Big Changes

Okay, we've had some big changes around here. In a nutshell, I have gone back to work. Part by choice, part by necessity. This may come as news to most of you, but I am not teaching. I am planning to follow in my late mother and late grandmother's footsteps and pursue a second degree in nursing. My Aunt Margaret is an ER nurse in New Orleans. I seek her out for advice often. I guess you can say that nursing is in my blood. Until then, I wanted a job that would allow me to come home without extra work to do, such as grading papers and lesson plans. So, I am working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in our local skilled care nursing home. I am working the night shift, so that during the day, I can take a few prerequisite classes and prepare for the nursing entrance exam which I will take in December or January.

So, as you can probably guess, the babies now have to go to daycare. Where we live, it was quite a challenge to find a quality daycare. We finally found one about 20 minutes from our home and conveniently very near the college where I will be attending classes. The teachers are really great with our angels and take good care of them. It was very challenging for everybody the first couple of weeks. As any new working mom would say, it is so hard to think of someone else caring for the babies when they are still so little. I cried alot during the first few days. I feel and know that I am missing out of things while they are there, but we have to do, what we have to do. It will be the best for everyone in the long run.

One day last week, I left the camera with the teachers so they could take some pictures. Here is what we got back.

Will painted a pumpkin picture.

I think he may be going after the girls a little bit early. He had sweet hugs for a friend.

That's my boy! He loves to look at books.

It's so cute to see him discovering a leaf.

Will loves to be outside. Ms. Gail says that he is always the last to come in from the playground.

Caroline is the darling of her little group. All the teachers love her and want to take her home.

Kerplop! Fallen over!

Tummy time! She's pushing up and rolling over like a little log.