Update

Again, I have been lacking on the updates.
Sorry, a stressful time as I am only days away from taking my licensing exam. I am very nervous. So much on the line.
I have not been working as much, just trying to study.
We have had some 30 degree days here...I am so happy to have the summer sun, but more happy that the house has central air! I cannot imagine how I would sleep otherwise ;)
Today Arianna was in a parade. It is rodeo weekend here. and the champs had a float. She was so excited. She almost didnt make it to start, as it was SO hot. But, one it got going she was waving away. It was a wonderful moment. We also got to reconnect with her friend she made last year at the conference. He is 17 I believe and has a hand like Ariannas. I want to make sure we see him more and that I meet his mom.
After the parade we hit the fair to let the kids go on a few rides. It was insanely expensive, so we didnt stay that long. it was just a nice treat for the kids.
We had a lovely day as a family, and all are nice and tired and bit too toasted by the sun :)

A little about bootcamp!

http://www.survivorbootcamp.com/

here is their website. I have had a few people ask what it is about and were interested in maybe coming with me. Yay! It will be much nicer having some friends whine and complain with me.

It literally is like bootcamp for the army; lots of pushups.
It is a total body work out. Each day is something different. We can do a cardio day, upper body, lower body and circuits.
It is an entire hour that does not let up lol.
My sister in law runs the one I am doing, and she is tough. she has the best record for inches lost.
I am committing to 2 months for sure then we will see. I figure this month was going to be hard to get through...lol...but next month I will be right into it ;)

so thats it!!!

I am sick right now. I even went into work for my 12 hr shift...stayed 5 mins and then had to come home :( I went to bed. I felt really guilty giving up a 12 hr shift. But, it was a buddy one, so they didnt need to replace me.
I dont work now until saturday, so I can rest up and use this time to hit the books hard. that licensing exam is sneaking up on me!!

Grandpa Hunsicker left today. the kids asked for him when they got home today. It was nice visit. not too exciting, I hope he didnt mind.

Time for bed! Need rest, I hope to go to bootcamp tomorrow...and its cardio day ...yikes

Bootcamp

I am getting my butt kicked.
I joined boot camp April 28th. It is going to be 4 weeks of torture lol. But it works. I decided to make the commitment! I go at least 3 days a week. Depending on work. And its the longest hour of my life lol.
My sister in law bought a frachise of survivor bootcamp. She is doing awesome with it, I am so proud.
Her classes have had the most success in inches lost!! Its amazing. And I can tell, its such a killer work out.
After my first class I was super sore. there was NO way I could survive the next day lol. I went again last night, and it was deadly haha. But, I am slowly being able to handle it and still am able to move today haha.
I will go tonight, and will enjoy my weekend off lol.
If you have not tried a bootcamp...wow...its intense. I will update my success after the 4 weeks, as we took measurements on my first day.
I think Brandon is going to join me next month :)

Work is good. I am orientated to orthopedics now. It is 12 hr shifts there. the day ones are ok, but the night ones drag on forever. I hated them lol. I am back into giving medications which I am excited about. I love giving needles ;) haha.

My licensing exam is sneaking up on me...3 weeks left. time to really push to study when I am not working!!!

Grandpa Hunsicker is visiting. The kids are happy to see him. It is nice he made the trip out. We will do some fun things while he is here. Brandon is off the weekend and I work, so they are on there own!! :)

I do still have some recent pics on my camera. I just need to upload them!! I will get to that soon.
time to study and rest before boot camp!

Oh what a night.

I did my first night shift last night. And I must say I am still not a fan of staying awake all night lol.
At least at this place there isnt much to do. I just do bed rounds every 2 hrs or so. So easy money right lol.
Next week when I start at the hospital in orthopedics, that night shift will be different. I am sure there will be more action. I am not looking forward to the fact that it is going to be 12 hrs ewwww.

But, I am excited to start a new specialty of orthopedics. I know little about bone surgerys, tractions and casts. And that I will finally get the whole experience as an LPN taking a full patient load doing meds and all.

I think for a new grad I am doing great. Having a job in three different areas, getting experiece in surgical, medical, orthopedics and mental health. This will be a bonus for when I one day go back and teach. The more areas I have experience in the better. :)

I am still studying away for my licensing exam. I cannot wait for it be be over with...AS long as I pass hehe. So my life has been work and studying. I am glad things are going to slow down after tonight. i should have a few days off and only have 24 hrs scheduled next week (so far lol)
I am been feeling a bit under the weather, and I think I am just worn out. I need some days to relax and play with my babies.

I need to get some new pics. I think its been awhile since I even took one. :( I think the next sunny day I will go to the duck pound and get some new ones.

We are looking forward to Grandpa Hunsickers visit soon. I cannot remember when the kids saw him last....they were excited when we told them.

