A few days late :)

So, I don't know if anyone knew, but we went on vacay & are currently hanging out in Colorado. :) 

I didn't intend to take a vacay from blogging, but it just happened. We have been having a blast with family & friends. 

We went to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo on Thursday...tried to get my nose frozen off while walking around, lol. The morning  was still pretty cold, but we had a good time. There weren't many people there so I really enjoyed that. We all I know that I don't really do large crowds. So  it was pretty cool. We started out by feeding the giraffes, and ended with feeding them again. It is just too freaking neat, I know Maddie & I really enjoyed it. 

We also spent a while at the rhino area. We hung around for the trainee demonstration & Maddie was enthralled! 

She was the little girl waving her arm around & trying to answer ever question, even when she didn't really know the answer. Silly girl! And she asked a ton of questions. The poor trainer was probably glad to see us go. Lol, but she was super pt with all if Maddie's questions. 

I really love that zoo. :)

And we have been hanging out & having fun with family. Maddie might be getting a little bit spoiled by Aunt Ruth & Uncle Rich...maybe ;)

Overall having fun. And we went shopping for Broncos everything. We bought a few items, most notable being the Bronco-head. So now she has this one to go along with the cheesehead. I'll have to get a pic with her wearing it during the game tomorrow. 

Well, we are getting ready for a Christmas party & Maddie has a date with Santa! Have fun!

Leaving on a jet plane...

This is a short blog since I'm doing last minute things to get ready for our flight tomorrow. We are all excited & ready for Colorado. :) 

I need some down time away from work & stress. 

Oh yea! I got my bonafide laminated card that says I finished TB Chemotherapy today!! No more TB tests for me! :) 

And I said goodbye to my sweet grandma nurse. She is retiring at the end of this month. She really did turn into a nice lady. :) 

So the TB crap is officially behind me! Yay! 

On to Colorado! 

Goodnight friends!

Dec 1

Happy Monday everyone. I guess it's a good thing I'm not too interested in this MNF game, pretty done in from work...and then shivering my butt off out to my car. I guess I missed the memo that said the temp was gonna be 25 degrees colder when I left work than when I had arrived. I wished I had something more protective than my light jacket. And can I say...Thank The Lord for heated seats!!

I had a good day with good coworkers & better friends. :) 

Something came up in conversation today...I want to know how unethical people sleep at night. Are they missing some part in their brain, or do they just have a switch that they can turn on or off? How can they intentionally set out to hurt people & then go home & have a normal family life? 

This isn't about any one person in particular, just thinking about actions of others & it just baffles me. 

I mean, seriously...I don't know how I can feel extremely guilty about something as small as unintentionally hurting someones feelings, or accidentally taking something from someone else....and other people go on as if nothing happened when they seriously & intentionally try to hurt another. There is no way that I could sleep at night. Really. On the not-very-often occasion that I would take my vocera (small walkie-talkie like phone at work) home accidentally, only to discover it about a half mile from the hospital when it beeps...I have so much guilt if I don't turn around & take it back then. For reals. It's silly, but I think of how crappy it is when we are short of them & hate to add that frustration to someone else. 

 I guess that God has a purpose for us all & even those people are put on the world for a reason. I still don't get it though. 

Don't get me wrong, I break the rules from time to time...like speeding (sorry) or  not paying every bill on time. Or maybe drinking & acting like a fool! :) 

It was just a question I had asked another today & it was rolling around in my head on the drive home. So I thought I would throw it out here for my friends & family to ponder. Isn't this world we live in amazing? 

Ok, I need to hit the sack, another day another $ tomorrow. So, goodnight friends! Sleep tight! 

p.s. How great was the Broncos game last night? :) Go Broncos!

So I missed a day...

Ok, I didn't blog yesterday. That's the first time I missed since I started blogging. Hmmm...you would think I was partying or something. 

Nope, no such luck. Just didn't blog & worked on Christmas decorations. And didn't even realize that I forgot! 

And spent today at work cuddling with a cute baby. :) I do have the best job ever. 

And made it home just after kickoff, so I'm enjoying the Broncos game! 

I can't party it up or anything, gotta work tomorrow. 

I just tucked in Maddie, & now I'm going to get back to my Game! Goodnight friends!

