Let's face it. If I would be completely honest with you, this is not one of my strong points. It desperately needs to be. I am well aware of the fact that because of this fault, I bring a lot of unnecessary stress upon myself. In spite of all of this, I believe that it doesn't preclude me from becoming exponentially aggravated at doctors who are overbooked. Granted, it's not the doctors who make the schedules, but I feel they hold a certain amount of responsibility. Like I'm telling you something you aren't already aware of, I know.

Let me give you an example.

Today, I had a follow-up appointment with my doctor for some blood work I had done. My blood pressure had gone wacky, and they changed my medicine. It's standard procedure for them to do a work up on you whenever they change the meds. I had an appointment at 3:00 this afternoon to go over the results. I didn't even get taken into a room until 3:30. When all was said and done, I didn't get out of there until 4:45.

My normal physician was not there as she had to take early maternity leave because of some problems she was having. That's not a problem as the PA, who I will call AJ, is really good. To make a long story short, the BP was better than it has been for a long time, and everything else looked great. He did agree with me that something needed to be done for my allergies, so he gave me some samples of Singulair. I'm really hoping that will help.

He also discussed with me a drug called Chantix, which will help in my quest to stop smoking. He gave me a rather large booklet that talked about it and told me that when I am ready to quit, I need to make and appointment, and we'll go from there. The nice thing about this is that they don't just give you the drug. They follow up with a lot of phone calls to see how you are doing, and to offer support if you need it. They help you handle all sides of the addiction. Have you, or do you know of anyone, who has used this drug to quit smoking? I'd love to hear your take on it.

Considering my lack of ability to manage time, and doctors who overbook, all is going well. The kids are heading for their last day of school tomorrow and I'm attempting not to get overly emotional about the whole thing. Chickie will be going into 8th grade, which means she is only one more year from high school. I am trying very hard not to think past that, because that is one step closer from her leaving the nest. Overreaction anyone? Lord, my baby is growing up and I don't know how to stop it.

Meelie No, on the other hand, is overstimulated from all of the end of the year activities. Every little thing is a life changing event, and OMG NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN AND MY LIFE IS AWFUL BECAUSE THE ONLY WORD YOU KNOW IS NO! That is generally followed by her wish that she belonged to another family. I guess that means I don't have to give her ice cream (more for me!) for dessert. I have to live up to my reputation after all. My husband volunteered to give her a shower, and she has done nothing but SCREAM about how she doesn't NEED a shower, and "Dad, my hair doesn't need to be dried and OMG, why do you keep bothering me about putting underwear on?!"

I really tried to keep this post on topic. The end of school years are always hard on me because that just means that my kids are continuing to grow up, and become closer to not needing me any more. It's a good thing, this developing independence. I know that. But it doesn't make it hurt any less.