Today was a successful Christmas for the Thomas family. Marcus got a few presents, and he loved all of them. His neighbor friend Drew got him a cars table and chairs and that will come in handy very soon as Matthew's family is traveling down tonight, and we will have a house-full. We got Marcus a Handy Manny truck that turns into a tool table. ( Read more... )

Well, I officially passed this semester. I'm going to have to do much better next semester if I'm going to keep my sweet financial aid package. I think it can be done though. There is definitely an adjustment period. I'm so glad that I have a supportive husband. I couldn't do this without Matthew ( Read more... )

I passed at least one of my graduate classes! I was happy to find a B- on Kali's final ( Read more... )

So it's almost half way through December and our tenants haven't paid rent (which is due on the first). Instead of informing us that they moved out, they start turning off utilities. That's right, they tried to turn off the gas in the middle of winter in the UP. Now we have to go to small claims court for rent for this month. Luckily we won't ( Read more... )

I must be the crabbiest person ever. It was our last band rehearsal last night before our concert on Sunday, and the two people who play third clarinet and sit on the end continued to goof off and basically not care about playing any of the pieces. I was steaming by the time I left. Why are they even there? It can't possibly be a requirement ( Read more... )

What happened to November?!

Time to start studying for finals already...

So I had my first OB appointment today. It went really well. I'm excited to see this group of doctors. It seems like they really care about what I want, and not some other agenda. They even have the option for water birth...which is neat...I guess. I wasn't far enough along to hear the baby's heartbeat today, so I have an appointment in 2 ( Read more... )

Marcus is learning how to use the potty. He went 3 times on the potty yesterday! It's very exciting ( Read more... )

Take home exams are not cool. At all. Ever.

By next Monday, I will be much happier...until finals...in which case I'll be in the same state I am now...and finals are only a few weeks from next Monday. Why am I in grad school?