It's been quite awhile since I've posted a blog :( Being busy with school and kids kinda does that I guess! So, as the title implies, there have been some changes in my life.
First, I have been busy with classes and that should be paying off in a few months. I'm set to graduate in July and I have every intention on doing that! I was also voted President of my class so the extra duties have been keeping me busy as well. I've really enjoyed getting to know my classmates and feel we're a big family! Today was our last simulation and it always makes me a nervous wreck but my group did alright, I'm so proud of them! :-)
The boys are doing well too. We're in the middle of some things so they're not too happy with me sometimes. It's kind of funny because in dealing with them, I try to practice my therapeutic communication I need for nursing - there's nothing like practicing on your kids! haha :-) Hunter is doing well in school and I am amazed at how well he's reading. He's also becoming a good young man. He's turning 8 this summer which means he'll be able to be baptized. (Which also means that I'm turning 30 this year, how'd that happen?!?!) Preston is doing fantastic. We had a rough start to the school year, with the change to Kindergarten, but once we figured out a good system, he's been doing well! He is left-handed and so I love to watch him write. I know that sounds weird but I love how he writes different letters and sometimes they'll be backwards lol, but he does so well. He's so smart and I'm happy he enjoys his class and teachers. Jordan just gets to hang out with me on days I don't have something going on and he takes full advantage! He's gotten to be a big momma's boy so preschool may be an adjustment for him. I'll hope for the best though. He does a pretty good job of keeping up with his brothers so I'm not too worried about him. They're all growing so fast, but I love them very much and am so proud of them. I'm grateful I was chosen to be their mom. *tearing up* :-)
Another change that's happened is that we've moved out of the apartment we were in. I wanted to do that and finally an opportunity came, so I seized it. How does that saying go? Carpe diem? We moved into a 3 bedroom house with a yard and garage (nice!) and the rent is in my budget (which isn't much lol). We had to change wards but the boys are in the same school, they'll go to the new school next year. The really neat thing is that the new school is right down the street from us! How neat is that?!?! I've somehow managed to be in a residence that's been close to the kids' school; we're even closer to this one than we were to their current school! I've heard good things about this school so I'm anxious for the new school year to start! This change has been good for us and I feel blessed.
This year I'm turning the big 3-0. I think I'm ready for it. It's time to let the 20's go and move forward. At the same time, though, it's hard to let that part go. I think it'll be a little different for awhile but once I get my footing, I'll be okay :-) I'm hoping to take the NCLEX by that time so I'll know by my birthday if I'm gonna be an LPN. That'd be so sweet! :-D I'm planning on having a big party of friends and family and having a great time. We're totally going to BBQ, so the weather better cooperate!!! haha
Other changes have been that my little bro got married about 2 weeks ago. I am glad he found someone who makes him happy. The weather could have cooperated a little better for them though (it snowed in Logan on their wedding day). So he and his wife are living in wedded bliss :-) Speaking of relationships, I became a single woman again. It was a hard decision, but it was mutual. Perhaps in time we can revisit and start again, so we'll see. The feelings are still fresh but time is a healer of all things, right?
I suppose I will close this for now. I will try to be more up to date on our happenings, but there's no guarantees! lol Bear with me and be patient. :-) Have a great day!!
Overall, I think we're doing alright. Some days are harder than others, but we're surviving and making our way through the best we can.
