Riley

I had Riley's parent teacher conference on Monday night. It went great, it is so nice to go and have someone other than family tell you how awesome your baby is. Riley is doing really well in school and he is one of the best students she said she has. The teacher said he is the "sweetest boy" and "just so kind", and "so helpful" and the teachers "favorite student". Now mind you they could just be stroking my ego but I know Riley and they are all true. He is the only student in his class that has not had to “flip” a card for the whole year. It was so nice to hear that they think he is wonderful and gave me a little mommy pat on the back that though I make huge mistakes when it comes to raising him he is turning out to be an awesome little man. I was so proud of him, that I brought him home a dozen Krispy Kream donuts as a reward (for him and me). He was one happy little boy. I usually write the kids a note on the days when I am going to work, as I leave before them. Well last Thursday I didn’t have to work and this is what I woke up too, I mean honestly isn’t that the cutest thing ever? Way to go Riley, We love you!!!

TITLE: "This is not what I signed up for!!!"...or..."Somebody shoot me now!!"....

OK so it really isn't that dire but I have never remembered being quite so busy in my life. As many of you already know I got a PRN (on call) job at a local hospital. I actually really enjoy what I do and the pay is great. Now when I was hired on I wanted to be a "team player" and really help out, so they needed someone to cover on of the other girls maternity leaves. I figure OK, this could be crazy but it is only a couple days a week and the extra money will be nice. Well I have for the last month been working on average 46 a week. This has been so crazy, and stressful. As you can imagine this has left little time for housework, church callings or let alone all my girlfriends that I am missing terribly. I usually have Monday and Friday off and think OK I am going to catch up with everyone and everything but when it comes down to it, I end up spending the day cuddling with my kids and maybe doing some laundry. You should see the pile of laundry on my couch it would make blood shoot out of your eyes (Glenn Beck anyone?). Needless to say I know I have not be the best Mommy, Sister, Wife or Friend lately and I hope you can all forgive the lack of posts. Luckily I only have about 3-4 more weeks of pure terror and then things should slow down. I am looking at switching to a part time weekend position that would leave me home with the babies all week long. So that would be great. I miss them so much when I am gone at work and hate the thought that someone else is spending more time with them than I am but luckily it is only for a little longer. So sorry for the lack of posts, phone calls, emails and blog comments. I am still around and keeping track of all of you and soon enough it will all quiet down.......right? I am off to take a hot bath, cuddle with my babies, and hopefully get to bed before 11:30pm. Adios....
P.S. Angie, I am so glad you found my blog, shoot me an email @ Tom_Dani_Lillywhite@hotmail.com so we can catch up.