Wow its been too long, I need to remember to write! Well it has been almost a month since my last post and it feels like a lot longer. Last sunday was Juan's birthday so Jade spent the weekend with us so celebrate! We had a good time and I took Juan and Jade to Christmas street to see the lights. She loved it and wanted to go around again and again! Juan had been asking for a bigger television for our bedroom so that is what I got him for his birthday. He loves it and I don't think I will be able to get him away from it now! We ended the weekend with Grandma Berg's Christmas party. We had a good time visiting with family and watching the kids' gingerbread house creations.
For awhile now we have struggled with Jade's mom. She does not like to let Jade spend time with her dad and she looks for every excuse why she shouldn't (because its cold out, etc). I see how it affects Juan and Jade because Jade wants to spend time with her dad and when he doesn't come, even though he is trying, she feels like he doesn't want to come get her. I know that it is never really a good situation when two people divorce with kids but I don't see how people can hurt their kids like this either. We finally got a lawyer so we can get the visitation rights and so we can actually spend some time with Jade. We will be so happy for this battle to be over.
Well it is finally finals week! This semester has felt so long and I am glad for the break. Next semester is my last to earn my associate's degree and I think it will be my hardest yet. I am trying to finish up the pre-requisites for nursing and also my required classes for graduation. Next fall I plan to tranfer to earn my bachelor's in eduation. I'm almost halfway done!!
In november I started a new job. It is at an assisted living center. I am really enjoying this job. They only give me 8 residents to take care of so I have more time to spend with each resident. I also get to eat meals with the residents and I feel like I am more like a friend than just a caregiver.
