Welcome December!

I love this month. The weather gets cold (maybe even snow!), little kids get so excited, a loooong vacation from work, and of course, Christmas! I love everything about it...decorating the tree, the house, and having cookies around.

What do you love about December?

Today I had my MRI at the hospital. It was 45 minutes of loud noises and enclosed spaces. Really, it wasn't that bad, just long. I was so stiff afterwards from trying not to move. I have an appointment tomorrow with the Doctor so we will see! Wish me luck!

Monday, Monday

Well, the first day back wasn't as bad as I thought! We actually got a lot done and I left school feeling very productive. Surprising! Not only that, but Michael and I signed up at the gym, and I ran 1.5 miles for the first time in probably 4 months. Ahhh, I will be sore tomorrow! I am motivated right now, so that is good. Hopefully I can stay with it and accomplish the goals I have...we will see.

The Doctor has finally scheduled an appointment for my MRI to try to figure out what that bump on my neck is. The good news is it has gone down significantly, which leads me to believe its a lymph node and not a petroid (sp?) tumor like the Doctor thought. On the other hand, if it is my lymph node why is it so big? There has to be a reason somewhere....

Even though today was a good day, it won't stop me from counting down.....22 days until Christmas Break!

Today also marks the 2 year and 5 month anniversary of Michael and I getting married. (Yes, I am that dork that still counts months!) Love you Michael.

Back Already?

I can't believe our min-vacation went by so quickly! I guess it always does, except for last year when I wanted it to go fast so I didn't have to be home alone on vacation...stupid deployment!

Overall, we had a great time...busy, but great. We actually got some Christmas shopping done (finally) without having to fight the crazies on Black Friday. I love online shopping. You beat the lines, crazy people, trying to find a parking spot and still able to get great deals. I still have a few people in my family to shop for, but other than that, we are ready....besides the wrapping!

Tonight we have Thanksgiving dinner with my family. My mom refuses to have it on the same day so we don't have to eat two big dinners (bless her). One more holiday dinner and the vacation is over :(

Only three weeks and two days until the next one...but who's counting?!

Turkey Day!!!

Today is a day to spend with family and friends, and that's just what we are going to do! Even though we had a 'Thanksgiving' right before Michael left last year, it just isn't the same. We are starting the day by having brunch with some friends from school, then to spend time with our families. I would say I can't wait for the dinner, but I don't really like Thanksgiving dinner (I know, shocking).

Today is also about giving thanks, but I am thankful everyday. Every morning when I wake up to Michael cuddling up in bed, I am thankful.

I hope everyone has a great Turkey Day!

Freee

Today at 2:25, my 22 little cherubs were on buses, in cars, or walking home...and not coming back for 5 days! I think teachers look forward to breaks more then students do sometimes. I have done as much work as I possibly could the last two days so I didn't have to spend my vacation glued to a computer.

I also found out today that when I finish these 5 classes I am taking to earn a +15, I will have a second Master's. All I have to do is apply for graduation! Maybe I will see how many I can accumulate! HA

I Could be a Doctor

So I dragged my husband into the doctor today to hear the results of my CT scan last Friday. (I brought him for moral support of course! He wasn't getting out of this!) Are you ready for this?

They couldn't read it. Or more importantly, they could, but they don't know what it is. Nice.

So instead, I get to have a MRI done so hopefully it will be more clear. AHHH

On a better note, only one school day left until Turkey Day Break! I am trying to get as much work done as possible between now and tomorrow so I don't have to do anything over break. Wishful thinking of course!

Date Night

Before my husband came home, I decided that when he did, we would have a date night every week. I know how busy our schedules can get during the week, and I still want us to be able to sit down and actually talk to each other over dinner, rather then ordering out, cleaning up, cooking, etc. Every marriage needs to be worked out, and I think nights like these are wonderful for talking and just relaxing with each other.

Tonight was no different. My wonderful husband took me to a restaurant at the beach which was very good. I love just sitting and talking with him. I feel like we are dating again as we just sit and laugh and talk to each other. I don't know exactly what it is, but I just fall in love with him even more. After the week I have had I needed it tonight. I had my CT scan this afternoon and should get news on Monday from the Doc.

Meanwhile, tomorrow, we have our first reintegration for the unit. It is at the local hotel/casino/raceway. Michael is excited because he can actually gamble as they don't have to be in uniform. I was excited, even though tomorrow is going to be a long day, because I could at least stare at him in uniform...now my day will be longer :( But at least we will be together, we get food (GOOD food) and Michael gets paid. Very thankful for our lives.