Being that it is November and all of Facebook is encouraging each person to post what they are thankful for each day I thought I'd do it here. Get the list done now and then I can view it all month long and for many years ahead. So here goes, one item for each day of November:
1. Eric, the love of my life and my very best friend. Even when he is irritating, I know it's because he loves me.
2. Ryan, the sweetest, kindest, smartest little boy. He puts a smile on my face every single day.
3. Austin, who for his bluntness and outlook on life. He is so full of life and energy; if only I could keep up with him.
4. The growing girl baby in my belly. She is healthy and perfect and growing just right. I cannot wait to meet her!
5. The ability to live in a country that allows me to take time to be thankful for these things. How blessed am I to enjoy the freedom to sit on my laptop in the privacy of my own home without fear of harm coming through my door.
6. My job. Even when I can't stand being there, I'm so glad that I can work and provide for my family and give great care to my patient's and their families.
7. New opportunites, which will hopefully make themselves known here in the next few days. :o)
8. Hank & Maggie
9. My family: Mom, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts...everyone. I would not be who I am today without them.
10. A warm house to call my home.
11. The best friends in the world!
12. My in-laws who have always been so loving and supportive through every step we have taken.
13. A car that starts in the morning.
14. Farmers. I know that sounds odd but I seriously could not raise or grow my own food. For that I am very grateful to those who do. :o)
15. Maternity pants. Seriously.
16. Something greater than me. Even if I don't always have a name for it.
17. Co-workers that I could not get through a single day without.
18. Little baby kicks. <3
19. Maybelline.
20. iPhone without which I would be lost in this world. Must. Stay. Connected. :o)
21. Not living somewhere that gets colder than Ohio.
22. Ultrasounds. It drive me crazy to not know what color to paint the nursery.
23. My bed.
24. Healthy children.
25. A cold glass of milk and a couple of Oreo's.
26. My DVR.
27. My husbands socks when its cold outside.
28. His shirts...any time.
29. My education.
30. Having so many things to be thankful for.
Baby and house updates to come soon. Promise.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Home Sweet Home?
Over the past week or so our family has been busily preparing for a big change! We placed an offer on a gorgeous house in New Carlisle. That offer was accepted! However, we are hoping for an FHA loan (lower down payment, lower interest rate - not that you can get much lower than 4%) which will require that it passes and FHA appraisers inspection. Apparently this house previously had an offer with FHA financing but due to the crawl space, or lack there of, the financing was denied.
We had our home inspection and got to looking at the crawl space and it is pretty much non-existent. There used to be a crawl space but when they redid the plumbing in the house they took it from the well into the utility room and then through the walls rather than through the crawl space as it had been done previously. So there is no need to have that access and they closed it off. Mostly. There is one vent that can be opened and a maximum of 3 inches of darkness can be seen between two 2x4's. I'm hoping the FHA appraiser that we had inspect the house today is much less stringent and will realize that the crawl space is closed.
Unfortunately, the turn around time on the appraisal is up to one week. I can hardly wait. I'm so nervous because if it doesn't go through then we have to try for a conventional loan, which we will get but it changes the contract and can prolong the process. Right now, closing is set for Sept 30. Eric thinks we may be able to move that up even but I'm nervous to do that since that will be Ryan's birthday party time. But again, it all is hanging on this FHA appraisal that happened sometime today. Maybe I'll get lucky and everything will be fine and I'll know that it is fine by this time tomorrow. :o)
Well I suppose that is enough of my rambling on about the house for now. Once everything goes through (fingers crossed) I'll have so much more to talk about. haha! I have loved my little house but we outgrew it sometime ago. I need a new place to call my home sweet home.
We had our home inspection and got to looking at the crawl space and it is pretty much non-existent. There used to be a crawl space but when they redid the plumbing in the house they took it from the well into the utility room and then through the walls rather than through the crawl space as it had been done previously. So there is no need to have that access and they closed it off. Mostly. There is one vent that can be opened and a maximum of 3 inches of darkness can be seen between two 2x4's. I'm hoping the FHA appraiser that we had inspect the house today is much less stringent and will realize that the crawl space is closed.
