Therapy???

Lately it seems I've been so stressed out It's been hard for me to enjoy LIFE! With Hayden being sick and my recent Nursing application submission I seem to be a wreck. With the passing of my birthday (23 baby!) I have gotten in touch with ME again, finally!

Friday we went to On the Border with a great group of friends & family where I had some food THERAPY. Their empanadas are awesome! MMmmm! Saturday came and went with more THERAPY.......retail THERAPY! I shopped until I dropped with my cousin-in-law Chassidy. We had so much fun and ended the night with more food THERAPY from the Cookie place. And today...I washed my car. As I went through the automatic car wash I realized, "wow, this is so THERAPEUTIC!" Very relaxing for my hectic Monday back at work.

P.S. Hayden is doing much better even though there are a little residual viral symptoms left. Hopefully it will clear up SOON!!!

It's been too long...

I'm finally updating this blog!!! Woo-hoo! I don't even know where to start...

In Hanna and Craig News:
We're looking into some property out in Holden. It's fabulous! 19.51 acres and it butts up to the tickfaw river. It comes complete with its own beaches and everything. I'm totally in love. We took some pics so i'll post those soon enough. And, of course I'll keep you updated!!

In Hayden News:
I don't know whether to start with the good or the bad??!!??
Good:
He's officially crawling! Of course this means He's officially into everything! He's also pulling up and his tiny little hands grabs anything he can get them on. He has a fascination at the moment with the draw strings of our curtains in the bedroom. I think he'd play with them for an hour if we let him. He's also discovered the joys of chasing Annabelle around the house, and he has a fondness for running you over directly on your heels in his walker. He and Blakeleigh are starting to enjoy each other's company even more so now that he can crawl...they're pretty much partners in crime! In somewhat sad news - I believe it's time for yet another haircut. Everytime he sits up and is trying to play the hair just falls all in his eyes. It's getting to the unmanagable point as well. Combing threw it after a bath is a tremendous task!
Bad:
Well, lets just say the ear infections have not stopped! One more and he's going to have to get tubes. He has craddle cap, Eczema, and HAD a yeast infection. He's had TWO chest x-rays done to rule out pneumonia because of wheezy breathing. He's now on an inhaler breathing treatment, and we're having ANOTHER round of a virus. WHEN WILL IT END????

In School News...
I have all A's at the moment - Officially surviving the first round of tests. I probably won't find out whether or not I got into Nursing school until April so I'll definately keep you posted!

Ciao for now! I'll try to not be such a stranger.

I Hate Mondays

I hate to use the word "hate", but I really hate Mondays. I wake up (normally late) brew some coffee, get Hayden's things together, get dressed, etc, etc. Hayden normally allows me to do all this and wakes up just in time for me to dress him for the day. By 7:20 a.m. he's at daycare and I'm well on my way to work. I'm at work ALL day long people. Then, shortly after 5:20 p.m. I'm off to class. Thank God it's a nutrition class and it holds my attention. By the time I get home It's about 8:45 p.m. Doesn't that stink? I don't get to see Craig Until about 15 minutes until bedtime (for both of us). And, I don't get to see Hayden at all. He's an early bird usually turning in at about 7:00-7:30 p.m.

The only good thing about Mondays is the great hug I get from Hayden on Tuesday morning. Till next time...Ciao!

My Worst Nightmare

It's Happened: My favorite pair of size 4 American Eagle jeans have finally gave out on me. They've stuck with me threw thick and thin (literally). These were my fall back jeans; the ones that no matter how many times you'd just changed outfits they'd always fit you perfect. I'm really quit devastated. In fact, I haven't even thrown them away yet. I don't think I can bring myself to do it. So what's next? A trip to AE to find my next pair of "perfect jeans". RIP!

Nutrition Facts

I'm currently taking a Nutrition class that I'm enjoying so much already. It's so interesting to learn about how, what, and when we should eat. These are a few things I thought were really cool, and you might find interesting:

Margerine is one molecule away from being a plastic

When you have cardiovascular blockage Pomogranate or Pomogranate juice can reduce the blockage by a half. It also slows Prostate Cancer.

Coffee contains antioxidants important for fighting cancers, antibacterial components, reduces effects of Type II diabetes, Galstones, Minimizes tremors associated with Parkinson's Disease, Fights breast cancer, Liver Cirrhosis, and helps with headaches.

Bananas are one of the healthiest fruits. They increase levels of serotonin in your brain. Banana Peels when rubbed on a mosquito/insect bite takes away the itch.

One Bagel is equal to SIX slices of bread.

8 oz. Glass of Water & 2 Tbs. salt affectively treats diarrhea. The salt absorbs excess fluid binding the fecal matter.

I'm sure there will be many more of these tid-bits to come. These are just the ones I can remember, and the ones I had a chance to write down. Enjoy!