Still trying to figure out the blog :)

Ok, I still haven't tried to access the blog from a computer so that I can add a new one, :)

I had a great day...went & did family pics with an amazing photographer. Then went to dinner with Payton at Chuys. Yum yum... Creamy jalapeño :) 

And just got home. Two Mexican martinis later & I am ready to crash out, lol.

Sorry that I don't have much to say. We worked on the Christmas tree a little more, but mostly were just happy that cousin Payton was here. 

So goodnight my friends! Sleep tight! 

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

It was a great day with family & great food! ;) 

I am very thankful for my life & the incredible family that I am a part of. 

We came home afterwards and put up the Christmas tree. Maddie has been begging for weeks, but I told her we had to wait til Thanksgiving was over. 

Here is my newest ornament... It was a present from a super sweet friend for my birthday! Thanks Stef! Love you! 

Go Broncos! 

It's awesome...right? :) 

That's all I've got for today. My tummy & my heart are overflowing with thankfulness. 

Goodnight friends!

Thanksgiving Eve

Three days in a row for a NICU nurse is brutal on the hands. Especially during cold weather. I am ready for a couple days off to relax with family. And let my poor red, cracked hands heal. 

And eat lots of turkey :) 

Maddie & I are about to read a bedtime story...so, goodnight friends!

Hmmm

210 days ago I started a blog...and damnit, now I don't remember how to create a new one! :) lol

So, I guess I'll try again tomorrow. I want to thank everyone for the well wishes & encouragement today & my sweet gifts from Dr. Hunt. She really rocks! :)

It was a great day #1 post TB meds. 

Unfortunately it is only day 2 of 3 & my supervisor worked me to the bone today ;)

J/k, but I am seriously tired & need to call it a night soon. 

But first...have you all see the new "Jurassic World" movie trailer? It looks awesome! I had no idea they were making another movie. I think I may have to see it! 

And with that I will wish you all a goodnight! Thank you all for being my rock/mountain :) 

Goodnight friends!

209 & 120

This is my very last dose of Rifampin! WooHoo!! :) It is almost surreal...this is the end of this 209 day ordeal (well actually it was longer but this is just the med part that the numbers are counting) 

I have an appt next week with my dept of health nurse to get my fancy-schmancy card! :) I think I may need a t-shirt ;)

I am so glad this is finished. I am thankful that the TB exposure was discovered and that I was able to do the meds before I became active & infected others. I would have felt terrible if that had happened. Everything happens for a reason, or so I am told. I guess I'll never know how I was exposed or where. But I hope that whoever exposed me is alive & well & medicated. :) 

I just finished reading a Dr.Seus book to Maddie before bed, so please don't mind me if my sentences don't sound right or run together. My head is still spinning with all the rhymes. 

I had a good day at work with an awesome coworker...and some pretty cute babies :) I am tired & ready to hit the sack now. And today was just the 1st day of 3. How do I do this to myself? Good question. I see Starbucks in my not to distant future...let's say 9 hrs from now. But right now it's time for some shut eye! 

Fear not my friends... I will continue to bore you with stories even though this is done. As soon as I come up with a name for my new blog I will write under it...otherwise I will continue writing on this one.

Any suggestions for names? :) 

Goodnight friends! Thank you for 209 nights of likes & comments! They have helped me tremendously. 

208 & 119

1 more day!! 

And it's Football Sunday! 

Man alive!! The Denver game really really tried my patience & sanity! Lol

So what happened to the Denver defense? I guess they forgot they had a real game tonight? 

I'm just glad that the Broncos won. I think my poor Sadie-girl was nervous with my yelling at the TV. Thankfully Maddie was outside with Daddy. 

I made a pork roast that slow-cooked in the oven all day, and also some homemade bread, along with the fixings. So we are all stuffed, good practice run for Thanksgiving. :)

I guess my Rifampin is wanting to leave a lasting impression...I've had a bad headache today. Yuck. Or it's allergies, it hurts too much to overthink it, so I'll just blame the Rifampin. Sounds like a plan.

Well  I'm gonna watch "Peyton's brother" (as per Maddie) play the Cowgirls & try to ignore this headache. 

Goodnight Friends!

