I decided it is too hard getting old. My eyes have gotten worse, I practically needed a tooth reconstruction last week since I had a chipped tooth and an old silver filling that needed replaced, and on top of all that, I spent SAturday afternoon at the hospital ER when I had a choking episode while driving to the Girl SCout headquarters munching on a banana. The doctor said it was possible I had an allergic reaction as my throat seemed to tighten up, my blood pressure soared and I thought I was going to pass out while driving down the beltway! I had the girls at the GS store ring up my patches to swap in Houston before they called an ambulance. After a breathing treatment I was feeling much better and Tom came to pick me up. He had to run and take Allison to work while I was checking into the hospital ER, and then he had to run and pick her up.

In the meantime, he was trying to cut the grass since we missed out last week, and waiting for a garage door repairman. One of the garage door cables slipped and Tom said the door could have come crashing down on me! Oh what fun I have had this week!

Tom ended up leaving to get Allison and I met the repairman when I pulled in the driveway. At least I did not have to worry about making dinner since we were invited to the neighbors for my birthday. I was just glad I felt well enough to join them all. And our door is repaired. And I am still breathing. And my tooth doesn't hurt as much. But I still need to get glasses! And the ER at Sinai is very nice.

We had started the week off on a busy foot since Monday was Halloween. The kids were upset that it was a school night since we only let them stay out until 8pm. And our neighborhood was packed with kids. Scott's old friend Sammy came to visit, but got to our house around 7pm so it was a quick tour around the neighborhood. Scott and Allison also enjoyed passing out the candy just as much as trick or treating. Allison really didn't go begging, but walked around with a few of her younger friends.

After a holiday it was back to reality. SChool was very busy this past week as Allison finished her first semester. Scott still has a few weeks to go but is just as busy.

ON top of all that, Allison's Field Hockey game had their county regional playoffs and ended up winning! Now they are on to the State Finals with a game on Monday. The principal came out and presented the team with a plaque after the game and a photo opp. We are kinda secretly hoping that the team doesn't play in the last State Final game since it is on SAturday the 12th of Nov., and Allison will miss the game as she is going to be in Houston for the Girl Scout National Convention. So added wins meant added practices.

Friday both kids were off for the end of semester(just Allison though, as SCott was off in conjunction with the county schedule). She had a field hockey practice early in the morning so I had to drop her off and pick her up. They have to practice on turf since that is where the finals are held and that is a park too far from our house to walk. IN the meantime I was trying to serve breakfast at a local Adult Day Care program for our Dragon Boat team. I was able to make a few egg/sausage casseroles and pick up some french toast casseroles from other staff members at work to drop off, but I did not actually get to stay and serve breakfast since I had to pick up Allison. Then I needed to drop off GS cookie money at the bank since the Cookie Company was making a withdrawal that day. I also had to get Allison home to change and take her to work for the afternoon at the skating rink.

While Allison was working, I took Cookie to the vet. She had another ear infection. Now they recommend treating dogs for one month, once a day. The vet said Cookie has had the average amount of ear infections so not to worry too much. She was miserable though during the week. Tom woke me up around midnite as she was crying and scratching her ear and shaking her head non stop. Poor puppy. I got her to calm down a bit and go to sleep after I squeezed a few left over drops of ear medicine in her affected ear. I also saved myself a few bucks on her vet visit since I had a vet referral coupon from a fellow GS leader who is also from Michigan, a big Euchre fan and who bought a CAvachon puppy for their family after meeting Cookie. Since I had a coupon I also stocked up on Cookies heart worm medicine.

After the vet it was time to pick up Allison. I fell asleep in the van waiting for her. She was 30 minutes late getting out of work. It was a day off of school for all the kids and 200 skaters showed up. Allison was the only staff member that showed up too! She had to run the rink all by herself, including supervising 2 birthday parties! She was exhausted.

After I got her home, I got dinner for the kids and then sent Scott off with Tom to gymnastics and Allison and I went to GS choir rehearsal for the night.

No wonder I fell apart on SAturday!

Sunday we took it easy getting packing done and laundry done and shopping done. I have been trying to get Allison to buy some Khaki pants for several years now for her girl scout uniform and she has been fighting me all along. She has to wear khaki pants and white shirts for her uniform so we were off to Kohls. I also took SCott along to get some supplies for his Health Class project. WE did very well considering all the other projects we had to work on that day and Allison actually found some pants.

I also took some time last week to attend an open house at the Community College in Allison's place. She was too busy. They have an Honor's program which assists students into transitioning into a 4 year college after earning their Associates degree. Allison is interested in teaching and could earn her Associate's degree for Maryland. She could also earn a scholarship through the program and use the funding for a travel learning opportunity or put it towards school. It was a very nice presentation-the auditorium was packed and afterwards they had a reception with questions/answers. I did a quick run through on the munchies and asked my questions and headed home. Scott had to miss Boy Scouts that night since he had several big tests the next day.

So I am going back to packing!

Enjoy the Halloween photos-me as a fancy witch, Scott in his Morph suit, Cookie as a pumpkin at home and Allison as a witch in the Haunted Hayride and dressed as a sorceress Halloween night. I also added a photo of the winning Field Hockey team at Regionals. Allison is on the left in her goalie outfit.