I can't wait to send this off to my cousin. I love how this turned out. Here are the before and afters!
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
A Little Something For Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn has been asking me for a "beanie" that was pink, purple, and a flower on it. So I looked and looked and finally found a pattern that I liked. The flower was totally made up through trial and error. It turned out so well that I used the same flowers on another project that I was working on that I finished up today as well. The kids come home from Virginia on Thursday so this will be a treat. Crap, that reminds me that I need to put together the bed Dusty bought for her American Girl Doll. I guess that is a good thing, my hands could use a break.
Monday, December 29, 2014
Two Years Ago
How can two years ago seem like such a long time ago and at the same time feel like it was just yesterday. Two years ago I was having an amazing time with my best friend. I finally got to meet her in person. I finally got to hug her and to make the bond that we shared that much stronger. I was able to hug and kiss on her children that I have watched grow in pictures. I love those 3 like they are one of my own. I feel like a have a very distinct bond with each of them, as special as the one that I have with their mommy.
Friendships are fleeting. People come and go out our lives. Some stay for years before moving on and others linger longer than they should. Some people come and go before you really have a chance to get to know them. If you are lucky enough you will find that one person that will change the way that you look at life, the way you look at yourself. These people are special because you can not always agree and it's okay. You can have that difference of opinion and the next day everything is back to the way that it should be. They know all of your deepest and darkest and even though they may not agree, they are still there for you when you fall. Forgiveness is key and always accepted.
I have not always been blessed in the friendship category. My first one shot herself in the head when we were freshman in high school. I have my few back home that I may see once a year if I am lucky. I have friends that I have made along the way that live all over the US but we barely talk. I am here for when they need me but that is about as far as it goes. It really doesn't matter where they live, it just matters that they are always there. Good, bad, or just because it is Monday. How awesome is that to know that no matter what the day holds you know that person is always there.
Sometimes I need to remind myself that even though she is always there and in my corner, I need not to always dump my problems on her shoulders. I know that a lot of what happens is because I allow it to happen. Just because she is there, I don't need to abuse that friendship. The last thing that I would ever want it to lose that direct line to her.
I am hard headed, stubborn as they come, and I know I can be the biggest bitch when I am pushed to a point. I am not religious, nor do I care to be, I and overly sensitive, and boy do my feelings get hurt easily. I will do anything for anyone, to the point where they abuse the generosity (that story is for another time) but if a situation was to arise like that with someone else, I would help in the same way I did before. I guess I don't learn from my mistakes. I trust, I give the benefit of the doubt. At the same time, I make mistakes, HUGE mistakes, but I try to learn from those.
It takes a special person to love the person that is me. I am forever grateful for the ones that have stuck around and love me for the beautiful disaster that I am. I couldn't be more thankful to the one that is the other half of my heart and understands me like nobody else in this world. She is a sass, brash, no nonsense woman that keep me in my place. She doesn't sugar coat, even though sometimes I want her to but I am glad that she doesn't. She is the only one that I know exactly were I stand with her. I love everything about her and I know she loves every imperfect thing about me....even if it feels like she is talking to a massive brick wall.
Love is in the eye of the beholder. Love is what you feel and what you express. I can't say I love her. It is infinitely more than that. Sometimes that kind of love cannot be put into simple words. It's a warm feeling, it's a sense of security. It's everything you could ever want it to be; and I have that with her. Thank goodness for that.
Friendships are fleeting. People come and go out our lives. Some stay for years before moving on and others linger longer than they should. Some people come and go before you really have a chance to get to know them. If you are lucky enough you will find that one person that will change the way that you look at life, the way you look at yourself. These people are special because you can not always agree and it's okay. You can have that difference of opinion and the next day everything is back to the way that it should be. They know all of your deepest and darkest and even though they may not agree, they are still there for you when you fall. Forgiveness is key and always accepted.
I have not always been blessed in the friendship category. My first one shot herself in the head when we were freshman in high school. I have my few back home that I may see once a year if I am lucky. I have friends that I have made along the way that live all over the US but we barely talk. I am here for when they need me but that is about as far as it goes. It really doesn't matter where they live, it just matters that they are always there. Good, bad, or just because it is Monday. How awesome is that to know that no matter what the day holds you know that person is always there.
Sometimes I need to remind myself that even though she is always there and in my corner, I need not to always dump my problems on her shoulders. I know that a lot of what happens is because I allow it to happen. Just because she is there, I don't need to abuse that friendship. The last thing that I would ever want it to lose that direct line to her.
I am hard headed, stubborn as they come, and I know I can be the biggest bitch when I am pushed to a point. I am not religious, nor do I care to be, I and overly sensitive, and boy do my feelings get hurt easily. I will do anything for anyone, to the point where they abuse the generosity (that story is for another time) but if a situation was to arise like that with someone else, I would help in the same way I did before. I guess I don't learn from my mistakes. I trust, I give the benefit of the doubt. At the same time, I make mistakes, HUGE mistakes, but I try to learn from those.
