Somebody stop me...

So this week I began noticing that everywhere I have been there is Christmas music playing. This is playing mind games with me (I think that is the point!). In Krogers, I instantly got into a holiday baking mood (highly unusual). At the mall and Target I felt my pulse rise and I became slightly panicked...Christmas is obviously very close and there aren't alot of crowds yet and I haven't really done my holiday shopping yet SO I BETTER START NOW!!!!! I love the holidays and the great music and all, but I cannot find enough time to take another job to pay for all this madness! Does anyone else suffer from this disorder?
The other problem I am facing is that I am finding more things to buy for me than the people on my list! To all the retailers out there: You got me, Okay. Now please, please stop accepting my debit card!

Kids are so funny!

Now that I am a school nurse, I have the cutest "patients." Today a little 7 year old came to the office and was holding her head. Here was how it went:

Her: Mrs. Haley, I need help.

Me: What is wrong with your head?

Her: I bumped it in music class.

Me: let me look...I think it is going to be ok.

Her: No, it's not...I think I am unconscious.

Me: (trying not to laugh) We will get some ice and you will be all better.

How can you not love taking care of kids? They are so cute and funny without even trying to be! Just thought I'd share.

Thankful Thursday!!

I AM SOOOO THANKFUL THAT TOMORROW IS FRIDAY!!!

I started my new job on Monday. Everything is going relatively well(beside being slightly overwhelmed and stressed). I am hoping that next week will calm down. I have now changed my position at Vandy to PRN (as needed), meaning that I will still work 2 nights a week just shorter hours. YIPPPEEE!!
Poor Len is getting frustrated with playing Mr. Mom, but I must say that he has been so good to me as I have not been a very easy person to live with lately. We are looking forward to this weekend when Mason is turning 7 on Sat. and Len is turning 36 on Sun. So be sure to wish them Happy Birthday!
Saturday Len and I are going to an "adult halloween party" and then at 9pm are going to the downtown Franklin "ghosts and gore" tour. I have wanted to do that for years and I am so excited.

NEW JOB FOR ME!!!

Well, as if I wasn't busy enough, I have just gotten another job! Yep, that will make 3...4(if you count being a mom). So I will continue working part time 2-3 nights a week at Vanderbilt and I will work every morning from7-12 at BGA as an administrative assistant, then I am working for 3 pharmaceutical companies after hours and weekends as a nurse educator for the patients receiving those meds. I guess I am fixing to see what kind of multi-tasker I am. I can promise one thing...my house will probably go to pot!! So, keep us in your prayers that I can keep it all together!

As far as other things go...we had a great fall break spent up in Cashiers, NC. It was fabulous to get away. We went to a rustic inn that had no tv, phone, cell access, etc. It was very relaxing to get away from all that stuff. I can finally sit down a week after our horseback trail ride without feeling the pain that the saddle left on my behind!! I really had fun on the ride but don't see myself as much of a cowgirl!

Next week, my "baby" (Mason) turns 7...I am amazed that he is that old. He is loving first grade and flag football. Anyway, I will post more on that next week.

The Question of the Day!!

Please offer advice...what is the going rate for the Tooth Fairy? We have not officially lost any teeth yet, but I know that day is drawing closer. I would prefer to give only a dollar or two, but I'm told that the rate is much higher than that! So, what have ya'll done?

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