Stop . . . Hammer Time!

I love my job most days. It really is a great job, but sometimes . . . well, I'll just tell the story. I was taking care of this sweet little couple. My patient kept getting nauseated and then she would throw-up and then feel better. I kept offering her medication to help with the nausea but she kept turning it down. Well, she called out to the nurses station because she was feeling sick again. I walked straight to the acudose (where we keep meds) and got some stuff out for her but by the time I got to her room she was throwing up again. Her husband was sound asleep (it was 4:00 am), so, like a good little nursey I went to help her hold her emesis basin, soothe her and try to make her feel better (there's not much else you can do). Just as I got my gloves on and got a hold of the emesis basin, she projectile vomited all over me! LOVELY! Okay, I thought to myself, I guess I'll have to go change my scrubs. OH CRAP! My only scrubs I had in my locker were a size too small (because I'm preggers). The only scrubs that our hospital has are extremely ugly maroon, seam sewn-in the the middle of the legs, tapered at the bottom, did I say UGLY scrubs. I had to come to terms that these would be my scrubs for the last 2 hours of my shift . . . CRAP again. I get into the locker room and find X-Small and X-Large bottoms. Mind you I have gained a few LB's, but I'm definitely NOT an X-Large and I have NEVER been an X-Small. I just had to laugh when I help the X-Large pants up. You seriously could have fit 2 of me in them. So, I pulled them on, rolled the waist about 4 times and made my way to the nurses station. When I got there, everyone started laughing at me because if I pulled at the legs just so, they were an exact replica of MC Hammer pants. SWEET! Note to self: bring some scrubs that will fit to keep in locker for times like these.

Who else HATES the Ice Cream Truck???

I didn't even know that the Ice Cream Truck was a real thing until adulthood. Either they didn't have them in the mid-west where I grew up or my mom did a dang good job at distracting me when it was around. Anyway, even if it DID exist, I would have known better than to pester my mom EVERYDAY for money for the Ice Cream Truck. She wouldn't have given me the money . . . guaranteed!

Why does the Ice Cream Truck feel compelled to circle the neighborhood TWICE a day? Who knows? I don't know anyone who buys ice cream twice a day on a daily basis. Anyway, Alex gets so excited when he hears that "Small World" tune in the distance. He bounds into the house in a panic for money. Well, a few weeks ago I was trying to get a little nap in before work and I heard "It's a Small World" coming towards the house. I thought to myself, "great, Alex will be in begging for money in a matter of seconds!" but it never happened. I thought it was strange, but was too comfortable to get up and investigate. Well, as it turns out, he had his new BYU wallet with him (which I definitely didn't buy for him) with the $5 in it that he won at BINGO on New Year's Eve. He not only treated himself but bought a round for the entire neighborhood! He came home an hour later with chocolate on his face and $1 left. I was soooo mad that he had wasted all his money on dumb ice cream. My mom thought it was sweet that he wanted to buy ice cream for everyone else. I still don't know what to think.

Well, about 10 minutes ago Alex came bounding in again asking for money. Of course I told him no, but asked where is wallet was. He started to cry and said,"Don't get mad Mommy! I bought Ian a treat yesterday, I got him a squishy hangerber and I got one too!" Then I started to feel bad for getting mad the last time. Ian broke his femur last week and has to be in a wheelchair for at least a month. So I said, "Well Alex, that was really nice of you to buy something for Ian. Was the squishy hamburger good?" He said, "It was so yummy! It had salad on it and even a mato (tomato) and bread!" It was so cute when he said that that I just wanted to squeeze him! However, once again all is money is gone. Wasted on that STUPID Ice Cream Truck!

Getting the giggles in Primary

Probably not too many of you know that Jason REALLY likes to sing. When we first got married he had a "song of the day" which was many times, "It's Joe Albertson's, Supermarket!" He always sang in the shower and would try to stump me with songs. He would say, "I bet you don't know this one . . ." and proceed to sing a song. Well, his mom is a really good singer and I think Jason has the potential to be a great singer as well if he really tried.