It takes a special person to love the person that is me. I am forever grateful for the ones that have stuck around and love me for the beautiful disaster that I am. I couldn't be more thankful to the one that is the other half of my heart and understands me like nobody else in this world. She is a sass, brash, no nonsense woman that keep me in my place. She doesn't sugar coat, even though sometimes I want her to but I am glad that she doesn't. She is the only one that I know exactly were I stand with her. I love everything about her and I know she loves every imperfect thing about me....even if it feels like she is talking to a massive brick wall.
Love is in the eye of the beholder. Love is what you feel and what you express. I can't say I love her. It is infinitely more than that. Sometimes that kind of love cannot be put into simple words. It's a warm feeling, it's a sense of security. It's everything you could ever want it to be; and I have that with her. Thank goodness for that.
Sunday, December 28, 2014
The Countdown Starts
18 days until I am on a plane to the Windy City. I am pretty excited about it. It will be a total girls weekend. When I was in Florida over the summer she promised that we would have a trip sooner than later but with her moving and trying to get both houses sold I didn't think that it was going to happen. We had talked about meeting up in April when I take the kids down for Troy's 1st birthday. At least that way I could also see Big Poppa and the boys, but this is better. It will be a fast and furious trip but I am ready for it.
I miss her and it has been years since I have spent more than 5 minutes with her. She is ordering up a driver to go into Chicago for an awesome dinner and some drinks, a spa day with all the bells and whistles, and a at home girls night. Should be a blast.
Class will only be a week in and I can study on the flight there and back. It will be a very busy and very fast passed semester so I am ready. I am going to kill it this semester, just like the last one. I need to start reading a little bit starting tomorrow. I also have to DA practice to work on, that DA needs to be passed before the semester even starts. The math is pretty easy. I just need to practice and I will be good to go!
A Woobie for a Baby
My cousin is having another baby. A little girl! Ben is going to be the sweetest big brother. I made this for Baby E. My first attempt and I think it turned out okay. I could have done better, but I will get better the more of them I make. It was a quick project. I think its adorable.
For a New Baby
A new baby is joining the Nursing class of 2016 in January! These are for him. I can't wait to give it to his mommy when we head back to class on the 12th.
A Bookmark for Med Surg
I made this one for my friend Jennifer for our big ass Med Surg book. I think it turned out so well!
A Crocheted Cross for Jacey
This was my first attempt at something that wasn't a blanket. I absolutely love it!
Projects
I love to crochet. I finally learned how do this several years ago, but I wasn't very good at it. 2 years ago I had decided that I finally wanted to quit smoking. So, I sat down with my crochet hooks and YouTube and started to watch videos. I taught myself how do accomplish all sorts of stitches. It was awesome that I was able to watch and then do it. Before I knew it, I hadn't had a cigarette in a week, and the weeks drug on. It was amazing that just keeping my hands busy would accomplish something that I wasn't able to do many times before. Not only that but the stress melts away when I am lost in crocheting.
I have donated to cancer patients, to children's hospitals, rape crisis centers, friends, friends kids, new family members, and for any occasion I could to create something new I would. So now I have this blog to show what I am doing and where I got the pattern from. I love that sometimes I create something and it turns out great. I like to try and do different things and see how it comes out.
Right now I am working on a lovey for a new baby that will be here in May. My cousin is having a baby girl. Baby Elizabeth, named after out grandmother Ahbee. I can't wait. So I will be making several things for her. It just makes me happy to do it.
Here is a sneak peek at what is going on right now. I am done with the bunny ears! This is my first attempt at crocheting a lovey with a animal on it. I can't wait to see how it turns out,
I have donated to cancer patients, to children's hospitals, rape crisis centers, friends, friends kids, new family members, and for any occasion I could to create something new I would. So now I have this blog to show what I am doing and where I got the pattern from. I love that sometimes I create something and it turns out great. I like to try and do different things and see how it comes out.
Right now I am working on a lovey for a new baby that will be here in May. My cousin is having a baby girl. Baby Elizabeth, named after out grandmother Ahbee. I can't wait. So I will be making several things for her. It just makes me happy to do it.
Here is a sneak peek at what is going on right now. I am done with the bunny ears! This is my first attempt at crocheting a lovey with a animal on it. I can't wait to see how it turns out,
Saturday, December 27, 2014
This, That, and Other Things
Christmas was amazing. I love sitting back and watching how excited the kids get when they open their gifts. It is pure joy, they are genuine when they come and hug you and express their thanks for their presents. It makes me really happy. They received some pretty amazing gifts this year, Barbara and Dusty came through like they always do. My parents and my siblings really stepped up this year for the kids. For that I am really thankful. The kids are off to Virginia until Thursday, I am going to take this weekend off and start to get back into the school mode. Christmas is already put away (I did that today) and I have cleaned up my house. I even managed to take an awesome two hour nap today. That felt amazing!!!
