This Week

Well, I started classes last week. The first 5 days were an introduction to the school, how to study, the stresses of nursing classes and basically, how not to fail out. Yesterday was my first day of Microbiology and Anatomy and Physiology I. It's definitely going to be hard for me. I have to stay on top of reading and studying because sciences never came as easily to me as other courses. But, I am so excited about nursing school!!!!! (yes, I know you're not supposed to start a sentence with the word 'but'.)
Today was a pajama day for Ryder and mommy. He started daycare last Wednesday and though he only goes on days I have class, I still feel very torn about leaving him with someone else. I know he's having fun and is in very good, very capable hands but I still feel like I'm the one who should be home with him. I mean, I'm his mommy. If I had stuck with nursing at Samford, I might be able to stay home more with him now. Then again, if I had stuck with nursing, I might not be where I am now-and I LOVE where I am now. As we were playing tonight, Ryder put my finger in his mouth to chew on. PEOPLE--- WE HAVE A THIRD TOOTH!!!! He hasn't been too fussy so I didn't think about it. But, then again, he's been in daycare and I haven't really seen him during the day. I am soooo excited and sad at the same time. My baby is growing up. He isn't the same little boy I brought home almost 9 months ago.
Anyway, I'm going back to bed...it's 1:30 and I have to be able to function tomorrow. Ryder is pretty demanding ;)

How my baby calls out to me to come get him in the morning...

PS-he's fighting off a pretty big cold right now-from being in daycare and getting a tooth-so if you want to send up a quick, little prayer for him, we would all appreciate it. :)

Another Day

Well, actually 2 days. I get to spend 2 more days with my baby bear until he goes to day care. My classes start this Wednesday and go straight until next Wednesday. KinderCare was nice enough to let me do three days this week as Wed, Thurs, and Fri and then next week will start Mon, Tues, and Wed until the summer semester starts.
God has been so amazing in opening all the doors for me that I make an effort to open. I am amazed, all the time, when I open my eyes and look around me and look at where he has brought me and all he has blessed me with. My amazing husband and son, school, family, my home, etc. I am so thankful.

I've got vegetable soup on the stove and the smell is amazing!!!! No real recipe, just vegetables, spices and chicken broth. I put in onions, celery, carrots, potatoes, garlic cloves (minced), chicken, salt, pepper, ground thyme and bay leaves...
Have I mentioned I'm amazing -haha...well, the soup smells amazing

Ryder Reads and Rolls Over

I cannot believe how much my baby bear is growing!!! It seems like yesterday I could easily hold him in the crook of my arm--now he's so much longer and wiggles all the time. And he's ROLLING OVER!!! These 3 months have gone by so quickly I can't believe it. I am treausring each moment I have with my sweet boy and will forever be grateful to my husband for allowing me to be able to stay home with our son so I can enjoy these moments<3

Here are a few pictures, too, from the past few days. Ryder loves to read...well look at books. My mom gave him a book about farm animals. He loves to sit with me as I read it to him. He will smile and laugh as I make the noises that a pig/cow/horse/chicken make.

Enjoy looking at these pictures as we let you in to sneak a peek at a moment in our lives...