Unfortunately, the turn around time on the appraisal is up to one week. I can hardly wait. I'm so nervous because if it doesn't go through then we have to try for a conventional loan, which we will get but it changes the contract and can prolong the process. Right now, closing is set for Sept 30. Eric thinks we may be able to move that up even but I'm nervous to do that since that will be Ryan's birthday party time. But again, it all is hanging on this FHA appraisal that happened sometime today. Maybe I'll get lucky and everything will be fine and I'll know that it is fine by this time tomorrow. :o)
Well I suppose that is enough of my rambling on about the house for now. Once everything goes through (fingers crossed) I'll have so much more to talk about. haha! I have loved my little house but we outgrew it sometime ago. I need a new place to call my home sweet home.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Meanie Moms
Since Ryan started Kindergarten I have had trouble with some mom's at his school. They don't talk to me, usually they just ignore me. I don't think I've ever done anything to offend them either. I think I may have blogged about one mom before - "Mouth" - and her endless opinions and shrill voice. Last Spring Ryan had some activity at school and I went quickly before I went to work, so I of course had to go in uniform. A few days later I had the pleasure of hearing Mouth talking about the joys of having a husband who was such a good provider so that she could stay home with her children. Ouch.
Now this may have been totally harmless but I couldn't help feeling like I was once again being snubbed by this woman and her friends - the Meanie Moms. I don't think that her ability to be a stay at home mom makes her any better or worse or parent than those who do work however, I can't say that I think she believes the same. Throughout the summer those feelings of inadequacy when stacked against the Meanie Moms had quieted but unfortunately they came flooding back when I faced them today at the school.
I so enjoyed my time as a stay at home mom but that life was not meant for me. My husband is an excellent man, wonderful father, husband, and provider. He does not make me work nor does he resent that I work. I help to provide for our family, put food on the table, clothes on our backs, and fun in our lives. It's a wonderful feeling! And my work is very rewarding; I couldn't ask for more.
But it's a hard trade to make. I would so love to be the mom who went to every school function, signed up for every event, and got to be the class parent during fun holiday activities. I try my best. It may be three days before my laundry gets folded. We might eat left overs and frozen meals more often than good home cooked meals anymore. I may show up to the school in my Navy Blue's and only stay for 20 minutes. But I try. I stay up days and watch them play, even after hours and hours awake. But in return, I have to send them to daycare so that I can sleep at some point. But I do try.
So in evaluating how I am as a parent I have learned that I have mad multi-tasking skills; I can sit in the back yard, enjoying the last minutes of summer, watching my kids play, while I blog and plan my grocery list for the week, after cleaning the kitchen from a day or two of lost time and getting caught up on laundry. Oh, and I'm growing a human being in my belly. All on just four hours sleep in the last 30 hours. I do a good job and teach my children to be strong, smart, and confident. I am raising little boys that I hope will grow up to be wonderful men. Even with a job.
I guess I just want the same respect that I hold for all moms who do their best every single day. Being a mom is hard work no matter how many kids you have, the job you have, single mom, married mom, a super mom, or a meanie mom. Now if we could just treat each other that way.
Now this may have been totally harmless but I couldn't help feeling like I was once again being snubbed by this woman and her friends - the Meanie Moms. I don't think that her ability to be a stay at home mom makes her any better or worse or parent than those who do work however, I can't say that I think she believes the same. Throughout the summer those feelings of inadequacy when stacked against the Meanie Moms had quieted but unfortunately they came flooding back when I faced them today at the school.
I so enjoyed my time as a stay at home mom but that life was not meant for me. My husband is an excellent man, wonderful father, husband, and provider. He does not make me work nor does he resent that I work. I help to provide for our family, put food on the table, clothes on our backs, and fun in our lives. It's a wonderful feeling! And my work is very rewarding; I couldn't ask for more.
But it's a hard trade to make. I would so love to be the mom who went to every school function, signed up for every event, and got to be the class parent during fun holiday activities. I try my best. It may be three days before my laundry gets folded. We might eat left overs and frozen meals more often than good home cooked meals anymore. I may show up to the school in my Navy Blue's and only stay for 20 minutes. But I try. I stay up days and watch them play, even after hours and hours awake. But in return, I have to send them to daycare so that I can sleep at some point. But I do try.
So in evaluating how I am as a parent I have learned that I have mad multi-tasking skills; I can sit in the back yard, enjoying the last minutes of summer, watching my kids play, while I blog and plan my grocery list for the week, after cleaning the kitchen from a day or two of lost time and getting caught up on laundry. Oh, and I'm growing a human being in my belly. All on just four hours sleep in the last 30 hours. I do a good job and teach my children to be strong, smart, and confident. I am raising little boys that I hope will grow up to be wonderful men. Even with a job.
