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Tagged...8 Things

So my friend Megan tagged me for this and I thought it would be fun to do...


8 things I'm looking forward to:


1. Disney World!!! (Yes, I copied Megan, but it's true) We leave on May the 16th for our trip. This will be our second time to take the big kids and I think that we, Barrett and I, are way more excited than they are. The kids are taller and are going to get to ride A LOT more things...the only bummer is that Space Mountain is closed for refurbishment :( Well, and one more bummer is that my parents aren't going to get to go with us...

2. The Beach....we leave Orlando on May 24th and drive straight to Orange Beach for another week of vacation. I know it seems crazy to have two vacations back to back, but that is the only time we can go with my school schedule. It's not going to be fun to come back to reality.

3. Finishing Nursing School!!!! I know it's a year away, but I cannot wait. I start my 3rd semester on June 1st and I feel like after that it will all be downhill from there. At least, that's what I'm telling myself so that I can make it through it.

4. Finishing my summer semester...I know this is closely related to the one above, but I am a little nervous about this summer semester of school. Not only do I have 2 nursing classes, but I also have to take Microbiology and it is all crammed into 10 weeks! I can do it, but I think my summer is not going to be very relaxing. I've already decided that I will be getting many study hours camped out at the pool while soaking up the sun. It will be nice when 4th semester rolls around and I only have 1 class!!!

5. Being able to spend more time with my family....when all this school stuff is over, I am definitely going to make up for lost time!

6. The future and what it holds...I love my life and my family and can't wait to see what is in store for us.

7. My birthday...for some reason I have always loved birthdays, and even though I turn 30 this year, I still anticipate and look forward to it. It is going to be a little sad to not be able to say I am 'twenty-something'. I must clarify though, that I am not looking forward to turning 30!

8. Seeing my kids grow and mature....this one is bittersweet. I love watching them grow and develop their personalities. This year Cole will be 8!!!! I can't believe it. It makes me happy and sad all at the same time. Sad, that he is 8 and that I'm old enough to have an 8 year old. Happy, that he is turning out to be such a great kid! LB will be 6...which is another thing I can't believe. Of all of my kids, her life has been a blur to me. She will be in 1st grade next year and this will be the first year I don't have a kindergartener. She is such a sweet one! Lastly, Leah is 18 months and BUSY! She adds so much to our family dynamics...She's the funny one!


8 things I did yesterday the past few days:

1. Took two tests...one on Diabetes and the other on several different subjects in Peds. They were not fun and I'm glad they are over.

2. Watched a 7 year-old baseball game and did not enjoy the outcome...on a positive note, Cole hit one of his best hits all season and it almost made it to the fence!

3. Studied...the story of my life right now!

4. Laundry, that is, when I get caught up on it and feel like doing it...which is where the vicious cycle begins put it off, piles up, never get caught up....you know what I'm talking about.

5. Grocery shopping, which I used to loathe, but I am growing more fond of it. For two reasons, alone time and I've learned to bargain shop and it is rewarding to get groceries for our family for CHEAP! Thanks E-Mealz ladies...

6. Worked...I enjoy my very part-time job at Children's Hospital. I watched one of our patients keep the empty syringe from his pump and put water in it and squirt all the nurses as they unsuspectingly walked by....but he got his mom the best. Oh, but don't worry she got him good...you can only run as far as your IV line will go. The other wonderful thing about my job is watching these kids get better. If you want to read an amazing story go here.

7. Did I mention that I studied?

8. Read with both my older kids. It amazes me to hear them. It just confirms that they are growing up way too fast! I remember when they could barely talk...


8 things I wish I could do:

1. Draw....I wish I could draw or paint. Don't we always wish we could do what we can't and are never satisfied with what we can...at least I am!

2. Exercise...I wish I had time to exercise. I guess I have time, but I just don't make it a priority...maybe next year (when I finish school).

3. Make the days longer....

4. Keep my kids from growing up so fast.

5. Wiggle my nose and make laundry and messes disappear.

6. Go to the movies with just my husband, what's that called? Oh yeah, a date!

7. Read some books for leisure that have NOTHING to do with nursing.

8. Blog more often.

8 shows I wish I could watch:

1. The Office
2. American Idol (haven't watched ONE episode this season)
3. House
4. Dancing With the Stars
5. Dateline
6. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
7. King Of Queens
8. Andy Griffith

I'm not going to tag anyone specifically, but if you want to do it go for it!

Beloved Boo

Most of you know Leah loves her doll 'Boo'. It is a combo deal when it comes to the pacifier and Boo. One cannot be without the other. Well, Boo was getting very pretty dirty to say the least, and today I decided to give her a bath. It was a big chance to take considering that her neck no longer functions and both pigtails are hanging by threads, but it was very necessary. I was beginning to be embarrassed by the doll's appearance, especially since she must go everywhere with us.

The good news is that she survived the washing machine and dryer, thanks to the pillow case she was tied up in, and smells wonderfully clean! We did not lose any pigtails and her neck is still intact and non-functional. Leah is happily napping with her now!

Here is a pic of her after bath appearance.........

Miss Personality

I thought I would post some fun pics from the past few days. It is a lot of random pics, but they are pretty funny. They are all of Leah because the past couple of days it's just be me and her (or she and I whichever is grammatically correct).

My school is pretty much just on Tuesday and Wednesday now so the other days it's just us while the older two are at school. She is quite the character and the pictures definitely display that. She has lots of attitude personality and is always coming up with new ways to get out of trouble make us laugh!

This picture was what I saw when I came out of the shower. I had already dressed her and had her seated in front of the television with her breakfast. I had no idea she even knew what to do with a stethoscope!

Yesterday I decided it was a perfect day to go get my car washed. I love the $5 car wash in Hoover so that is where we headed. I wasn't sure how Leah would react since I've never taken here before. She wasn't sure what to think...she just kept peeking out of her hands

Last night Cole had a baseball game. It has become quite challenging to come up with ways to keep Leah entertained. All I can say is that the person who came up with suckers, especially ring pops, deserves an award. It can really keep a toddler entertained for hours!

I saved the best for last! I'm not exactly sure how this came to be, but I think all she needs now is a little bell to ring to satisfy her every whim...oh wait, she already does that! Who needs a bell when you have Daddy...

Easter '09

Every year I try to get pictures of the kids in their Easter attire. In years past, we have gotten some pretty good memories in pictures. This year did not disappoint! Except, I wish I could have gotten at least one more pic with Leah smiling....

Translation Please....

She knows what she's saying and I wish we did! She obviously has a lot to say and it sounds like it would be interesting...if only it was in English. Sorry for some of the erratic movements of the camera, but she really had me laughing. You'll be laughing too after you see this! Make sure your volume is up and enjoy!

Here it is....

I told you in an earlier post about the wonderfully talented lady making my Disney memory book....well, it's finished and it's just perfect! I love love love love love it! She did such an amazing job and you can see for yourself in the pictures below :) It's not all the pages because that would take too long to upload all those pics!