All's Noisy on the Eastern Front

I don't know where that blog title came from - it just popped into my head and so I decided to start writing and see where this post takes me. Hang on, it could be a wild ride! I've had a major lack of sleep due to needing to fill in on the night shift last night at work. I didn't get too tired during the night in spite of my inability to sleep much yesterday evening before work. But as soon as I got home, woah, did it ever hit me!! I couldn't keep my eyes open with toothpicks. So I had a couple hour's rest and I'm winding down this evening, trying to stay awake until I can get to bed early tonight. I'll be hitting the hay about the same time the sun goes down, methinks. *Disclaimer - I am not responsible for any grammar or spelling errors contained in this post. This is a Public Service Announcement. *

It's been a beautiful week here on the Almosta Ranch - the weather has been so nice I've been having the kids do a lot outside. They worked hard to get the garage all cleaned up before cold weather hits and they've also done some yard work with Kyle. I've been hanging laundry on the line and I'm happy to say we are all caught up right now - a major feat without a dryer. Ours decided to start on fire a couple months ago so it's been a challenge at times to keep everything clean and dry on the rainy and humid days. We're hoping to get a used one soon.

School work has been going well in spite of me needing to pick up some extra shifts at work due to some employees quitting and new ones being hired on. A couple of employees left for work or school and it was a bit sad to see them move on. I'm excited that I finished my Home Health Aide training and I'm now working in that capacity, with a little housekeeping on the side. It's very hard but rewarding work - and very challenging. I love working with the residents on this level and they are all becoming very dear to me. The kids have been enjoying volunteering their time and getting to know the residents better as well. They have a Wii so sometimes the kids will bowl or box with the residents, which they all really get a kick out of. And I must say that there is nothing quite as funny as the humor of a wise Senior Citizen. I crack up on a daily basis from their sayings and jokes. What a wonderful group of people I get to work with!

I'm also excited to report that I'm getting my application done to start online LPN classes in the spring. I'm hoping Peachie can take some of the classes with me through the Post-Secondary Education Option - and the college credit will be free for her. She can be my study partner in crime. My hope and dream is to someday work in OB - I'd love to help deliver babies and work with the newborns and new mamas. I don't suppose they'll let me bring the babies home though, bummer! New mamas are a bit possessive that way!

I hope this post finds you enjoying lovely fall weather, lovely autumn colors, yummy produce, and a good September all around. We've got lotsa tomatoes but probably not enough for salsa - plus we couldn't leave the onions alone this past month and have used most of them up. Were they ever tasty! Green onion reminds me of my Daddy - he'd make a snack of them, fresh out of the garden.

Hayfeverly yours ~ Beth~ (Tis' the season, to be sneezin'!)