I Swear I'm Not Lost!

I apologize for my unannounced, random disappearance for the past two weeks.
I have been busy, and feeling overwhelmed and was lacking inspiration. I didn't want to write for the sake of writing because I felt like I had to. Although I write for me, I want to write things my readers enjoy. I don't have many, but the ones I do have I'm thankful for and have stuck with me through it all. When I look back at my first post, I'm horrified. Thanks for sticking around. ;)

Work has been nuts! L has started crawling and pulling up, so there has been lots of falling and head bonking going on. The entire general living space of my work is hardwood floor, so he's definitely not thrilled about losing his balance. They also have a dog, so trying to keep dog necessities away from him is definitely a feat. He's already gotten into the dog's food on multiple occasions. Must be delicious!

I think school is going well. I had a 75% before the most recent test, but the tests grades still aren't posted online, which is driving both Joshua and myself crazy. He's even e-mailed our professor and she still hasn't responded. We both feel like we did well, so let's hope for that! We went to office hours before the test, and I feel like that helped us a ton. We were able to ask questions on whatever we needed to.

Joshua's birthday is on Wednesday and I also have family here for the holiday, so lots of exciting things are happening around here! I am also gearing up to go visit Emily for #OperationEmilyNaps. Letting her nap is the overall goal of my trip, weel, that and letting her sleep in. Her husband is currently deployed, so dang does that Mrs. need a break! I can't wait to go snuggle her bebes.

Happy Easter!

All About J

This is J, or Joshua. He's 21, and his birthday is April 3rd.
We've been dating since January 10, 2010 and I've known him since 2005.
He and my best friend are cousins. We keep it in the family. ;)

He likes good food, riding his dirt bike, wake boarding, all things fire technology and Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey. His hair is always short and he never wears white socks. He's a good cook, and makes a mean Chicken Stir Fry. He loves chocolate more than you can imagine and will choose it over any other flavor. He plays the snare drum, but can't play an entire drum set.

He has a heart of gold and when I send him pictures of my littles while I'm at work, if he likes them, he saves them to his phone. When he comes over to my house, he makes himself comfortable in my bed and promptly falls asleep until it's time for him to go home.

I talk about what I'm doing, and my ideas on this here slice of the interwebs. Sometimes I mention J, but have never dedicated a post to him and what he likes. I thought it was about damn time. :) 

Photo 1: Taken over the weekend. We went to TGI Fridays as a family. Photo 2: J's dirt bike after a day of riding. He no longer has that red truck. Photo 3: J driving his boat at the lake last summer. His natural habitat. 

5 for Five

Last week was actually an okay week, and I'm semi proud of myself. For some reason, I always focus on goals I think I put on this list, but didn't. Lesson? Write them in my planner, so I don't forget!

LAST WEEK:
1. Up my water intake. Nope, I misplaced my water bottle for four days of the week. Where was it? In my car, like anything else I lose.

2. Finish my library book. I read about 75 more pages...

3. Read 100 pages of my e-book for school. Yaaay! I'm on page 316/5,088. Remember, e-book...

4. Mail snail mail. By the time you read this, everything will be in the email. Counting this as a win, even if I have to stop on my way to work. :)

5. Babywear every work day. Now, now. I skipped a day at work, BUT I wore a baby yesterday. It counts in my book.

Three out of five? Not too shabby, my friends. I'll take it.

THIS WEEK:
1. Up my water, for real. I found and washed my water bottle. Same number of fill-ups (3) as last week's goal.

2. Schedule weekly play dates for L & monthly girls night for me. I spent Saturday night with my two best local (vs. long distance) friends and their babies and some other ladies we know, it was awesome.

3. Schedule academic counselor appointment for this week, if possible! I want to become a board certified Lactation Consultant, while also getting my AA in Child Development. Need help figuring out the next few semesters so I can get accepted into a program.

4. Read 300 pages of my school book.

5. Finish and schedule all the posts in draft. There are three, at this moment.

Happy Monday! What are your goals this week?