well, it has truly been a hell of a week. it started out with a broken camera (note the red hue, though i whacked it a few times and the color thingey fixed itself)
sun in her eyes
profiling!
taking a stroll with grandma (the southern belle/debutante)
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then, muppet had a birthday party to attend, which was lovely...
check out the hairdo! (courtesy of grandma)
birthday girl, M (in solid pink) getting help with the opening of her presents
check out the weeble suv!!
muppet making a new friend, P
hello muppet!
goodbye, M!
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then, things went a bit downhill. there were tantrums, and they were not nice. though, i did employ both soothing techniques and ice cream therapy. (the ice cream was for me, not her!)
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things soon went from bad to worse...
ugh. i HATE iv lines
but i had good company in the er
it was a loooooong day
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as of right now, i am in pain. tired.
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but there are good points, kiddos.
for i have a job. a cool job. i am now employed by one of the area hospitals as a woman's health associate/nursing assistant. it is only part time, but the job itself is perfect for me. i get to incorporate my women's studies background and my doula background while working through nursing school. i get tuition reimbursement (whoo hoo!!!) and full benefits. ahhhhh, music to my ears. my boss is amazing and she is working on trying to get more hours for me. orientation starts on the 7th, and i am SO looking forward to it.
the only downside is that it is not full time and that it is a 20 minute drive... note that i dont have a car, so i will have to either take the bus or train till we save up enough funds. (which, mind you, will take a minute since i have not been working and all savings are depleted.) but thats okay, we have time.
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and oh yeah, birthday countdown: 3 more days!
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i am smiling for the first time in a while.
Oh, K! The good news is so good that I am completely unwilling to even think about the bad parts of your week! *hugs* The job sounds wonderful, except for the hours and transportation. I hope it all works out fabulously!
Posted by: Milenka | July 29, 2006 at 02:45 PM
Poor baby! Maybe I missed something; did you need to be hospitalized with the food poisoning, or did something else happen? I'm so glad you're coming back to the world again.
That little Muppet of yours is the most beautiful thing..her expression just LOOKS like a giggle! Brooke and I were talking "blog" up at the lake and we just raved about her beauty.
I'm so excited for you to read what I've planned for my first block when I return to the classroom (it's detailed on my blog)...all inspired by YOU! Thanks Kenya. My love to you, Marianne
Posted by: Marianne | July 29, 2006 at 04:48 PM
Lots of emotions from this post- so sad to see you had to take a trip to the ER but hoping you are feeling better. Elation that you finally have a job and a cool one at that! They will find the new hours for you, they need great workers like you and you'll have the car money in no time (woohoo on tuition reimbursement!) Lots of smiles at Muppets gorgeous cornrows and even with the colour hues that first picture is beautiful- she looks so much like her Mommy! And even though I felt sad seeing you laid up in the hospital I'm not going to lie I had to stare at your pretty afro puff it looks great even in hospital gown. Take care and looking forward to hearing about the beginnings of your wonderful new career!
Posted by: Yolanda | July 29, 2006 at 09:27 PM
ugh. whatever happened, i'm sorry. that sucks.
Posted by: afrindiemum | July 29, 2006 at 09:28 PM
Oh, geez. I hope you are doing better. Your daughter is just gorgeous! Reading your post, I was just struck by how much we all must still be mothers even when we might need our own - like in the emergency room!
Posted by: Zany Mama | July 30, 2006 at 07:03 PM
I love the photos of muppet. Gramma hooked her hair up.
Hope you're feeling better soon.
Congrats on the new job. God ALWAYS makes a way out of no way.
Exciting things ahead for you and your family!!!! Congrats!!! ;)
Posted by: tanyetta | July 31, 2006 at 01:05 AM
I hope you are feeling better. Congrats on your new job, it sounds great! Muppet is too too TOO CuTE!
Posted by: Sylvie | July 31, 2006 at 08:40 AM
Oh I miss you tons!
Posted by: The Aitch | August 01, 2006 at 10:33 AM