So apparently, my little tummy has been growing more than I thought it had because people keep asking, "When are you due?" or "Are you pregnant?"
The first time it happened, I was amazed. I was in scrubs, which aren't tight and revealing of my little baby bump. I actually thought it did a good job at hiding it, or at the most just making me look a little chubby, but not really pregnant. I was at a Relief Society dinner and a lady in my ward said straight up in the first 2 minutes of me sitting at the table, "Are you pregnant?" Wow, I was totally taken back. I mean, I would never ask a girl that unless she was about to pop. And even then I might want someone else to say it first to know that I wasn't shoving my foot so far down my throat it was never coming back up. I mean, what if I wasn't pregnant? Really? How horrible would that conversation be? Pretty bad. Hats off to her for being so courageous.
The next time it happened was today at lunch. I went up to the cashier to pay for lunch and she said, "Oh, cute, when are you due?" This time I understand a little more because I was wearing regular clothes and you could see that my tummy was disproportionally bigger than the rest of me. But in reality, I still wonder if I really look pregnant or if I just look a little chubby in the middle region? To me, I just look a bit bigger, but I guess that is what pregnancy is right?
The funny thing is that at work, when I'm in my scrubs, no one knows I'm pregnant. Either that or they do know and just haven't asked or anything. But I don't think so, because one person actually asked me if I had kids and then said, "Well, if you work here long enough, you'll be pregnant soon." (The floor I work on is FULL of pregnant people, it's crazy!!) So that has to mean that she couldn't tell I was pregnant. And then I start thinking, so do the people at work just think I'm fat? I mean, they don't really know me pre-pregnant so perhaps they just think this is the norm for me. Perhaps, one day, they will find out and realize that I have an excuse for being fat :)
4/13/10
4/6/10
Easter Baskets
People celebrate holidays differently. For some, Christmas is a fancy holiday where you get dressed up and have a nice dinner. For others, it is a time to never change out of your pajamas and to simply relax all day long. (This is a completely different story all-together for another time).
Easter, however, I thought was pretty simple. The "Easter bunny" (aka whoever is the morning person who can get up early and hide eggs) hides eggs and the others in the house who like sleeping in more get to find the eggs. Easter baskets are enjoyed and Easter dinner is had! However, I realized I might have been wrong about Easter being so simple. I have been reading other people's blogs and realized there are a ton of people who actually hide the Easter basket! I have never heard of such a thing. Who would have thought that you look through the house for a basket full of gifts? Not me. Maybe I have a new tradition for next year...
Easter, however, I thought was pretty simple. The "Easter bunny" (aka whoever is the morning person who can get up early and hide eggs) hides eggs and the others in the house who like sleeping in more get to find the eggs. Easter baskets are enjoyed and Easter dinner is had! However, I realized I might have been wrong about Easter being so simple. I have been reading other people's blogs and realized there are a ton of people who actually hide the Easter basket! I have never heard of such a thing. Who would have thought that you look through the house for a basket full of gifts? Not me. Maybe I have a new tradition for next year...
3/15/10
Baby Gardner
We had another appointment today and got another ultrasound. Everything looks great! It was fun to see her again!
She was moving all over the place during the US. She just cannot keep still. I started feeling her (or realizing that I was feeling her) on Friday, February 26th. I was doing some computer training at work and all the sudden I felt a little movement in my tummy. I was like, "What? I think that was my baby!" Still wasn't 100% sure but later that day I was hanging out on my couch and there she was again! At first I didn't feel her every day, but I think now I feel her almost every day and I love it! It gives me a lot of reassurance to feel her moving all about!
It was a good day, getting to see her. We love her so much! Thanks for your prayers! She appreciates them!! :)
She was moving all over the place during the US. She just cannot keep still. I started feeling her (or realizing that I was feeling her) on Friday, February 26th. I was doing some computer training at work and all the sudden I felt a little movement in my tummy. I was like, "What? I think that was my baby!" Still wasn't 100% sure but later that day I was hanging out on my couch and there she was again! At first I didn't feel her every day, but I think now I feel her almost every day and I love it! It gives me a lot of reassurance to feel her moving all about!
