If I Were a Rich Man

We are waiting patiently on either a well deserved raise or even a new job to fall into Ryan's lap. Don't get me wrong I'm glad he has a decent job it just sucks that we paid for a masters degree and he doesn't make enough to do much more than pay for those loans. We never knew we'd regret getting an education so much! We believe in getting out of debt not creating it. Any extra income goes towards school loans and we don't believe in consumer debt (credit cards and such.)

Here's my wish list...

Preschool- Kaylee asks to go to school every single day. I feel like the worst mom on the planet. I never thought of preschool as a need. I always thought most people just sent their kids to preschool to get a break from them but now that she begs for it I feel horrible about not finding her one.

Chiropractic- I've always survived without it, but pregnancy really takes it toll on your body and I wish I could plan to see a chiropractor regularly while I'm pregnant to help prevent some of those aches and pains.

Mazda 5- I've always said that when we had 3 kids we would upgrade to a Car that could actually fit three children but as it stands I don't think it's gonna happen. I'll never leave the house again in 8 months ;)

Tanning- I want to make tanning at the gym part of my routine because vitamin D is the cure to just about everything. I just need that little bit of energy and warmth that comes from a few minutes in a tanning bed but it costs money! Since it's literally below zero outside lately getting free UV rays is definitely not going to happen so winter blues are inevitable!

King Bedding- My new bed frame doesn't really have bedding to go with it. Not the end of the world.

I have been looking into getting some of these things on trade for some of Ryan's web services so maybe something will work out.

The good news is that a lot of the little things we've needed for a while were given to us my family members for Christmas :) Also I can't really complain because I'm super spoiled in that I got a new bed frame recently and a new phone (and I LOVE them both!)

Hello out there...

It's true I have stopped blogging :-/ I'm not really sure anyone is out there still reading it. Most of the people who were the ones reading my blog are all on facebook where I keep everything very up to date with pictures and status'. I'm mostly done with this blog but maybe I'll pop in every now and then and write down a few things for journaling's sake
I am still doing the 365 album and still working towards finishing my certification. I have 1 paying client and two volunteer work clients so I will have all three certification births done soon! Go like my doula facebook page please.(http://www.facebook.com/doulautah) Ryan is still works for Oozle. They are making some changes there but luckily those changes involve keeping him around. Kevin will soon be getting his indestructible $300 glasses! Hopefully his prescription doesn't change often cause those things were expensive! Patching works more effectively now but he still hates it. Kaylee is freaking hilarious. She is such a talker now and notices/ remembers the funniest things. The other night I was at chases and Ryan came over after on the scooter. WHen we went to leave He and I climbed into the car and totally forgot the scooter. He pulled down the street and Kaylee very matter of factly says Dad you forgot your motorcycle. We just got back from the Hightower family Lake Powell trip (pics on facebook) and had a blast! There were a lot of things that I didn't like last year like Kaylee hating the boat so me NEVER getting to do anything so I am so glad this year left such a better taste in my mouth! Looking forward to it again next year :)

Good times!

<3 Stacey

Doula

So I've been talking about being a Doula for a while now and I am happy to say I am making progress on the goal. I am currently enrolled in a Doula course through SLCC with 2 amazing teachers who have both been in the field for 20+ years! I love my class (except the assignments... didn't I finish school?) When I finish I will have a lot of things crossed off the DONA (Doulas of North America) certification list. Ryan has also thrown a little website together for me and I have been adding content and things. All the interesting things I find about pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum, etc, I have been posting on the blog section of my site. There is still pages and things to be added but It's still fun to have. You can check it out at DoulaUtah.com

Let me know what you think and also if you catch my typos or have idea for added content please let me know!

365 Pictures

So I'm doing a picture a day for a whole year challenge. I don't think anyone who reads my blog is not on facebook but just in case here you go.
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click on that link periodically to keep up with my day to day :) It's been fun so far!

Merry Christmas

Here is our 2011 Christmas Card. Hope you have a very merry Christmas this year!

A little rant...

Ok, so whether or not you choose to vaccinate your kids is irrelevant when it comes to the flu vaccine right? I think everyone knows that getting a flu shot is certainly no guarantee against getting sick. I think it is also pretty common knowledge that sleeping and washing your hands and all that is helpful in preventing and fighting illness right? Amazingly enough the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is angry will Delta Airlines for airing this video...


Apparently this video contains "harmful messages".... MMMMMM kay
Why are they so upset? Because they want you to believe that getting a flu shot is the only solution... In reality it is the only solution that has monetary value for the companies that fund their organization.
This is America where people have a right to freedom of speech and choice right?

To read more about the CBS report on the payouts to AAP by the pharmaceutical companies and the letter the AAP wrote to Delta click here.

Personality types

I don't know about you but I gain so much understanding and appreciation for a person when I know their personality type. I really like Myers Briggs/ Kiersey Temperment (same thing I think) It sounds silly but I'm obsessed with reading about my personality type and Ryan's and other close people and how they relate to each other.
I am a "Guardian Inspector" or an ISTJ
This cracks me up...

The Guardian Inspector’s Learning Style
 Inspectors learn by critical listening to factual details and taking notes.
 Inspectors take a systematic approach to learning.
 Inspectors learn by relating knowledge to job skills and core knowledge.
 Inspectors learn by asking questions until they are sure they understand.
 Inspectors need time to fulfill their commitments to their standard of excellence

This is so TRUE! I always felt guilty that I never ever read any text books despite paying so much for them. There is a reason online courses did not appeal to me AT ALL. I learn from listening and taking notes.

Ryan is an "Idealist Teacher" or ENFJ
Pretty opposite but it works out well.

So do you know your type? Tell me in a comment if you do I love knowing.