Well, it has been awhile since I've blogged! Life for us has been crazy the last couple of months. I've thought about blogging numerous times, then always find myself distracted and off doing something else, then by the time I remember... it's late and I'm tired. :)
To update our life and what's going on with Duane in school....
He completed his first summer session and did absolutely amazing. He actually managed to make a 100 on his last Anatomy Lab test- which I know.. I'm bragging.. but seriously, to put it into perspective:
The instructors take the cadavers and pin point different bones, muscles, veins, arteries, etc... and the students have to walk around with a sheet of paper, identify each body part, then write the name of the body part correctly down... no multiple choice... I know- aren't you impressed? ;)
Anyway.. the summer was a struggle- He was gone a lot and studied constantly, but I will admit- it went quickly. He is now 3 weeks into the fall semester and this semester so far has not been so bad. I think it's because they are not cramming so much material in such a short amount of time. He's still gone multiple nights out of the week and studies constantly, but it doesn't seem to be so stressful.. my perspective on it anyway! Ask him and you might get a different answer! ha! God has blessed us though, because so far this experience with him in school has been much more positive than I expected.. I attribute this to faith and prayer! God is good~
He's still staying in Colleyville with my aunt and uncle part of the week, so there are still nights he's away... which is never easy. However, I do believe I have seen him more this August and September than I have in the last ten years during the month of August and September. When he was doing athletic training and working football, I feel like we saw each other only in passing and to kiss each other goodnight...and that was only occasionally! I'm beginning to think I like this no football working business!
The boys and I have started back to school ourselves... My high school counseling job is going well and has started off fast and furious! We have a lot on our plate this year at school, but I feel very confident that we are on the right path and great things are happening. I also decided in one of my psychotic moments that I would go back to school to get my principal certification. I already have a masters so I can complete the program with only taking 18 hours... allowing me to finish this coming May. I know... I'm crazy... I came to my senses at one time a few weeks ago and decided to drop the courses, because how in the world was I going to fit all that crap in to my already crazy, hectic schedule? Then the wonderful people I work with talked me back into the crazy... I really think that what it comes down to is the fact that I think my husband is back in school for the 3rd time, so I should be to... I can't let him get too ahead of me! We're a tad competitive! Anyway.. I am now in my 3rd week of attaining my principal certification! Wish me luck!
My oldest baby boy started kindergarten this year... I know... weird. I'm old enough to have a kid in school.. It still kinda freaks me out! I won't lie- I got a little teary eyed the first day while I sat at his desk with him and saw how big he has really gotten. He's super smart, inquisitive, stubborn, loving, questions everything, adores his baby brother then fights him in the same breath, and I would not trade him for the world. He's enjoying school but still questions why they don't really get to play and why they always have to learn... I told him to get use to it... he had another 17+ years of it! I cannot wait to see what God has planned for my sweet boy!
My smaller munchkin, Kaden Wayne, also started a new preschool this year. He pretty much complains about going to school every day and sometimes even decides to push his heels in and refuse to walk in the class, or throw a wild fit while kicking and screaming... However, once I leave, he straightens up quickly and always has a great day! His teachers love him and never have a bad thing to say... so I think it's just me. He likes to pretend that school is a horrible place, to make me feel bad for leaving him... when in actuality it's wonderful and he has an amazing time. He's a smart one, too! He likes to drive me insane, then smile his cute, ornery smile, and give me sugar and huggies! That smile always gets me.. and he knows it.
The last big thing I suppose going on in our lives is the fact that we moved... again. I am proud to say that I am back in my hometown living on the street I grew up on. I will admit- I'm loving it! I'm 4 houses down from my parents and it is amazing. They are a huge help when Duane is gone and the comfort of knowing they're there.. always... is such a blessing! I promised my husband we would not move again... at least not until he's done with school. I have no idea why it was such a big deal to move again? I mean seriously.. I think it's his favorite! ;)
Enough rambling... think everyone who cares is caught up. I'm exhausted... had soccer tonight for Makson and soccer for Kaden is tomorrow... and all I really want to do is read my cheesy, western love book that I got from my Grandma Pearl! Don't judge ;)
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