There are so many things to be thankful for this season. There always are, but let's be honest - we aren't always so good at taking notice of those when things are tougher than usual.
First and foremost, I just finished my first semester of grad school. WHEW! No kidding, I still feel like my nose should be buried in a research article or I should be typing an essay. Talk about a whirlwind! When people asked how my semester was going my answer was always the same - "It's....going. Fast." If I ever told you that I was busy before, I lied. I have never been this busy in my life! I know, I know, it's grad school. But, holy smokes - it's also craziness. And fun. And inspirational (most of the time). And hard. And insane. The good news is, I love my future job. This semester, I worked with two adult clients who have aphasia. I loved it. Even on the hardest days, it can be so rewarding. Not only have I learned a lot, but I've also made some pretty great new friends. We have such a wonderful group of ladies. I'm totes thankful for that! ;)
Lattes, highlighters, and ice cream - that's how I survived my first semester of grad school.
If you want to know what being an SLP graduate clinician is like, check out the blog below. Cracks me up every time I read it...because it is SO true:
http://whatshouldwecallslp.tumblr.com/
Also new to my life this semester, is this sweet little punkin' head!
Meet Oakley.
Oakley is "Jonathan's" new puppy. He got him a few months ago. And the reason I put quotations around that...is because I think he is half mine. :) I'm pretty sure Oakley would say the same thing, if you asked him - he sure does love Mom! Okay, okay...maybe he loves Dad too. ;)
What else? I'm saving my favorite surprise for last. But until then,
HOW 'BOUT THEM AGGIES!?!?!?
Needless to say...I've been a happy girl just about every Saturday this semester. My personal favorite (besides when we BTHO Bama), was when we BTHO Mississippi State. Since Jonathan is a Mississippi State alum, we had a little house-divided situation going on. I'll root for the Dawgs against most teams, but not on this day! We're hoping to have some of his buddies in town when the Ags take on the Diamond Dawgs in baseball this year. Lucky for me, my boyfriend no longer wears a jersey for State...no conflicting loyalties for me! BTHO MSU!
Here's an idea of how that Saturday went for Jonathan and I:
He was at the field all day while Oakley and I cheered on the Ags at home. He texted me when the game started and asked if I would record it so he could watch MSU "beat down" A&M...at half-time he told me I could stop the recording. :) Jonathan didn't like Oakley's choice of attire much. But I sure did! What can I say? He's a smart pup! WHOOP!
Okay, okay...I told you I would save the best for last. A couple of months ago I got some incredibly exciting news from my best friend and her hubby...this is how they broke the news:
AHHH!!!! Syd and Blake are going to be parents! And I get to spoil the heck outta that child! I'm beside myself. Absolutely cannot wait. They are going to be such wonderful parents and they are so excited. I've always told Syd that she was meant to be a Mom...and Blake is going to be such a good (and soft) Daddy - sorry B! I can't think of anyone who deserves it more. I already can't keep my hands off of Syd's baby bump...and I don't have a care in the world if it's annoying. Baby is due June 27th....until then I will be frequenting the baby departments wherever I go. AND - Syd is getting a new niece a little over a month before Baby B is due. OH BABY! (literally.)
As if two babies weren't exciting enough...my sweet friends from high school, Tori and Jacob, are expecting a baby boy! We attended their gender reveal party a couple of weeks ago - it was perfect! Can't wait to squeeze that little one too!
Well, all these babies on the way means I have a lot of spoiling to do...
Hope everyone has a wonderful, Christ-filled, CHRISTmas! See y'all in 2013! Thanks and Gig'em!
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