Trying To Get Back Into The Swing of Things

Well, the first week, rather partial week is over.  My break went way too fast but I guess I shouldn't complain because I did enjoy it.  Randy went back to work Tuesday night.  They have changed his schedule to nights and we are not liking it much at all.  He feels like a zombie, I don't like him being gone at night. I don't sleep well without him here.  I am thankful he has a job but I am also praying for something else to come available for him.  I started back to classes Thursday.  It was very difficult to get up and go at 5am after laying in bed awake until about 2am.  If that wasn't enough, we were scheduled to begin class at 8am with drug calculations test that we have to make a 90% or better on in order to continue.  We have 3 tries but I am so happy that I was able to get above 90% the first time.  The first couple days of class were a little chaotic but we survived.  We did check offs on IV insertion and went over paperwork.  One nice thing about this semester is we will not have class on Monday so I will be home a little more than last semester.  I am also looking forward to beginning our clinical rotations at the hospital on Thursday. 
     The kids started back with their schoolwork Thursday as well.  I didn't have myself together enough so it was not as successful as I would have like.  Kristen did a good bit and Momo did some of hers.  We will get on track Monday though.  I am going to spend some time today working on that and getting our school room back in shape.  It is in turmoil at the moment since it has become more of the throw everything in there and close the door room.  I will remedy that today though.
    I am determined to take time to enjoy life this semester.  This past semester was so stressful and I feel like I did not treat my family like I should be.  I also did not take time for myself.  I am planning to get more exercise and spend time doing something I enjoy each day and also spend time with Randy and the kids.  So far, I have done alright with this.  I know I can always improve but I have made an attempt to spend time with Randy whenever I can....nothing big but just things like not being on the computer as much and sitting with him on the couch and taking more time to snuggle!!  I am also trying to do things with the kids as well.  I am crocheting a blanket and I am trying to take at least a few minutes each day to work on that.  I think all of this will actually help me focus when I need to study.  As far as trying to get more exercise, I met a friend and her kids at a local park and we walked and let the kids play on Wednesday.  We have made plans to make this a regular thing on Mondays when I don't have class.  We also talked about me stopping by her house in the afternoons on Tuesdays and Wednesdays on my way home from class so we can walk.  I am planning to walk at home more and also do some bike riding. 
     Well, I guess I should get up and moving if I want to accomplish anything today.  I am off to start some laundry, load the dishwasher and tackle the school room.  After that, I am thinking about baking some bread today maybe and going for a bike ride or a walk.  When Randy wakes up, I will probably hang out with him while I crochet some.