Let's get real

For the past couple of years, since moving to the Big Island, I've used this blog to post pics and updates of what is happening with our family as we live and grow. I've not included much of what is REALLY going on though if you know what I mean. Yes, we have lots of fun going here and there, but we also have many daily struggles that I do not mention here.
I follow a few blogs myself. I've discovered that I benefit from other bloggers that openly speak about what they are dealing with in this crazy life where we find ourselves. So, I've decided to try and "get real" and not be afraid of sharing on my blog.

So where to begin? I'll begin with today.

Today I had an appt. with my mid-wife at 24 weeks. Everything looks great, baby is growing normally and I'm not gaining too much weight, even though I feel like a fatty.

I'm working nights at the hospital, and I must say it's been a challenge. I'm not a night person, and I love to sleep. Thankfully Mark has been taking the kids on excursions when I need to sleep, so it's been manageable so far. I certainly do not want to do this long term, but for now I'm just thankful I have a job on an OB unit and work with plenty of super nice nurses.

I'm homeschooling St. John for the remainder of the school year. We have good days where he is excited about his assignments and bad days where he complains constantly and drives me mad. Right now his favorite subject is math, probably because I'm not his teacher- www.khanacademy.org is.