This will be my only political rant.

I'm going to buy a gun and learn how to shoot better and also teach the kids how to shoot. This is for personal protection. We're destined for another civil war. The end.

Hayden is already working on tooth number two. He's not doing so well with this one. He's developed a runny nose, cough, and a fever. Poor little guy is pitiful. I was suppose to be putting in a 13 hour day working the election but he woke up at 3am with a fever and that totally changed my plans for the day. I don't mind though because my family comes first. Staying home with him has been nice. We got to nap and snuggle and work on not biting while nursing. (Holy crap that hurts!!!!) I've also been able to catch up on some literature homework. I'm almost caught up now! It has been a good day with my little love bug.

My sweet little Hayden cut his first tooth sometime last night. He's been chewing constantly and drooling like crazy for a couple weeks now. I knew it had to be coming sometime soon. Last night he slept like he normally does. He wasn't fussy. Didn't run a fever. No other signs of teething other than the chewing and drooling everywhere. Then all of a sudden there's a tooth! He's such a good baby. I only knew the tooth had popped through because I was rubbing on his gums like I do every morning to see if they're swollen or anything. It just came out of nowhere. I like to tease that he's all grown up now. Ha. That's hardly the case but he will be 6 months old very soon and that seems impossible.

T-Boned

I'm convinced that there will always be an adventure around here. If it isn't one thing, it's another. 

This past Sunday was a typical Sunday until we were heading home from having lunch with some friends. All five of us were in our "family car" chatting and having a good time with each other. Then a lady driving a little black car doesn't see the traffic light we are going through. Our light was green, hers was red. SMASH! She creamed the passengers side which is where Makenna and I were riding. She skimmed the front door but slammed Makenna's door pretty good. When we came to a stop all I could hear was Hayden crying and Makenna screaming, "The door hit me! The door hit me!" Without much thought, I jumped out and opened her door and checked on her and pulled Hayden out to calm him down. It was cold and a little bit rainy out. I was worried about my babies. She hadn't been knocked out but it was evident that she was whip lashed and hit the door with her head. After I made sure the kids and Nate were okay, I sat back in the car with them while Nate handled things outside. 

After a couple minutes I realized my neck wasn't feeling so great. It never really feels good. I always have some sort of pain but this was a little more than usual. Long story short, Makenna and I went to the ER in an ambulance to get checked out. A few x-rays and a couple hours later, we were cleared with good health and a prescription for pain (if needed). 

We definitely weren't expecting the day to turn out that way but we're all okay and we all came home together and that's what matters. We're able to drive the car until it gets fixed and that's a plus! I guess at this point, all the sicknesses, accidents and extra car maintenance is making me gain a new perspective. Maybe the load will lessen a little soon. Maybe.

Today was school pictures for the kids. I sure am glad they don't do those in college...
Anyway, Makenna missed her first ever picture day. Why? Because she has some sort of stomach bug. I have never seen so much processed spaghetti in my life. I have also never seen it vomited into a floor vent.

Yeah... Last night was interesting to say the least.

I'm glad we have a shop vac. And I'm happy that Walmart has a Rug Doctor Rental.

Cute Alert!

Warning: These pictures contain more cuteness than some people are able to handle.

 Please proceed with caution.  

Cutest little feet!

                           Very handsome

         

My favorite <3

 I believe he's found his first love

Our visit to Chapel Hill was wonderful. I can honestly say it was the best trip I've ever made to that part of the state. Everything about it was great. My visit with Dr. Noble and the director of the Radiologic Science program was good and informative. I have no desire to go anywhere else for anything now. It definitely confirmed that I'm on the right path. I have a bit more work to do before I'm ready to enter the program but I'm well on my way and I have more done that I need to get done. So that's really exciting. I'm ready to move on and pursue this. I know Nate's so excited he can't stand it and he's ready to move 3 weeks ago. I'm not as eager as he is but I'm ready to get this going.
Now I'm off to talk to my sponser about my education plan and get it all approved that way everyone is on the same page. I just have to keep up my good grades and start a new network of friends and professional peers very, very soon. This should be good. Very, very good.