Accepted

Last night we went out to get a video game for Ryan’s new Xbox (his extravagant birthday present) and when we got home, I checked the mail.  I was so shocked to find a letter for Ryan from the culinary program he applied to, welcoming him and telling him about a mandatory orientation!  I wasn’t shocked that he got in, but we had been told that he still needed to turn in two recommendation letters and a resume before he could be accepted!  We’re still going to call and find out if they need those things, but it was really exciting for him to get that letter.  A little scary too, as we’re going to have to try to figure out how work will fit in with classes, but I know it’s going to be fine.  I’m happy that he has decided on something that he wants to do and that will get him a degree (at this point, I think he’d just like to be able to say that he has any degree).  Also, while he’s a pretty good cook already, it definitely won’t hurt to have a bonafide chef in the family! =)

Well, I didn’t get pregnant last month, so we’re into the second month of trying.  Maybe a little TMI, but my cycle seems to be a little wonky this month, so I’m not sure if we’ll be successful or not.  It’s kind of a tricky business. =)  I didn’t drink at Ryan’s birthday party, and a close friend of his motioned to me to surreptitiously ask if I was pregnant.  I told her that I just had a headache (this was true, I had gotten a negative test that morning), and she revealed to me that she is also trying to get pregnant.  This was a surprise, as she is in a long-term relationship, but not married.  I think she was worried that I would judge her for that…I think in the south especially, this is really looked down upon.  I told her that as long as she and her boyfriend were both on board, I thought she would be a great mom regardless of whether she is married or not.  At any rate, it was nice to be able to talk to someone who is going through the same thing I am.  She has been trying for much longer than I have…for some reason, she has a feeling that it is going to be very difficult for her to get pregnant, which is one of the reasons they are trying now.

I have been so lazy for the last week or so…I’ve done almost nothing around the house (and believe me, there’s a lot to be done).  It’s probably about time I get off my butt, and get moving.  Here I go.