I was just looking at our past posts here and realized that the last couple weeks of February had very few posts compared to the final weeks of months in the past. This speaks to how busy we've been around here lately. It's one of the busier times of the year for me. I have a part to play in the recruitment and selection of both RAs and new Hall Directors within our department for next year, and both of these processes are currently running as we speak. I've been spending a lot of time teaching and evaluating RA candidates for the past three weeks. I spent four days at the end of February in OshKosh, Wisconsin interviewing Hall Director candidates. As much as I love the recruiting and hiring process in Res Life, I'll be happy to be done in the next couple of weeks.
We've been going to a Prepared Childbirth class on Tuesday nights since the middle of February. While we were thoroughly impressed with and enjoyed the Hypnobirthing class we took in January, we've found this latest class to be rather redundant and depressing. Redundant in the sense that we already know a lot of the material being presented by the "teacher," but also depressing for that same reason. And don't even get us started on the other people in the class. It's a depressing thing to think that some of these people are going to have the same amount of responsibilty as we will in the near future. I guess I'm assuming that I'm not going to mess up my kid when I say that about the other people in our class, but I could be wrong. Maybe we're all going to be equally terrible or awesome.
Only eight weeks until we find out which it's going to be.
I'm trying to think of parenting in the same capacity I considered marriage before our wedding. It's something I am terribly excited for, but for which I'll also never be fully prepared. It's also not something to be too predetermined, but which I think is most meaningful and beneficial when it is flexible and adaptable. That's not to say that we won't parent according to certain key principles or values, but rather that we won't approach parenting with the idea that we're going to shape our kid into one certain thing or another. I think it's best to raise a kid with some unbending values, but to also allow for the kid to be self-determined.
Of course, I could read these words again twenty years from now and laugh my ass off at the idealism of pre-parenthood. We'll see, I guess.
Sarah and I are going to put most of our federal tax refund towards paying off our car loan. I can't wait until we're out from under that debt. It might take us another year yet, but we're pretty set on paying it off as quickly as is possible and responsible.
Speaking of financial responsibility, Sarah said that I could put the money I make while working over Spring Break towards my next tattoo. I can't wait.
That's it for today. I should probably get back to work. There are students to develop and papers to be filed. It never ends.
Stay Gold. Maybe I'll be better about writing this month.
MMK
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
meant to be married.
You would think I'd be used to the hubby being away since our whole dating relationship was long-distance. However, each time we are away from each other for an extended period of time, I miss him like crazy whoa.
I managed not try cry at MK's departure yesterday morning - but rather, cried the instant I stepped back into our apartment. A few tears were shed and then I went about my day, fully taking advantage of any opportunity to distract myself with cleaning, work, Facebook, and even had a dinner date with Amie (the wife of the other hall director traveling to OPE with MK). But then at night, I was faced with the dreaded loneliness of sleeping in our bed without my other half. I always view the bed being somewhat small until I have to sleep in it alone. It's HUGE! I cried, talked to MK on the phone, prayed...and somewhere in the midst of tears, managed to fall asleep.
I sound so pathetic. But really, I just love my husband, completely. I'm clearly convinced I wasn't created to live by myself, let alone, live without MK. When I reflect on our marriage, I see the ways we complement each other and inspire each other to live better than the day before. Life is so much fun with MK!
On that note - 10 Reasons Why I Love My MK*
*10 is such a small number, I am sure to leave some very important reasons out of this list. Therefore, this is a list of the 10 Reasons that first come to mind and are NOT in order of importance.
1) His red, manly beard.
2) His willingness to prepare raw meat. I'm not sure we'd eat much meat if the task were left to me!
3) The way he touches and talks (well, more like sings) to Baby Kole. So cute!
4) His ability to make me crack a smile when I'm determined to remain angry and annoyed.
5) His inability to, for the most part, resist my selfish pleas for snuggles, trips to the grocery store for random items, my TV shows, and best of all - back rubs!
6) His desire to challenge and support students in their development. He's so patient!
7) The expression on his face and tears in his eyes when I walked down the isle on our wedding day. I hope I never forget that moment!
8) The look he gets when he's in the mood for....er...nevermind. But it is rather adorable, yes, adorable. :o)
9) His sarcasm and humor. I can't imagine our relationship, or life, without either of these!
10) His faith. He is so much better at analyzing, questioning, and expressing faith in Christ than I will ever be.
Ah, I love him...I really do, have I mentioned that, yet? No?! Well, let me tell you....
SLK
I managed not try cry at MK's departure yesterday morning - but rather, cried the instant I stepped back into our apartment. A few tears were shed and then I went about my day, fully taking advantage of any opportunity to distract myself with cleaning, work, Facebook, and even had a dinner date with Amie (the wife of the other hall director traveling to OPE with MK). But then at night, I was faced with the dreaded loneliness of sleeping in our bed without my other half. I always view the bed being somewhat small until I have to sleep in it alone. It's HUGE! I cried, talked to MK on the phone, prayed...and somewhere in the midst of tears, managed to fall asleep.
I sound so pathetic. But really, I just love my husband, completely. I'm clearly convinced I wasn't created to live by myself, let alone, live without MK. When I reflect on our marriage, I see the ways we complement each other and inspire each other to live better than the day before. Life is so much fun with MK!
