The countdown is on

Week 14 of 17 starts tomorrow and I really don't know where the time went! After 8 or 9 weeks of working, and school, and Momming I had to cut back. I decided to take a leave of absence from work and  that was really the best thing I could have done. I knew enough to know that I was getting burnt out...FAST. What a huge difference it makes to have a few hours on the weekend for homework! My bank account is feeling the pressure but I know I will be fine. I have learned so much in the past 13 weeks that I don't even feel like the same person. We are up to 2 patients in clinical and giving meds. That means SOOO much homework on Monday nights! I love being in the hospital...I mean I love that I am doing something helpful. I have made real connections with real people, I have been able to share smiles, comfort, and knowledge with my patients. I have seen peoples health improve and have even been a part of that process! That is such a great feeling. It's no Grey's Anatomy, but it is rich.....and this is only the beginning. I am excited for every week and I have feeling this final stretch is going to fly by! I was selected to be a CRNBC student rep for my class, which I am very excited about. I look forward to developing my leadership skills while acting as a support to my fellow classmates.

The sun FINALLY came out this weekend and I made the best of it with a trip to the driving range and a couple of workouts in the sun. I feel so much better when the sun shines....perhaps a winter home in California will be in my future :)

My little Kitty won the Easter colouring contest at Save On Foods!! I am so proud of her :) She hasn't seen the prize yet but she was pretty excited to learn that she won for her age group. I still remember when I won the Safeway colouring contest at her age. I was SUPER excited. Ah the innocence.

I feel calm, ready to tackle the last few weeks, and very proud of myself and of Paige (not just for our  amazing art skills either). It is a lot of work for me to be going to school full time, but I know it's work for Paige too. She has been so patient and so supportive, I couldn't ask for a better little lady to be sharing this journey with. I truly am blessed.