Last night we went to a wedding- well actually two weddings. We went to the ceremony and the beginning of the reception for one and then left just in time to catch the meal at the second reception. We were very full, but we RSVP'd to both meals. We felt too bad missing them- they pay for them whether we eat them or not.
The whole time I was having mixed feelings about these weddings. On one hand I was really sad that I wasn't involved in some way. I was sad that I wasn't the bride. Being the bride was so much fun- everyone tells you how beautiful you are, how perfect everything looks, what a great job you did planning, etc. Now it is all over. That brings me to my next feeling.
I am so glad it's over!!! Our lives, pre-wedding, were consumed by planning- buying dresses, deciding on a cake, planning the rehearsal, picking out singers and arranging a rehearsal for them, picking out tuxes, finding reception sites, photographers, invitations, etc. Then, of course, after the wedding comes the dreaded thank yous! But all in all I am glad our wedding is over and we can just enjoy each other. We still have a lot on our plate- like landscaping, decorating, finishing our basement, etc. But those are things we can take our time doing- we are not on a strict schedule.
I am excited when our close friends start planning weddings. Not naming any names, Betsy, but count me in on the resource team!
Sunday, September 25, 2005
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Children making adult decisions
So, sorry it's been so long- I have been trying to get into the work groove. I know work is a risky subject, but speaking generally- not one labor has gone perfect! Doctors are jerks and don't come to their deliveries, so we, the nurses, end up delivering the baby and after hours and hours of laboring, all of these young ladies are having c-sections. It really makes me nervous for the big day when any of my buddies or I deliver.
I did have one young girl that was having her second baby at age 17. She needed to have a repeat c-section for this baby and the physicians were letting HER make the decision. She is a child!!! She has no concept of the consequences of her decision. She cannot possibly comprehend the severity of the risks. Obviously the "it will never happen to me" attitude didn't get her very far- as she is in the hospital for the second time giving birth. The biggest problem I see in this situation is the mom- she was telling me what a good mom her daughter was and how she was so happy that she was having another baby. What an idiot- that is completely encouraging her to have fifty babies that she is clearly unable to care/pay for, so people like you and me are paying her way. She needs to close her legs and graduate high school.
I wish she would have learned about birth control after the first baby. The saddest thing is that these children that she is bringing into this world have no consistency. They are from different fathers and who knows how involved they are. I know there are plenty of children that come from this type of family and have turned out great- I really hope that is the case with these kids- it just seems so unlikely. I am sure this isn't the last time I will be seeing this situation, so I will just have to mute my emotions and thoughts about it in the future.
I did have one young girl that was having her second baby at age 17. She needed to have a repeat c-section for this baby and the physicians were letting HER make the decision. She is a child!!! She has no concept of the consequences of her decision. She cannot possibly comprehend the severity of the risks. Obviously the "it will never happen to me" attitude didn't get her very far- as she is in the hospital for the second time giving birth. The biggest problem I see in this situation is the mom- she was telling me what a good mom her daughter was and how she was so happy that she was having another baby. What an idiot- that is completely encouraging her to have fifty babies that she is clearly unable to care/pay for, so people like you and me are paying her way. She needs to close her legs and graduate high school.
I wish she would have learned about birth control after the first baby. The saddest thing is that these children that she is bringing into this world have no consistency. They are from different fathers and who knows how involved they are. I know there are plenty of children that come from this type of family and have turned out great- I really hope that is the case with these kids- it just seems so unlikely. I am sure this isn't the last time I will be seeing this situation, so I will just have to mute my emotions and thoughts about it in the future.
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Hold it in or not
Now that Logan and I are married he forts whenever and without regard for me. Of course when we were dating he squeezed his cheeks together and held it in- as we all did. I continued to do that after we were married, but I am tired of it.
The average male forts 14 times a day- about a 20 oz. pop bottle of air. Guess what- so does the average female. We are just more discrete about it. Well Logan and I were talking about it this weekend. There have been many times when I have been laying on his lap and he farted or we were snuggling and he farted, so I said that I wasn't going to hold it in anymore- If I had to fart, I was letting it out- gas is painful when you hold it in. So, not only did I let it out, I ever so nicely placed my butt on his leg and let one rip! I almost died laughing- one of the times I ended up crying because I was laughing so hard. Anyway- after I calmed down I was slightly embarrassed. I am now back to holding it in- most of the time.
I felt like Carrie on Sex in the City when she farted in Big's bed. That is one of my favorite episodes!!!