It was a good day, getting to see her. We love her so much! Thanks for your prayers! She appreciates them!! :)
3/10/10
Crafty
I decided to get crafty and start making a quilt for little Baby Girl Gardner. It is really fun quilting. Ryan's mom was here last weekend and she showed me a little of the ropes about quilting since she is the quilter-extraordinaire! Here are pictures of my progress. The first one is about halfway done with the middle section of the blanket. The second is the middle section finished and the first columns on each side (there are 3 more on each side). So I guess the hardest part is over (the middle) or at least I think. But I'm excited to finish it to see what is looks like complete!
Oh, and I have left over girl material so I can make another if you want to have a baby girl (steph...) I'll make you a quilt!
Oh, and I have left over girl material so I can make another if you want to have a baby girl (steph...) I'll make you a quilt!
3/7/10
Death by Ranch Averted by Judo Nurse
They say that when you are pregnant that you can have some weird dreams. I don't know if this is true or not, but Andrea has been on quite a streak lately. Por ejemplo:
She recently dreamed that she was in a room when a monster entered with a group of hooligans trying to capture her and others. This greatly disturbed the wonderful time everyone was having picking up items of the floor with their magnetic faces. She escaped to another room with an exit to the outside. But her would-be capturers cleverly set fire to the only exit, impeding her escape. If you know Andrea, however, you know that she can't be stopped from getting her way. The fire didn't stand a chance. She hurled herself through the flames, tucked and rolled on the ground outside and bounced to her feet.
Outside, she found herself surrounded by bad guys, one of whom she started tussling with. He got the upper hand and pressed an unknown weapon into her temple.
Bad Guy: You know what this is?
Andrea: What?
Bad Guy: It's the one substance that you can't get rid of once it's been in contact with you!
Andrea: What is it?
Bad Guy: Ranch Dressing!
With a quick move Andrea reversed him, snagged the bottle, and squirted the dressing in his face! She tried to escape from her sauced subdoer, but he grabbed her in a headlock. Struggling, she heard a random bystander telling her to flip her assailant over her back. She hearkened to the voice of her sideline sensei and stepped into a Harai Goshi, throwing him over her back, and coincidentally, off a nearby cliff.
Taking only a moment to revel in her hip toss, she realized the man was now screaming that his stomach hurt. "Internal bleeding!", she quickly diagnosed. She clambored down the cliff and started pressing on his abdomen. "Does it hurt here?", she asked, "How about now?". She called 911, then started tending to his broken ankle. Another nearby nurse who was also under attack, took a different route: falling in love with an attacker and making out with him instead of helping out.
It ends with the rest of the bad guys catching up, ending their chase when they realize Andrea is helping their friend and has already called 911, and with the random judo master posting a video of the whole thing to YouTube. Given the immediate nursing care the attacker received, I presume his ankle and stomach injuries healed with time. I'm not sure we can say the same about the ranch stain.
She recently dreamed that she was in a room when a monster entered with a group of hooligans trying to capture her and others. This greatly disturbed the wonderful time everyone was having picking up items of the floor with their magnetic faces. She escaped to another room with an exit to the outside. But her would-be capturers cleverly set fire to the only exit, impeding her escape. If you know Andrea, however, you know that she can't be stopped from getting her way. The fire didn't stand a chance. She hurled herself through the flames, tucked and rolled on the ground outside and bounced to her feet.
Outside, she found herself surrounded by bad guys, one of whom she started tussling with. He got the upper hand and pressed an unknown weapon into her temple.
Bad Guy: You know what this is?
Andrea: What?
Bad Guy: It's the one substance that you can't get rid of once it's been in contact with you!
Andrea: What is it?
Bad Guy: Ranch Dressing!
