Spring Quarter has arrived

I'm not sure if y'all remember but I am still in college. Yes, I said STILL! January marked my fifth year at my current school. Five years is a long time to be in school with nothing to show except debt. 

The reason I've been in school for fives years is mainly due to the fact that I've changed my major twice so that means I've been in three different programs. Luckily, I've found the one I want to stick with. I am currently a Junior in college majoring in Early Elementary Education with a ZS Endorsement. Once I have my BS I will be able to teach up to the third grade.

I am in love with my classes and I have been for two years. I have been so dedicated since changing programs that I was actually in class while I was unknowingly in labor with my little Owlet. 

Today marks the first day of Spring Quarter 2016 which means my schedule is about to get crazy. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday I have class from 6 to 9:40 every night. Plus I have my bible study, weekend meeting, and midweek meeting. Not to mention all the homework I'm going to have. 

And now I through on at least one post a week here...Am I crazy or something?

Well, ta ta for now my lovelies.

2016 is a new year to get back on track

So life...and this blog... got away with me. I am determined to get back on track and definitely write more.

What caused life to get so busy? You may ask. Well...

We have a new addition to our little family.

Here is my little Owlet. She was born of March 7, 2014 at 12:16pm

6lbs 13oz & 19in long

Here she is when she turned a year old.

TWO YEARS OLD NOW!!!!!

This little Owlet is such a spunky and sassy little girl with absolutely no fear. She is so different from her big sister. I seriously have no idea where to start with her. I'm thinking I'll just plan out an entire post about her because just a small introduction will do her no justice.

Obviously, Miss Bug has grown as well. 

She has grown into a very beautiful and caring little girl. It's funny how she was just turning 3 years old when I last posted and now she is 6. SIX!!!! I still cannot believe it. 

Seriously, where did the time go?

Here are some main updates about Miss Bug:

* She's a kindergartener. She adores school and her teacher.

* She has official lost her first tooth. I ended up having to pull it out (she did NOT like me at all). She actually ended up with 'shark teeth' for awhile. That's where her permanent teeth broke the skin behind her her baby teeth. Apparently, it's very common and hereditary on my side of the family.

* Most importantly, she adores being a big sister.

Some family updates:

May 18, 2015, Papi and I eloped at the courthouse! I'll make sure to do a single post about getting married because it truly was a special and memorable day for us as a family. Plus everyone was shocked since we were only engaged 9 days hahaha!

Everything is so wonderful. The only downside to the past three years is that, unfortunately, Owlet will be my final baby. More in a separate post.

Well, look at that...three topics already planned out for posts. I'm hoping to at least get one post a week out, but that depends on my personal class schedule, homework load, and review load. Oh yeah...there's the fourth topic I can write about; my reviewing.

Ta Ta for now!

So Miss Bug is almost 3

My baby girl is growing up so fast. I still can't believe that I've been blessed to be her momma for three years now.

I sit here thinking about Miss Bug growing up and getting older and it brings my Angel to the front of my mind. I should be so happy right now because we get to celebrate another year of the bright light Bug brings to the world, but I can't help thinking that I never got to hold, kiss, cuddle, and celebrate my Angel. I will never be able to do anything but wonder what she would be like; who would she have taken after; how would she have changed where my life is right now.

I love both my babies and I am trying to not let missing my Angel disrupt my duty to my Bug, but some days are a lot harder than others. It also doesn't help that I am so ready to make Miss Bug a big sister and that I see so many people either finding out they're pregnant or having a new baby. There's so many babies that are popping up on my FB news feed and it makes my heart hurt. I see little girls turning five and it all hurts. I should be planning my Angel's fifth birthday party, like other moms, but I'm not; I only get to think about what could have been and feel my heart break everyday.

Merry Holidays!!!!

Wow...December has arrived and I am just amazed. This year has flown by. So many things have happened and honestly I couldn't imagine a better year. It started off a little shaky and has had it's share of downs but everything that has happened has happened for a reason. I feel like reminiscing about the year of 2012.

January:
*The accident where my G6 was deemed totaled. God was looking out for Miss Bug and I because it could have been so much worse.

February:
*Papi got transferred to Northern MI with a better job. We visited and found where our new home would be.

March:
*Papi had surgery on his shoulder and needless to say I was scared. I knew with was perfectly safe but when some you love has surgery you always think of that small chance something could go wrong.
*Miss Bug turned 2. She had a blast at her birthday party and I honestly can't believe I have to start planning her 3rd birthday.

April:
*We moved up north. We started fresh in a new city. It took some getting use to but we absolutely love our new home.
*My beautiful niece was born on the fourteenth.

May:
*Miss bug went from being in her crib to a toddler bed; she had no problem with the transition at all.
*Papi and I went to Cedar Point with some friends after going to the World Expo of Beer in Frankenmuth. We had a lot of fun.
*Miss Bug got her very first pet, a fish.

June:
*Papi went back to work after recovering from his surgery.
*Made the Dean's List at school.

July:
*Peter Jackson confirmed the production of The Hobbit. Nerdgasm!!!

August:
*I finally did something about the pain in my mouth and found out that I have to have all my wisdom surgically extracted.

September:
*School started back up for me.
*I started working at Big Lots.
*Miss Bug started to become even more interested in the potty.

October:
*A very dear friend got married so Miss Bug and I traveled down-state to be there for her.
*Miss Bug started speaking longer sentences and started dressing herself.
*National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness
*Started working at Paulstra CRC and quit Big Lots.

November:
*Finally made friends up here. It took awhile but I've found some.

And lastly, December (even though it's not over yet):
*Became even closer to my friends and gotten use to my work schedule.
*I made the Dean's List again and brought my GPA up to a solid 3.1


I'm ready to see what 2013 brings to myself and my family.

Busy time...

...And it's not going to slow down anytime soon.

About a month ago I actually started working for Big Lots in town. It's a great place to work, but not for only six hours a week. I know that finding a job is extremely difficult in today's economy, but I am thoroughly  sick and tired of working in retail. Last year, I worked at Carter's and Black Friday was horrible. As much as I didn't want to work at some store this year, I put applications in everywhere I saw and it just so happened that BL liked me and hired me. Now my job at BL is completely different than any job in retail that I've ever done because all I do at BL is stock. I work two days a week at three hours a day. That's a whopping six SIX hours a week at $0.50 over minimum wage.When I hired in I was told that I would get at least 10-15 hours a week, but no.

So I started at BL the week before classes started and it's worked out pretty good, but man I wish I could get more hours. Or at least I did wish I could get more hours. As of last week, I started putting applications in at temp agencies. Monday morning I got a call with a job. I am now the temporary employee of a factory here in Cadillac. I will be working fifth shift (yes fifth) which is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7pm to 7am. I have absolutely no idea where in the plant I'm going to be, but as long as I don't miss any day and work my full 12 hour shift I'll get 4 hours bonus pay so I'll get paid for 40 hours and only work 36. I'm excited and nervous. I've never done anything like this, but I am always searching for knowledge.

Well, while I wait for Miss Bug to wake up I'm going to continue enjoying my movie. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. NERD!!!!

DFTBA

Don't Forget To Be Awesome!!!