Crystal Cove

I started my day by trying to reserve this lovely cottage. It is in Crystal Cove State Park in Southern California. From what I have read, the park has preserved a historic, non developed California coastal area with only a handful of restored cottages on the beach (for a reasonable price). They are also very popular, and despite trying to reserve it at exactly 8 am on October 1st (the earliest possible time) - I missed out. It was already booked. Ariel and I are thinking we might rent an RV and travel down the coast surfing and hanging out on beaches with the kids this spring - but I had really hoped to get one of these cottages.
Today was my first day back at work. I wasn't totally certain how I was going to feel - but I ended up being very excited. It was great to be back and I really, really like my job. I try to stay far, far away from any working Mom/Stay at home Mom debates, but I feel very lucky to have the best of both worlds. I get to enjoy my job and still spend enough time at home that I feel very in touch with my kids and can keep a good handle on all things domestic. Of course, it certainly isn't a flawless system, but it works for us. Ar didn't work today because of the rain and he spent the day hanging out with the kids. It was very nice to see some of my patients after a long absence. One of my long term patients has found that she is in full remission from her lymphoma, while another wonderful single Mother in her early forties is starting to lose her battle with leukemia. It is such a privelege to be part of both of their lives.
I also found out that I passed Women's Health - which is considered the hardest course by many of my fellow FNP students. It is great to have that behind me - and I am waiting to hear about pharmacology any day.