Rainy Days Are Made for Blogging

And I thought I was gonna get better at this!!! I really cant believe that I used to blog almost every single day! So much has happened it's hard to think about where to start to update. I am now working as a staff nurse in the Critical Care Unit. The Education job ended. It's kinda nice to have less stress and actually take care of patients. That's where my true love of nursing is, although I really liked the education portion of it. Im still involved with committees,etc and I think that will keep me just busy enough (actually probably too busy).

Maggie's last day of preschool was last Thursday. She had her end of the year program and I took the camera but couldnt get it to work. Technology. I think its the lens because I had used it earlier in the day with the another lens and it did fine. I think I'll charge the battery and see if it helps.

Maggie and her friend, Emma on the last day of Nursery School!

Alexander is pretty excited about his last day of Kindergarten. They get out on the 5th. The kids have big plans for the summer and are excited about their time off! I'm thinking about first grade already and wonder what that year will bring for us. Since I havent been too thrilled about Kindergarten, I am really hoping first grade is much better. But Im not feeling too positive at this point :(

Andrew continues to be the sweetest, most loving, huggiest little thing around, that is when he isnt beating on somebody or something. He has a great little personality that is developing before my eyes. I miss him and the other two when I work. I usually dont get to see them at all those days. This weekend all three will be visiting Bob in Blacksburg. Yikes! What will I ever do with myself?

A couple of weeks ago we had a rabbit nest in our garden. I didnt know it until Bella (our dog) started dragging them out of the hole and licking them all over like they were little puppies! I heard the little squeals and couldnt even figure out what they were at first! So little! So for the rest of the day we had these two little newborn bunnies in our yard and I couldnt figure out what to do with them. Andrew went outside in the early evening and I could hear the squealing again but it really didnt register what was happening until Andrew ran into the house and started yelling at me to come see the "kitties". I ran out and by the time I got out there Andrew was trying to pick one of them up and got really upset that I wouldnt let him hold his "kitty". I then scooped them up with a plastic shovel and put them back in the hole. After all of the "handling" these little bunnies got I am not sure the momma bunny wanted them back. :( Here are some pics I took of them:

How are ya doing?

Yes, it has been forever since I have written something even somewhat profound on my blog! I think I got blogitis or something! Just couldnt do it, but I want everyone to know that Im back in blogging mode!
How is everyone doing with their New Year's Resolutions? I really havent done much I have to say. Been better at reading the scriptures. When you ask yourself how you expect to receive the blessings that you ask for when you arent really doing your part to deserve them, it makes a difference in their importance! Also, I am preparing to get very organized. This may sound like procrastination, but I have this great friend who is a super organized person and she is going to help me get organized through daily planning!. I also just ordered this book, Getting Things Done by David Allen. I had been looking at getting a nice lateral file cabinet as well but my friend suggested that I read this book first because he writes a lot about the use of files. CAN'T WAIT! SO EXCITED! YIPPEE! So, that's pretty much my progress at my New Year's Resolutions. The photo things was pretty slow while it was so cold and blah outside but it seems to be picking up. I received my new lens which is super cool and I have some new filters to play with so, if anyone want their pics done, now's the time!!!!!!
Kid update: Alexander lost his first tooth last month. He was so excited! The tooth fairy came and everything!


Maggie is miss princess diva. Matt and his daughter, Ashleigh (who is also 4) came to visit earlier this month and they had a blast together!




Andrew is now 18 months and quite the busy little guy. He is still as sweet as ever but can be a handful, esp. when I am playing the organ at church (thanks Sis Fordham!)!

Oh, and it did finally snow a measurable amount this month! The kids had fun playing in it.

Cute Quote

Maggie after her Sunday School lesson today: "Xander, we aren't cannibals yet because you are just 6 and I'm just 4." I think she meant to say accountable!

Quote of the Day

Maggie, out of the blue: "Mommy, the next time you have a rotten banana in your purse, I'll give you my purse."