With a quick move Andrea reversed him, snagged the bottle, and squirted the dressing in his face! She tried to escape from her sauced subdoer, but he grabbed her in a headlock. Struggling, she heard a random bystander telling her to flip her assailant over her back. She hearkened to the voice of her sideline sensei and stepped into a Harai Goshi, throwing him over her back, and coincidentally, off a nearby cliff.
Taking only a moment to revel in her hip toss, she realized the man was now screaming that his stomach hurt. "Internal bleeding!", she quickly diagnosed. She clambored down the cliff and started pressing on his abdomen. "Does it hurt here?", she asked, "How about now?". She called 911, then started tending to his broken ankle. Another nearby nurse who was also under attack, took a different route: falling in love with an attacker and making out with him instead of helping out.
It ends with the rest of the bad guys catching up, ending their chase when they realize Andrea is helping their friend and has already called 911, and with the random judo master posting a video of the whole thing to YouTube. Given the immediate nursing care the attacker received, I presume his ankle and stomach injuries healed with time. I'm not sure we can say the same about the ranch stain.
2/25/10
New Job!
I hate the job hunt. I hate looking online every day and filling out application after application only to get emails denying me.
I had an interview 2 weeks ago at Timpanogos Regional Medical Center. The interview went really well. They really only asked me like 3 questions and I was pretty hopeful, but the thing is she had so many applicants so I was hesitant. Well, the call came a week later saying she wanted to offer me the job!! So as of next week I will officially be a working RN! How exciting?!?!
The job is part-time for now, but will eventually become full-time because I guess they have a nurse leaving in like a month or so, so I will be taking her hours. It is cool too because there are like 5 of us BYU graduates that got a job on the same floors. Talk about new-grad overload!! The lady said she liked hiring BYU grads but I didn't know she liked it that much! I'm excited to start because I have been a little bored lately. My friends all work and my family is far from me (please move here!). I'll let you know how it goes! Yay for no more job searching!!
I had an interview 2 weeks ago at Timpanogos Regional Medical Center. The interview went really well. They really only asked me like 3 questions and I was pretty hopeful, but the thing is she had so many applicants so I was hesitant. Well, the call came a week later saying she wanted to offer me the job!! So as of next week I will officially be a working RN! How exciting?!?!
The job is part-time for now, but will eventually become full-time because I guess they have a nurse leaving in like a month or so, so I will be taking her hours. It is cool too because there are like 5 of us BYU graduates that got a job on the same floors. Talk about new-grad overload!! The lady said she liked hiring BYU grads but I didn't know she liked it that much! I'm excited to start because I have been a little bored lately. My friends all work and my family is far from me (please move here!). I'll let you know how it goes! Yay for no more job searching!!
2/6/10
First Anniversary
Can't believe that it's been a year! We didn't do very much for our anniversary. I was feeling pretty nauseous and we could NOT figure out a place to go eat because, let's be honest, I can't make a decision where to eat anymore. (Nothing ever sounds good to me these days!) We decided to basically go to the closest place we could find. It ended up being pretty disgusting. haha. Then we ended up going home and simply watching a movie at home until we fell asleep. I know, not a great anniversary, but anything we do together turns out to be okay!
I'm so grateful to be married to Ryan. We've been through a lot together in only a year but it has just made us closer. We've lived in two apartments and two different cities (one state). I have finished school and Ryan has continued working. We have celebrated all holidays together (and let me tell you that it is much more fun to celebrate with a spouse). We found out we are having a baby and have never been happier! We are excited for another year together!
I'm so grateful to be married to Ryan. We've been through a lot together in only a year but it has just made us closer. We've lived in two apartments and two different cities (one state). I have finished school and Ryan has continued working. We have celebrated all holidays together (and let me tell you that it is much more fun to celebrate with a spouse). We found out we are having a baby and have never been happier! We are excited for another year together!
