Kadie is doing well in her classes. She has made several new friends and, aside from a few mornings when I think she's dealing more with being a little tired than anything else, she very much looks forward to going. None of the "normal" first-year jitters here. 
She is getting better at elaborating on what she's been doing during the day and has been sharing several of the songs they've taught her (complete with minimal sign language). I'm torn between which type of class might benefit her more - a dance or gymnastics one for her incessant need for movement or a music one for her apparent love of all things musical. If I could just find a class where they sang and played instruments while they danced...
I'm going to a class this week - it's supposed to help me further my abilities at my current job. Of course, I used my lunch hour yesterday to call the head hunter and begin my search for a new job. I'm hoping my current employer doesn't have any rules regarding having to either stay at the job for a year or pay back the funds if you leave after taking a class. It's not something I remember them talking about when I started with them but I doubt it's one of those "most talked about" subjects during the interview process. I've done some top-level scratching at the surface and haven't found anything. If I dig much further I might raise suspicions as to my intentions so I may have to wait until I have another offer to consider before I risk damaging myself.
I'm beginning to wonder if God's not trying to force my hand into changing careers. Unfortunately, if He is, then He's thinking of something non-computer related. About 6 or 7 years ago, I was diagnosed with ulnar (or cubital) tunnel syndrome (akin to carpal tunnel syndrome except that, instead of the affected nerve being the one that runs through your wrist, it's the main one that runs down your arm - aka your funny bone). That was in my left arm and, while I've managed to keep it at a "tolerable" level, I still deal with it on a daily basis. About 2 or 3 weeks ago, however, my right wrist started to hurt. I don't remember doing anything to it but I was hoping that it was a sprain resulting from cleaning the house, carrying groceries or taking care of Kadie. I started to wrap it with the newest heat packs that come designed to be worn on the wrist. They provided 12 hours of heat and limited my movement (not a lot, but I was hoping they would do the trick).
Unfortunately, the pain has only gotten worse. This last weekend I broke down and bought a rigid support brace - one that doesn't allow me to move my wrist at all. I wear that at night and while I'm typing. I try to take it off and gently stretch the wrist at least once an hour or so. I would think total immobilization would be worse for it. I remember how my elbow felt after 6 weeks spent in a cast at a 90 degree angle, and all the stuff I've been reading on carpal tunnel says that there's no real proof that more than 12 hours of splinting (out of every 24) gave any greater benefit. Still, there have been several times this past few weeks where I've woken up because my hands were numb - that's mainly to do with the ulnar nerve but the only solution for that is to brace my entire arm in a straight position. Can't see myself sleeping well like that. Unfortunately, it's not like I can take a two-week vacation to fully "rest" my nerves. I have the ergo equipment that's supposed to help and I've been diligently doing the recommended stretches, but 8 hours a day at a keyboard is taking its toll. Maybe I should look into that voice recognition typing software. 
Anyways, all my internet research hasn't provided me with any relief so I'm thinking that I'll be going to the doctor's next week to see if there's anything else I can do ("options", at this point, do NOT include cortisone shots or surgery). Way too much pain from the first (if it's anything like the shot I got for my heel) and way too many horror stories heard from the second.
On a brighter note, the weather here, this week, has been absolutely beautiful. Sunny and upper 70s - and that's expected to last for, at least, a couple of more days. If we're lucky, Kadie will be able to go trick-or-treating this weekend w/o a coat over her costume.
If I remember correctly, today is the day Mom and Grandma head up north to Aunt Lois' (or they did that yesterday and, today, they're all flying to Alaska). I'll be thinking about you all and praying for a safe journey. 
Class is starting, so I gotta go. I hope everyone is having a great week. Love and hugs to all.