a day in the life

A typical Day in my life

7:15- alarm goes off, I push the snooze button
7:30- get out of bed and into the shower, stand under the water for a few minutes, then shampoo, condition, wash body and face, rinse
7:45- put contacts in, apply mousse and scrunch unruly, curly locks, put on smelly girl-lotion
8:00- find something for breakfast, switch on the TV news, put on eyleliner (pluck eyebrows if neccesary), wonder why I still have zits at age 34
8:30- rinse off breakfast dishes, brush & floss teeth, , blow dry hair, put on scrubs (make sure I have the right color so I match my coworkers--we have a color for everyday of the week so our docs know who to give orders to)
9:00-bug Dave (this involves poking and tickling), put on shoes and socks, pack a lunch
9:15-leave for work
9:30-arrive at work and attempt to takle phone messages and start up computer
10:00- Bring back the first pt of the day (get wieght, B/P, pulse, chief complaint, check protocols, go over patients' med list and allergies and enter all data into laptop)
10:15-return phone calls, answer pt questions, call in meds to pharmacy, get next patient, repeat untill 1:20
1:30-2:40- lunch break --Eat or run various errands, resist the urge to but giant soda from gas station
2:40-6:00 patients, phone calls, etc.
6:15- Arrive home, find out where the children are, change out of my scrubs, pick up Dave's mess in the bedroom, help Dave finish dinner (During school, I usually go to the campus library untill 8 or 9 to study and work on assignments)
6:30-7:00- Enjoy whatever Dave has cooked
7:00-7:15-clean up the kitchen, load the dishwasher, run any errands (paying bills, grocery store, etc.)
7:30-If I am home, enjoy some TV time, look at workout DVD and vow to start doing it
8:30 or 9:00--read, go through the mail, have deep meaningfull discussions with Dave or the kids, maybe bake something or have a piece of fruit, or watch more TV because I can. During school, this is typically dinner time and more studying
11:00- this is special time for me and Dave. We catch up on the day's events, read together, or just talk. The kids have to go to their bedrooms so that we can have this time alone everyday
12:00- try to read just one more chapter and go to bed, hoping for friday to come soon

nothing to say, but

I really don't have a creative idea for a blog post this week. We are doing okay. Dave is still job hunting. I am happy at work, the kids are happy it is summer time. I have a list of things I would like to get done, but can't find the motivation lately. I am reviewing old class notes (pathophysiology, chemistry, etc.) to keep all that knowledge in my head. As for now, the nursing school plan is to just keep applying untill I am accepted somewhere. I will apply to SUU, Mohave Community (the campus is in Colorado City, 1 hour away), and Dixie. I am also meeting with the director of SUU's nursing program next week to see if she can help me make my application better. I wish I knew what I was doing wrong, it seems to me that I am an ideal canidate for any nursing program. I have 11 years of experience as an MA, 10 years of volunteer experience, good grades. I hope her input will help. Cross your fingers for me.

Well, that is it for now. I will think of something fun for next week.

Ahhh

It was just a few days away, full of hard work. But, it was just what I needed. I feel rejuvenated, and Dave and I remember why we fell in love in the first place. Thanks, Jim and Barb.

Heather CLASS OF 2010

She made it!

I am the shortest one in the family............ by about 1 foot!

Ode to Mom

I was reading back through some old posts, and I realized that though I mention my dad a lot, I hardly ever talk about my mom. She has made just as much of an impreesion in my life, but while my dad chooses crazy antics and sound advice, my mom's support comes from strong hugs and whispered "I love you"s.

I remember standing in the kitchen while she taught me to make gravy (stir, stir, stir so the flour does not clump) and being there to wrap me in a warm towel after a bath. She would drop anything when I needed a hug and hold me untill it was all better. She still does. Even though I am far away, she is there when I call her, there to listen when parenting teenagers gets to be too much. She puts everything into perspective and tells me that my kids are wonderful people; that I am doing a good job, that I don't need to worry.

I have often thought about the mother-daughter relationship. For a long time, I was not sure how I fit in as a "step mother". When the girls came to live with us I was not sure how to make the transition from "week end mom" to "full time mom". Admitedly, I made mistakes. But, I only wanted what was best for them. I always had their best interest at heart. I had my own mom to serve as a role model when I was unsure. Now the girls are young women and though our relationships are not perfect, I love them. They are my girls, and I am proud of them. When they make mitakes, I will always be there with a hug.

I am also lucky to have a good relationship with my mother-in-law. Though we are still getting to know each other, she makes me feel like one heck of a lady for putting up with her son (it's my pleasure, believe me!). She helps me feel confidant that I am doing right by my kids and offers support when I am having a hard time. She spoils my children, and I appreciate all she has to offer as a mom and grandma. Here is a heartfelt thanks and I love you.

I made some bad choices as a young adult, I am sure it was hard for my mom to watch. Even though she did not agree, she was there no matter how bad I screwed up. She held my hand through the worst of it. Strong, silent support. When she watched her teenage daughter become a mother she was there, holding my hand. When I finally ending things with Jeremy, she was there. When I moved back home, she was there. When I learned the hard lessons that a young woman must learn, she was there. And, when Dave proposed she held my hand as her eyes filled with happy tears.

Mom, I would not be the woman, wife and mother I am today without you. I love you!

Love what you do

My dad always told me you can rent out your mind, or you can rent out your back-it's up to you. I am lucky to have a job that I love (where I rent my mind). And, because I love my job I think I am able to do it better. The docs I work with are like older brothers to me. The girls are some of my best friends. We laugh and joke with each other, we are there to support each other---oh and we take care of our patients as well.

The patient care is challenging, rewarding and inspiring. I love interacting with them, watching their children grow up, supporting them through their pregnancies. My job is really like a second home to me. I can't imagine working any where else. I really feel the impact that we make in the lives of our patients.

I realize that I am blessed to have this great place to work. I appreciate CRFM. I think it is important to do something you love, and to do it with all your heart.

SPRING

I think I can officially switch the thermostat to the "cool" setting. Spring is here to stay; no more snow, I hope. The Mack house is getting ready for the end of the school year. Heather's graduation will be on Friday the 28th at 4 pm in the SUU Centrum. We are planning to have drinks and refreshments at our place after the ceremony. Heahter is having her senoir pictures done soon. She is at the state track finals this weekend--we will find out tonight how she did (Go Cedar Redman!) Theresa got all of her AP art turned in, now her portfolio is being reviewed to see if she will get the AP credit. Her pieces were wonderful; so full of talent! She drew a great elephant picture for me for Mother's day. Drew got 100% on his geography test, his grades keep getting better and better. He kicks Dave's butt on the XBOX--funny to watch. We are excited for Summer to begin. I am trying to plan a few family hikes. We have been waiting for warm weather to go on the Kanarraville Falls trail, as it is mostly through the stream that goes up the canyon. I can't wait. Hopefully we will get up to Bruce Canyon this year, too. I am also hoping to get up to SLC this summer to see everyone. I will keep you all posted.