2/1/10
A Night With the Farrells
We definitely don't see our good friends the Farrell's enough, so the other weekend we decided to get together. We went to CPK, which I love, and then had a night of bowling. Pretty sure that we all should practice more often since the high score for all of us was not the highest... :/ But it was a fun time. Thanks to the Farrells for a fun night!!!
This was supposed to be my tummy but it doesn't look like it... :)
This was supposed to be my tummy but it doesn't look like it... :)1/28/10
License
My license came in the mail. I am 100% officially a Registered Nurse. That is some good news!
1/25/10
I'm 80% Sure I Failed
After graduating from Nursing School I have been dreading one huge test. The test of all tests (at least in the Nursing world). The NCLEX. Technically, I have been preparing for this one test for the last 2 1/2 years. Talk about some big pressure.
I originally signed up to take my test Feb 10th. Then I moved it up to Feb 3rd. After my friend Sarah took it really early and passed in 75 questions she told me I should take it as fast as I could. Jan 21st opened up and I took it!!! That meant I only had 2 days to cram as much as I could in my brain! One of those days I took full advantage and studied pretty hard but the day before my test, I barely studied and was pretty nervous about my test, but there was no rescheduling, so I just did it.
Going through the test I was feeling pretty nauseous and for the first 20 or 30 questions I would answer one question and pause, trying really hard to not lose my breakfast. I wanted to take a break in the first 10 minutes, but decided I would feel really dumb if I did that, so I mustered through. When question 75 came around (the minimum number of questions you can have) I just prayed so hard that the test would shut off after that question. I clicked the NEXT button and the screen went blue. I was kind of worried about it but then it said that my test was finished!!! I was so relieved that it was just over. I couldn't believe it!!! It took me about an hour and 45 minutes to complete it and I did not lose my breakfast (so proud of that!). I was scared I failed because of how embarrassed I would feel if I failed in 75 questions!! (no one at BYU has failed in 75 questions...) The only thing I could do was wait.
That day I was checking the Utah License website to see if I passed (but I knew it wouldn't be up... haha). I called the Utah Department of Professional Licensing (DOPL) and asked when the results would be up. They said they wouldn't even get the results until Monday and they wouldn't be on the website until Wednesday!!! (That would be 6 whole days!!!!) I couldn't believe it. It was a long weekend but thankfully I had my family and Rachael here to occupy me!
Today, Monday, my friend Sarah and Rachael were over and they pressured me into checking the "unofficial" results of the test by paying a little extra dough (basically means I don't have a license number yet, but the results are still legit). I caved and found out that I PASSED!!! I couldn't believe it! I seriously was 80% sure I failed!!! The test was so hard and I felt like I was guessing the whole time. It was rough and I was just trying to get through each question the best I could.
Thank you so much to all my friends and family that prayed for me on that day and before. It really helped me to stay calm and be confident in myself knowing that everyone who loves me was thinking about me and hoping for my success.
So, Thank You from the newest RN!!!
-Andrea Gardner, RN BS (registered nurse, bachelors of science)
I originally signed up to take my test Feb 10th. Then I moved it up to Feb 3rd. After my friend Sarah took it really early and passed in 75 questions she told me I should take it as fast as I could. Jan 21st opened up and I took it!!! That meant I only had 2 days to cram as much as I could in my brain! One of those days I took full advantage and studied pretty hard but the day before my test, I barely studied and was pretty nervous about my test, but there was no rescheduling, so I just did it.
Going through the test I was feeling pretty nauseous and for the first 20 or 30 questions I would answer one question and pause, trying really hard to not lose my breakfast. I wanted to take a break in the first 10 minutes, but decided I would feel really dumb if I did that, so I mustered through. When question 75 came around (the minimum number of questions you can have) I just prayed so hard that the test would shut off after that question. I clicked the NEXT button and the screen went blue. I was kind of worried about it but then it said that my test was finished!!! I was so relieved that it was just over. I couldn't believe it!!! It took me about an hour and 45 minutes to complete it and I did not lose my breakfast (so proud of that!). I was scared I failed because of how embarrassed I would feel if I failed in 75 questions!! (no one at BYU has failed in 75 questions...) The only thing I could do was wait.
