Last Day ;(

We have had the best time. Both of us soaking up every minute, but ready to get home to our kiddos and furry babies.
More soon...

Getting Ready

I am sorry for the lack of posts. I have been busily getting everyone packed and organized for our trip. I can't believe it is coming so fast! I started packing early, because it all usually causes me a great amount of anxiety. I finally finished packing myself today and decided to work on homework tonight so that I have nothing to worry about on our trip. I just can't explain how excited I am to get some great quality time with my hubby. I asked him today if we would have enough to talk about for 5 days. =) I was going through my old blog and found our pictures from our last trip to Cancun. It sure was fun to revisit our last trip. =) We had Thanksgiving with AJ's family last week. We were lucky to have his brother and new wife here. We snuck off to see Twilight the other night with them. I hope each and everyone of you have a great Thanksgiving. Thank you for following me!

Exciting Day

I have lots of exciting things going on today! Today I am thankful for sweet friends that could love on my little guy during my classes today. We are so blessed with the friends that God has put in our lives!
Our sitter was out of town, and my sweet friend offered to watch G today. He had an awful night and was so crabby this morning. I had these visions of him screaming the whole time I was gone. I was wrong! He didn't even cry and had the best time. Not to mention I got a 3 hour nap out of him. =)

Thanksgiving school break for me has began. I have a few things to get done before we leave, but all in all... I can relax for two weeks! I got my first clinical assignment that will start in January. I will be working at a foster to adopt agency. I am pretty excited to get to work with this population. I am seeing through this process that I also have found a love with working with the geriatric population and would possibly like to do hospice and cancer patient therapy. I will be adding these to my final placement list. Amazing what God leads you to when you ask. =)

My mind is so ready for Mexico. Now.. my house, and my nerves are not. I have started making lists and more lists for everyone. 3 kids to back for two houses, 3 dogs going 3 different places, and then us. It will be a miracle if I remember everything!

I had an awesome workout today. I dead lifted 85lbs 5x for 5 reps. I can't believe how strong I am getting. Love it. Going for day 5 this week tomorrow. Figured I better get it in before vaca eating begins!

Blessings

If you have been reading for awhile, you know that fitness and weight loss was the last little goal that I have been lacking to achieve. I am so excited that I found a gym and a trainer that motivates me and makes me miss the workout when I dont' get to go. I am already seeing changes in my body and wondering where she was a year ago when I wanted my body back! AJ has even started going and it is fun to have another thing in common. Of course we dont' go at the same time because he would probably make fun of me the whole time.

We are down to a little over a week until MEXICO! While this excites me, I also get anxiety over what I need to do to get everyone ready and a bit sad to leave the kids. But, I know that we NEED this and it will be so much fun! 

I have been working away on school work. Final papers are starting to loom. I had the opportunity to interview a beautiful lady for a life study for my Human Behavior class. She was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and has just been given 6 months without treatment. I know after spending just a bit of time with her, she in no way is going to let that happen and has way to much more living to do. It really made me reflect on my life and remember that my kids are a BLESSING even when they are screaming or fighting and that you should never have any regrets in your life. 

The diabetic dog is doing well. If only I could get G to stop feeding him treats. He is getting used to his carrot treat diet and new food. He goes Friday to have a screening to make sure the insulin is doing what it is suppose to, but he absolutely looks and acts so much better. 

Well, I have more homework to get caught up on while my fussy 19 month old sleeps. Whew.. it has been one of those mornings! Blessing... Blessing. =)

Happy Birthday Marines!

We had a fabulous busy weekend! Complete with a Veteran's Day program, graduation from the fire academy for my brother in law, and the Marine Corps ball.
As I stood watching the Veteran's Day program, I reflected on where we were a year ago. How overwhelmed and anxious I felt. Such a relief to be on this side. It seems that the year went fast when looking back, but time sure did stand still.
My husbands 89 year old grandfather was our date at the ball. I love that AJ can experience this with him ever year. The realization he is aging and won't be around forever hit AJ that night. I remember that feeling when my Mamaw was sick. Grandpa danced until 10:30 and was up bright and early. It was so nice to see the family that got through the past year with us. Friends for life for sure.

Diabetic Dog

We noticed something was going on with our sweet 7 year old Puggle. He was losing weight, drinking and eating a ton, and not himself. He was also having accidents in the house. Poor guy was diagnosed with Diabetes. He know has a special food, no treats, and a diet of special food and veggies. We also give him two shots of insulin a day. In just one day we are seeing a huge improvement. Poor guy just didn't feel good ;(

Working On My Fitness

If you have been a follower, you know I have struggled with my baby weight and getting fit. I decided it was time.. No excuses. A new crossfit gym open the next town over and I decided to join. I have gone two days in a row. I love the one one one attention and the mix of weights, cardio, and Pilates. I'm sad I can't go the next few days! I'm sore but it's a great sore! Il be ready for that bikini yet in a few weeks!