Graduation #2

Three weeks ago I 'graduated' from Iowa Central Community College with my associates degree in nursing. I saw 'graduated' because I still have 3 weeks of class and clinicals left.  My coursework in nursing is complete, however, this last 6-week class consists of learning how to lead a group of nurses, studying for the boards, making a resume & portfolio, studying for the boards, and studying for the boards!  We were able to chose where we would like to complete our last 120 hrs of clinical and I chose......the ER.  I chose the ER out of pure FEAR!  I always declined going to the ER when given the chance.  I was/am afraid of the unknown, the pressure, and the extremely fast pace.  However, now that I have complete 2 weeks in the ER, it's not so bad.  I have learned A LOT!  Which is exactly why I chose to do my last rotation in the ER.

Degree #2

There is NO way I would have been able to get through nursing school without the help of my husband!  Thank you for putting up with me & supporting me the past 2 years!

My parents - more members of my support team!

THANK YOU to my family that was able to make the ceremony.  I appreciate your support - from near and far!!!

{safe}

Being a parent is hard work.

It is tiring.

It is expensive.

It is scary.

It is frustrating.

It is never-ending........

BUT,

Parenting is also rewarding

fun!

humorous

fulfilling

and joyous.

Sometimes I forget how important my parenting role is to Harper.  What I mean is that I sometimes forget that she DEPENDS on Adam & I.    We are her EVERYTHING.

For example, the fire sirens went off the other night after I put Harper to bed.  For whatever reason, Harper is not a fan of the fire whistle.  She started crying up in her room.  So I layed in bed with her until the sirens ended.  She immediately stopped crying & snuggled close with me.  I was instantly reminded that my presence comforts her.  I am the one who makes her feel safe.  

I can remember from my childhood laying on the floor in my parents' room a few times during storms because it made me feel 'safe.'  It is hard to believe that now I am responsible for creating these same feelings for my own child.

Being a parent is so awesome!        

More Funnies

This is too good not to share.......

{The only background info that you need to know for this story is that I gave Harper a bath tonight}

As I was tucking my sweet little girl in to bed tonight, she let out a fart.  A long one.  A really long one.

To which she replies, "I'm going to need another bath now!"

I almost peed my pants from laughing so hard!  She thought she was pretty funny too, as she giggled right along with me :)

The things Harper picks up from her FATHER!