Whistling A Different Tune

So I really regretted my last post and have vowed that I will no longer use this blog as a way to vent! Sorry to all the poor people who read it. I must tell you though that my wonderful husband came through and saved me from my depression! Even though he had to work last night and was just as tired as I was he encouraged me to go take a nap so I could study better. He sacrificed his chance to sleep and took care of a grumpy, sick baby so I could recharge my batteries! What a total stud! Not only did he do that but then he put Gavin to bed before he went to work and then never woke me up so I slept through the night. "What about Gavin being so sick and waking up 30 times in the middle of the night?" you ask...well I win the awful parent award. I don't think there was a miracle and that Gav never woke up, I think I was so tired and out of it that I just never heard him. Poor kid. But I feel much better and more optimistic about life now that I'm a little more rested!

I just have to let the world that Riley is the most amazing husband, father, and person in general! He has been so great about taking care of Gavin and helpng around the house since I started school. And he is such a great friend and is always there for me to talk to. My top 5 favorite things about Riley are:

5-He is such a great son and brother and is always doing things for his family and always calls to chat and check up on them.

4-He is such a fun dad and would do anything for Gavin.
3-He loves the Lord and is always trying to better himself.

2-I love it when something strikes him something as really funny and he laughs until he is sick.

1-I love the way he loves me and shows me everyday. He really is the cream of the crop!

Somebody Stop This Crazy Ride!!

Oh my hecka! Life is crazy! School is nuts and I don't think my teachers understand that I need to do something other than stress out about a last minute quiz, read a gazillion chapters of some boring book, or study for a test I am just going to fail anyway. On top of that Gavin is sick with the croup and I think it has given him some super power of not needing to sleep. Both Riley and I are suffering from severe sleep deprivation and that doesn't make for calm, loving conversations. I can't get him to stop crying. Gavin, that is, not Riley. I need a break! There isn't one in sight though, so for now I am going to keep scarfing down junk food so I don't fall asleep when I'm trying to study, practice singing instead of getting mad at 3 a.m. when I am up with a screaming baby, and keep telling myself its all going to be worth it...right? Sorry for being a whiny loser! I know people have a lot tougher things happening to them. Time to get out the chocolate.

School So Far...

I started the LPN program at Bridgerland on Monday and the first week has had its ups and downs. I knew they would pile it on us and I would probably feel overwhelmed...and I was right. There are a lot of requirements, assignments, and tests but I know I can do it! The only thing that is really stressing me out is trying to balance school and family. Since I have had Gavin I have only been taking a few easy classes here and there so I haven't had too much pressure. Now I feel like I don't have much time to spend with him or Riley but once I get the hang of it things won't be too bad.
On a more fun note: Gavin has another tooth! This makes three! And his top two are almost through! He is so big! And I swear he will be crawling in the next few days. He gets up on his knees and starts lifting them up and down until he gets tired and then he flops back down. It's only a matter of time until he figures it all out!
Oh...and I was wondering if anyone has any cute Valentine's ideas...preferrably cheap or free. Let me know if you do! Happy Valentines to everyone!