I can't recall being so nervous

Jason applied for nursing school a month and a half ago... We're still waiting to hear if he's being called back for an interview... and I'm a nervous WRECK!!!!! He's got a terrific GPA and has been working in the nursing field for almost 2 years which makes him pretty qualified already. Jason is very calm and confident, but I can't help but worry! If he doesn't get accepted this semester, it'll set us back a whole year :(

This is my fear:

When we moved to Springfield, Jason has 2 job offers. When we got here, the jobs he was promised weren't there anymore. He was crushed. We knew we were supposed to move to Springfield, but it felt like the odds were against us. I was worried sick... and so was Jason. Jason is a very emotional guy so I tried to stay strong for us. We spent hours calling to see who was hiring, I drove around with David picking up applications while Jason was at school. I would fill them out and Jason would return them. After 2 weeks, just as Jason was going to apply at a gas station, Jason FINALLY got a job offer that was better than we hoped... and that's when I cried. I stayed so strong for Jason and I could finally breathe. If Jason doesn't get accepted to nursing school... I'll be the one to break down first... almost guaranteed!

I guess now that it's "go time", the time for our plans to become reality, I'm so nervous.
Someone talk me down!!!!!! lol

The end of an era

David's nursing days are numbered!!! For the past almost 2 years, I have shared my body with the cutest, sweetest, snuggli-est little boy, but they are now coming to an end. Pregnancy was quite rough for me (yet I'm so eager to do it again! lol) and it was so weird for that to come to an end. Then the nursing began which was equally rough, but only for the first couple weeks while we were learning. I really have enjoyed nursing - it's special bonding time! Having special clothes and nursing every 2 hours were probably my least favorite parts, lol. David was even nursing every 2 hours up until we started actively weaning a couple weeks ago (except during the night). I know I'll be sad when we're completely done, though.

I will gladly continue to share my shoulder for tears, my hand for holding and my lap for snuggling... just for you son!

I HAVE A NEW NIECE!!!!!

Ava Ginelle Duree was born at 8:30 am on April 5th. 7lbs 12oz and 20 inches long. Congrats to my amazing sister-in-law, Linda, on her baby girl (after 3 boys!!) and a terrific home birth! I am so proud of her!!!!!!!!

Going Wireless

We finally made the switch to wireless internet - what a world of difference! I'm not limited to surfing the web in our bedroom while trying to keep David off of the printer and out of, well, everything, lol. I prefer to have the computer in a less private setting anyway. Plus, Jason and I can use separate laptops at the same time - yay! Overall, I feel like we made a great decision :)

Harry Potter and Politics

Unfortunately, this weekend was spent (for me at least) in bed terribly sick! ABC Family was kind enough to show every harry potter movie all day saturday and sunday. While it was a bit much, at least I didn't have to worry about constantly flipping through the channels looking for something to watch. Sunday night was their premier of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Without a doubt, my least favorite character in this movie is Professor Umbridge for obvious reasons. In the scene where all the students are back at school (in the dining hall) and Professor Dumbledor is giving announcements, Professor Umbridge forces her way into giving her own welcome speech in which she says a number of things. One such thing is that "Progress for the sake of progress, must be discouraged"... take a hint Obama...

I am against Universal Health Care.

Will it help us (my family) currently? Yes, but I do not intend to stay in my current situation forever. When one of my children have an illness or even an emergency, I don't want to have to go on a waiting list because the doctors and hospitals are so busy and full that they cannot handle patients. I don't want hospitals to close because they're not making any money off patients who don't have private health insurance. And I don't want to be forced to have health insurance or pay a penalty!!! Among the numerous issues I have with our new "law", these are what currently bugging me. Probably because I am still sick... idk. I just wish our law makers would stop doing what they think is best and do their jobs! Polls have shown (I apologize for the lack of links to these polls) that the majority of Americans oppose health care... so why, then did the House vote not reflect that? I am sad that Congress just increased the national deficit for our children

I am frustrated

Anxiously Waiting...

love

I finally did it... After 4 months of waiting, I finally ordered the dress!! The Giraffe print is actually going to be dark brown, but it will look every bit as glorious!

David's 1st Birthday Parties!

My baby is 1!!!!!!! Well, he will be in 4 days - I absolutely cannot believe it! We celebrated with our families this past weekend. Here are some pics as well as his professional pictures taken a couple weeks ago.
I made Cake Pops instead of a cake and they were so fun! I got lots of compliments!

A pretty satisfied little boy :)



Happy Birthday my sweet boy!!!!!