I'm still standing

Last night, H and I were struggling to maintain our composure. We are both feeling rather stressed these days. J was in his crib, H was in the bedroom with J, and H and I were sort of shouting back and forth to one another, trying to have a conversation from different rooms. I walked into the bedroom to save on the shouting, and found J standing up holding the slats of his crib. H hadn't yet noticed.

T: Honey?
H: Yes?
T: Look at J! He's standing!

By the end of "He's standing", J had sat back down. So H missed it. But yes, J can pull himself into a standing position now. I am glad I was there for it.

This morning, H was taking J for a diaper change. H grabbed J's little arm and waved at me. "Say good morning, Mommy". When H let go, J continued to wave. So it's not on demand yet, but J can wave to us now.

Snow hit our fair city hard yesterday. We missed L's b-day party 'cause of bad roads. So instead of enjoying pancakes with friends for Mardi Gras, we ordered in. J enjoyed half a grilled cheese sandwich. I hope L's party was fun. But I still really wish we could have been there.

Bad roads will likely keep me confined to home today, too. I will try to study here.

Things I need to do before my exam next week:

1. Review scrap and rework (module 2.6);
   
2. Memorize the format for Production Reports using weighted average and FIFO methods (modules 3.4 and 3.5);
   
3. Review cost of lost units (module 3.6);
   
4. Review module 4.4 for income statement formats;
   
5. Memorize the format for the Master Budget (module 6.7);
   
6. Memorize the standard cost and variance journal entries (module 7.4);
   
7. Do a refresher on modules 7.5-7.8, on which I am not clear;
   
8. Review modules 8.4 and 8.6;
   
9. Memorize the formulae for revenue and marketing variances (module 8.9), which I'm pretty sure will be on the exam;
   
10. Have a brief review of modules 9.6-9.8;
    
11. Run the self-test for module 10 and see if there are any areas that need review;
    
12. Listen to the remaining exam review audio lectures (starting with lecture #4);
    
13. Run all of the past and practice exams, and review trouble spots.

Riveting.

I wonder if J will allow me to study today. He got up early this morning. But he's konked out in my arms now, and I will put him back to bed and try to get on with it.

Actually, I no longer feel like studying. I am suddenly deeply disappointed and irritable. But I have to study. Hopefully, my mood will improve and I'll be able to get on with it.