New. (not really)

I'm rejoining the world of blogging. I've just been so busy lately. It's finals time and I am scrambling to make sure I have everything done, or on track to being done. I've only got a semester left!! I am so ready...

Jack went for his 9 month check-up Monday. Everything looked good, and contrary to everyone's beliefs, he is in the 50th percentile for weight, so HE'S NOT FAT! If I hear one more chubby remark... Ha, just kidding. Kids are supposed to have rolls. Anyway, he is sick now. Just like last time we took him to the doctor, he's got a stuffy/runny nose and coughing. I mean, I know it's a germy place full of sick kiddos, but jeez! I hate hate hate when he is sick. And he got his first half of the flu shot. They said it shouldn't make him sick, so I can't blame this on that. Oh well.

Tomorrow we are having Thanksgiving at Shawn's grandparents. I'm ready to see all of the family. Plus, I don't have to cook or bring anything, so I am psyched to eat a meal that I didn't have to prepare myself. Is that selfish? Maybe. Do I care? Not one bit. Speaking of family, we got an invitation in the mail today for our neice's first birthday party. Crazy. I was there when she was born, there's no way she can be a year old. Plus, if she's a year old, that means Jack is only a two months away from being a year old, and I just don't think I can stand that. A year!! So much has happened in a year, it's amazing. And sad! I almost, well, more than almost, want to have another kid again, just to keep the baby smell in the house. No, not the dirty diaper-pail smell, the lotiony, powdery, wonderful wonderful smell. Man. I'm a sucker for this motherhood business.

Ok, well, the kiddo is crying (snap out of the wishing for another one) so I'm off. Everyone have a good Turkey Day.

Man, it's been a while. I'm thoroughly depressed. Or, about to be. I'm watching the election results on TV... I am mad at the people who didn't vote and mad at the people who voted based strictly on race- white or black. I cannot believe that the people of this country could let such a weighted decision rest on what color person they like better. Actually, I can believe it, because most people these days are lazy and greedy and irresponsible and only a few of us still understand that we have responsibilities as citizens, parents, children, employees, mentors, Christians...I could go on. I just hope that the man we elect, whomever it may be, has God in his heart and our children's best interest in mind.

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I only have 7 more days of school left this semester! I'm so excited. And then only one semester left til graduation. I register on Friday, and I have to say, it's going to feel good registering for my last college hours of undergrad EVER!! In order to make sure I make it to that graduation, I have to study for a test now. Sorry to be on my soap-box tonight.