OMG, has it really been a month since I blogged? Where does the time go? I can answer my own question: between working part time (which was mostly full time during September)... and attempting to read the Bible in 90 days (just 12 pages a day, and I am currently behind 12 days or 144 pages, sheesh!)... and a teething baby boy... and a husband out of town... and a son at college with a broken foot... there goes all my free time for blogging.
Jake decided not to pledge this semester after all... a personal decision. I think once he got a gander at the pledge fall schedule, he decided to focus on his grades. Jeff is silently relieved... I just want him to be happy and either way, I am supportive. We also bought Jake a bike this month to help him get around on campus a little better... and so, that didn't work out exactly like we planned... he fell and broke his 5th metatarsal in 2 places (classic Jones fracture for you ortho's)... and he will be having surgery this Friday (9/25) in Katy... We also went to the first LSU home game - in the rain - Jake in a wheelchair - but it was so exciting and fun... and LSU beat Vandy!! It was awesome! Jake is working hard at keeping his GPA up and above 3.0 and he has changed his major AGAIN... He is now a business major, but hasn't decided on or if he will minor in something (say, like transportation)... It's awesome and he is just the most wonderful son ever (except for his little brother who is also pretty wonderful)... but, Jake makes me so proud and I am an excited and supportive mama!
Another amazing thing for me was getting to watch Hannah perform in the LSU Tiger Marching Band. She was in every performance and it was awesome... We saw the private performance in the PMAC... and pregame and halftime, and even after the game, they played again! It was so fun. As a long time football fan and football mom, I have had many opportunities to watch... but, never really focused on the band. It was AMAZING, just like Hannah. I am so grateful Kristi (Hannah's mom) and I could make the trip to Baton Rouge for this event. It was a great time had by all. Have a mentioned lately how awesome Hannah is and how proud we are of her?!?!
Jeff has been traveling a lot this month and spent an entire 8 days in Elko, NV attending fire school! He was so excited about learning the curriculum, he actually said he wanted to join the local volunteer fire department... (um, I don't think so old man!!!)... Laughing! He did earn a basic firefighter certificate and he had a great time... he is loving his new job in emergency response. i am so happy he loves it. Its quite a change and I am really enjoying watching his enthusiasm. He will be traveling every week in October and is home a total of 6 days or something crazy all month long. I will welcome November, that is for sure.
Jackson cut another tooth - which means he has two bottom teeth now... so cute and so crooked! He is getting so bug and turned 8 months old yesterday. We celebrated that by having my birthday... some shopping in Rice Village, a new fall wardrobe for the dude, lunch with our fave peeps, and a nice dinner out (Jackson stayed home for this last part... with his Nanni Cheri). He is "chatting" and "cruising" and "climbing" and "teething" and lots of things that normal 8 month boys do.
And me, you ask?? Well, I am back to work - make my own schedule kind of thing - a couple times a week is the norm. I am back at being a Case Manager... which is just perfect for now. Keeps my mind going and my license active... two very important things. Oh, and that whole working out thing and my personal trainer... well, let me tell you after 4 1/2 weeks of this mess... I am still not enjoying working out and its really flipping hard!! Ray works me very hard... push push push... heavy weights, lots of cardio, and LUNGES... UGH! But, the results are there... I am back in my smallest size in the closet and 5 weeks ago there were these jeans that wouldn't go above my knees (SIGH) and I wore them last night for my birthday dinner out... So, its working. I am feeling better, too... physically. I just want to love working out, and I can't seem to get there... maybe after another four weeks! LOL! MAYBE! That's the scoop for now.
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