What a pain in the...

Back. I have had back trouble for a few years now, and I always get surprised when I have a flare-up. I have been flat on my back all weekend, afraid to move around too much for fear that I will make my back worse. I went to the chiropractor, and she adjusted me. I will definitely go back tomorrow, just to be safe. I am so frustrated with the way things turn out sometimes. I have been exercising pretty regularly now for about a month and a half. Mind you, it's only twice a week, but I didn't want to overdo it. So I was actually planning on upping my workout time starting this week, but now I have to reduce it. It's like when I have the drive and momentum, it just doesn't seem to make it off the ground.

I am looking foward to the week, though. I get to go to CPI training for work, which means I get to learn how to de-escelate tough situations in the classroom, and even how to restrain a child if all else fails and the child is a danger to himself or others. I am looking forward to this because I work with emotionally disturbed students at my school, and this is just one more tool that I can use which will help me process situations with them, earn their trust, and show them that I care. I really love having these kiddos coming to my room. It is frustrating at times, but the aha moments are worth it!

Knitting time is about to kick into high gear, and it's getting cooler, and babies are being made in many of my friend's bellies. I am actually working on my very first garment, a sweater for myself. Maybe Ericka will take my picture when I'm done making it, so I can show it off!