I guess I just want the same respect that I hold for all moms who do their best every single day. Being a mom is hard work no matter how many kids you have, the job you have, single mom, married mom, a super mom, or a meanie mom. Now if we could just treat each other that way.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Now what?
Here we are again...nearly six months gone by since the last post. It's not that our lives have not been busy or been full of fun days, new stories, and exciting starts; rather, our days have been so full that I have had no time sit back and relive the moments. Being an old married lady, Friday night at 11 pm is the perfect time I suppose. :o)
The most exciting moment of the last six months happened about six weeks ago when a little white stick developed two little pink lines. I always know so early, which is a blessing in some respects but it makes the days and weeks tick on longer. Now at nearly 10 weeks I am starting to get comfortable with the idea. Two weeks ago I got to see a tiny, beautiful, gray circle with a quick, strong heartbeat. Amazing how something that sounds like that can make your heart quicken and a tear fall. Even if it is the third pregnancy, it is just as exciting each time. Of course with the ever so sweet moments must come the nauseous, bloated, never-been-so-tired-in-my-life moments. It gets a little better each day, thankfully.
In June I finished the last class in my journey to BSN. I completed the nursing course in May and had to finish a Composition class over the last five weeks of the quarter. How those five weeks drug on...but the end finally came and I'm so excited! Last weekend the paper copy of my degree arrived - another beautiful thing to see. I am now applying for a Master's program for Family Nurse Practitioner. Maybe after I get that degree, I'll be satisfied and can spend more than five months not going to school.
And now it's almost time for the boys to go back to school. Ryan will be entering the third grade! My sweet baby boy will be *8* years old!! He is so fun to spend time with. I have loved watching his little personality grow. And Austin is a never ending spout of fun; so full of energy and laughter, you just can't get enough. I have so enjoyed the summer, as quickly as it has gone by quickly. I wish I had had more time to spend with my favorite boys but the moments spent were some of the best. <3
Along with our own moments of joy, I was able to share in the joy of some of my very best friends. My dear friend Amber had a beautiful baby boy in May. He is so precious! My oldest friend Angel got married in early June to a great guy. I couldn't be happier for the two of them! Most of the Spring was spent planning, throwing, and attending parties: birthday, baby shower, bridal shower, bachelorette party, and finally a wedding ceremony & reception. As fun as it was, I am glad it's over - I have only just recovered from all the fun. :o)
So, now what? Well with Fall coming (YAY!) it of course means a lot of busy days lie ahead. Football, hikes at Charleston Falls, pumpkin ice cream, Trick-or-Treat, jeans & t-shirt nights, and maybe a few surprises?
No pictures this time...but hopefully with our next family update.
The most exciting moment of the last six months happened about six weeks ago when a little white stick developed two little pink lines. I always know so early, which is a blessing in some respects but it makes the days and weeks tick on longer. Now at nearly 10 weeks I am starting to get comfortable with the idea. Two weeks ago I got to see a tiny, beautiful, gray circle with a quick, strong heartbeat. Amazing how something that sounds like that can make your heart quicken and a tear fall. Even if it is the third pregnancy, it is just as exciting each time. Of course with the ever so sweet moments must come the nauseous, bloated, never-been-so-tired-in-my-life moments. It gets a little better each day, thankfully.
In June I finished the last class in my journey to BSN. I completed the nursing course in May and had to finish a Composition class over the last five weeks of the quarter. How those five weeks drug on...but the end finally came and I'm so excited! Last weekend the paper copy of my degree arrived - another beautiful thing to see. I am now applying for a Master's program for Family Nurse Practitioner. Maybe after I get that degree, I'll be satisfied and can spend more than five months not going to school.
And now it's almost time for the boys to go back to school. Ryan will be entering the third grade! My sweet baby boy will be *8* years old!! He is so fun to spend time with. I have loved watching his little personality grow. And Austin is a never ending spout of fun; so full of energy and laughter, you just can't get enough. I have so enjoyed the summer, as quickly as it has gone by quickly. I wish I had had more time to spend with my favorite boys but the moments spent were some of the best. <3
Along with our own moments of joy, I was able to share in the joy of some of my very best friends. My dear friend Amber had a beautiful baby boy in May. He is so precious! My oldest friend Angel got married in early June to a great guy. I couldn't be happier for the two of them! Most of the Spring was spent planning, throwing, and attending parties: birthday, baby shower, bridal shower, bachelorette party, and finally a wedding ceremony & reception. As fun as it was, I am glad it's over - I have only just recovered from all the fun. :o)
So, now what? Well with Fall coming (YAY!) it of course means a lot of busy days lie ahead. Football, hikes at Charleston Falls, pumpkin ice cream, Trick-or-Treat, jeans & t-shirt nights, and maybe a few surprises?