That day I was checking the Utah License website to see if I passed (but I knew it wouldn't be up... haha). I called the Utah Department of Professional Licensing (DOPL) and asked when the results would be up. They said they wouldn't even get the results until Monday and they wouldn't be on the website until Wednesday!!! (That would be 6 whole days!!!!) I couldn't believe it. It was a long weekend but thankfully I had my family and Rachael here to occupy me!
Today, Monday, my friend Sarah and Rachael were over and they pressured me into checking the "unofficial" results of the test by paying a little extra dough (basically means I don't have a license number yet, but the results are still legit). I caved and found out that I PASSED!!! I couldn't believe it! I seriously was 80% sure I failed!!! The test was so hard and I felt like I was guessing the whole time. It was rough and I was just trying to get through each question the best I could.
Thank you so much to all my friends and family that prayed for me on that day and before. It really helped me to stay calm and be confident in myself knowing that everyone who loves me was thinking about me and hoping for my success.
So, Thank You from the newest RN!!!
-Andrea Gardner, RN BS (registered nurse, bachelors of science)
1/17/10
Primary Stories
**Read post below first**
We are in sharing time and Always Has the Correct Answer raises her hand and answers the question to which the teacher (actually her mom) says, "That is exactly right!" A Little Off his Rocker leans over to me and says, "Typical." I about died laughing.
First day of class with my new Primary class. I walk in and A Little Off his Rocker is bouncing off of walls and talking. A lot. Always Has the Correct Answer quickly informs me that "I will get used to him. He is rowdy." Later in class, I ask a question and Always Has the Correct Answer answers correctly. A Little Off his Rocker says, "You'll get used to her too. She always knows the right answer." Turns out both were right. :)
After sacrament today, Plays the Wii A Lot comes up to me and hands me a piece of paper. It said on the outside, "To: Open it Sister Gardener Sincerly, Plays the Wii A Lot" I open it and it says, "Sister Gardeners. I went to a party on Friday it started at 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Sincerly, Plays the Wii A Lot" I think he just wanted to tell me he went to this party. Like I said, he likes attention. But I like talking to him, so it's all good.
Came Out of Nowhere wanted to know today if we could touch our spirits. I told her no because our spirits are inside our bodies. She suggested cutting off her arm and then she could touch her spirit. I didn't quite know what to say to that, except "no." We then moved on with our lesson.
Not really about my class, but during the Primary Program back in November, I sat next to this adorable little 5 year old boy. He and his friend had a part in the program together which was probably a total of 5 words. After going up to the microphone and saying their part. The 5 year old little boy is walking back to his seat and pauses to turn to the audience and say, "Thank you people." With a nice little wave and smile. Only to come back to his seat and tell me that he said "thank you people" while laughing at how clever he is. It was funny and adorable.
We are in sharing time and Always Has the Correct Answer raises her hand and answers the question to which the teacher (actually her mom) says, "That is exactly right!" A Little Off his Rocker leans over to me and says, "Typical." I about died laughing.
First day of class with my new Primary class. I walk in and A Little Off his Rocker is bouncing off of walls and talking. A lot. Always Has the Correct Answer quickly informs me that "I will get used to him. He is rowdy." Later in class, I ask a question and Always Has the Correct Answer answers correctly. A Little Off his Rocker says, "You'll get used to her too. She always knows the right answer." Turns out both were right. :)
After sacrament today, Plays the Wii A Lot comes up to me and hands me a piece of paper. It said on the outside, "To: Open it Sister Gardener Sincerly, Plays the Wii A Lot" I open it and it says, "Sister Gardeners. I went to a party on Friday it started at 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Sincerly, Plays the Wii A Lot" I think he just wanted to tell me he went to this party. Like I said, he likes attention. But I like talking to him, so it's all good.
