Well, it's been quite a long time since I posted a blog entry.  Jack is napping now, so this is probably as good a time as I'll ever have. 

Let's see...Jack will be 8 weeks on Wednesday, or 2 months for those of you who are math-impaired.  He has grown and changed so much already.  I guess I have too.  The first few weeks I felt completely incompetent and helpless, terrified that I was somehow going to miss a hunger cry and scar him for life.  Now I can sleep soundly as long as he does, which was a good 5 hours last night!  I can change diapers with one hand and my eyes closed and locate a burp cloth with my foot in the dark. 

Yes, motherhood trains one in so many talents.  I've also compiled a thorough internal list of foods that can be eaten with one hand and don't give Jack gas.  I can get dressed without showering and go out in public wearing a spit-up stain without caring. 

I used to be such a selfish person, sleeping late, taking hours to get ready, trying on ten outfits with three pairs of shoes.  I enjoyed long meals and drank wine in restaurants with other adults.  I took long showers, read the paper, and baked for fun.  I shopped for hours when I needed nothing.  I watched cartoons at night and napped in the afternoon.

Now, I live for the 20 minute nap.  I feel a bit guilty indulging in M&Ms that I know are going to make their way into Jack's fickle stomach.  My greatest joys are funny little faces, coos, and non-gas smiles.  I shop for tiny clothes and buy diapers on sale.  I go to lunch with friends and have nothing to talk about except how special, amazing, and brilliant something is that Jack has done today. 

Being a mother is a full-time job.  It is hard.  It is time-consuming.  It is frustrating and confusing. 

It is wonderful. 

So, we’re going to the doctor tomorrow for our ultrasound.  Yep, I’m 20 weeks already--halfway there!  I’m feeling full and a bit miserable, so I’m ready to get this over with.  I will let you all know if I find out whether it’s a boy or girl.  Oh, and all of you that I owe e-mails to, please forgive me.  I promise I’ll catch up eventually.

I can't believe nobody told me my background was totally missing!  Oh well, I guess it was about time I updated anyway.  The photos were kind of old in the slideshows and the photo had disappeared off of my "What Kind of Tarot Card are You" blurb.  Ah, technology.  It's great isn't it?  I mean, it's always changing and evolving.  I can only imagine what the world will be like when I have grandchildren.  I do need some children first, don't I?  Well, those should come after the wedding.  Plans are not really under way yet.  I know, everyone keeps asking.  I mean, I've been waiting for this my whole life, right?  That's the fun of being Catholic I suppose, the rules and all.  Not to worry, we're turning in the paperwork tomorrow.  Maybe the diocese will answer in the next six months or so. 

Typical.  First day of school and I've got a cold.  I've been sitting at home all morning trying to sleep through the hum of the neighbor's lawn mower and my racing mind.  The beginning of a new semester is always stressful for me.  I don't know why I let myself get so anxious.  I always end up seeing old friends and making new ones while managing to come out with and A or B.  I've only got 4 semesters left, so I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.  It's about time.  I've been in school since I was 5!  That's almost 21 years now I've been hitting the books.  You'd think I'd know by now that whatever can happen will and that most people are self-interested to the point of forsaking all others.  That sounds negative, doesn't it?  Let me put it this way--take care of yourself.  That means take care of all of your own needs--spriritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and financial.  When you can handle all of that, everything else just falls into place naturally.

Yep, I finally got it, no joke!  It's official--I'm taken.  I've set the photo of the ring as my default, so I'm sure you've seen it by now.  It's an aquamarine surrounded by diamonds on a white gold band.  Let me know what you think.  Oh, and the wedding is next October.  I knew you were wondering. 

At last, I'll have some free time to catch up.  It's been a while since my last blog entry here or on Yahoo 360.  A lot of people don't realize how busy school really keeps you.  I just keep reminding myself it will all be worth it in the end.  I only have four more semesters to go, which is a total of 8 classes.  I'll probably drag them out taking one at a time, though.  Oh, and I'm taking this summer off.  I need a break to work on the house!  I should be finished with my M.B.A. by Spring 2010! 

Oh, and an update on Dean.  I know I had posted a bulletin saying it was over, but we're working things out. 

One more thing.  I don't usually add bands or businesses to my friend list, but you may have noticed Treas in Season.  I have added them as they are near and dear to me.  Two of the band members are family, and they are really great.  If you're in the local area, check them out. 

Yes, I finally broke down and joined MySpace.  Geez!  You people have only been bugging me about it forever.  I was starting to think I was the only person on the planet who wasn't on here, but after a quick search, I discovered there were still one or two others still holding out. 

I've started my first semester at Mercer.  It was just like I thought, a bunch of punk kids who are just trying to live off daddy's money for another year.  I have met a few really nice people though, and I'm hoping I'll be able to fit in eventually.  The curriculum is a little disappointing, though.  I think I've already had both of the classes I'm taking now when I had my undergrad.  I hope the pace picks up a little.

Yes, I know, I'm the incouragable overachiever.  But you already knew that, didn't you? 

I've got a Yahoo360 account with more content and a link to my Webshots photos.  I don't have anything too recent posted, some photos from my summer vacations.  Check them out if you have time.