207 & 118

2 more days!!! :) 

Another rainy -blah kinda day. Glad I was at work for it. And I was busy :) 

I had some good conversations today with great co-workers & John & Maddie came by for a visit. :) overall it was a great day.

Watching Madagascar with the fam now. 

Not much to say though, just ready to go to bed. So, get to bed & get your beauty rest! Tomorrow is Football Sunday!!

Goodnight!

206 & 117

3 more days!! :) 

It was a super long day at work today, and I am beat.

I don't really have much to say...I guess I'm too tired to think. :) 

The rain was crazy on the way home, and I could barely drive 25-30mph on 29 because it was coming down so hard & there was so much water on the road. So, I white-knuckled it & it was a longer trip than normal, that's prob what tired me out. 

Well, anyways, I  am cuddled up with Maddie watching Curious George. Daddy is prob about to join us so I'll finish up here. Goodnight friends! Stay dry & sleep tight!

205 & 116

Four more days peeps! :) Four! 

And my follow up with my dept of health nurse is Dec 2. It should be my last appt with her, and I will get my handy-dandy card that says No More TB tests for me! 

Woo hoo! 

Today has been busy busy... Including a trip to the library to get the new Stephen King book! :) I got three more audio books also for the car, seeing as how I'm working 5 out of the next 6 days. So, I'll be in the car a lot. And won't be able to go back to the library until after I get back from Colorado! Speaking of which...we will be heading up there soon! Maddie is ready for some snow! And I am ready for some Laughing Lab!! 

And for the record, we are not going up there just so I can stalk Peyton.... I promise! :) So all my friends can stop saying that. 

It has also been a frustrating day. Sometimes it feels like people have no respect for others time & effort. My time off is mine...and precious & few. I feel like these last few days have been a blur & that there wasn't really any time off. And it's time to work again. I have to say that I  love my work. I just love my family time more. 

Ok, end of rant. 

Maddie had a pad & paper & had "a few questions to ask me" lol.

She was super cute, acting like a little reporter. 

Speaking of my little reporter, she is out of the bath & ready for some of my time before bed. So, goodnight friends! Sleep tight!

204 & 115

5 more days peeps!! :) I'm so excited! I want to feel normal again! 

And, I survived my mammogram :) 

I was a couple minutes late, but to be fair, I had no idea it was a huge building (with little to no signs) and not in the suite # that was listed on their website. And I had to wait for 5 minutes to be checked in. So, I checked in at 8:26 and the lady gave me a hard time, saying it was sched for 8:20 & I was supposed to be 10 minutes early for ppw. Yea, yea... I know, I wanted to say, but I did point out that there directions were crappy. She said she was sorry that they didn't explain better on the phone, but I was now late, so I had to wait for them to fit me in. So, I try to be cool about it & sit & read a book on my phone. They called me back at 9:15. I was pretty frustrated inside, but the lady who took me & back was so sweet I just dropped it. 

And she took such good care of me & talked me through the whole process that it was over before I knew it, lol. And it wasn't bad at all. Uncomfortable, yes... But not bad. So, thanks to all my sweet friends for the encouragement. :)

And it seems it's time to tuck in my princess...so I will wish everyone a Happy Manning Wednesday & Goodnight! 

203 & 114

I love a day off. :) No matter how busy I am during it. It is nice to not have to wake up at 4:40. 

Poor John took most of the day off, he's not feeling his best. But he is resting well & trying to recover. :) he doesn't do well with just resting, lol. That man isn't happy unless he's working on something and busy. 

Maddie's cough is better, I only heard her cough twice tonight. Cross your fingers! 

I have a fun milestone tomorrow morning....not really :/

My first mammogram is sched for tomorrow. I'm not a wuss, but not looking forward to it, lol. 

So, that about all that's on my mind today. Well, let's just say that's all I can put on here. :) 

Goodnight friends! 6 more days!!

202 & 113

Well, it's been a long day. I just got home late from work, about an hour overdue. I missed tucking in my baby girl. :(

Oh well. 

John is sick now & not feeling so hot. 

So he is in bed too. My Sadie-girl was the only one waiting up for me. She sure has a cute wagging butt though, and is happy to see me. :) Dogs rule. 

Closing in on the last week of meds! I'm getting excited about that. But I'm too tired to really write about it right now. 

I'm gonna join the rest of my fam. Goodnight friends!

