5 for 5!

Hey! As of tonight I'm five for five on perfect quiz scores! I didn't think I'd get it this week, since I blew off studying for the most part until late Sunday afternoon, then took time to watch the first half of the Bears/Packers game; at which point I went to bed thoroughly disgusted. So I had to cram the chapters on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems into my brain, basically, in two nights. Mind you this is just a terminology class, but there are sure a heck of a lot of terms to know the spellings and meanings of from the physiology of the structures to the clinical procedures, pathologies and lab terms. I was really thinking that this would be the quiz that would get "thrown out" as far as final grades go. I can breathe a little easier knowing I still have that one in my pocket. Next week is the mid-term exam, and that one is cumulative, so I've got a lot of review to do now.
And now, back to the Bears game....
I guess the jinx is back on me. If I watch a game on tv during the regular season they do miserably. If I stop watching, they wage a successful comeback, as in Sunday, or the AZ game last year; or I just have to not watch at all. I wish I could get behind Griese, but I still have no confidence in him or anyone associated with the offense. We are still a team with a "D" that can work wonders, but our "O" just makes me scratch my head and wonder what the heck is going on. However, if anyone happens to ask me to go to the game this week, I'll be right there, as my jinx does not apply if I am watching at Soldier Field - only when I watch on tv.
Tomorrow Mom & I will take care of Zachary, while Phil bowls and Christie swims. I love playing with him, but it did occur to me that I might be overstimulating him and keeping him from getting to his normal bedtime and a good night's sleep. I know I should quiet things down and read to him. But he seems just as eager to play until he can't play anymore. I loved when he fell asleep in my arms the first night we babysat. It brought back such good memories. Those days pass by so quickly and I'm glad that I memorized them and committed them to memory - both mental and physical. I hope that P & C are doing the same. I remember watching Z fall asleep in C's arms months ago at Mom & Dad's and thinking, "memorize this moment-it will never happen again". I guess we should think that way about many things. Perhaps 11 things.
Eric and Chandra are coming in November! On Marv's birthday, no less. We will all go see Robert Fripp and the League of Crafty Guitarists at Park West and then I think that that Saturday night everyone should be together at Mom & Dad's. The new baby will be here! How about Brad & Becky too, Chris and Erica, and can Shannon come? I'd love to see her again. If it is a bash, I will not feel bad about not being with my lovely horse.
I rode him! Finally! It was sooooooo wonderful. He is so strong and full of energy. Even for being a lazy horse, I can feel his potential for great things. I could swear he is just waiting for us to rise to his level. Riding other horses does not compare. I can't wait to ride him again.
I saw a new Dr about my collarbone last week. As you are likely to already know, the Dr who did my surgery, etc, etc, moved to West Virginia and left me hanging. So I went to a whole new practice, OAD Orthopaedics. I saw one of their physiatrists, who will look after my back issues, and he recommended their shoulder guru. Seems like a good move. Updates will follow.