Life with Littles

Another ice day.....

Here I am on my third day of being trapped at home thanks to about 6 inches (mostly sleet) of winter precipitation.  I can't say that I haven't enjoyed my time though.  I have actually got a lot done, and have a lot more to do.  I seems like every time I turn around I am going through clothes.  The littles are growing by leaps and bounds these days.  I can't believe that my "baby" is tall enough that he can wash his hands in the sink without a stepstool. My how time flies!

I am really enjoying this semester so far.  It is early in the semester though and I know that it will get busy before too long.  I am just really excited to get out there and start working.  I think that my kids are excited about it to.  The other day Miss Smarty asked me if I, "was a nurse yet."  I told her sure, I was a student nurse.  She informed me that didn't count.  LOL, she always tells it like it is.  I am sure that will benefit her in some way one day.

First Day

Here I sit at my computer after the first day of my final semester before I officially become an RN.   Well, if I pass boards.  I can hardly believe that it is so incredibly close.  It is one of those situations in which you feel as if it is taking forever when you are in the midst of it, then when the end is finally in sight it seems as if time has just flown by.  Even more amazing is the fact that I can't believe that I will actually be caring for patients in no time at all.  I feel so unprepared.  I hear that it is common for all graduates to feel this way.

Wow!

Okay, it is the beginning of a brand new year.  I guess technically we are 6 days in, but this is the first time I have had to really think about it. Last year just seemed like whirlwind.  I can't believe that in only 6 short months (if all goes according to plans) I will be an RN. 

Since it is the beginning of the year I feel like I have to at least review last year and determine what changes I need to make.  No resolutions for me, just changes.  I have to say that I have had to lower my standards of what a clean house is.  That has been quite an adjustment for me, but it has been necessary to try to maintain a little sanity.  I am sure that there are more adjustments that will have to be made this year as I switch from a full-time student to working full-time and still going to school part-time.  I just have to continue to pray that God continues to show me what is important and what I can let slide. 

I am also trying to make some adjustments to our budget.  The economy has taken its toll on us just as it has so many others.  God continues to bless us in many ways and I feel like I should make some changes to the budget in order to be a better steward of those blessings.  One of my favorite things about the internet is all the wonderful resources on ways to save money.  I have been lead to many wonderful blogs that have helped me make changes in our spending and saving.

Yes, it has been quite a year, and I am sure that 2009 will be even better!