Came Out of Nowhere wanted to know today if we could touch our spirits. I told her no because our spirits are inside our bodies. She suggested cutting off her arm and then she could touch her spirit. I didn't quite know what to say to that, except "no." We then moved on with our lesson.
Not really about my class, but during the Primary Program back in November, I sat next to this adorable little 5 year old boy. He and his friend had a part in the program together which was probably a total of 5 words. After going up to the microphone and saying their part. The 5 year old little boy is walking back to his seat and pauses to turn to the audience and say, "Thank you people." With a nice little wave and smile. Only to come back to his seat and tell me that he said "thank you people" while laughing at how clever he is. It was funny and adorable.
The 7 Year Old Characters of Primary
Apparently I took my last post (Done Forever) quite literally as its been over a month since I've posted anything. What can I say, now that school is over we just have work (for Ryan) and boring studying for me (NCLEX). Not all that interesting.
Today, however, I realized that I have Primary, which is always entertaining no matter what. Here are the fun characters of my class. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Keep in mind these kids are 7 (turning 8 this year) and I totally love every single one of them. They are hilarious and so cute!
Always Has the Correct Answer: Any question you ever have, this girl knows the answer. She always has her hand raised but sometimes you have to ignore it because you want the rest of the kids to answer and learn too. It is quite likely that she will ruin your object lesson by pointing out what the whole point of it is within the first 10 seconds (it's like she can read your mind). She is super nice and always includes the other kids in everything (like asking if the new girl wants to give the prayer or asking why Has to Warm Up to You is crying--see below). Oh, and she does Yoga. She's 7. 'Nough said.
Bishop's Daughter: Best friend of Always Has the Correct Answer. These two are inseperable. They remind me of Stephanie and me when we were little (that is if we were ever in the same Primary class). They always have to sit by eachother, no matter what. It's cute. She really is the angel child. Doesn't talk much, but listens well. I like her. Oh, and she brought a Japanese Book of Mormon to church one day, I was a little confused. Thought that maybe her dad went to Japan on his mission and he could speak it--nope. She is just learning it because she can. I think that is awesome.
A Little Off His Rocker: This boy will randomly begin to meditate in the middle of class. I know the prophet said we should take more time to meditate but I don't think the middle of class is the time to do it. And I don't think by folding your feet on your chair, putting your arms up and placing your thumb to your middle finger while humming "mmmmmm" is what the Prophet was talking about when he said, "Meditate." It is all I can do to get him to "sit on his bum and put his feet on the floor." He also continually tells us that his mom won't let him eat candy, ice cream, sugar, etc. which I think is ridiculous and when I bring treats, he definitely gets it first. :) Oh, he enjoys Judo (martial arts), favorite color is "Rainbow," and is "rowdy" according to the other kids.
Kid With the Lisp: Really cute little kid. Natural hair color: Brown. Hair color now: brown with awesome blonde "highlights." I'm 99% convinced that his mom just had some leftover dye after doing her own hair and wanted to experiment on him. I don't think that is right. He is quiet and really obedient and has a very cute laugh. One of my favorite boys in my class for sure. Oh, and for his "about me" paper--What do you want to be when you grow up? ganckster. Ya, Ryan and I laughed about his during Sacrament today. One of those "I can't control this" kind of laughs. Luckily his will is better than mine and we finally quieted down before causing a scene. But really? Ganckster? wow.
Plays the Wii A Lot: We cannot get through a whole lesson without talking about how he played the Wii last night and after church he is going to go home and play the Wii some more. To which Always Has the Correct Answer says, "I don't think we should play video games on Sunday." Haha. I totally agree but what do you do? He always tries to catch my eye in Sacrament so he can wave and say in his high-pitched voice, "Hi Sister Gardner." He likes attention. Also, we can't get through a lesson without talking about his sister is really mean to him. She is 5. Poor guy.
