Random Thoughts...

Happy Thursday, everybody!  I intended to post today, but then I ran out of time yesterday to compose said post, and then I unexpectedly had a few extra minutes yesterday evening - because we put the kids earlier to bed than usual - so I ended up sitting down to type up some randomness anyway.  I just can't quit you.  And apparently I just can't quit rambling either.

Anyway, some random thoughts for you...

First of all, thank you to those of you who reached out to me about Olivia's gymnastics situation yesterday.  It's good to know that we weren't overreacting by pulling her out.  The manager of the gymnastics company did reach out to us and they apologized for what happened.  They also said that they are going to refund all of our money that we had already paid for next month's classes, and the manager also offered to do a one-on-one session with Olivia when the gym is closed to try to calm her fears so she doesn't leave with a negative attitude about gymnastics.  Olivia has shockingly agreed to take her up on her offer, and we are very appreciative to have another chance to end with gymnastics on a high note.  I will keep y'all posted.

Second of all, B replaced our American flag last night with our Georgia flag and I cannot even tell you how happy that made me because that can only mean one thing - football is almost here!

Third, I read something yesterday that said Starbucks sent out a cryptic tweet that is making everyone think that the PSL will be available tomorrow.  EEK!  Guess who will be standing in line first thing?  #ThisGirl

Fourth, tomorrow is my last appointment with that specialist in Atlanta.  They are not doing another treatment as this is just a follow-up, and we believe that enough time has gone by to know that these haven't helped/aren't going to help with my back/hip/leg issues.  I was afraid that would mean I have exhausted all options, but I saw my midwife last week for my annual exam and she has now referred me to a pelvic specialist/physical therapist.  The best part is that she is a pelvic physical therapist who only specialized in women's health, and she mostly works with women who have issues after giving birth.  WHERE she has been the last six years, I'll never know, but I'm glad to have the chance to see her now.  At this point, I highly doubt that she will be able to help since no one else has, but I refuse to give up and let the pain take over.  Wish me luck!

Fifth, one of our friends decided that donating to the hurricane relief was just not enough, so he is renting a U-Haul (or some other kind of large truck) and he is going to drive supplies over to Houston himself.  He managed to get a ton of attention via our local news and radio outlets and also via social media, so he was able to collect a heap of stuff to take.  Jacob's school also got involved and asked for parents to bring items for him to put on his truck this morning, so we hauled a big box and a big bag to school this morning full of items they are in need of most.  America may be divided right now for other reasons, but in times of tragedy we sure do know how to come together and help one another.  And I think that these are the times that matter the most.  It's just a little something nice to remind me that people are mostly good and not the other way around.  Times like these do have a way of restoring my faith in humanity. 

Alright, enough rambling... I hope you enjoyed this big post of unplanned thoughts.

Happy Thursday!

*Linking up with Sparkles and Lattes for Confessional Thursday and Home of Malones for Thoughts for Thursday.