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We spent time with the in-laws last week and got some good photos. Bobbi and George got up their above ground planters a few weeks back and we reaped the benefits of fresh lettuce, radishes, and dill.

Life sure has picked up these days. I have started my new job and although it was very stressful at first, I am settling in. I have only had about 20hrs of training and I’m on my own in the O.R. on Monday. A, my boss, is in the military. Although I was hating her “Just throw her in there” mentality when I first started, I now am thankful (almost). Its how I learn the quickest and it’s not as though it was “unsafe” but just enough independence that I learned things very quickly. I’m not feeling like I have worked there for 20 years, but I am comfortable enough to ask if/when I need help. The staff is all very nice.

One of my most proud achievements is my IV skills. I can say that I was feeling insecure with my IV placement skills when I first started. Mainly because it had been 6yrs since I last started one and I wasn’t exactly proficient in them even 6 yrs ago. On Wednesday I had to put in 10 IVs and I got them all but 2. Even my supervisor had trouble getting those 2 in. Its amazing how much more confident the older you get.

I’m getting to know Glenda more – my Yoga/Walking trainer. I’m not sure how much of a fan of Yoga I am but I can tell its sure making me stronger. Glenda and I are walking in between Yoga days and in 1 week we’ve gone from 1.5 miles in 45 minutes (had Yoga in there, too) to 3 miles. She is interesting and we get along. She sure pushes me which is what I need. Learning to balance a new job, getting off at 6:00pm then having her come to work out, on top of missing my kids! But life is life and change is good right now in my life.

I thought I'd see if Griffin would like corn on the cob. It was an instant hit! On another note, flu has hit our house. Nathan came home sick with the flu yesterday from work and last night it hit me. Luckily it has been an amazingly fast bug and we’re all feeling much better. In fact tonight I asked Nate to clean off the ceiling fan blades and that lead to vacuuming off every tall surface and dusting. Things look a lot cleaner. Getting ready to do the same outside in the yard tomorrow (dread …).

I am hoping to keep posting rather sensibly - however the next few weeks bring 20hr work weeks on top of gymastics, swimming lessons, and my Yoga/Walks. It's getting hairy these days ...