Finally Fall

Well we are finally having fall weather.....in the 80's. The kids have enjoyed the weekend......Kaitlyn cheered on Saturday, Church on Sunday...and lots of great weather to play outside in!

The Fair was last week. We took the kids on Sunday...before I had to go to work. They are getting old enough to really enjoy it. We bought arm bands so they could ride as much as possible. We spent over 2 hours there and I think they could have went for another 2....LOL Coby really enjoyed the motorcycles and cars. Kaitlyn and Kase enjoyed the more older rides like the roller coaster and the spinner tea cups. I remember going to the fair as a child....and I hope these memories stay with them for a long time too.

I have enjoyed my 3 days off......but didnt really get alot done....LOL! I need to make a priority list....to tackle one area of the house while I have 3 days off.....then maybe it will all come together!!

So here is my list:

1. Wednesday.........sort thru the piles of bills,school papers and misc....and put away
2. Thursday.........WASH DAY....wash the dishes (no...I dont do them daily)...and wash as many loads of clothes as possible (goal of 6)...including the sheets and blankets from the beds.
3. Friday........Clean bathroom....


I could put lots more on each day.....but maybe by keeping the "to do's" short....I may actually complete them!!!

Tomorrow starts a new week....school for the kids, and work for me.......

Life In The Fast Lane

There is just not enough hours in the day to get everything done....LOL This month was busy for all of us....with me working, birthday parties and homework! The kids are doing well in school. The kids are on a routine...which helps with getting ready in the morning and going to bed at night. I am looking forward to FALL.....turning leaves, cooler weather, the holidays.....I love everything about it!

I went to a scrap convention over the weekend. It was a nice break from all the chaos that I endure on a weekly basis. :) I was able to compete 15 LO's...which was awesome because I am almost caught up for the year......my goal is to be completed and caught up before Halloween.

I met some ladies from Thibodaux (Vera, Megan, and Mandy) while at Scrapfest. We were all sitting at the same table. They were so nice and helpful. I plan to go scrap one Sat with them at Scrapalicious in Thibodaux. Maybe we can even catch up with each other at another convention sometime.


ETA: Its been one year since I lost a friend of mine from nursing school...her name was Brandy Corkern. She was a wife and mother of 2. I still think about her and miss her alot. She would have been a great nurse, if GOD had not called her home. I will never forget her or the kind person she was!! R.I.P Brandy....we will see each other again someday!!!

Recovering from Gustav

We weathered the storm ok. We were without power for 5 days....but was able to manage quite well since some stores were still able to stay up and running with generators. I was able to continue to work as usual so the money didnt stop.....LOL!! Keith was able to return to work on Friday.....so things are getting back to 'normal'.

School started back today for the kids......a little hard to get them going in the AM....but they will get back into routine soon.

Talked to Chelsea over the weekend....she is doing good in school. She says she has 'a' averages in all classes. I am so proud of her!! I told her to enjoy it....because these were her last 4 years..... (so hard to believe) She sounds so happy......I hope she has finally found her true 'belonging'. It makes me happy.....when I know that she is happy!!!

Work is great.....I really enojoy being able to make a difference in someones life. There has been so many times that I wondered if I chose the right career......and it has became apparently clear that I was meant to be a NURSE!!

Coby's 4th Birthday Party

Coby had his bday party at The Fun Farm. He has asked me all week if it was time for his birthday party? He chose Mickey as the theme.....he was cute wearing his mickey ears!! Oh how they grow up fast.

Well thats all the parties for the year!! Keith's bday is Wednesday but I have to work so we will do something this weekend!!

Next up is CHRISTMAS...........:)

Coby Turns 4

Coby turned 4 yesterday...its really a sad time...my baby is growing up. I have seen so many changes in him these last few months....he is transferring into a little man before my very eyes. We had cake at Ma's for his birthday...and he will be having a party for him at The Fun Farm on Saturday the 30th. He keeps asking...."Is it my party yet??"

This will be the second time for his bday that a hurricane has hit. He turned 1 right before hurricane Katrina...and now we have another one next week.....:( ! He doesnt remember Katrina...as Kaitlyn nd Kase dont either...because they were babies.....but someday I will have to show him all that happened.

To my baby boy......

WOW....4 years old....I dont know if you know this but you were an unexpected blessing that was giving to me. We all were shocked...but the moment you came into this world.....I could see it was meant to be. You were meant to be my #4 child, my second son, and I was meant to be a mom again. These last four years have been a great adventure.....you have taught me so much about myself....I am so happy and blessed to have shared them with YOU!! I hope this day and the many birthdays to come are as wonderful and exciting as they can be for you...... I LOVE YOU!!!

Love, Mommy

Hurricane Gustav

Well it looks like we have a hurricane headed our way. Hurricane Gustav could hit the gulf coast anywhere from Monday to Wednesday...its still too soon to tell! We are as prepared as could be....got some water,food,gas....ect. We will start to clean up everything out of the yard tomorrow.....and I will be putting everything into boxes to keep water off of it!! I hope this storm doesnt come like it is predicted...but we will have to wait and see.......

