I just have to say - I DO LOVE ANTI-BIOTICS. But my oh my, what a terror they rage on Ethan's rear. We called the doctor on Saturday (They are open on sat. htank goodness.) and they said we could give him 3/4 teaspoon Immodium AD to help with the explosive bum. Which i am also thankful for anti-diaretics. Just when you think you couldn't be thankful for anything more gross after counting your newborns diapers religiously thier first few weeks of birth - they give you something else for which to be thankful for.

I am desperatly trying this year to get my history work in order. I have over 200 pages of hand-written essays and notes on everything from American history and architecture to European, and Chinese political government. One day (hopefully at the end of this year) I would like to comile them into one "book" and then have it bound. I love history textbooks (weird I know), but this "book" that I am working on has my thoughts and ideas embedded in it. Which probably means that no one will ever be able to understand what I am saying in it! Oh well, it's just for own sense of accomplishment that I am having it bound. It is kind of like saying I am finally done. But then we all know that I will have to do a second edition so that I can continue to add to my collection of political thoughts and all the more essays which I am sure to write.

I am going to try an convince Jacob that we can afford to save up about 1,000$ this year and every year to come so that I can take a few night courses at the extension here in Brigham. Now that he has nights off I could take a class a few nights a week and try finish my basics here in Brigham. I would still like to get my teaching degree and a masters in American Political History as well as majors in American History (Particularly the Revolution period) and American Military History. I know it will take me some time to get these all done but I have the time it's just coming by the money. When my kids are all grown I would love to teach a few High School courses and possiblya few courses at a local college or extension.

Jacob starts his training tomorrow. I am hoping that he can pass it quickly and if he does he will start his new job next Monday! Ah, a day shift. One more little thing that I am thankful for.

We took Ethan to the doctor and decided it is time to get tubes. It feels like he has one continous ear infection since he was 3 months old. Tubes are our last resort but we are hoping that it takes care of this problem once and for all. He will have them put in on Thursday, January 31st.

We got family pictures taken today. We are so cute! They won't be ready until February 5th but we are very excited to get them back. We go Target. They do a really good job and they are so cheap it is unbelievable. When we get them back I will be sure to put some on our site here.

I just have to put my little note on here. El Matador in Ogden is the best restaurant I think ever put on this wonderful Earth. We went there and I could go and just have thier chips and salsa and be happier than I have ever been. But then you get the food and you can't understand the joy it brings me. If you haven't been, you should really consider it.

Jacob starts training for his new job at the Post Office on Monday. He has to pass a ten-key test before he can take the position but he has been practicing and he will do just fine. We are all really excited about him having a normal shift. I know it sounds silly but it is just one more step to leading a normal life. Swing shift was alright - it was nice being able to shower every morning but being able to sit down for dinner as a family will be even better.

Ok, so just a quick note. I know it has been a while but we got rid of our internet and we are still looking for another provider. Christmas was great with Ethan and he had a blast with all of his new toys. Granted, most of them were from Grandma's and Great Grandma's but still. We spent most of this week in the ER and hospital because Ethan came down with RSV and a mild case of pneumonia. That was fun. We got one bill from the ER today and it was 850$. Thank heavens for great insurance. Our portion of that is $50! How people ever have kids without insurance I will never know. Jacob just received a bid for a day shift that he will start in a few weeks. We are both really excited to live "normal" lives and be able to do things together at night.

More later!