Mmmmm...Pork

Today for lunch I walked next door to Burger Crest for some food. I didn't really want a burger, but I only had $4, so I couldn't afford to eat much healthier. As I walked in the door, I noticed an older woman eating a Pork BBQ sandwich. Immediately I decided that is what I wanted. (I love Pork BBQ, especially from US31 BBQ). I went to order and couldn't find the sandwich, but then noticed a hand written sign with specials. There was a Pork Tenderloin sandwich listed and I assumed that is the sandwich I had spotted earlier. I ordered, went back to work and opened my bag. A Pork Tenderloin sandwich is actually a patty of pork, deep fried on a bun with lots of mayo. I was disappointed at first, but then took a bite. I would never let my self knowingly order this sandwich unless I wasn't planning on eating for the next two days, but I couldn't let it go to waste. It really was the best sandwich that I have eaten in a long time, but I am pretty sure that I have met my calorie quota for the next 36 hours. But...it was worth it...

School

I started my phlebotomy class Thrusday night. It is already interesting and very practical. I love that the teacher admitted that we didn't need to know everything in our textbook because we would only use a fraction of it as Plebotomists. She is also teaching us hospital lingo, which is really fun to me. This is a strange semester for me. It is really the first time I have had to study. The last semester I was in school we had to take what we learned and apply it to our lives and jobs and show that by writing long papers. It is much easier for me to write a 25 page paper applying concepts to my life than to memorize all 206 bones in the body and be able to know them for a test. Don't get me wrong, I am still loving school, but it will take a while to get used to this studying thing. I was a little freaked out on Wednesday when I found out that I had to know the bones and parts of bonds of the pectoral girdle and upper limbs, connective tissue and the bones of the face for a quiz next week all while studying for a test in lecture on cells, osmosis, diffusion, metabolism, DNA and RNA that will be next week also. But after some studying (again, not used to that), I feel so much better about it. So, yes I do have a test next week, but not sure if I'll post my score.

My Big Boy

Ryan had his 18 month check-up today. He weighed in at 25lbs, 15oz (50th percentile) with a height of 33.5 inches (75th percentile) and his head measured 49cm (80th percentile). Instead of being short and chubby like he has been, he is now "tall and thin" according to the doctor. She obviously didn't notice his leg rolls. She also commented that I didn't look like I had ever had a baby...she obvioulsy didn't see my leg rolls either.

It really is hard to believe that Ryan is already closer to his second birthday than his first. I can hardly remember what it was like to hold him and have him be content in my arms. He never cuddles anymore. I do remember the feelings of desparation when Rob and I were lacking much needed sleep and feeling like we would never feel good again. Thankfully those days are over, but I do miss them in a way. I mostly miss holding Ryan and falling asleep with him on my chest. Yup, we do need another.

Questions

I was really beat up by Daniels sermon yesterday. I think the hardest part for me is to know what to do with all of my thoughts and feelings. I have always struggled with the worrying about money thing. I know, I know, God will provide, so I shouldn't worry. I understand that. But I don't expect God to provide cable TV, two cars, nice clothes, a computer, cable internet...you get the point. I think that is why I worry and hate hearing the God will provide phrase. He is providing, but we already have so much, so why should we need more? And then what do we do with our knowledge of starving children around the world. Why do I get to have a nice house and two cars and so many others don't even have food and clean water? Should we sell our house and move into a cheaper neighborhood? Should we consolidate into one car? Is it ever OK to go out to dinner at a restaurant? I don't know. What I really hate is knowing the reality of starving children around the world and somehow forgetting it when I see something that I really want. All of a sudden starving children don't matter and having new kitchen flooring is the only thing that could make my life complete. Why are we like this? Anyone who has answers, feel free to let me know.

Ryan and his Friends

I thought it was time for me to post some pics of Ryan with his friends. First we have Ryan with his friend Cole. Cole is the son of my friend Kerry. Kerry has been gracious this summer and has watched Ryan when I haven't had daycare coverage. She always takes such good care of Ryan when he is with her. She is very loving and wonderful with children. We are so blessed to have Cole and Kerry. Next up we have Adam and Ryan today at Rob's dad's house. I dressed them sort of alike...Ryan as a Michigan State fan and Adam as a Michigan fan. They had a lot of fun playing together today...



We also have Ryan with his friend Andrew. Andrew is the son of our friends Bernie and Jennifer. They don't see eacher nearly enough, but they are so cute together. Also, I had to post a nudie picture of Ryan. Most of my friends love his buns =)

Anna Isabel

Anna Isabel Morse was born today weighing 7lbs, 6oz, and was 191/2 inches long. I was able to be there with Missy throughout the whole thing. She did a great job and her baby is beautiful. Her labor was very fast, too. She was admitted around 9am this morning and gave birth at 11:38am. What a blessing for her. It is really hard to describe the feelings you have watching your best friend deliver a baby. I felt so bad for Missy at times because I knew the intense pain she was feeling, but other times I was so happy that I wanted to cry. I spent most of the day with her and it was still hard to leave the room tonight, although I am sure they were glad to be rid of me. I am so happy that Missy had a girl and know that she will make a wonderful mother. After all, she is already a great mother to Harrington...

