Stethoscope blues

Today I got to use a stethoscope in my anatomy and physiology lab, It proved to be more difficult than I had anticipated...
The lab procedure said that we were going to find our lab partners heartbeat but I couldn't find my lab partners heart beat, she is already an LPN and she told me that it can be tricky at first but I should try and find my own heartbeat... I COULDN'T FIND IT!!!!
I was so upset, I started to question if the nursing is a field I could actually be in if I couldn't even find a heartbeat!!!
I stayed after almost everyone else had gone and asked another student if I could practice finding her heartbeat.
I still couldn't find it!!!
I was getting frustrated when another classmate asked if the stethoscope was on, I thought she was pulling my leg but she showed me that if you twist the end it makes the sound louder!!!!
I was sooo excited that I could hear the "lub-dub" of her heart and it was so nice of her to take a few seconds to show me how to use the stethoscope!! Not only did I hear her heart, but I saw it because she took the time to teach me something.
It is amazing how helpful you can be and it takes hardly any time at all!!!
I'm going to try and remember that when I think I'm too busy in my day, to stop and take a moment to explain something, or help someone else out!!!

Love and "lub-dub",
Kaitlin

Tutu to you!!!

I've always loved dressing up,when I was a kid I would dress up and some of my favorite memories were at my grandma's house playing in her old high heels and costume jewelry.
Even today I still enjoy a good costume or getting gussied up for a night on the town...
So imagine how sad I was to find that my little sweeties at the school have no dress up clothes!!!!
I decided to make tutus for my girlies, and one of the awesome moms donated tool, elastic, tread, and needles...everything I need to make my tutus!!!! I was shocked at all she gave, without the blessing of her generous gift I wouldn't have been able to make these little skirts!
I did get one tutu made today, but I didn't get a picture of it...I'll post Picts when I get some more tutus turned out!! :-)
I'm so excited that I get the opportunity to encourage imaginative thinking and creative play!!!

love and fluffy tutus,
Kaitlin

Don't call it a come back

Hello there friends!

It has been a bit since I've posted, life in Redhead land has been BUSY!!! Between wedding plans, studying, and trying to get into a nursing program I've been one busy gal!!
But I got a lovely message from my aunt telling me she missed seeing my blog, that was very sweet and inspiring!
So I've decided that I'm going to try to post something everyday or at least every other day. I realize that not every post can have earth shattering wisdom but they don't have to... Sometimes just being able to get it out there is good enough.

Also, I realize that my project 365 is a little behind so of you like, you can check them out on my Facebook page

Love and busy bees,
Kaitlin

I made this!!

Look what I made for the nursery!! We always seem to be loosing pens, now we will be able to find them easily and hopefully it will detour pen thievery, accidental or other wise!! ( I may or may not have acquired a pen or two this way, oops! )
This project was super easy and quick, i think it took me all of 10 minutes to make these pretties!!!
The supplies you need are: pens, fake flowers of your choice ( I liked these daisies because they are bright and cheerful!), floral tape, and a container to "display" them in!
This would be great if you want to brighten up your desk at work, or just keep your pens from disappearing!!! Happy crafting!

Love and crazy daisies,
Kaitlin

I mustache you a question

As some of you may know I'm slightly obsessed with mustaches, I'm not sure why but I love all things mustachio!!!!
I saw these while I was running errands today I think they may have been calling to me saying, "take us home!! We will make enjoying a cold beverage so much more fun and sophisticated!!!"
but alas, I could not make them apart of my kitchen family today...but I have a special spot ready for them just in case they come to live with me in the near future!!!

Love and mustaches,
Kaitlin

Piggies!!!!!!

Well, here is the picture for today it's of my feet...
yeah, I know usually I wouldn't take pictures of my feet BUT after being forced to take my shoes and socks off in my lab yesterday I felt I needed to pretty up my feet!!
I had to put popcorn kernels in my socks and I was soo embarrassed when I took my sock off and saw my sad, neglected toes!!!!
Action was taken this evening to pep up my piggies!!!!
A part of me felt guilty for painting my toes instead of studying, but I realize that sometimes I need to take a few minuets to pamper myself!! I work hard and sometimes something as simple and silly as painting my nails makes me feel good!!!
So to the part of your being that might be feeling guilty for a little "me-time" remind that little part of you that YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!!!!!!
You can only be your best if you are happy, and healthy!! (hopefully I can put this advice into practice myself lol)

Love and pink piggies!!!!
Kaitlin

Extra postage required

Today my mom helped me address save the dates...and when I say she helped me I mean she addressed them while I watched and chatted with her about different things...I started out helping but her handwriting was sooo much nicer than mine, and it took me 3 tries just to address just one!!!
It didn't take very long, I got another thing checked off my wedding to-do list, and I got to spend some time with my mom! It was a good day!

Love and postcards,
Kaitlin

Big and little

Today's picture comes to us with a little help from a little helper in the nursery I work in.
When I saw that one of the kiddos was wearing teeny-tiny uggs I gave out an "awww" I had to, for some reason tiny things are just soo much cuter than there normal sized counter parts...as you can tell my ugg boot is not nearly as cute because it looks gargantuan!!!
I love this picture; it reminds me to love on the little ones I look after, because they won't be small forever.
One day they will walk and talk. They will learn to spell and solve math problems. They will fall at recess, they will learn to ride bikes and even drive cars (that's a little scary!). They will have someone break there heart and they will learn that it isn't the end of the world. They will learn that there are those who would do them harm. And they will know more about technology than I could ever hope to know.
This is the natural order of things, this is how it always has been and always will be. And it is bitter-sweet.
Heres hoping you can find more sweet moments than bitter ones my little friends!

Love and tiny uggs,
Kaitlin

Super Bowl Sunday Funday

Happy Sunday everyone! I made these yummy corndog mini muffins for the big game today!!
I don't really care a lot about the game, but I do care about good friends and good food!! Oh and funny commercials with cute dogs!
Happy super bowl everyone!
Kaitlin

Project 365

Today I decided To start project 365, for anyone in redhead land who is not familiar with his project you simply take a picture everyday for a year. At the end of the year you have amazing pictures and hopefully will remember why you took a certain picture or what you were doing that day.

Ryan asked why I didn't start this in January as it is the beginning of the year, and to be honest I didn't know about it then and who says the year has to start in January? I think February 4 th is as good a time as any to start!!!
So here is the first picture, it may be hard to see, but I saw a bird in a tree in the parking lot for Village Inn and I thought he looked cute all puffed out, so thank you bird for being the inaugural picture of my project!!!

I hope you have a super Saturday!!!
Kaitlin:-)