a segue-free post

So as I mentioned briefly before, I'm going back to school. Jason's health keeps getting worse (he has chronic Epstein Barr, Fibromayalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Peripheral Neuropathy, and about 12 more conditions with names almost as impressive) making it very difficult for him to work, so we figured I might as well go full-time, and try to finish my schooling as fast as possible so I can start earning my keep! I really like the idea of being a marriage and family therapist, so that's what I'm working toward right now. I'm going to get my BA in psychology, with a minor in family development and sign language as my language emphasis. Then I'll get my master's in Social Work, which is apparently what you do if you want to be a licensed counselor.

So I started this summer, taking 4 classes/12 credits. I decided to try some online classes since that sounded like the best way to work around the kids, but I wasn't sure how well I'd do at that. It seemed easier to listen to a teacher than read a book. I almost never read textbooks in high school, so I didn't think I'd be very good at it. It's turned out GREAT though. I am definitely a fan of online classes; I love being able to work on it when I have time, get ahead when I want to, skip over the stuff that comes easy and spend extra time on the hard parts. I also took one class on campus, which was nice because it made me feel like a true student.

I have loved being back in school SO MUCH, I'm so glad I'm doing it! Lo and behold, I still have a brain! The years of pregnancy and mindless chores and baby talk didn't turn my mind to mush after all. In fact I'm finding school work waaaaay easier than I ever remember it being before. I must be growing up. I'm planning on doing 2 more semesters here at SUU, then I'll probably transfer to USU, because they have their whole psychology program online AND sign language classes which SUU is dropping this year AND lots of scholarship possibilities. (also they have the same letters, just in a different order. So, you know.)


So it's been a busy summer, but we're still trying to do some fun stuff. We had a little backyard camping trip last month. We had a campfire and the kids and I slept in a tent!

Oh, what was that? You'd like to see a totally cute pic of the baby I babysit? Well okay!


This is Corelle, I watch her 10-15 hours a week. Isn't she a doll? We love her.



Jen and Jasper were here in May and Jen took fabulous pictures of my kids!

We've also had two birthdays so far, Missy is 5 now and Josh is 9!

Next week we're driving up north for Kimi's wedding, I'm so excited!

Then it's time for school shopping, school starts on Aug. 20, Jessica's birthday! Melissa will be starting kindergarten, and Natalie will be starting middle school, so it's an exciting year for the redheads.