Happy Saturday!

It's early Saturday morning, just past midnight in fact. The kids are all snuggled into bed, the company has left for the night and the puppies are trying to get comfortable in their new box. They are nearly 1 week old (in a few hours) and are already scooting around so much that they have begun to scoot right on over Momma and out onto the floor. We decided to use another box with taller sides (and a bit bigger) for the puppies and keep the other box next to it for Momma to go rest for a bit when she needs to. Could you imagine how exhausted she must be trying to feed those pups every two-three hours? I'm exhausted just watching her do it.

The puppies are growing so much. They are becoming cuter each and every day. We've been able to hold them with Momma getting protective or scared. She watches you cautiously but doesn't freak out. She's such a good Momma. There are a few of the pups that I have just fallen in love with. I don't even want to think about keeping them but I'm becoming more bonded each day. I know they are going to be large dogs but they are so darn cute!! I guess we will see over time how things progress. I'm starting to feel like my mom. She has a houseful of cats...I have dogs! EEKS.

Last night I had my rapid trauma assessment check off. I nailed it and couldn't have been more excited. I always have the jitters and fears of messing up but I suppose everyone has those. My patient was actually my oldest son. He had fallen from a ladder while hanging lights with his dad. I thought he was going to make me laugh but I was able to block out any of the snickers and funny faces he threw at me. Little Turkey!!

Beavis and Butthead I mean, Beuford and Bandit are doing great. They are seven weeks old and are slowly falling into the potty pattern. They know that when they get out of their pen, they go right to the yard to go potty. If we don't go immediately, they will pee on the floor. *sigh* They are getting to be playful with eachother and other people as well. Once they want to snuggle with you, they will curl up in your neck and sleep for quite a while. If only they'd stay little forever.

Jonathon, 2, is starting the potty training thing. Thanks Grandma Linda! He has shown great interest over the past week and has even been wearing training pants. His only problem is that he believes he HAS to have two pairs of underware on. Well, and the fact that he wants to wear Austin's underware too. :)

This morning, I went and took my Nursing Entrance Testing Exam. (NET) I think I did well but won't find out anything for another week. Next week sometime, I should be getting a letter in the mail regarding entrance. It will be a denial letter, an acceptance letter, or a conditional letter. The conditional letters are because we have pending grades from this semester that must be accounted for as well as any other transcripts and the NET scores. I'm praying that I at least get a conditional letter. Please pray for that, if you will. I know I won't get the acceptance letter yet. Once we hit closer to Christmas and the fall grades have been computed, then those that received a conditional letter will then get a denial letter or an acceptance letter. I'm hoping for acceptance. We shall see.

Other than that, nothing new going on. We've been so busy trying to get everything taken care of that we haven't had much R&R lately. I'm feeling quite exhausted and overwhelmed. I'm having the pain in my side and pain in my chest again along with this new lump at the base of my neck. I swear I'm falling apart!!

I'm off to get some rest. I want to really do some cleaning tomorrow around the house so i'll need my strength. I hope you guys have a great weekend.

Before I go....

We wish our Varsity Football Team a ton of luck as they go into the semifinals tomorrow! Go Hawks Go!! I can't wait!

Becky