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.