I am going to work on another crochet project. I am done making the baby blanket and matching beanie for the new baby coming in my nursing class. I made a cross from my best friend. That was fun to do, one of the first things I have made that wasn't a blanket. That was my first beanie as well. I am going to try and make come little booties for my cousin who will be having baby Elizabeth in May. One of these days I will stop doing projects for others and make my own blanket. But, there is something special making something for others. The old saying "It is better to give, than to receive" is right. I love watching people be happy. It warms my heart.
Marty and I had some us time today, which was nice. We went to academy and looked at guns. One day I will own one and we can go to the range together. I never thought he would want to do something like that but he does. I hope once school is over that is a little hobby that we can do together.
Brittany is in Florida, so my do buddy isn't here for a week. It feels weird to not be talking to her or having her over. I invited her husband over for football on Monday. I know that he has to work and he couldn't go to Florida with her. We will see if he brings his butt over here.
I think that is about it for now. I have other things I need to get off my chest, but I need to find a constructive way to put it into words. I need to be able to say is and it mean something so that I can let it go.
Now, if I can get Marty to pick a damn movie that we can both enjoy I would be a happy camper. He likes the weirdest shit!
I am going to work on another crochet project. I am done making the baby blanket and matching beanie for the new baby coming in my nursing class. I made a cross from my best friend. That was fun to do, one of the first things I have made that wasn't a blanket. That was my first beanie as well. I am going to try and make come little booties for my cousin who will be having baby Elizabeth in May. One of these days I will stop doing projects for others and make my own blanket. But, there is something special making something for others. The old saying "It is better to give, than to receive" is right. I love watching people be happy. It warms my heart.
Marty and I had some us time today, which was nice. We went to academy and looked at guns. One day I will own one and we can go to the range together. I never thought he would want to do something like that but he does. I hope once school is over that is a little hobby that we can do together.
Brittany is in Florida, so my do buddy isn't here for a week. It feels weird to not be talking to her or having her over. I invited her husband over for football on Monday. I know that he has to work and he couldn't go to Florida with her. We will see if he brings his butt over here.
I think that is about it for now. I have other things I need to get off my chest, but I need to find a constructive way to put it into words. I need to be able to say is and it mean something so that I can let it go.
Now, if I can get Marty to pick a damn movie that we can both enjoy I would be a happy camper. He likes the weirdest shit!
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
It's Christmas Eve
I love Christmas time. I love having my in-laws here and having friends stop by. I love that the kids have break from school and they are beyond happy. The excitement they have is palpable. I love the smell of my house from all of the cooking I have done today. The baking with my daughter has given me a tradition with her that is something that will always be ours. I love at the end of the day texting with my gringo to see how each others day went.
All is perfect, except for a shit ass husband that I *think* is pms'ing. Maybe he just needs some chocolate and a good nights sleep to shake the grumpiness off. He better wake up in a better mood. I will not let him ruin my Christmas!
All is perfect, except for a shit ass husband that I *think* is pms'ing. Maybe he just needs some chocolate and a good nights sleep to shake the grumpiness off. He better wake up in a better mood. I will not let him ruin my Christmas!
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
One Semester Down
Whoever made the comment "Baby Steps" couldn't have been more right. It is the little steps towards a goal that add up over time. Last year at this time I was in a very low place in my life. I didn't get through my first semester of nursing school. I hated the feeling of not accomplishing what I had set out to achieve. It bothered me that I had let me family down, let myself down. This year, my outlook is a little different. I started over and have a greater appreciation for what needs to be done. I did so much out of fear last year. I am going about things in a manner that is more conducive to success. I know how I learn and I just need to stick to my routine. I never thought it was possible but you can study too much. I think I studied myself to stupid (yes, it happens) and didn't take care of myself.
So here I am. One semester (3 classes) down and moving onto spring term. Four more semesters to go. I am proud of myself, I can back, started fresh, and am making it. This is one of the hardest things I have ever done. Having kids, a house to take care of, and everything else that does into being a wife and mother makes things harder on me. I know that all of the hard work and sacrifices will be worth it.....then my dream will become a reality and I can finally place RN after my name.
So here I am. One semester (3 classes) down and moving onto spring term. Four more semesters to go. I am proud of myself, I can back, started fresh, and am making it. This is one of the hardest things I have ever done. Having kids, a house to take care of, and everything else that does into being a wife and mother makes things harder on me. I know that all of the hard work and sacrifices will be worth it.....then my dream will become a reality and I can finally place RN after my name.
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