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Written by Jennifer Larson
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Friday, 02 January 2009 |
When Nathan signed up for
Medical school we knew we'd be in for some long days, lots of study
hours, and excessive talk about medical terminology, new medical
advances, etc. However, I don't think either of us realized what we
were truly in for until this term.
With the stresses around
possibly losing our baby, me working, having Natalie at home with me,
church callings, and Nathan in medical school . . . life sort of got
crazy. So, we took a step back and analyzed our situation. After
putting some thought into it and praying for guidance, we have a new
routine. It makes for some really long days, but in the end - it is
paying off amazingly well!!
Let's start with Tuesday through Thursday.
I work 8-9 hours while Natalie somehow manages to keep herself busy. I
quickly give her a bath, read to her, feed her and play outside with
her on my breaks/lunch. After work I typically clean the messes any 2
year old left to entertain themselves might make. Then I usually run
errands, take Natalie on a play date, etc. We quickly head home to be
there by 7pm so I can have dinner done and on the table by 8pm.
Nathan
gets up at 7am and goes to school. He has classes until 3pm then
studies until 8pm. I don't know if I would be that dedicated, but he
does an amazing job.
Friday
rolls around and we do the same daily routines, but most Friday nights
Nathan will leave school at 7pm so we can go on our weekly date.
Seriously, everyone needs weekly date nights!!!
Saturday
finds us sleeping in until 7:30 or 8am when Natalie decides she is
bored in her crib. Then we mosey on downstairs for breakfast. Usually
Nathan heads to school to study and Natalie and I find things to occupy
our time. Nathan returns around 8pm as usual and we spend the night
watching movies, playing games, etc.
Sunday.
What a lovely day - Sunday!! Church, afternoon naps, watching golf,
eating a nice family dinner together, etc. We love Sunday. After
Natalie and I go to bed Sunday night, Nathan starts studying for his
exams again and studies till the wee hours of the morning.
 And then it's Monday (My good friend Jillian understands Mondays) -
alarm goes off at 4am. Nathan, who just got into bed a few hours ago -
is sometimes hard to wake up. He rolls out of bed and gets ready for
the day while I make his breakfast and lunch. Between 4:30am and 5am,
Nathan leaves for the school to get some extra study time in before his
8am test. I go back to sleep until 6am when I start work. We go about
our daily routines, and Nathan finally comes home around 6pm. Mondays -
Mondays - Mondays. My poor hubby is tired at the end of the day, but
manages a family night and extra playing time with Natalie. Then he
will sometimes hit the books again after we go to bed. Mondays. Tough -
long - crazy - but all in all, just another wonderful day at the Larson
home!
1 Year of Med school almost done - 3 to go!!!
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