Optimism

WELL, December was a fail! As far as blogging goes. But this year is going to be better! My explanation for Decembers lack of posts. Dairy Queen. We were working our tails off to make sure we'd be able to take the holiday off and still be able to pay bills. Also to add 2 doctors appointments, and my Relief Society calling + a little thing call Pintrest kept me off this lovely website, to update all that read.

We were able to go to Utah for Christmas, where we were able to see 2 of Blake's sisters and his brother and wife (my good friend!), as well as my whole family from my mom's side. It was really nice to be able to get away from Rexburg for just the little bit. And I've got to say, this winter has not be nearly as bad as in the past! There still isn't a foot of snow on the ground! (Knock on wood). I'm so incredibly happy for this because I would rather it not snow till after Chloe's born so that maybe the ride home from the hospital wont be stressful. But I am really becoming grateful for this warm (for Rexburg) weather.

But as it is the beginning of the year, we have new years resolutions. One of mine is to be more kind and optimistic. Blake's got a full year of school, difficult classes, job shadowing, and the MCATS ahead of him this year, and while I barely see him while he's taking regular classes at BYUI, I know this year will be particularly difficult for the both of us. I never liked loosing to school with him, but this is one that really counts. Luckily I'll have our new baby to keep me distracted (I'm sure she'll keep him distracted too). But he'll be able to pull through. So for mine and Chloe's sake I need to be more positive and kind.

Chloe's room and everything else of hers is ready to go! All that needed to be washed has been washed, and everything that needed to be sterilized has been sterilized. The crib and changing table have been set up, and her sheets are on the bed. Diapers and wipes are ready to go for when she's home, and even the diaper bag has been put together. All that needs to happen now? Get my hospital bag ready... She's already taking the priority over my life. I must say though, she is welcome to come anytime now, by all of us I'd say. Blake just wants to see our baby and no one elses, and I'm just about fed up with the right side of my ribs being her soccer ball (I'm pretty sure they're bruised underneath). And the constant stabbing pains in the lower region have got to stop. I'd rather not be sleeping at this point... which I also can't, I'm so uncomfortable. All for a good cause right? All of this will erase from my mind the second she's born.

So needless to say we haven't been too busy but we have had tons to think about with school, and Chloe coming. My days at Dairy Queen will end this Friday, and I am so excited! But really conflicted about what I do after my last day, and before Chloe comes. I definitely think I take after my grandpa Madsen, and am a workaholic. I'm a pacer, and I pace while I'm bored. The house can only be so clean, can it?