I better head off to work...

Exhausted!

Its been a crazy couple weeks! I have been working almost every day.
I started at the new job as a casual. It is the 25 bed mental health facility. I have to say I was really nervous my first 2 days, but today I had my 3rd day and I am starting to get the hang of it.
It can be intimidating at times, but overall I think this job is going to teach me a lot.
When I work, I am in charge. I hold the keys and do the meds....and if something bad should happen, I am who they come to! EEEEK
This is what makes me nervous, but what a great opportunity. This will help me gain confidence in my practice. I love the staff, and love more that meals are provided :)
I just for off working 17 of the last 24 hours. I had to do this last week and it just about killed me.
And now I am paying for it. My throat is sore! I am working thursday and saturday too. I hope I am not too sick!!

At surgical the other night, I was involved in my first emergency. A patient starting to bleed out. It was crazy for a few hours and I missed my break. I noticed for sure my confidence is lacking....I am not surprised at all...I know with experience that comes. But, I got a lot of thank yous for what I did do....

So work is going great. I have lots of it :) I already have 7 shifts in May and 14 in June prebooked...I need to make time to study too!!

The kids are doing great. They make weekly trips to visit their new friends with Rose. It is so nice. I really want to keep rose for two years so she can get her landed status. BUT I do want another baby...so we will need to see if we can somehow make it work. It has been a real blessing being able to work, and not come home and clean house lol.
I love coming home and cuddling on the couch with my babies!!!

Well that is about it from here :)

Workin Mama

I have done two shifts this week, and another one tonight. I have to admit my first day I did feel a bit rusty, but it is all coming back to me :) I am loving being back at the hospital, and I still love the surgical unit. I see so many cool things...well cool to me, Brandon seems to get grossed out when I tell him hehe.

I have some other good news, I got another job. I had an interiew on wednesday, and was offered the job friday when my references came back. I already knew after the interview that I had the job.
It is is a 25 bed mental health facility. It is a nice and small facility compared to the hospital. I was a little nervous at first, not sure if I would like mental health. But, after the interview and hearing about the job, I thought I would like to give it a try.
I am starting as casual. but may take a temporary part or full time line...we will see.
My job their would be me in charge, and I would have 2 care aides working with me. I would do medications and they would do care. She told me it was a pretty relaxed job, as the residents are independant. AND meals are provided! the staff has meals together as they have a full time cook. Now, all these perks could I really say no?? lol
So I will start next week some time with the paper work and orientation.
I think it is a great experience to have. It is not often you find LPN/RN in mental health as usually it is physch nurses. This will be great to add to my experiences...I will have various specialties under my belt!
In a couple years, I still want to go back and teach. Again, working in mental health is a great asset. :)
I will be casual at 2 different places, so I will get enough work I think. I may as well work as much as I can while having a full time nanny.

The kids and I are going to a birthday party this afternoon. I have to leave early as I work at 330. But it will be nice to get out.
Thats my weekend update. busy times for us!!

Arianna is wearing lip gloss....;)

Sunday

We spent a nice day at home today. James and I watched a movie, while Arianna and daddy worked on building the play park in the backyard. That this is huge...lol. I cant wait for it to be done..the kids will have so much fun. It will be great for Rose to boot them out to play:)

I have one more orientation tomorrow. This one is on my actual unit. Then its buddy shifts starting friday. I have my Rascal Flatts Concert on Wednesday. I am super excited, as this is the concert I have floor seats to and where I get to go backstage and MEET them...and get a picture :) yay!

I have nothing else real exciting to post about...but I had some pictures I wanted to put up, so I thought I would write something first :)

Yawn

I have been in orientation for medical/surgical the last couple of days. And boy, its been long and boring...its basically been a review of things we already knew...just a refresher.
I am super happy to be back in the hospital, but have to admit a bit nervous :) It will be so odd being a "real" nurse and not have someone helping me and being by my side all the time....
I think this first year will be a real learning time for me. I so some of the staff on the surgical unit and they were happy to see me :) that was nice.
Things are less stressful at home...but we are ALL still sick. Yup, both the kids have colds, spike fevers and throw up the odd time...not fun. Brandon is still sick too......
I had a interview friday, but it has been postponed until next week. I just cant wait to have access to internal postings at my hospital...then I can see if there is temporary line or part time one...that may help to have steady hours.
Things have still been great with our nanny Rose. we are really impressed. I hope there is some way we can keep her for longer then our year ;)
I guess the only hard thing was she was off around 4, and I came home, Brandon was off today so did things around the house....well, I got home at 430...and had to make dinner. Now that is tiring. I think there needs to be negotiation that hubby does some more cooking ;)....
I better go, the kids are having a coughing contest...I think they need some vapor rub:)