A Perfect Quarter

This is a summary of my first quarter of nursing school....

That's right, 4.0!  9 credits of perfect.

It's triplets!

The title tricked you didn't it?  No, I'm not pregnant.  This is a picture from my sister date with my sister, and her two adorable children.  Everyone has always told me that I look like my sister, and I never believe them.  I always wished that I looked more like Jenny, as she is the more beautiful one.  But this  picture has proved me wrong...we look like twins.  After taking a closer look, I realized that Pearl could seriously pass for my flesh and blood.  I think we look exactly the same in this picture.  The shape of our eyes, our nose, our cheeks, even the shape of our eyebrows!  Amazing!  I hope I have kids that look like Pearl, because she's a freaking cutie!

Families

"Families are the compass that guide us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter."

-- Brad Henry

 

My family is, hands down, the coolest in the world.  The past few weeks I've really grown a great appreciation for my family.  Not being able to see them as often as I'd like has made me realize how much I miss and love them.

My Dad can fix ANYTHING.  And he does it with a smile on his face just because he loves you.  He is the most patient man I've ever known, and he is the glue that holds our family together.  He is truly my hero, I couldn't ask for a better role model to try to live up to.

My Mom accepts me for who I am, even when I am being a little shit!  She is always there to count on, and always strives to give us the best life possible.  I couldn't ask for anything more out of life than to be the kind of mother that she is.  Mom - you are far above the best mother anyone could ever hope for.

My sister, Jenny, is my best friend.  I can't imagine life without her.

My big brother, Jesse, is a freaking stud.  I can't begin to describe how much he means to me...I still remember him giving me the greatest gift I've ever received: "No matter where I am or what I'm doing, if you need me, call me, and I will be there."

Kurtis, my big little brother, is the most hilarious person I've ever met.  He makes me laugh every time I talk to him.  He is such an amazing person, and I only hope that I can teach him as much as he has taught me.  He is the easiest person in the world to talk to, and I love knowing that he does (even if he won't admit it) like hanging out with me!

Emily (Jesse's wife), you are so strong.  I only hope that I can be half the woman that you are.  Plus, we share clothes, and that is awesome!

Jeff, you are my knight in shining armor!  How many times have you fixed my POS car without complaining?  More than you wanted to, I'm sure, and I'll be forever grateful for you and your sense of humor!  

Ruby, Pearl, and Cole, an aunt couldn't ask for better nieces and nephews!  You love unconditionally, and you have such wonderful little spirits!  Ruby and Pearl, you are so spunky and constantly amaze me with your wonderful imagination!  Cole, your hair is pure bliss, and so are your cute baby noises.

To my Grandparents, I love you all so much.  I've never met people who were more giving and sincere in everything you do.  Grandma Allen, you are the life of the party, and I love that about you!  Grandpa Allen, I always knew that no matter what happened in my life, you would always be there for me.  

Grandpa Jewkes, you give without expecting anything in return.  You put so much love in everything that you do, and have taught me so much.  Grandma Jewkes, I miss you every single day.  I still learn so much from you, and know that you would be proud of the woman I have become.

Nick, the past three years have been the best of my life, and all the good things I am are because of you.

Aunt Julie, Uncle Bob, and Aunt Sugar, you taught me how to be beautiful - inside and out.

To all my other family, I love you too!  I could go on for days about all the wonderful things you have done for me in my life, and all the wonderful memories I have of us, but it's past my bedtime.  I love and miss you all!

"The family is a haven in a heartless world. "

--Christopher Lasch

The Life of a Working Student

Yes, I stole this picture from Jenny.

No, it is not the most flattering picture of me, but Cole looks adorable sporting his new do!

I miss Cole, Pearl, and Jenny.

I never knew how much seeing them everyday would mean to me, but now that I'm lucky to see them once a week, I miss them terribly.

My sister is my best friend.  Pearl and Cole are literally like my kids.  But ever since I got a full time job and started nursing school, I feel like I'll be lucky if they even remember who I am!

I'm constantly worrying about them and thinking about them and wishing I could go see them or do something for them.

I'll admit, I cried a lot over labor day weekend because I was stuck working while my family was at Bear Lake.  

I miss my family.  I miss being able to go up to Logan on the weekends to hang out with them.  I miss being able to go to Bear Lake for every holiday over the summer. 

What was I thinking taking on a full time job and full time school?!  Don't get me wrong, I love my new job, and I'm enjoying school, but I feel like all I do is work, go to school, come home, go to bed, and wake up the next morning to do it all over again!  I barely even see Nick anymore, because when we are both home, I am so exhausted I usually just sit and fall asleep in the chair or go to bed at 8:00!

Eh, its just the life of a working student, right?  Someone tell me it will get better!