Has to Warm Up to You: Cried the first 4 or 5 times I was there in Primary and still will every once in a while. She is really clingy and needs to get to know you before she will like you. Pays very very close attention to detail and is a perfectionist for sure. Needs the right color brown to draw her hair on her picture. Worried that they won't sing to her in Primary for her birthday. Worried she won't be able to see the table that they are doing sharing time on because her seat is too far to the side of the room. Yes, concerned. But adorable too. So nice and reverent. I really love this girl because she is attached to me, which makes me feel needed... haha. She is adorable.
Came Out of Nowhere: Last Sunday this girl shows up that I have never seen before so I was pretty sure she was a visitor. But she quickly informed me she wasn't a visitor (to which I felt kinda bad about). So then I just assumed she was less-active. But then, this girl knows almost more than Always Has the Correct Answer and talks even more than her (I know, impossible right?). I still am not sure where she came from . But found out today she isn't supposed to be in my class, so perhaps she will disappear as fast as she appeared. Who knows?
All of these characters lead to an exciting, funny, entertaining, and spiritual lesson (of course, why else do we go to primary?). They are so fun and I love teaching them every day. They are the best little 7-year-old class I could ask for (ya, all the real rowdy ones or in the other 7 year old class... oops...).
Today, however, I realized that I have Primary, which is always entertaining no matter what. Here are the fun characters of my class. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Keep in mind these kids are 7 (turning 8 this year) and I totally love every single one of them. They are hilarious and so cute!
Always Has the Correct Answer: Any question you ever have, this girl knows the answer. She always has her hand raised but sometimes you have to ignore it because you want the rest of the kids to answer and learn too. It is quite likely that she will ruin your object lesson by pointing out what the whole point of it is within the first 10 seconds (it's like she can read your mind). She is super nice and always includes the other kids in everything (like asking if the new girl wants to give the prayer or asking why Has to Warm Up to You is crying--see below). Oh, and she does Yoga. She's 7. 'Nough said.
Bishop's Daughter: Best friend of Always Has the Correct Answer. These two are inseperable. They remind me of Stephanie and me when we were little (that is if we were ever in the same Primary class). They always have to sit by eachother, no matter what. It's cute. She really is the angel child. Doesn't talk much, but listens well. I like her. Oh, and she brought a Japanese Book of Mormon to church one day, I was a little confused. Thought that maybe her dad went to Japan on his mission and he could speak it--nope. She is just learning it because she can. I think that is awesome.
A Little Off His Rocker: This boy will randomly begin to meditate in the middle of class. I know the prophet said we should take more time to meditate but I don't think the middle of class is the time to do it. And I don't think by folding your feet on your chair, putting your arms up and placing your thumb to your middle finger while humming "mmmmmm" is what the Prophet was talking about when he said, "Meditate." It is all I can do to get him to "sit on his bum and put his feet on the floor." He also continually tells us that his mom won't let him eat candy, ice cream, sugar, etc. which I think is ridiculous and when I bring treats, he definitely gets it first. :) Oh, he enjoys Judo (martial arts), favorite color is "Rainbow," and is "rowdy" according to the other kids.
Kid With the Lisp: Really cute little kid. Natural hair color: Brown. Hair color now: brown with awesome blonde "highlights." I'm 99% convinced that his mom just had some leftover dye after doing her own hair and wanted to experiment on him. I don't think that is right. He is quiet and really obedient and has a very cute laugh. One of my favorite boys in my class for sure. Oh, and for his "about me" paper--What do you want to be when you grow up? ganckster. Ya, Ryan and I laughed about his during Sacrament today. One of those "I can't control this" kind of laughs. Luckily his will is better than mine and we finally quieted down before causing a scene. But really? Ganckster? wow.
Plays the Wii A Lot: We cannot get through a whole lesson without talking about how he played the Wii last night and after church he is going to go home and play the Wii some more. To which Always Has the Correct Answer says, "I don't think we should play video games on Sunday." Haha. I totally agree but what do you do? He always tries to catch my eye in Sacrament so he can wave and say in his high-pitched voice, "Hi Sister Gardner." He likes attention. Also, we can't get through a lesson without talking about his sister is really mean to him. She is 5. Poor guy.
