My New Job

Well, I finally started my new job last week. For those of you that don't know, I resigned from my job at the nursing home where I have been for the past (almost) four years. As many of you know, I have not been happy there for a while and this whole experience with Caden has just made me realize that life is too short not to be happy so I began searching for a new job. Actually I was just looking for some extra PRN work and this job kind of fell into my lap and I couldn't turn it down! I am working for a contract company, which means I am not in one location every day. I am out and about in various places all the time. My schedule changes day to day and I love it!! I had gotten very bored and burned out at the nursing home and this is giving me the changes and new experiences that I was craving. Last week I did hospital work, home health, a child care center for special needs children, and outpatient. This week I am doing more home health, the child care center, possibly some schools, and more hospital work. My daily schedule is flexibile and three days last week I was able to sleep in, take Michael to school, and eat breakfast with my husband all before going to work-and still got home at a decent time in the afternoon! I love it!! I do miss my patients at the nursing home and most of my co-workers. However, after four years, it was time for a change. Just wanted to let you guys know, since many of you have been emailing me wanting to know how it's going. Thanks for all the prayers as I have made this transition!

MckFamily

I have added a link to another blog that I have been following lately (that I got off of Angie Smith's blog about Audrey). It is by a woman who is pregnant with her fourth child who has a heart condidtion. If you have time, stop by and read about her family and pray for baby Stellan. She uses code names for her and all her children, MckMama, Big Mac (her oldest son-3), MckNugget (her second son-2), Small Fry (her 9-month old daugther), and MckMuffin (baby Stellan who is due in November). She is a hilarious writer and her faith and humor as she goes through this pregnancy will make you smile!! Enjoy.

Boys and their toys....

I am in a "tractor" phase right now and this weekend Mommy and Daddy bought me my first remote controlled tractor. I immediately tried it out once we got home. It didn't take me long at all to figure it out. I love it!!

Even my Daddy wanted a turn to play with it!

MMMM, Cake!

A couple of weeks ago, Mommy and Daddy's Sunday School class had a social and we had cupckes. I LOVED eating the icing and I had it all over me. That was the fun part. I didn't like it when Daddy turned the hose on me to rinse me off!!

Michael "Tool Man" VanNostran

I really also enjoy playing with my tools and toolbench that I got for my birthday. I like to wear my goggles and play with my tools. Hammering is my favorite!! Like father like son!

Chef Michael

I love playing with my kitchen the Mommy and Daddy got for my birthday. I just recently decided to start wearing my chefs hat when I play. Mommy thinks I look hilarious in it! I can grill a mean potato chip - now on to the steaks!

Squeeze my cheeks

This is my new hobby - squeezing my cheeks! It cracks my mommy and daddy up and I enjoy making them laugh! The other day, mommy and I were fixing to go bye-bye and she turned around and I made her laugh! Thank goodness she had the camera with her....