Update ...

Okay, I realized that I haven't been posting on here for awhile, so that's what I'm doing now! Sorry for the delay if there's anyone who's been sitting on the edge of their seat, waiting. (Yeah, right!)

Let's see ... This week Hunter and Preston started school. What's neat is that they're in the same school! It's nice for me cuz then I walk them both to school and then take Jordan to the sitter and I'm ready to go! Less time taken in getting everyone to their schools (like last year). Hunter's going to great, I think. He loves learning and being in the classroom (let's hope he stays that way!). His teacher is really nice and has said that Hunter's doing really well. I'm so proud of Hunter because he really is respectful and helps as much as he can. I think that will help him further down the road. Preston's having a little harder time adjusting, but hopefully he'll get into a stable routine soon. He has the same teacher Hunter had for Kindergarten and Preston's in the morning class (like Hunter was too!). They go to school and eat breakfast together and play for a few minutes before class starts. I'm hoping the year will be good once things really get going! Poor Jordan - he's ready and willing to go to school, but unfortunately is past the deadline. He'll have to wait until next year to go, darnit! He has a backback (or 2) so when it's his turn, he'll be ready!

As for me, school seems to be kicking my butt. I had homework even before the semester officially started! It's been a little tough adjusting to the amount of work we're expected to do, but I think once a rhythm is established, it'll get a little easier (even if it's a miniscule amount!). What works for us is that pretty much every one in my class is in the other classes so we're a mini-family. And the teachers want to help us learn so if we're struggling, we can go to them and get things worked out. I did have to change my work schedule (again) so that I could have time to study during the day, spend time with the kids (and maybe work on some cleaning) during the evening, and study some more when the boys go to bed. My employer didn't really like that, but I have to do what I have to do! School has precedence.

For extra-curricular stuff, Preston's going to gymnastics once a week. Hunter has soccer right now until October then he'll be doing gymnastics again (they both did it in the summer). Spring will bring baseball for Hunter and probably gymnastics still for Preston. We'll see what he says for that.

Other than that, we're just settling into our new routine: school, play, eat, sleep, repeat. Although for me it's: study, study, eat, deal with kids, study, study, sleep (maybe more than 5 hours), study, repeat. Or something like that anyway! Whatever's going on, though, we're staying busy.

Well, it's late and I'll probably think of more stuff later. For now, I'm signing off and going to bed. Night!

The End

So a lot has happened these last few months, but more importantly has come the completion of Kindergarten for Hunter and pre-school for Preston. I am having a hard time adjusting to the fact that the school year is OVER and that my two older boys will be moving up in the education system. Then, on top of that, my little sister has graduated high school. Am I really that old? I suppose turning 29 this year doesn't qualify me as old, but some days I certainly feel it! I was just thinking about birthdays and am kinda chuckling to myself because tomorrow, my ex turns 30. His 20's are over. I, however, still have 1 more year in my 20's! I shouldn't gloat or laugh, but somehow I really do think it's funny! Oh well. I've been thinking about the boys and how much they've grown. I'm still shocked that Hunter will be in 1st grade, Preston in Kindergarten and Jordan may possibly be in pre-school (if they accept him! I really hope they do since that would be so incredibly AWESOME!). Then I think of my schooling. I sure hope this summer is easy-breezy-rice-and-cheesy because starting in the fall, it's going to be crazy for me! I'm excited and really nervous at the same time! I hope I do well and can pull A's in my classes. I know a few people in the program so I won't have to make a bunch of new friends, but I suspect I'll need to make friends with as many people as possible because we'll be a family once the program starts! I'm rambling so I must be tired! I guess I'm just feeling old ... Why do kids have to do that?!

Change

I made a change yesterday. I'm still getting used to it. Brace yourself .... I went back to my roots, almost literally. I went back to my natural hair color! It's dark but the girl did a really good job. I was inspired because I saw a picture of when my youngest brother graduated from high school and I had dark hair but it was just beautiful and shiny and long. I wanted my hair to be shiny again by jove! So I think I'm on the right track for now, giving my hair a chance to recover from being subjected to chemical treatment every 3 months or so ... So here's what I look like with dark hair and the picture that inspired me ... ;-)

So that's it. I'm a brunette again. It's so weird too becaus I'm used to seeing mainly blonde. I have, however, gotten a few compliments so that makes me feel good that it does look okay!

A&P Presentation

Man, I just finished my presentation for A&P. After 3.5 hours. However, I think it's pretty awesome. There's a lot of information and the really AWESOME thing is I can tweak this a little and use it for my Microbiology class! Woohoo! So most of the work is done and hopefully I get some good feedback! Now I've just gotta finish up the written portion of it and then work on my article for Microbiology that's due March 9 (I'd rather get head start so I'm not bustin' butt the weekend before!).

1st Day ... Again

Since I was naughty last week, I decided to start over. Consequently, today was my first day (again). I did upper body and I'm hurting a little. It'll be intersting to see how I fare tomorrow. And I'm also watching what goes in my pie hole so hopefully I can get a handle on that as well! So far, so good. For anyone wondering, I'm back on track and this time will stay that way! Wish me well (again) because this is the last mulligan I'm taking (for this, anyway!).

Week 3

I'm so so so so so naughty. Did I mention I was naughty?? I haven't done ANY workouts this week! It's full of excuses so I can fill you in if you'd like, even though they might be kinda lame. Sorry for disappointing everyone. I wll definitely work harder at going to the gym every day. Now I think I'll go ground myself or sit in time-out for a little bit ...

Start of the 2nd week

So, I'm off to a great start this week. I did my lower body workout and definitely felt that! However, I was bad and didn't do my cardio on Saturday (it's Shawn's fault! lol) so I'll have to try and make it up somehow. Maybe. Cardio's kinda been kickin' my butt. I know, though, that the more I do it, the easier it gets, right? I hope so ... Now I'm back on track and the workouts seem to be a little easier. I think next week I will incorporate free weights. *sigh* We'll see!