On that note - 10 Reasons Why I Love My MK*
*10 is such a small number, I am sure to leave some very important reasons out of this list. Therefore, this is a list of the 10 Reasons that first come to mind and are NOT in order of importance.
1) His red, manly beard.
2) His willingness to prepare raw meat. I'm not sure we'd eat much meat if the task were left to me!
3) The way he touches and talks (well, more like sings) to Baby Kole. So cute!
4) His ability to make me crack a smile when I'm determined to remain angry and annoyed.
5) His inability to, for the most part, resist my selfish pleas for snuggles, trips to the grocery store for random items, my TV shows, and best of all - back rubs!
6) His desire to challenge and support students in their development. He's so patient!
7) The expression on his face and tears in his eyes when I walked down the isle on our wedding day. I hope I never forget that moment!
8) The look he gets when he's in the mood for....er...nevermind. But it is rather adorable, yes, adorable. :o)
9) His sarcasm and humor. I can't imagine our relationship, or life, without either of these!
10) His faith. He is so much better at analyzing, questioning, and expressing faith in Christ than I will ever be.
Ah, I love him...I really do, have I mentioned that, yet? No?! Well, let me tell you....
SLK
Monday, February 23, 2009
Music for February
As discussed last month, I'll be posting a playlist of what I'm listening to each month.
Here's February's...
Stay Gold!
MMK
Here's February's...
Stay Gold!
MMK
Monday, February 16, 2009
Highlighting the Hirsute
I trimmed my beard down a lot last week, but not before taking this:
Women may get to give birth to babies, but men get to give birth to beards.
It's good to be a man.
Now I just have to work on the moustache.
Stay Gold!
MMK
Women may get to give birth to babies, but men get to give birth to beards.
It's good to be a man.
Now I just have to work on the moustache.
Stay Gold!
MMK
Sunday, February 15, 2009
goodbye savings.
Marshall and I don't generally celebrate love day. We are firm believers the day is just another excuse for card companies, flower shops, etc. to bank a bunch of money. We choose to love each other everyday, right honey? :o) So, instead of spending $30 on flowers...we went crazy and said goodbye to our savings to put a down payment on this:
2003 Honda Civic Ex
No, the car isn't brand new - but I am praying we made the right decision (not much we can do now, right?). We both agree we didn't get the trade-in value for my car we were hoping for, even after negotiating, but we have learned, maybe next time we need to be even more firm and a bit pushy! I am going to miss my car more than I had initially realized. She has been so good to me over the years! Baby Kole - how are lives are already changing and you haven't even been born, yet?!
Speaking of Baby Kole - we had another appointment on Friday. The appointment looked much like previous appointments. I've gained a healthy amount of weight so far, my tummy appears to be expanding at an average rate, and all vitals (the baby's and mine) are great. The midwife was able to determine the baby was in a head down position by pressing on my lower abdomen. Marshall and I were curious and when we got home, we did the same. We could feel the baby's head if we put our hands in a specific location - so weird...but amazing too! Anyways, all good on the baby front. Baby Kole appears to have more clothes already than I do in my whole entire wardrobe (okay, maybe I am exaggerating...but still)! I go in Tuesday morning for another (standard) glucose test to check for gestational diabetes. Instead of having the standard baby appointment scheduled in four weeks, the appointment has been scheduled three weeks out. After that appointment, I will be seen every two weeks! AH! This means time is going by quickly - before we know it, Baby Kole will be here!
Not much else new. Work has picked up a bit, and I have been able to provide more direct service and assistance to afterschool programs, which I love! I am thankful God has provided this opportunity to serve and learn a vast amount, but I anxiously awaiting my departure!
That's it really. I hope everyone is well! Love and miss you all.
SLK
2003 Honda Civic Ex
No, the car isn't brand new - but I am praying we made the right decision (not much we can do now, right?). We both agree we didn't get the trade-in value for my car we were hoping for, even after negotiating, but we have learned, maybe next time we need to be even more firm and a bit pushy! I am going to miss my car more than I had initially realized. She has been so good to me over the years! Baby Kole - how are lives are already changing and you haven't even been born, yet?!
Speaking of Baby Kole - we had another appointment on Friday. The appointment looked much like previous appointments. I've gained a healthy amount of weight so far, my tummy appears to be expanding at an average rate, and all vitals (the baby's and mine) are great. The midwife was able to determine the baby was in a head down position by pressing on my lower abdomen. Marshall and I were curious and when we got home, we did the same. We could feel the baby's head if we put our hands in a specific location - so weird...but amazing too! Anyways, all good on the baby front. Baby Kole appears to have more clothes already than I do in my whole entire wardrobe (okay, maybe I am exaggerating...but still)! I go in Tuesday morning for another (standard) glucose test to check for gestational diabetes. Instead of having the standard baby appointment scheduled in four weeks, the appointment has been scheduled three weeks out. After that appointment, I will be seen every two weeks! AH! This means time is going by quickly - before we know it, Baby Kole will be here!
Not much else new. Work has picked up a bit, and I have been able to provide more direct service and assistance to afterschool programs, which I love! I am thankful God has provided this opportunity to serve and learn a vast amount, but I anxiously awaiting my departure!
That's it really. I hope everyone is well! Love and miss you all.
SLK
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