Back to Work

  "Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense." -Ralph Waldo Emerson


  Tonight is my first night back at work. I am a Registered Nurse and work the night shift in a Medical/Surgical Unit. I love my job. I love who I work with. I love that I am able to make a difference in a persons life, even a small one. Even with this love, I still have a stronger love for my family. Having a 2 month old baby boy and a 3 and 1/2 year old growing boy will make my return to work a challenge. However, as stated above, "finish each day and be done with it." Here I go with three nights and off for four. Hope that the "blunders and absurdities" stay away, and I can begin tomorrow (Wednesday) with a high spirit. But with a family like this, how could I not.

There's A Smile

  Often times in life, we encounter moments or events that bring about feelings of sadness. Thankfully these moments are overshadowed by events that can bring shear happiness. Tonight I sat and watched my son Ryan, now 3 1/2 years old bring about happiness in my 2 month old son Carter by looking him in the face, can't really tell if he specifically looks in the eyes, continually saying, "there's a smile!" And sure enough he was smiling, even laughing. Now I know many people are sad, depressed, and discouraged in these hard times, but I tell you what, a young child's smile and laughter can change anyone's day! Well actually until you realize that the younger child needs a changing! Let's see if I can manage to get Daddy to do this one.


  Oh and here is one photo that can always get me to smile!