201 & 112

Really wish I could say "yay Broncos" :( 

I guess I should be glad I didn't see the game. Oh well, what can you do? Nobody is great all the time. Hopefully they will be better next week. 

It was a good workday for me :) and tomorrow is another one. I hope the drive in is ok. It was cold & very windy with icy rain on the way home. It's supposed to get colder, was already below freezing when I got home. And everyone knows that most Texans can not drive worth  a damn when there is the slightest hint of winter weather. 

Maddie has had a good day, that's what John tells me anyway. She is tucked in & ready to go back to school. She still has the nasty cough, but I have a feeling that it won't be going away for a while. 

I guess it's about time for me to hit the hay. Goodnight friends!

200 & 111

Wow...I have written something every night for 200 days. Again I say, wow. Just 9 more days, and I'll be finished with the Rifampin!! :) yahoo!

I really dislike the cold weather, especially when I'm stuck inside for 3 days straight with a sick girl who just wants to go outside & play. Don't get me wrong, I did bundle her up each day & let her go play for a few minutes, but not for very long since she is still coughing (a very nasty sounding cough). I think she is going a little crazy. No fever today (yay), but the cough seems to be worse. I switched from the Mucinex Cold to Dimetapp today. Maybe it will help. This cough needs to get better, because this little girl is going to school on Monday! 

Tomorrow is a work day. I hate working weekends, even more so when I'm worried about Maddie. But I am sure a break is needed. 

Tomorrow is also Football Sunday! Yay! The sad news is there is absolutely no way I will be able to watch my Broncos, the Texans & Cowgirls will both have their games at the same time on CBS. :( boo

I missed last week too! 

I wonder if the NFL app will work right tomorrow, if so I might be able to watch some of it. Otherwise I will just be watching the drives & hitting refresh on my phone, lol.

Allright folks, old better head to bed soon. Goodnight friends!

199 & 110

Today was chicken day. I picked up 120 lbs of chicken breasts...delivered 40 lbs to my sis & came back home to package my 80 lbs. and rearrange the deep freezer... Which is in the garage & the garage was already 40some-odd degrees. Lol! My fingers still feel cold. But it is all finished, and I made chicken & rice soup with rolls for dinner, so that warmed me up. :)

Little Miss Maddie Moo decided to wake up at 0200....and would not go back to sleep. After pleading with her for a while, I finally gave in at 0400 & turned on the Disney Jr channel. I was so tired & needed some sleep, even if she didn't think she did. So, as you would expect, she has been a fuss pot this afternoon. I pray that she sleeps tonight...I'm pretty cranky myself, lol. 

Her cough is still pretty yucky, but no fevers today. Cross those fingers that we are getting over the hump. 

I am trying to talk her into sleep soon. I am ready for my bed. 

My Rifampin days are numbered & the end is coming fast! Yay! I'm ready to feel somewhat normal! 

Allright then, sweet dreams you guys! 

198 & 109

Sick kid day at home...fun times. Not to mention it was freezing pretty much all day. Of course I wouldn't let her go outside at all, so she wasn't very happy with me. She doesn't quite understand being sick & it being too cold outside. 

She told me today that she "hates having fevers" 

Lol... Me too, honey! She still sounds pretty junky & is feverish. But she was in good spirits for most of the day. And then Daddy went to the store on his way home & brought some "sticky bagels" so he is her favorite person right now. :) 

I'm just trying to get her to take in lots of fluids & giving her mucinex to get rid of the junk. She obviously won't be going to school tomorrow, so it will be another sick day. 

And tomorrow is already going to be busy...it is a Zaycon pickup day. I've got to process & package 80 lbs of chicken breasts...and take an extra case of 40 lbs to my sister. :) woo hoo! I'm just glad I'm about to have chicken again, I really wanted to make chicken & rice soup or chicken & dumplings today. It's on for tomorrow! 

Speaking of the cold weather...it is extremely too cold in Colorado right now. Ruth & Rich...can y'all do something about that before we come up? Lol

I think I might become a Popsicle if I'm in weather that cold. :) 

Ok guys, that's about it for today. I worked on my knitting skills (lmao) today...and that's all. So there's nothing new. 

Wishing everyone a warm goodnight & sweet dreams!