Thinking of school a little more

I’ve been giving going back to school a lot of thought lately.  I know I want to do something in the healthcare field, but trying to narrow it down is really tough.  At first I thought about something like getting a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and becoming a registered dietician.  The more I think about it, the more I think that I’d rather be a nurse.  I kind of like the icky stuff and really, blood and guts don’t bother me.  I think once you’ve been a parent and been pooped on, peed on, puked on, etc., there’s really not much that phases you.  

I’ve been researching different programs and I think I’m leaning toward getting my associates degree from Washtenaw Community College and becoming a RN from there.  After that, I’d absolutely love to transfer to the University of Michigan and complete my RN-BSN.  We’ll see how finances go, but it looks like it might all work out.  Before I would be able to transfer, I’d need to work for 6 months and then start the RN-BSN program and since we’re so used to living on one salary, the money I make in those 6 months can go toward paying for school.  It will probably cost about $25-30K to finish up at the U, but I think it will be worth it.

There is an online class that I will need to take and I’m thinking of taking it this winter. I’m pretty excited to have something like this to look forward to!

I know, I know…

It’s been a while since I’ve updated.  There really isn’t much to write about as our life has been going pretty much the same.  I’m glad the election is over and I’m happy with the outcome.  It was exciting for the last couple of months and now that it’s over, it’s just kind of boring to watch or read the news.

The kids are done with football and it’s nice to have more time with them.  They’re both doing well in school and they both really like their teachers this year.  Austin made the honor roll and is trying hard for straight A’s for next marking period.  I’m pretty confident that he can do it.  Jason has really been working with him in math, which at a B was his lowest grade.  He had some trouble at the beginning of the year, but since Jason started “tutoring” him, he’s gotten an A on every test.  The rest of his grades were all either A’s or B+’s so I don’t think it will be too hard for him.

Ryan has been having some trouble with spelling and reading, but nothing a little extra work can’t fix.  He’s coming along very nicely and we had great parent teacher conferences for him.  For grades K-3 they don’t do letter grades so they don’t have an honor roll.  I don’t think he would have made it if they did, but he would have been close.

Jacob and Grace are doing well also.  We’ve had some trouble with them being sick and it seems that they’re finally getting over the ick of colds, sinus infections, ear infections, more colds, and pink eye.  Yuck!

I’ve been working on my homemade Christmas gifts for family and for the boy’s teachers.  Luckily, all of the projects that I’ve chosen have been quick and I’m able to finish a couple a day.  I’m giving the boy’s teachers a handmade cotton bath puff with a bar of “Food for your Skin” soap that I purchased off of a crafter on Etsy.  It’s really awesome soap (and expensive at $6.50 a bar!) and I can’t say enough about how much I like it.  I’m also doing the same thing for my mom and sister and for our next door neighbor.  I’m also making my sister a hat and a pair of fingerless mittens.  I don’t know what else I’m doing for my mom yet.  She just got the bug to make herself a new hat, so that idea is out.  I might make her a few kitchen wash cloths and pot scrubbers and a couple face cloths and a face scrubbie.  I want to make some Amigurumi play food for Grace to use with her play kitchen.  I want to make some Ami animals for Ryan and Jacob.  So many projects, so little time.

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Obama and McCain

Originally uploaded by My Obscured Camera

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