I think Liz and Betsy have heard one of mine- and I believe it was caught on tape!
The average male forts 14 times a day- about a 20 oz. pop bottle of air. Guess what- so does the average female. We are just more discrete about it. Well Logan and I were talking about it this weekend. There have been many times when I have been laying on his lap and he farted or we were snuggling and he farted, so I said that I wasn't going to hold it in anymore- If I had to fart, I was letting it out- gas is painful when you hold it in. So, not only did I let it out, I ever so nicely placed my butt on his leg and let one rip! I almost died laughing- one of the times I ended up crying because I was laughing so hard. Anyway- after I calmed down I was slightly embarrassed. I am now back to holding it in- most of the time.
I felt like Carrie on Sex in the City when she farted in Big's bed. That is one of my favorite episodes!!!
I think Liz and Betsy have heard one of mine- and I believe it was caught on tape!
Friday, September 02, 2005
Damn you Ebay
My buddy Stephanie has purchased a few large items on ebay- one being a dyson vaccum (the best vaccum ever invented- we have one too and we love it!) and the other being a navigation system. One purchase was worth it and the other, not so worth it- I'll let you guess which one.
My wonderful husband works at a desk all day and is able to surf the internet at his leisure. Yesterday he comes to me and says, "honey, I pulled a Steph." I'm thinking- I am home all day and you are just upstairs, why couldn't you have opened the door and talked to me about it. A couple days ago he put a bid on a PS2. Now, I like an occasional video game (tetris is the best ever, although it may make your eyes bleed), but I don't want to become second to them. I am glad to report that I am still number one in Logan's life. However, now we will have three systems and I am not sure Logan can resist the temptation of playing all the time. I just need to have faith I guess.
Back to Ebay...so he won the PS2. I love how they say you win- you still have to pay! Anyway, so it ended up being a good deal, but when we get it we'll see if he is able to control his urges. Boys and their toys! I think my problem is that we spent money on something we definately don't need! Oh well, don't we all do that!?
My wonderful husband works at a desk all day and is able to surf the internet at his leisure. Yesterday he comes to me and says, "honey, I pulled a Steph." I'm thinking- I am home all day and you are just upstairs, why couldn't you have opened the door and talked to me about it. A couple days ago he put a bid on a PS2. Now, I like an occasional video game (tetris is the best ever, although it may make your eyes bleed), but I don't want to become second to them. I am glad to report that I am still number one in Logan's life. However, now we will have three systems and I am not sure Logan can resist the temptation of playing all the time. I just need to have faith I guess.
Back to Ebay...so he won the PS2. I love how they say you win- you still have to pay! Anyway, so it ended up being a good deal, but when we get it we'll see if he is able to control his urges. Boys and their toys! I think my problem is that we spent money on something we definately don't need! Oh well, don't we all do that!?
Thursday, September 01, 2005
In the Beginning
I will admit that I wasn't very fond of Iowa when we first moved here. I didn't have any friends or a job where I could make friends. I did have one person I could hang out with, who has since become my rock in Iowa. Both of our husbands took jobs in Iowa and are best friends- thank god we get along!!! Needless to say- our men brought us here.
Since then I have met a few people and seem to be settling in just fine. My wonderful husband has practically forced me to participate in happy hour with a few girls- where happy hour turns into happy six hours! He, so badly, wants me to like it here- and I do.
Soon I will be meeting more people because I recently accepted a nursing position in Labor and Delivery at a local hospital. I am so excited. I plan to put in a few years in this department and hopefully go back to school to become a midwife. The University of Minnesota is the closest college with that program- luckily, I can take most of the classes online with trips to the University about once a month. Who knows if I will be accepted though. It seems the academic requirements will be no problem, but they are looking to educate a diverse population. I am not very diverse. We'll see.
Since then I have met a few people and seem to be settling in just fine. My wonderful husband has practically forced me to participate in happy hour with a few girls- where happy hour turns into happy six hours! He, so badly, wants me to like it here- and I do.
Soon I will be meeting more people because I recently accepted a nursing position in Labor and Delivery at a local hospital. I am so excited. I plan to put in a few years in this department and hopefully go back to school to become a midwife. The University of Minnesota is the closest college with that program- luckily, I can take most of the classes online with trips to the University about once a month. Who knows if I will be accepted though. It seems the academic requirements will be no problem, but they are looking to educate a diverse population. I am not very diverse. We'll see.
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