Things are nice and quiet, just the way we like them. On Oct 11th Ben and I had a day long date at Harding Park, where the President’s Cup was going on. I have never been at a real golf tournament before and I was able to enjoy it more since I started playing a little golf here and there. We took our folding chairs and planted ourselves on Hole 3 where we saw all the players putt. Even Tiger!! It was crazy to see him and other famous people so close. The event didn’t allow cameras or cell phones, but since Ben was volunteering and came in at 6am, we were able to sneak them in and took a few pictures, hehe. Here’s a couple:
That's Tiger!
Michael Jordan
Phil Mickelson
It was a great day.
In other news, Dallas is now sleeping in a big boy bed. The last few days he kept climbing out of the crib, so that right there told us it was time to move on. He still leaves the bed, but maybe one of these days he’ll get it. Yesterday and the day before he found 2 big bottles of baby powder which he proceeded to empty all over the crib, the blankets, his babies, the dresser, etc. I had an awesome time cleaning that up; today I asked him what else he had in store for my entertainment.
In work news I need to take an Acute Care training they offer for CNA’s because even though this job is great experience for me I need to find something better. A hospital would be awesome. They have terrible management at the place I’m at, but I’m gonna have to stay for a year or so. Hey, at least I have a job, right?
That’s all I have for now. I’ll leave you with this:
here's my looney toon
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September 15, 2009 by Tami
my little boy was born
My goodness, he’s grown so much
We love you buddy!!! Momma and Dada
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It’s been a while since we went camping. The last time I was pregnant with Conner, we went to Dinosaur National Park in Vernal, UT. I was only 5 months along, was feeling great. We had a good time.
The next time we went to Flaming Gorge in 2005 before my brother Lucas left. I wouldn’t call it “camping” since Conner, my mom and I slept in a motel nearby but we still had a great time. (I just read this after publishing it. I guess the Flaming Gorge trip would be the last time I went camping, duh)
Last week we spent 1 night in Yosemite. What a beautiful park! It didn’t go as planned because instead of the 3-4 hours Google maps told us it would take to get there, it took us 7 hours. So we got there at midnight, Ben set up the tent and went to sleep. I was worried that Dallas wouldn’t sleep well since he never spent a night in a tent, I was having visions of me chasing him all over the campsite, or telling him for the 100th time that it was time to sleep, but nope, he did great. I guess 7 hours strapped in a car seat do that to you…
The next morning we had some time to explore a little, so we drove some more and took some pictures.
A trip is never complete unless he throws a fit!
Quick! He’s smiling and not trying to grab the camera! Take a picture!
The baby at Yosemite
He calls his stuffed animals “babies”
El Capitan
After getting some snacks, a magnet (a staple souvenir in our trips) and a sticker for the car, we headed back home. But not without getting lost first! That day I went 2 hours late into work. Oops.
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Time keeps passing. 31 months without you today.
I love you so much.
Mama.
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Hello Interweb, I decided to stop by at my own blog to check you out. Need anything? Cool drink? A pillow? You’re good? OK.
People, I passed that damn test! I’m a Certified Nursing Assistant. Very happy. I was nervous as hell, and I was this () close to fail my skills portion (where you demonstrate different cares) but I drove back home with a smile, and a certificate from the American Red Cross on the passenger seat.
You know how I told you that I would be busy entertaining friends and family for a while? We just shipped one friend back to Utah and now we have 5 days before my parents and younger brother arrive. The day after they leave, my sister in law, her husband and 1 year old baby will be here.
And after they leave, I’ll start drinking. Heavily.
A few days ago we found a list of 50 things to do in San Francisco over at Alpha Mom . And decided it would make for great posts. We (as in Ben, Dallas and yours truly) are going to do every single thing in that list. I’ll come here and report on each activity, with pictures, links and a review. And the next time you’re in San Francisco and you wonder what to do/see, where to eat, you can come here for a little help. You can just take me out for dinner at House of Nanking in Chinatown. That should be thanks enough.
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And it’ll stay that way for another 2 or 3 weeks. Tomorrow I’m taking the test that will allow me to answer in this manner when asked what do I do for a living: “I’m a CNA”.
I’m nervous (who isn’t?) and my husband and mom have blind confidence that I’m going to ace the test. I’m trying to think like them, I really am. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Then we have Ben’s good friend Kelly that’s visiting for a few days and the week after that my family is coming over.
I’ll come back.
Eventually.
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On Sunday we went out for a drive. First we ended up on Baker Beach, on the west side of the Golden Gate Bridge. The sand was warm, there were people (even a bride and groom!) everywhere, just enjoying a Sunday afternoon.
Then we found the way up to Twin Peaks. It has the most amazing views of the whole city. It must be awesome at night.
You can even see the Pride Flag to the left of the date on the picture! That’s the Castro neighborhood. Like I said, beautiful City.
Here’s me in my Student uniform, the first day of my clinical.
Turns out we had to do 1 more week at the Nursing Center. I feel more confident in there, and that’s a relief! I’m so glad I’m enjoying what involves to take care of the elderly, they are very nice people.
In blog news, I changed the About Me page. I figured if it’s to find out things about me, you might as well see what my handwriting looks like, right? Have a great week everyone!
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Sorry Internet. I won’t give an excuse this time.
1st week of clinical went well. We have performed a few cares for the residents and watched the CNA’s do a lot of others that honestly, I’m afraid to do. But even when I watched unpleasant things I barely flinched. And I’ll take that as a good sign. It’ll take me a lot more time to get used to sights and smells in nursing homes, but I’m glad I didn’t run out the door screaming in horror. We just have 4 days left in our clinical and then 1 more week practicing skills in a lab before we have to take our test with the Red Cross.
I kept looking at the residents, some are still active and alert, others not so much or not at all. I lot of them don’t have visitors and they feel lonely. I hope that when it’s my turn to be that age that I’m not in the situation of some of them. I want to be with my family, with friends, and hopefully healthy. But at the same time I don’t want to be around that long, that’s not a life! So I guess what I can do now is do my job and learn the best I can so these people have decent days where they feel as comfortable and safe as possible.
In other news I’m sad to report that Dallas gave up his naps. Today is day 3 that we put him to bed and he plays, pulls things that are nearby, does lots of things except sleep. It doesn’t help that our apartment is right next to the elevator, the trash chute and we have a damn shooting range across the street. But that didn’t stop him from sleeping before, so I’m guessing he just outgrew them. That was my time of day to relax, or to get things done around the apartment I would not be able to do with him around. That doesn’t mean he’ll be up and playing all day long, he still needs some downtime, otherwise I’ll end up checking myself into a mental institution.
Sigh.
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…my brain functions again. I passed my CNA theory test on Friday. I was more than ready for it, I’ve been studying really hard and I’m glad I passed. Now the fun part starts. The clinical. *shudders*. I’ll tell you how it goes. I start tomorrow night.
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I realized I haven’t posted much about Dallas lately, so here are a few pictures:
We visited a few museums on Mother’s Day
He got me this beautiful bouquet of flowers. I started to cry the second I saw him coming!
We got season passes to Six Flags and he loves the rides!
There was a DJ playing music and he started to dance
And our friend Dave won a monkey with long legs and a hat and Dallas fell in love with him. He named him George (he watches a lot of Curious George episodes) and tells him that he loves him all the time. It’s adorable!
My apologies for being sideways.
Anyway, there’s my little man, he comes up with the funniest things every day. He’s a keeper.
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This is my story. I blog about married life, motherhood, being a CNA, living in San Francisco, putting the husband through Med School, trying not to forget Castellano and living after child loss. 