Worry Wart

Why do I worry so much? Rob and I have been married almost five years and we have always been able to pay bills and have food in our refrigerator. Obviously, living on basicly one income is a challenge, but we still have been "making it". Yes, we have to give a lot of things up, but God is still providing for us. So why the constant worry? I am forever thinking about our budget, what happens if this and what happens if that and even what our life could be like if I worked and what our new budget would look like. It is very exhausting for me and even for Rob. Although I don't even tell him a fraction of what my thoughts are on this subject, the things I do talk to him about are surely tireing for him. His response is usually the same..."don't worry about it, Kim". I hate those words. I know in my mind that all of my thoughts won't change a thing, but somehow that knowledge doesn't change me. I am sure I would be a much more relaxed person if I could just stop worrying, but I can't...why is this?

Pheeeewww

I got an A on my test...I won't lie, it wasn't a high A, so I can't help but be a little disappointed, but it still turned out well. The count down continues. Three weeks down, 12 to go!!

First Test

I survived my first Anatomy and Physiology test today. I felt good leaving the test, but we'll see how I actually did. If I don't post my score later this week, you know that I didn't do as well as I thought I did. I really am learning a lot and still like the class.

I spent some fun time with Missy tonight. I am so excited about her last pregnant days and continue to try and picture her little baby. We decided tonight that we are shooting for the birth to happen on Friday. It really works out best for everyone's schedule.

Brings me back

Weight Watchers lunches: Lean Cuisine Meal, diet soda, toasted wheat english muffin with a few squirts of spray butter. This is what I lived on the last year and a half that I worked at Chaddock, Winter and Alberts. The LC Meal had between 2 and 6 points, diet soda had none and the english muffin had one. It was a bonus to find a LC Meal with 3 points that we really liked because then the total lunch would only have 4 points. I wasn't really on Weight Watchers, but since the three other women I had lunch with were, I joined in the fun, at least for the day while I was at work. I miss those girls terribly. We were exceptionally close as far as co-workers go. We laughed a lot, cried together sometimes and vented to each other daily about the embezzling boss we were employed by. I still talk to them, one of them weekly, and am so glad to have had that experience with them (although in every other way, I am so glad it's over). Why do I bring this up? I had a Weight Watchers meal for lunch today...7 total points!

Cute Ryan Pictures

It has been a while since I shared some of my cutest Ryan pics. To the right he is outside in our backyard just hanging out. Below he is with his favorite doggy. He borrowed this puppy from Ryan and Angela and hasn't given it back yet. (Sorry guys, not sure he is going to...he needs it to sleep).



In this picture he is brushing his teeth...one of his favorite new things to do. Yes, he is using Rob's toothbrush. He won't use his own.

Below he is with "gamma" and "gamma". I am sure he knows the difference, he just won't take the time to say "gampa".

When did...

When did Ryan learn what a plane was and where it was located and how it sounded? We were walking the other day and Ryan heard a noise in the sky and looked up, pointed and said "plane". Were did he learn this? I wish I could say that I was the one who taught him that, but I didn't. I am also not quite sure when he figured out that Herrington was a golden retriever and that he belongs to Phil and Missy. Now when he sees Phil he says "Hangton". He also says "Hangton" when he sees other golden retrievers and today he saw a photo of Herrington and said "Hangton". My baby is getting so big...maybe it's time for another.

Missy's Shower

I went to Missy's family shower a couple of weekends ago. Here is Missy with her neice Molly. The shower was wonderful. They had cute decorations and a fun game. The food was creative and most importantly, Missy got a lot of presents. Any one who has ever been on the receiving end of a shower knows that it is really embarrassing to open all of those presents in front of everyone, but I am sure it was worth it that day. How wonderful it is to have so much given to us at such a needy time. Now if only that baby would get here....

Sooooo Long....

I know, I know. I have been slacking on my blogging. In my defense, I just finished up one class at MCC and started a new semester. The last couple of weeks have been spent figuring out my new classes, working on my final paper for my last class and creating a count down calendar in my head for this new semester. (FYI...1 week down, 14 more to go). I know that I have a challenging few months ahead of me. Some days I feel like I am in over my head and think that I am kidding myself pursuing the health care field. Other days I picture myself in scrubs, working in a hospital and become very excited at just the thought of it.

In other news, Ryan is becoming a very big boy. He still amazes me daily with his new "tricks" and words. Many days he says things that I don't even remember teaching him and repeats things that I remember saying to him once several days prior. He is a sponge. But he is definately the cutest sponge I have ever seen...