The 4:30pm News

Bob taped the 4:30 pm News on Sunday evening. Let me know what you think of our production!!!
(You have to turn the sound way up to hear)

More Vaccinations

I have been remiss in getting Andrew to the MD to get his regular checkups and vaccines. I missed the 12 month visit. He went today and in 3 days he will be 16 months! It doesnt help that we are on the Bob Sears Alternative Vaccine Schedule and only get 2 shots per visit. Now we are WAAAY behind. Of course this is okay with me. I detest what the pharmaceutical companies put in vaccines. I dont care that vaccines arent a big money maker with these companies. Ethically and morally they should avoid these terrible chemicals that fill up the vials our children's shots come out of. Today I chose the Prevnar against the Pnuemococcal virus and the DTaP (Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis). They are both inactive vaccinations but they both contain aluminum. If you havent read one of my past entries on vaccines, this metal is toxic esp to the brain. The DTaP vaccine also contains mercury (poison is you ask me) and fourmaldehyde (yes the stuff that preserved the dead kitties in biology class).

I have to say that I have learned a lot in the years that I have had children. Poor Alexander was the guinea pig I suppose. I didnt know much and therefore, he got all the shots in the order the American Academy of Pediatrics suggested. He probably received a dose of Tylenol before some of his shots and I just didnt think this was an option! WHAT WAS I THINKING????

There are a couple of reasons why I dont give Tylenol to Andrew before his shots. The first is that it can mask a possible reaction to the vaccine. I would prefer to know soon after he gets the shot if he is going to have a reaction than 3-4 hours later when the Tylenol wears off. The second reason is because Tylenol itself has "toxins" in it that have to be "detoxified" by the liver. In combination with all of the toxins the vaccines contain, a little body can be overwhelmed and not be able to clear these unwanted chemicals out of the system. So unless it is extremely necessary and Andrew is very uncomfortable, I dont give analgesics before or after.

Just as an FYI, you can give large doses of Vit A and C several days before your child receives his/her vaccines, feed them an organic diet, and push more fruits and veggies and vitamins to help your child cope with the ingredients of these vaccines.

I am not opposed to vaccines. In general they are good. I am against not vaccinating because of the risk it poses to the innocent. I dont know the details of this story but here is the jist of it: A family in the midwest a few years ago went on a trip to Europe and were exposed to the Measles virus. Upon returning they got together with their community home school co-op where many of the children were un-vaccinated. An outbreak of measles occurred and many were very sick. At least one of the children died. While measles is a not very common in America, it is in EVERY community and pediatricians have seen the most horrific cases of it which are branded in their minds, forcing them to plead with those of us who want to delay the vaccine a little while. Andrew's pediatrician would laugh at me right now because of the conversation we had today. Anyway, I know I have written this before, but just be educated about this stuff. Because I know I wasnt for a while and I wish I had been. Happy vaccinating!

Tagged!

Five things I was doing 10 years ago:

1. Starting my final semester in Nursing school.
2. Corresponding with Bob through pretty much only phone calls (dark ages).
3. Living with my parents while in school.
4. Weighing about 2o pounds less.
5. Teaching piano lessons and working at Massanutten ski lodge.

Five things on my To-Do list today:

1. Kick some RMH a**.
2. Look for a new job and a babysitter.
3. Spend some time with my kids, esp Maggie.
4. Go to Target.
5. Wash the rugs in the bathroom.

Five snacks that I LOVE:

1. Hershey kisses! (Dont mind if I do, thank you!)
2. M & Ms
3. Martins BBQ potato chips
4. Homemade Chocolate Chip cookes
5. Chocolate, period (yes, I'll have another, thanks!)

Five things I would do if I were a Billionaire

This, surprisingly, is a hard one!!!

1. Pay for my parents to take a cruise around the World, then buy them new cars to cruise around in and then let my Mom redecorate her house (her favorite).
2. Shopping Spree for my friends and me (includes the Coach and Prada stores)! Then manis and pedis and a private Twilight showing with Rob Pattinson sitting right next to me!!!!
3. Build a charter school for this area and supply it with the best of everything, all the while donating money to the public school system.
4. Hire some peoples to help mes out (maid, trainer, prn nanny, organizer, etc.)
5. Start my own business and hopefully provide jobs to many.

Thanks for tagging me Jennie!
I tag Dianna, Allie, Deb F., and Sarah L.