Happy Friday! Let’s reflect on the second week of January.
I worked a full week, the kids were in school and aftercare, and T worked, too. We did our best. Some nights we scrambled for dinner but made it work.
Daily Habits
I did weights twice for 20 minutes, and yoga once (Tuesday). Did not spend a lot of time outside because it was bloody COLD and WINDY. Real feel was about 16F. I know, no bad weather and all, but I just did not plan well to be outside this week.
For next week I am removing water from my daily habits because I already drink plenty.
Meditation happened every morning, first thing. Journaling- also every morning. I don’t remember what happens on January 3rd… Maybe I forgot to enter?… Onwards.
Health
I had my annual physical appointment and made my appointments for obgyn and mammogram next month.
On Wednesday night, I saw weird squiggly lines in my peripheral vision, and wondered what they were. Turned out, a headache was coming on. Not sure if it can be classified as a migraine but I had dull tension at the bottom of my skull all day. I think it is related to hormonal changes during menstrual phase.
We had a wellness day at work, with licensed massage therapists and chiropractors giving sessions at the school. I signed up for occupational therapy- the left side of my upper back was hard as rock and they think maybe my headaches come from that. Heck, it’s covered by insurance so I will start going to see if occupational therapy can help with hormonal headaches and also relieve stress.
Family
Took R to his last BJJ class for 4 year olds! Next week, he will be joining a 5 to 6 year old BJJ class!!
We also ordered a cake for him – his birthday party is at 12 this Saturday but his actual 5th birthday is next week. The party will be very small, just some friends, pizza, and an ice cream cake.
Reading
Finished Monte’s book, from public library; and started the 5 Resets on audio.
Work
I did a Socratic seminar with my 3 honors students, and I felt like I was walking on sunshine. It was so wonderful to see them use the language to critique and analyze a story and then defend and validate their points of view. Mind you, these are NOT heritage speakers. I am so proud of them.
Truly, I was nervous for them, since I’ve never done a Socratic seminar before in the target language, but I was so proud of them. Socratic seminar is what makes teaching so darn enjoyable. The students are driving the lesson and you just stand there and cry quietly into your tissue because you are so proud. 🥹 I’ll never forget this experience. And of course, we will do it again!
On the cover- a photo of a snow trodden path I got from the Internets. Reminds me of the city in Russia where I grew up.
Mom of Children 