That night we went and saw Guardians of the Galaxy 3 as a family.  We have seen all the movies together.  That night I stayed up and watched a little bit of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camila.  

May 8th and 9th Jeremy was sick with an upset stomach during finals again.  He thinks it is food poisoning and I think it is nerves.  We got him through it and he did really well on all his finals.  

May 9th Avian took the AP Lang final.  They felt really good about the test. (Since I am writing this blog in October I can tell you they got a 5!).  That afternoon I went to the dentist to have a flipper made so I will have a fake tooth to wear while waiting for the implant. 

May 10th I got a call to come to the office.  I didn't know what to expect because the front office staff would not tell me why and they were being really mysterious.  When I got to the office I saw Steve and Jeremy standing there with roses.  Jeremy wanted to thank me for taking the time to help him with his paper.  It was good to see Jeremy upright.  He also wanted to tell me that he had finished the paper and his test and he felt really good about it.  

That night I went to dinner with Eden.  She just needed some girl time.  The night was cut short because I got a call from Steve that Jeremy was back down again.  

May 11th Jeremy muscled through his last paper and he is now done with finals.  I was ecstatic because it was the LAST DAY of the Academic Support Centers.  No more having to deal with carpool!!!  

Nick is having a great time at work.  They are having him work on trade-in cars. His job is to diagnose what is wrong and get the car fixed so they can sell it.  This means that he is driving home all sorts of cars.  He will call either my or Steve to make sure that the speaker system is working.  It is fun to watch him live out his dream.  

May 13th Avian had morning volleyball games.  On the way home we ran a few errands and then came home to help Jeremy plant the garden.  That is his new passion project to keep himself busy now that finals are over.  Steve spent the afternoon at Bishop's house helping build shelves in the garage.  He was a happy camper.  

May 14 - Mother's Day.  We had a brunch for the sisters at church.  The men covered all their callings and everyone was able to attend.  I got to Zoom with Mom and wish her a happy Mother's Day.  That evening we had Shea, Arias and Sandra over for dinner.  It was a good group and we enjoyed the time together.  

May 15th Avain got their full license.  They are now legal to drive anywhere with anyone at any time.  

I think the smile says it all

Random cool picture of the moon during the day with a falcon flying.  

May 16th was the band banquet.  It was catered by Tacos for Life and everyone loved the food.  Since the kids had requested all the music, they loved it.  The slide show was a hit.  Mr. Reavis was a bit nervous about having to talk to the parents, but he made it through the night.  Since I was busy running the show, I gave Jeremy the camera and told him to get some good shots.  He had a good time and you can see his work below.  Nick came straight from work, ate some dinner, stayed for a few awards and then went home to shower and relax.  It was a good night and everyone really enjoyed themselves.  

Knight Watch 2022-2023

The whole band 2022-2023

May 17th Steve spent the day in Greensboro at a food show.  He got to meet new people and reconnect with old friends.  It was a good day for him.  

May 18th was the year-end 7th/8th grade formal.  I helped with balloons again.  This time we recruited several kids to help and everything went very quickly.  Steve came and helped clean up at the end of the dance and take down the balloon arch.  

May 20th was the last volleyball Saturday of the CJV season.  We made it into the tournament this time.  We played really well but lost in the first set.  It was a great season.  

Jeremy has found a new passion for growing mushrooms.  He has done a bunch of extra research and is all ready to start this experiment.  He drilled holes in a 10-gallon bucket, found the mushroom spawn, ordered it and found the growing medium that would yield the best results.  

May 21st Nick played the piano in sacrament meeting.  He had spent hours practicing in anticipation of the date set by the bishop.  He did not do as well as he wanted and was upset.  He left church right after sacrament meeting.  Sister Shawkey called to tell him how wonderful and brave he was.  That helped but he is still shy to perform in public.  

I had to take a mental health day.  The month of May was one thing on top of another and I was feeling really mentally fragile.  I walked with Sandra in the morning and then hiked around Mountain Island Lake with Steve in the afternoon.  We got smoothies and then wandered around Gibson Antique Mall and found some bottle caps for Jeremy and his hypewriter project.  I came home and made some salted caramel cheesecake bars.  I was very relaxed and ready to take on the week after that.  

Perfect way to cap off a perfect day!

May 23rd I found out that my partner in crime at work was being let go.  I was very upset and told Nick and Tyler that I didn't know if I could do it by myself again.  We NEEDED Bev!  They told me to trst the process and please consider staying.  I told them I would think about.  That afternoon, when I got home, Jeremy had another breakdown.  We talked about him going to the doctor and make sure his medication is the right one and the right dosage.  

May 24th Avian finished their last final.  HUGE relief.  They finished their junior year with all As.  I am so proud of them.  Junior year has a reputation for being the very rigorous and Avian's junior year has kept this reputation very much intact.  

May 25th Avian signed up to have their senior pictures taken.   I don' t know if I am ready for this.  

May 26th was the last day of school.  Jeremy wanted something to do so I connected him with Ms. Cook.  He helped her get all her books off the shelves and into lockers to be stored for the summer.  I drove the Boone kids home and then Jeremy and I planned the backyard projects we want to get done this summer.  We cleaned up the clematis and got things started.  That night Avian and I went to graduation to support their friends.  Lark was also singing the National Anthem.  It was a fun night and a good preview for what to expect for next year.  We explored the Kannapolis area as well and bought some taffy at the amazing candy shop.  

May 27th Steve organized the garage and built some new shelves so he had more space.  Jeremy tackled his room.  I walked with Sandra in the morning. Steve and Jeremy went to the Chef's Store in the afternoon and bought a bunch of chicken in bulk.  The price is so much better than buying it in smaller portions.  I spent the afternoon packing it for storage.  Nick spent the day doing his own thing (bike ride, gym, shopping for his meal prep, laundry, etc).  Avian took Lark to Cook Out to celebrate her graduation.  Jeremy helped me make smeatrolls and then we all watched The Lorax.  It was a great day!!

May 28th I got Dad's quilt set up.  Now I just need to sew it.  I am excited to see it when it is all done.  

May 29th I got the house cleaned up and did some yard work.  Steve, Nick and I got Nick's shelves put up and he started moving books and things before he went to the Young Adult pool party.  It was another chill day.  I LOVE SUMMER!!!!