Has to Warm Up to You: Cried the first 4 or 5 times I was there in Primary and still will every once in a while. She is really clingy and needs to get to know you before she will like you. Pays very very close attention to detail and is a perfectionist for sure. Needs the right color brown to draw her hair on her picture. Worried that they won't sing to her in Primary for her birthday. Worried she won't be able to see the table that they are doing sharing time on because her seat is too far to the side of the room. Yes, concerned. But adorable too. So nice and reverent. I really love this girl because she is attached to me, which makes me feel needed... haha. She is adorable.
Came Out of Nowhere: Last Sunday this girl shows up that I have never seen before so I was pretty sure she was a visitor. But she quickly informed me she wasn't a visitor (to which I felt kinda bad about). So then I just assumed she was less-active. But then, this girl knows almost more than Always Has the Correct Answer and talks even more than her (I know, impossible right?). I still am not sure where she came from . But found out today she isn't supposed to be in my class, so perhaps she will disappear as fast as she appeared. Who knows?
All of these characters lead to an exciting, funny, entertaining, and spiritual lesson (of course, why else do we go to primary?). They are so fun and I love teaching them every day. They are the best little 7-year-old class I could ask for (ya, all the real rowdy ones or in the other 7 year old class... oops...).
12/16/09
Done Forever
For those of you who do not know, I recently finished my VERY last day of my undergraduate career at BYU. It really has not settled in yet that I will not be going back to school next semester. I mean, I've been going to college for 4.5 years (almost) straight. School has always been there in the back of my head somewhere and now, I feel like I should be reading, studying for finals, finishing some homework, writing a paper, etc. but alas, I do not need to because I am done. Wonderful. We had our graduation dinner we last Saturday since we didn't get a real Graduation hoopla. Afterward, Laura and Sarah, hubbies included, came over and we played the best game of Guestures I've played to this day. It was hilariously amazing!! We will definitely be having more of those nights. So glad our husbands are friends now too! Here are some pictures of the wonderful ending. Enjoy!
The Carpool after our very last class on BYU campus. We got a little nostalgic.
Ryan and I at the graduation dinner at Magelby's Grill.
Our side of the table. Ryan, Me, Sarah, & Rob.
The most amazing friends that I made in Nursing School. I wouldn't have made it without them.
Us enjoying our last day with SAM, gonna miss that guy!
The Carpool after our very last class on BYU campus. We got a little nostalgic.
Ryan and I at the graduation dinner at Magelby's Grill.
Our side of the table. Ryan, Me, Sarah, & Rob.
The most amazing friends that I made in Nursing School. I wouldn't have made it without them.
12/6/09
What's That I hear?
Oh ya, that must be Ryan singing "Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland" in the bathroom. Is that the sound of Christmas nearing?
For the Gardner home, yes, yes it is.
For the Gardner home, yes, yes it is.
11/30/09
Thanksgiving
What is Thanksgiving without 80 degree weather? Well we don't really know because our Thanksgiving was filled with sun and heat! I forget how great California is until I go there and enjoy the fantastic weather!!
Our day started early with an hour drive to Dana Point for the Turkey Trot. We all did it except the Bri/Kell family. I was really proud of everyone because we all finished! Even Ryan said he ran the whole thing, so we are totally ready for our half marathon in April! :)
After the run we did a lot of getting ready, cooking, picture taking, watching football, and eating. It was a great Thanksgiving and yes, we have a lot to be grateful for.
Our day started early with an hour drive to Dana Point for the Turkey Trot. We all did it except the Bri/Kell family. I was really proud of everyone because we all finished! Even Ryan said he ran the whole thing, so we are totally ready for our half marathon in April! :)
After the run we did a lot of getting ready, cooking, picture taking, watching football, and eating. It was a great Thanksgiving and yes, we have a lot to be grateful for.
Ryan and I before the race
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