Yesterday in primary, Jason (my Primary teacher partner) decided to sing in his lowest baritone voice he could manage. Mind you, I have heard this voice TOO MANY times to count and have never found it that funny. For some reason, when he started singing "One there was a snowman" in that voice it hit my funny bone. He sings only loud enough for a few people around to hear, so nobody ever really notices. But yesterday this little boy in the front row (probably 3 or 4 years old) kept turning around and giving Jason a funny look. That only fueled my fire. I couldn't stop laughing and Jason kept it up through "Do as I'm Doing", "I Am a Child of God", and "I Am Like a Star Shining Brightly". The kids in my class kept looking at me like "What's her problem?" But we all know how it is, when we know we are supposed to stop laughing but just can't. I was probably the most disruptive person in primary yesterday . . . oh well!

Shake what your momma gave ya!

I have really been trying to be better about working out lately. I have actually made it to the gym 3 days this week (go me)! Well, yesterday I went to a Salsa Dance class and it was SOOO fun! If none of you have tried it, I highly recommend it! It makes the hour fly past, and it's a great workout. I was totally sweating when we were done. Now, let's admit, I'm not the best dancer in the world, but who can resist a big fat pregnant lady shakin' her thing? It's worth a show if any of you want to join me!

Dear Salt Lake Friends:

As I watched the news today at 12:00, I noticed that it was REALLY cold, windy and snowy in Salt Lake today. The weatherman said it to be even colder tomorrow. Well, I started thinking to myself, "Is it cold and windy outside today?" Then I went outside. It was SUNNY and WARM here with temperatures in the 50's. We were actually out this afternoon in short sleeves and no jackets! Ha Ha Ha!

If anyone would like to visit, we have a swing set (with a baby seat), trampoline, and a park nearby. I ALWAYS love visitors!

It's a Boy!

We had our ultrasound yesterday and found out that we are having another crazy little boy. I had a hunch because I have been really itchy and I was with Alex but not with Rachel. I honestly think I am allergic to boys. Alex is soooo excited, he keeps telling everyone he sees. I overheard him tell his little frind Josh this morning that we are having a boy because the baby has a BIG PENIS (which he does according to the picture). I thought that Rachel would be sad, but I think she is still too young to care. She is just happy to be having a baby.

By the way, Jason finally admitted to me that he wanted a boy. He said that Alex needs a brother. His name choices so far are:

Buck Roger Braithwaite
Oscar Jim Braithwaite and call him O.J.
Dwight Braithwaite
Leroy Braithwaite

I will have to have a poll to find out the favorite.

Anyways, everything else looked good with the baby. He weighs a whopping 9 oz and is about 2 days ahead of schedule. We are really excited!

I really, truly am Pregnant

Okay, so I've been really bummed that my computer is being so lame lately, and I haven't wanted to do any new posts because I don't have any pictures, but I had to share with you a few things that have been going on with me.

First of all, yes, I am fully in maternity clothes now. It's sad, but true. I have always been able to hold off until AT LEAST 20 weeks, but not this time. It's a good thing that I like big butts, because I am getting one!

Second, I cry at just about anything. So, you know that dumb "Christmas Shoes" song that is always on FM100 at Christmas time? Well, I HATE that song. I think it is soooo cheesy. Well, I was in Springville for Christmas and just HAD to go visit that cute little Beau Edmunds. On my way (it was Christmas Eve day) I decided to get into the holiday spirit, so I turned on FM100. Lo and behold, the "Christmas Shoes" song come on. I thought to my self, "This dumb song? Gag!" But kept it on. About 45 seconds into it I started to cry my eyes out. I thought to myself, this is dumb, I hate this song, but I couldn't stop. I finally had to change the station. Then I was listening to Nirvana . . . not crying music, but i still couldn't stop. I literally had tears running down my cheeks and was sobbing. I kept trying to calm myself down, but nothing worked. This lasted for about 15 minutes. I kept telling myself, Jessica is going to think something is seriously wrong with me when I pull up. Luckily, the faucet stopped just as I was getting off the freeway at her exit . . . THANK GOODNESS!

I have been really lucky so far and have had a great pregnancy. I'm feeling great, loving food (obviously, nothing new), and excited for a new little one in the house. We find out what we are having on Tuesday. I don't care what we are having. Jason has a preference, but he won't tell me what it is (he thinks it will hurt the baby's feelings if it is the opposite sex . . . duh). So, stay posted to find out what it is.