Can the time go by any faster???

Boy where is the time going?? We are at the end of August ....already!!! Kase has finally started going to school full time this week. Kaitlyn has been in for 2 weeks now....(hard to believe isnt it?)!!

I guess since I have been working....I havent been keeping up with the time.....! I hope to start Coby in his pre-K program either next week or the week after Labor Day!!!

Well I better get....try to get some scrapping done while the kids are in bed!!

School Started Today

Kase and Kaitlyn started school today!!

Kase started Kindergarten....he looked like such a big boy today when we went to meet his teacher. He has Ms. Perrin. He has to test before he starts so his prospected date to start is on the 18th. He knew a little boy named Ethan in his class.....he went to ABC Academy with him.

Kaitlyn started 1st grade. Her teacher is Ms. Brown. Jenna and Kaitlyn Peters are in her class this year....so she was happy to see some familiar faces!! I got a call though...she went to the office complaining of a stomach ache....but all was well after lunch....I figured it was just 1st day jitters!!!

Coby on the other hand started crying when we went into the rooms....he thought he was going to have to stay....LOL So that tells me I have my work cut out for me....when I want to put him into daycare!!!

I oriented for 4 days this week with N.O. I have 2 days next week...and then I work with a preceptor on Wednesday.....so we will see how that goes!!

Having a GOOD week!!

Well today was Day 2 of N.O. orientation. Its been great having Meg there with me. I miss those days in class when we talked and hung out at break and ate lunch together!! We will be ending tomorrow at lunch time. I cant wait to get my schedule. I have to go meet with the scheduler on Thursday to go over policies and such.

More later......

2 Weeks & Counting.....

Well school officially starts in less than 2 weeks. I went over the weekend and picked up a majority of the school uniforms for the kids. I have been buying school supplies a little here and there....so I pretty much have that taken care of.

Pre-K registration is this week at Midway. I really want Coby to start pre-K but not sure if they will let Kase go to school there too. Kaitlyn is already on the roll....so she will be in 1st grade. I have to go talk to the principle on Friday to see if I can get them all three there. If not...then Coby will be there for pre-K and Kase & Kaitlyn will be in Loranger. Oh I wish things worked here like they did back home. Here in our district they only have room for 20 pre-K kids out of over 100.

Well anyway....I have been cleaning....really need to do alot more...but a little is better than none. :) I start orientation on Monday for North Oaks...so I am trying to get things in order this week.

TTFN

Playing Catch-Up

Things have been kinda crazy here....lets see. I have the job with NO's but I dont start orientation until August 4-6....so that is that. I have been working PRN with Heritage for the last few weeks. I trained for 2 days and then I have been on my own since. I really like it there. I am a night person, but the evening shift works better for us as a family.

Enough about work....I go next week to put Coby in Pre-K...so hopefully I can get all three in school at Midway. My only prob is figuring out what to do about getting then to and from. I should be able to take them...but I may have to put them in aftercare so that it will give Keith, JP or Mary Ann or me time to pick them up. The only prob with that....is the MONEY. It will prob be around 65-75 per child per week.....kinda sucks...but if we have to do it that way...then we have too.....

School starts here on the 8th. I am so ready....I have enjoyed being with the kids this summer...but they are ready to be with there friends. I am ready to have some ME time.....!!

Chelsea passed her TEST to advance to the 9th grade....I am so proud of her. She is now a FRESHMAN!!! Boy where did the time go!! I hope she keeps up the desire to learn and can make these last 4 years enjoyable. She tells me of plans of college and what she is wanting to be....I wish her the best!!!

Well I think that is about it for now....

What to do???

Well the weekend went by fast!! The kids popped fireworks Friday....and I went to a party at Amy's on Saturday. We all just hung out at home on Sunday....really was a lazy day.

I got a call this AM....they chose me for the job at North Oaks...now I dont know what to do.....LOL!! I like the idea of working only 3 days.....I mean who doesnt?? But I maybe still train at Heritage and be a PRN back up...I am sure I can always pick up a few hours here and there!! Well they said they have to check my references....and then I would get a call....so we shall see!!

Well better go....need to start laundry!!

~July 1st~

Well the summer is just passing by.....the kids and I are enjoying the time we get to spend together. We are doing crafts, swimming, reading books....but mostly just being lazy! :) I talked to Chelsea over the weekend...she seems happy.....and that makes me happy. I hope she passes her test...so she can continue to the 9th grade.

Well I went to my interview yesterday at North Oaks....it went well. The supervisor told me that there were several people who interviewed for the 1 position....so I decided to go and put in some applications elsewhere. I applied at Heritage Manor in Hammond....a small nursing home...and they hired me right then! I am so excited....I go Thursday to fill out paperwork and watch new hire videos....! I met all the staff and they were very pleasant. I will be working 11-7...4 days on and 2 off.....unless I need more time off.....!

....going to go clean ....the house isnt going to clean itself! :):):):):)

...............later

Hanging Out at HOME!

