Busy Week...

So, I'm still getting used to this whole working full-time thing. Since I work 12 hour days, 3 days a week, I thought it'd be so nice getting the extra 2 days off a week. But it is super HARD! I know part of it is because I am still training as a new nurse, and part of it is I work in the ICU, so my patients are really sick. I'm adjusting, but I feel so tired and worn out. It also means that 3 days a week I hardly see Brandon and Cameron. That's probably the hardest part. I just have to remind myself about the extra days I can give them all my time. I feel like I'm still kind of in limbo. Hopefully as I adjust, that feeling will go away. I do really like my job, and I am very proud of myself each day in all that I've learned. (And Brandon is proud of my paycheck:))!

Cam said something so funny yesterday when I took him to school. He was disappointed that he had to go b/c he'd had a 2 hour delay, and he thought he was not having school. He started whining on the way there and said his leg "hurt so bad." I told him I'd have to take him to the hospital, then, b/c if your leg hurts so bad you can't go to school, it must be really bad. He proceeded to reply, "Mom, do you think we don't have a nurse at my school?" I said she'd call me, then I'd take him to the doctor. He frowned and said "My nurse doesn't give shots like you, Mommy. She just has temperatures and bandaids." I laughed so hard (after he left the car, he was so serious that laughing would've offended him.) He's such a sweet and funny boy and he always makes me smile:) He's excited right now b/c we're planning on getting a new bed, so he'll get our old one - which he loves! He also is excited to have more room for his stuffed animals - we have a queen, he has a twin. He keeps so many stuffed animals in his bed, he almost doesn't fit:)

Well, I'm heading to bed now - I have another 12 hour day tomorrow! Then I have 3 whole days off! Yippee!

I finally did it...

I've been meaning to start one of these for months, but couldn't pick a title (so forgive mine if it's silly). I put spaces between the first four letters of our name b/c that's how I have to tell it to everyone. Apparently it's a difficult name to spell, who knew?
I guess I should start this with a quick overview of me and my family. Brandon seriously is the love of my life, and my biggest supporter. I thank God for bringing him into my life! I'll stop being mushy now:) He is the youth minister at the Horsepasture Christian Church and has been there for over 4 years. He really loves it here, as do I, and it is a wonderful community to raise our child in. Which leads me to Cameron, our almost five-year old!!! I can't believe he's that old! They grow so fast...cherish every second with your little ones b/c they fly by! He is in preschool and is a wild man. His imagination is amazing, and he can tell the best stories (especially about superheroes). He is also so sweet and kind, when he wants to be:) He is the joy of my life and I can't even describe how special he is to me. Now to me. I just graduated nursing school in December and will take my RN boards in February ( say a prayer!). I am working as a nurse in the ICU and am getting the hang of it. It is harder than anything I've ever done, but I am confident I'll be a great nurse. I know I have a lot to learn, and I am working very hard at it!
I guess this is it for my first post. I'll try to update regularly, especially if something good happens:) Now, I'm going to get back to laundry and cleaning up (it's my day off and that's what I must do!) Have a great weekend!