Theta sisters, what's new?

[DominoTheta]

Ladies, it's been so quiet.

Mary, how is your sister and the baby doing?

Now that it's November, the holidays are really starting to set in. I'm actually ready for Christmas music.

Everyone have a great weekend.

[ThetaPrincess24]

My sister and her baby are doing much better now! Thanks for asking. They are actually coming over here this evening. She now knows the importance of taking her medications on schedule and not skipping doses. She still has a logn road to go therapy wise but things are much, much better than what they were.

I've still been buying xmas decor to enhance or indulge rather my decorating foolness habits I'm ready to get all of my decor out and start listening to xmas music too We built our first fire of the season over the weekend, but unfortunately it has warmed up again so it'll be another week probably before it's cold enough again to build another. We and our dogs LOVE fires in the fireplace

Yesterday was an exciting day for me as it was election day. I like politics a lot and felt that Lexington was in dire need of a new mayor so I waited in line for an hour to cast my vote. Luckily (and finally!) most of Lexington agreed with me as we got a new mayor and by a landslide!!! National elections well that didnt go as I would've liked but I guess that is another debate for another forum I hope i get done with school soon so I will have time to join a local chapter of republican women. I love politics

My kids are still doing well. Kelsy and Charlie the youngest two have finished outdoor soccer and begin indoor soccer this week(once again on two different teams which makes things crazy at times). My oldest son PJ has finished his cross country season with a personal best and will begin indoor track next week. Both the youngest two are still doing school choir as well.

Nursing school is still going fine. I continue to see and do new things each time I show up this rotation which is excellent. The only downside is I have had a paper due each week. This week I turn in my last one thank goodness!

My husband recently changed jobs laterally in his organization and unfortunately since taking that job last month he's been gone for the past two weeks to two different places and only home on the weekends. Next week he's going somewhere else and will be traveling again the week after thanksgiving. I dont like all the travel and being away from him so much but I keep looking at hte brightside of gaining frequent flier miles/points to help us take a cheaper vacation next time

Hope all of you are doing well.

[blackngoldengrl]

Gah! I'm so out of it, it's been a while since I posted here!
Well just a quick "hello"-it seems you all have been busy/stressed/running around/ living life!

I attended a really nice Theta get-together tonight with the local alumnae. We had one "new member" haha. Great food, conversation, and of course-sisters! I marvel at the fact that we share a common bond but never really knew each other until now...it's like we have a big secret that's really special and we're the only lucky ones there to know about it. You know?

Also, a couple weekends ago I went to Homecoming. I must say that the girls stepped up their recruitment efforts and went from 14 to 26 girls who were initiated this past weekend! I met some of them, and I heard that they are great! I also met up with my little and grand little for dinner, (which was delicous. Thetas love to eat!) and then spent some time in our local watering hole for drinks and dancing. Ahhh college life...!

anyway, back to the grind! pathology of the brain!

[ThetaPrincess24]

WEll today has been an interesting one my sisters......Today in my last peds rotation I took care of a 14 year old boy who had been shot in the foot with a rifle at close range by his 10 yr. old sister. The mother said the sister shot her brother in the foot because "he was harrassing her barbies." He's darn lucky he's keeping his foot! And with that I'll say no more about it.

My daughter has started chess club at her school in addition to her indoor soccer, school chior, and school orchestral/violin. My youngest son has started a fitness club at school in addition to school choir and indoor soccer. My oldest son starts indoor track here soon.

We put up the Christmas tree yesterday and all of our holiday decor. I still have some decor coming this week by UPS and the outside could use a few more lights I think All of our presents to this point that have been purchased are wrapped and under the tree. More still needs to be bought and we are already spilling presents over into a pile in the corner next to the tree because they all will not fit underneath it.

Today I'm getting exicted because I'm buying my gift for our adopt-a-family at christmas with Beta Sigma Phi. I got the 9 yr. old little boy. This is a homeless family of 5 so I'm really excited about it this year. He wants a kids trivial pursuit game so I plan to get that for him here in a bit today.

Other than the above, work totally stinks and I'm glad that Christmas eve will be my final day of work atleast until summer

Hope you all are doing well and that everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

[DominoTheta]

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I was thinking about indulging. I hate to admit this, but I do not own a badge ring yet. I also really love that imperial onyx crest ring. Looks like I'll be getting myself one or both for Christmas.

[bluefish81]

I hope that everyone had a good Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. I've been busy lately and things appear to be picking up even more.

I went back to my parents in Iowa for Thanksgiving, which was nice for the weekend, even with the long drive. Then on Sunday I came back to Michigan to attend CLW for the chapter that I advise. I'm excited for all the incoming officers, this is always such a fun time of the year for a chapter, IMO.

Starting today I'm teaching a class at work and continuing that through next Wednesday. Friday I'm taking a work related exam in the afternoon. But the bigger news is that Friday morning I'm interviewing for a huge promotion that if I get it, will let me relocate closer to Iowa. I'm so nervous about the whole process.

And then last week, my sister found out the gender of her baby that's due in mid-April. She's having a girl! I'm so excited!!!! I love all three of my nephews all dearly but I think it'll be fun to have a little niece to spoil for a change. My godson Ethan (he's three) was a bit disappointed when he found out. He had wanted a baby brother. My sister told him he was going to have a sister and he said, "Aw." Then he asked, "Will it still be a baby?" My sister replied, "Yes, a baby sister." Then he said, "Ok, as long as it's still a baby." I guess maybe he was more concerned that he wasn't going to get to be big brother to someone.