Summertime

We have been staying pretty busy this summer. We went to visit my sister and then to my Dads. We had my hubby's birthday, my son's birthday and my birthday.

Things right now are pretty quiet. So I have time to blog, I think. We'll see. I am home with the kids, like I am everyday this summer. Yes, it is driving me crazy that I couldn't get a job and work this summer. I am going stir crazy. Being home with two children (6 & 10 yrs old) can really grate on a person's nerves. The bickering is always popping up. The yelling: "MOM!!!! He did this or she did that..." It is like nails on a chalkboard to me. I mean, don't get me wrong...I love my kids. They are actually pretty terrific. But, being with them 24/7...all the time... everyday... every night is what is getting to me. I am ready for (their) school to start! I do not get any time to be alone or with a friend. Anytime my hubby and I try to have a conversation they are right in the middle of it. I feel like anyone who reads this will think I am the worst Mom around. But I'm not. It just gets to me. The whole being tied down all the time. I am 40-something. My friends who are my age have kids who are in high school or older. Their kids are old enough to not have to be babysat all the time. Enough about that.

My school starts back in about 4 weeks. I am in a 2-year nursing program. I have a year left, if I don't fail anything. I start back with a big med-surg course. It covers a whole lot of information in 7 weeks. That is not alot of time. I have already started studying, but should study everyday. So far I've only studied musculoskeletal. I still have neurovascular, GI/GU and lots more. I just want to get done so I can start working again. I haven't held down a real, full time job in about 15 years. My husband works but he doesn't make a whole lot. So, we have money stress. It will be so good to get back to work and have my own money. I know money doesn't make you happy but it sure does help.

Wow, I am really complaining in this post. Sorry about that. I guess I am just feeling sorry for myself and having a pity party. It feels good to get it out.