The Substitute

My son, Jordan, who is 10 years old asked me the following question on Wednesday "Why are all of the mean substitute teachers named Helga?". I was not aware that there was a large population of women in Chattanooga named Helga. Also, I was not aware that they were all substitute teachers. I guess you learn something new every day.

Awaiting the birth of Kid Stone

My poor husband is going through a terrible time trying to pass a 3mm kidney stone that was found on Sunday at the emergency room. Everyone says that kidney stones are the closest thing to childbirth pain that a man can feel. I think that is an unfair statement. Women usually don't go through days of awful pain without hardly any relief without anything much to show for it. Also, if we women choose, we can have an epidural to get rid of the pain. Then, we get the most wonderful prize at the end of our suffering, a baby. All my husband will get is a tiny little object that will not bring any joy - only the joy of no more pain.

Hopefully, he will be getting relief soon. I hope that I never have to experience what he is going through.