A Blasted Ear Infection

Who would have thought that an ear infection would almost knock me off my feet?! The doctor confirmed with my wonderful school nurse predicted on Thursday, an ear infection. I use to have them a lot as a child, but never as an adult, and it really hurts. My lympnode on my right side is so swollen it is given me a sore throat, hence why I thought strep. I have to take Tylenol every 4-5 hours just so I can eat and drink without so much pain. All from a stinking ear infection!

Anyway...who cares about the ear infection because I am on WINTER BREAK! YAY! I'm very excited for the break because I (and my class) need a break. Things were crazy this week, but I'm so proud of the people I work with and the students at my school. A fellow teacher had a son back in October, Hudson, who was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, and we decided to do a fundraiser for them. I know what it's like, so I wanted to help anyway possible. We were able to raise $515 in one week for the family by taking pictures with Santa. It was wonderful to see, and I know the family will really appreciate it. Our really cool principal is also getting in on it, and letting us wear jeans the week we get back by paying $5! So, one less thing to worry about that first week...which is going to be tough considering I go back on January 5th, which would have been Jackson's second birthday-wow time flies!

Alright...I'm off to get ready. We are heading out to dinner and a movie with our "peeps." Hope everyone is well. And we'll talk before Christmas! Until next time, REMEMBER JACKSON!

Nichole