Wow! I am sick...Boo hoo hoo! I called in sick to work tonight, I feel pretty guilty for doing that. But everytime I sneeze, cough or cry, I don't feel so bad. I think I over react when I feel guilty about calling in sick because I abused the privilege when I was a teenager. I hated working at KFC, and I think I called in sick too many times. Conversely, now, I really love going to work. I learn so much when I am there. When every employee is there (and no one has called in sick) it runs rather smoothly. I know that it can be a bad night when an ED is short-staffed.

Scott took all the kids to the Demolition Derby at the fairgrounds, they have sent me a couple of texts that say they are having a blast.

I decided to stay home and do a little homework. So far, it is going well, with the exception that Leila ate a page in my homework and I can't finish part of it, because I don't know what to do. Silly dog!

Every once in a while, Murphy comes over to me and kisses me. Then Leila gets jealous and attacks. I think I have had a nice doggie-spit-bath tonight (a couple of times over!)

So, this new college class that I am taking is proving a bit more difficult than I expected. din't score very well on the first test (70 %), I am going to have to do much better if I want to get a B+ in this class. Anyway, so the studying is taking a bit more time away from my family than I would like. Especially mentally--I keep thinking about the class, even when I am supposed to be playing with my family. Like even right now! My little family are all outside playing with a little campfire that Scott made.

So, I guess I better get out there!

Ripping out carpet and new callings

Well, I got a bug this week and decided to replace Megan's carpet with Pergo this week. I got her room cleaned out tonight and ripped out the carepet, the pad, the little nail-down thingies, and the baseboards. Scott came home about then and helped with the rest of it. He did the little detail stuff-the getting the staples out.

Right near the end, one of the Bishopbric came over and asked me to teach a new Sunday School class. I think it will be fun. I think that I will enjoy it. We will see. I was getting so comfy in not having a call right now. I may have to adjust the thinking a little!

I am excited to figure out how to post pictures, I would love to show the room progress!

College Chemistry = B+

Well, I found out that I did indeed get a B+ in the college chemistry class. I was quite desparate for the grade, I worked pretty hard for it. I tried to understand the material. But I think it all came down to Heavenly Father helping me, once again. I prayed before the course and asked him to help me just enough to get the B+, and He came through for me. He always does, even when I don't deserve it. It amazes me and makes me think that I am meant to move on in my education.

Even in High School, I remember asking for help with studying. I knew that I needed a certain score on the ACT to make it into the Nursing Program, and I worried and worried about it. I have never been strong in Math, and I was concerned about my grades and ACT score.

The night before the ACT test, I remember having a dream. It was a scary dream, I was in a hotel lobby and I was with a man that was hurting me. I cried out, asking for help. Then, a little blue eyed girl came up to me and took my hand and told the man to stop. He got angry and walked away. The little girl took my hand and took care of me. Then, all went dark, and I heard a voice, a man's voice say, "Ask and ye shall receive, Knock and it shall be opened to you."

It struck me then that Heavenly Father would be there for me when I asked for help. That He would help me to achieve those things that would help me in my life achieve the things that are good for me. Over and over, He has answered my prayers, always for the best.

I am now looking forward to the new class (hurdle) to jump. Pathophysiology. I think that I should do alright. My Goodness, I have Been a nurse for 17 years, should understand the nature of disease by now, don't you think? I think I will pray this time, too.

So, I have a week between these 2 quarters. I think I will start ripping apart Megan's room. Our sweet puppy, Murphy, loved the closet to potty train when he was a puppy. I can't stand the thought of having a stinky closet anymore, so I am about ready to rip the carpet out. I am so excited to start.

The beginning

Well, I think it is time to join the "blog" game. How fun! So much to talk about, and so little time. Right now it is Saturday afternoon and Ivy is in the tub, Abby is trying to get ready to go to a friends house, Megan is cleaning her room and Nellie is playing "monkey" on my eliptical. Scott is somewhere outside cleaning out weeds and making the garden ready to plant.

I just finished my chemistry class, my attempt to get back into school. I am hoping for a B+ out of the class, I need it so that I can apply to the BSN program at a University. (It doesn't matter which one I get into, just so long as I can get in!) The long term plan is to get my Doctorate in Nursing, I think it would be fun to be called "Dr. Kristie."

Well, the kids need me. I will see you all soon!