Back to work

Well hello everyone. I am going back to work tomorrow. I guess they still need me at Newberg Hospital. I was hoping maybe I'd been replaced in the time I was away recovering from my life changing surgery. I feel great. I've had an easy recovery from abdominal surgery and I feel so much better about myself. I had a severe Diastasis which is a separation and weaking of the abdominal (rectus) muscles due to pregnancy. I lived with it for 6 years. Jer was my biggest supporter in my decision to do something about it. I feel stronger and ready to finally get in shape! I have no more excuses now. I also have been contemplating a career change. I've been thinking about it for a really long time and have decided that there is something else out there for me. I have never really loved my job. So far I know I don't enjoy sick people, or sales people. I think I'd like to do something with kids, music, clothes, or hair? First I have to get over my aversion to school and I'll be set. I've never been a great student, but anything is possible I say. It's also the perfect time for me now that the kids are in school all day. I would like to set the example of setting my mind on something and accomplishing great things to my kids. Although I have found that the first step in a new direction is the hardest.

Quick Update

Molly is recovering from her surgery last week quite well I must say. I think she handles pain better than most especially me! She's off the hard drugs now and just taking Tylenol. Caleb and Alia were a little worried seeing mom in bed with "tubes sticking out of her" but those are all gone now and things are back to normal. I'm going to Providence, Rhode Island next Tues-Wed to tour a risk management testing facility that WM uses. Basically a place to light fires and blow things up! Kids are doing well in school and are adjusted to their schedule. I hope to do some form of fly fishing here soon (Trout or Steelhead)... the weather over here has been fantastic! Kids school pics below....

Why I LOVE getting facials

1. I love going to the salon
2. The setting is very relaxing i.e. comfy bed, blankets, darkened room, and peaceful music
3. The products always smell fabulous
4. The application of the product feels wonderful and includes a facial/neck/shoulder massage
5. I can't even describe how great "the warm mister" feels. If I ever found one I could buy I would.
6. I love the "just washed skin feeling"
7. I never want it to end!!!

I need a facial right about NOW!

7 Weird Random Facts About Jeremy

1. I hate the Beavers!
2. I buy season tickets to Beaver Football games
3. Every year I say I'm never buying season tickets again
4. I hate the dentist
5. I write in all CAPS like my father, except not as neat sometimes
6. I never wear sunscreen lotion and will probably die soon from skin cancer according to Molly errrr Malena
7. Did I mention I hate the Beavers?!

Seven weird and random facts about Molly

**** I hate rules! ****

1. Molly is not my real name. My given name is Malena. My mom picked the name Molly for me when I was in Kindergarten because my teacher told my mom that the kids were having a hard time pronouncing Malena. So I've been Molly ever since. Most of my family calls me Mole because I was named after a character on Pinwheel (kids show on Nickelodeon) named Molly the mole.

2. Spanish was my first language. I didn't start speaking english until I started preschool.

3. I've had two surgeries on my pinky toe because I was born with an extra bone in it.

4. I have a fascination with royalty which started shortly after starting school. When I was younger one of my favorite books was a book with pictures from Charles and Diana's wedding.

5. My idea of fun is getting a facial.

6. I went on my first diet with my best friend when I was 10 years old. I was overweight and luckily I slimmed down enough to survive school.

7. My favorite food is Cheesecake fantasy ice cream from Cold Stone creamery. I could eat it every day.