Well things are pretty laid back for right now. I have been hanging out with the kids, cleaning the house, and scrapping!

I took the kids to the library on Friday to watch a puppet show! It was so cute...they really enjoyed it! We checked out more books to read....

I got a call today from North Oaks to come interview Monday @ 10.....so we will see what comes of that!!

Well going to go scrap.......bye for now!!

Kaitlyn Turns 6!

Well my baby is growing up!! Kaitlyn had her 6th birthday on Thursday. Her party was today at The Fun Farm....but since Ma and Pa wouldnt be able to join us...we had cake and ice cream on her actual bday at their house so they could be a part of it too!! All went well...she got alot of Hanna Montana stuff...tooo much actually!! She got a HM wig...so for some of her pics opening gifts...and for the rest of the time playing...she was wearing her wig....as she was telling everyone she looked like Hannah Montana....LOL!! Hunter, Jenna, and Annalise all were there to celebrate with her!! She had a wonderful time!!!

To My Daughter Kaitlyn:

Today you turned 6 years old. I can hardly believe it. You are becoming a little lady where you once were a baby. You are very independent. You want to be the BIG girl on so many things, like brushing your hair, bathing yourself, and brushing your own teeth. You are learning to read and LOVE to read....we have been going to the library to get books for you to expand your reading.....and you love it! Playing dress up and pretend are your favorite games these days. You even dress Coby up....so you will have a 'lil sister' to play with. Oh my sweet little baby....you are growing up so fast....just dont forget to enjoy being child, because all too soon it will be over!!! Love, Mommy

Just being Lazy....

Well another week has come and gone!!

Kase and Coby went to the dentist....NO CAVITIES!!! YEAH!!

We have been staying at home swimming all week!! I was planning on going to Texas the later part of this week...but with Kaitlyn bday coming up on the 19th and her party this weekend...I thought it would be better to wait!!

The kids and I have been reading books each night. I enrolled all 3 of them in the summer reading program at the library. They only have to read 10 book (or have 10 read to them) and they will complete the program....but we will be reading alot more than that! For every 5 books they get to put a star on their rocket at the library.

As for me....I am just chilling and doing some spring cleaning that is WAYYY over due. I got the kids room done...so now its time to go through all the clothes and get rid of everything winter and too small!! So thats on the adgenda this week....along with some scrapping!!

Thats all for now.....Later....................

I Passed my State Boards

I received my results on Saturday! Its official I am a nurse!! The letter they sent me was with my actual license!!! I dont really feel that different...because I still have to get a job! Maybe once I do that....I will feel a sense of accomplishment!!!

Kase graduated Pre-K

Well Kase graduated Pre-K on Friday!! He was so cute!! He looked so grown up!! The ceremony was at party place called Jump 4 Fun so after the program...they all got to play aftwards! The kids were worn out when it was time to go.

Kaitlyn graduated Kindergarten.....Summer is HERE!!!

I havent written in a while...so much going on. Kaitlyn graduated from Kindergarten...she was so cute in her program. She received an award from her teacher for best performer....since she always gets her grove thing on when they perform...LOL!!

Kase will walk and graduate pre-K on Friday. He has transformed into such a little man....I cant believe how much he has grown this last year!

The kids will be staying with me this summer....we are going to have so much fun!!

I took my state boards yesterady. I am so scared that I didnt pass....I dont know why...I guess because it wasnt really point blank answers....you really had to read between the lines....and I dont do well with those! Well I guess I will know next week!!

Kaitlyn went to the dentist today....no changes....doctor says she is doing good keeping her teeth clean!! YEAH

I hope to go to Texas soon....but will know more later!!!

My School Graduation

Well it is officially over!! I received my diploma yesterday!! I brought the yearbook for everyone to see what I had done so far! Everyone liked it!! We all walked in and had a wonderful ceremony. When the ceremony ended....we all popped poppers as a WE DID IT!!! LOL We took pictures afterwards....and Mrs. Connelley said I looked pretty with my honors cord...and hugged me. I will miss her!! Mrs. Zeringue wished me well and told me to keep in touch!! I will miss her too! I didnt get to see Mrs. Kelly since she was not there, but I plan on visiting soon.

Some of us went out to eat afterward to celebrate. It was nice being with friends and eating good food!! We went to La Carreta's in Hammond. Brandy Williams came with her mom,brother, sister and family friend. Angelique and Sharon came with some family. Desiree brought her daughter Haley. Shelli was with her fiance. Beth and her husband Michael were there too! Then it was Mun Young, Eliza, Gaylin, Megan, Me, Jodi, and Amber were also there.

After we finished eating I took the pink roses that represented Brandy's presence at the ceremony to her at the cemetary. I know that she is looking down on us and wishing us well!!!

When everyone was getting up to leave a sense of sadness came over me....and I began to cry. THIS WAS THE END!! It was over!! This adventure that took 16 months of my life and gave me wonderful friendships (one of whom is with me from above) is no longer!! I pray that we keep in touch and stay friends forever!!!

I will miss them!!