No pictures this time...but hopefully with our next family update.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Nearly Six Months Later...
Wow, I can't believe I have waited almost six months to post! Not much choice I guess, I've been too busy for anything lately. But it'll all be worth it. June 11 is the END of my BSN!!! Then it'll be time to move on to a Master's. I can't wait!! I have busted my butt to do it but it'll all be done soon.
So between my three full time jobs (Nurse, Student, Mother/Wife) I'm just a bit exhausted. And now I have a lot to catch up on.
Ryan turned seven in September. I can't believe how big he is now. He's so funny and smart. I just love hanging out with that kid. Always makes me a little sad when I realize that it has been seven years since he was a little baby. He was just the best little baby, hardly ever cried, loved to cuddle, and even though he'd kill me if he knew...he still likes to snuggle up every once in awhile.
We had a wonderful Holiday season. Went to Iowa and Illinois in early November to celebrate Thanksgiving and see family. We had a great time but we never feel like we have enough time there. I had to spend my first Christmas Eve away from my boys, which was hard but was made easier by working with a great group of nurses and PCT's.
Austin turned four in January. I was so hoping that, like Ryan, he would slow down on the growing and even out on the growth chart...not so much. He's going to be taller than Ryan before long.
Angel's wedding is quickly approaching as well. I have her shower and party planned but still have a lot to do. Like order and mail invitations and buy everything. But otherwise, it's all good. My dress fits much better but I still have just a bit more to go. I'm not sure what I'll do when I have no school work and no matron of honor duties to handle. :o)
Oh, and a little picture of my early birthday/early Anniversary present this year.
Work is never without endless amusement and frustration. While it might seem inappropriate to some, we have to laugh at the unusual events that happen to us - like patient's screaming "Slut Puppy" and asking where their snuff is. Dinosaurs have been a topic of discussion lately as well, but not because of a patient. It's nice to have a good laugh about that issue for once than to just feel pissed about it all the time. And then there are the hello's and good-bye's night shift style to get us by. An unusual tradition of our unit, built on love of course, where should you decide to leave us or join us, you will be flushed with whatever one can put their hands on. This includes but is not limited to saline flushes, foam hand sanitizer, baby powder, and lubricant. :o) I love this place.
But with the many changes and the knowledge that the unit won't be there forever, I have to start thinking about the future and where I am going from here. I have a pretty good idea...but I'm not ready to tell just yet. Of course, that means that I would have to be on the lookout for giant syringes filled with lube pointing around the corner at me! Hmm....maybe I should just stay.
So between my three full time jobs (Nurse, Student, Mother/Wife) I'm just a bit exhausted. And now I have a lot to catch up on.
Angel's wedding is quickly approaching as well. I have her shower and party planned but still have a lot to do. Like order and mail invitations and buy everything. But otherwise, it's all good. My dress fits much better but I still have just a bit more to go. I'm not sure what I'll do when I have no school work and no matron of honor duties to handle. :o)
Oh, and a little picture of my early birthday/early Anniversary present this year.
Work is never without endless amusement and frustration. While it might seem inappropriate to some, we have to laugh at the unusual events that happen to us - like patient's screaming "Slut Puppy" and asking where their snuff is. Dinosaurs have been a topic of discussion lately as well, but not because of a patient. It's nice to have a good laugh about that issue for once than to just feel pissed about it all the time. And then there are the hello's and good-bye's night shift style to get us by. An unusual tradition of our unit, built on love of course, where should you decide to leave us or join us, you will be flushed with whatever one can put their hands on. This includes but is not limited to saline flushes, foam hand sanitizer, baby powder, and lubricant. :o) I love this place.
But with the many changes and the knowledge that the unit won't be there forever, I have to start thinking about the future and where I am going from here. I have a pretty good idea...but I'm not ready to tell just yet. Of course, that means that I would have to be on the lookout for giant syringes filled with lube pointing around the corner at me! Hmm....maybe I should just stay.
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