Singing

I've never been a great singer but I'm so thankful that both my kids will relax when I sing to them.

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- Cher

My kids

They are such a handful at times but I'm so lucky to be their mom. The joy in their eyes and the laughter of their voices makes my heart explode with love. I'm truly truly blessed. 

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- Cher

Early release

I had a training class today and it was scheduled til 5 but we got out at 3:30! Score!

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- Cher

Inquisitive students

It's nice when you get a student who will ask good questions and not just stupid questions they don't want to look up.  

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- Cher

Naproxen

And IBU for making my cramps go away

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- Cher

Light schedule

I was able to eat lunch early and go to target to buy birthday gifts for this weekend. It was very nice being able to peruse the aisles during lunch. 

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- Cher

Farmers markets

Fresh strawberries and tomatoes to cleanse the palate. Yum!

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- Cher

5 years

I'm so thankful for everything that's happened in the past 5 years. Good and bad. Ups and downs. Two kids. New jobs. CHANGE. We did it all together. 

Happy 5 year Anniversary Alex Wu!

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- Cher

Good training

It's so important to have thorough training before starting to manage my own schedule. 

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- Cher

Podcasts

It gives me something to listen to while on those long drives into work. 

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- Cher

Ending early

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- Cher

New opportunities

Day 1 at KP again. Time to Thrive. 

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- Cher

Noodle soup

I'm so thankful everyone including the kids like noodle soup. They enjoy all times of noodles and all types of soup. It's delicious!

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- Cher

Good friends

To eat with. Drink with. And help you clean up your husband's vomit. 

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- Cher

New hairstylist

I think I finally found a hairstylist I like, I can communicate with, is reasonably priced and is close to my house! Hooray!!!

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- Cher

My sewing machine

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- Cher

Time well spent

I'm trying to fully dedicate my time and attention to the people in the room instead of looking at things on my phone or being distracted. It's a work in progress but it's definitely time well spent. 

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- Cher

Midday naps

To rejuvenate and refresh my mind and body for the second half of the day. Taking care of 2 kids is no joke

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- Cher

Little copycats

I love that my kids try to copy the things we do.  I was brushing my teeth this morning and both of them wanted a toothbrush to brush their own teeth. They're so adorable when they're not frustrating.

Homily

I cried twice during the homily today. God is powerful. God is all knowing, even when you don't know yourself. God is good.

NSAIDs

I got my period today for the first time in 2 years! Ugh! So hello to lower back ache and constant mild cramps. thankfully IBU 400mg helped with the pain. 

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- Cher

Chloe and Ryan

I'm so thankful for these 2 crazy kiddos. I'm grateful for their personalities but most of all I'm grateful for the joy they bring to my life and the love and laughter they bring to our families.

Updated schedule

Finally the new schedule is open in EPIC!  I can schedule patients in real-time and not be worried that they're going to get rescheduled!

Food and family

It was nice just hanging out w/ the family and eating yummy food for July 4th.  Happy Independence Day everyone!

Lunch

We had a baby shower today at work so I'm thankful for the free lunch. I'll have to bring the lunch I packed back home (again).

Apple music

I'm loving Can't Stop, Won't Stop:A Bad Boy Film on Apple music.  Reminds me of my childhood

Support system

I'm glad I have people who believe in me and support me and my decisions. 

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- Cher

Open doors

Time to welcome new opportunities!

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- Cher

Church

It's a great way to start off my week. Praise be to God!

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- Cher

laughter

I'm thankful that my son and daughter live a life with a lot of laughter. I love hearing them laugh and having fun.

gratitude

i was listening to a podcast and they spoke of the benefits of gratitude. they spoke of keeping a gratitude journal and other ideas of showing/recording/monitoring gratitude.  it reminded me of this blog and that i should start posting again. at least once a day, possibly at night as i reflect on my day.

alex's dad has been helping me with ryan at night so i've been sleeping pretty well and i feel like i have a lot more 'free time' in my life.

so i'm thankful that i have this journal. i'm thankful for alex's dad. i'm thankful for my free time and i'm thankful for all of you!

Unexpected surprises

An impromptu massaged booked by Alex is a great way to end the weekend. Happy Memorial Day everyone!

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- Cher

Alex

Things I shouldn't ever have to do since I'm married to Alex:

1. Cook scallops

2. Buy a car

Thanks for taking care of those things honey! And for driving us up to SF!

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- Cher

Glorious sleep

Uninterrupted, peace and quiet, darkness, a comfy bed and a warm blanket. Thank you. Until we meet again 

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- Cher

Pumping buddies

My pump died somehow on the 7 hours on the way to Vegas. But Noelle & her pump to the rescue. I managed to use my pump parts with her pump and all is well. Thank you Lord and thank you Noelle!!

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- Cher

Metro

I took the metro to work today! I had to go to our Hollywood location and apart from having to bring Chloe to school early it was a pleasant experience. In the future I would want to leave 10 min earlier bc if I arrived 3 minutes later I would have been late to work.  But still overall a decent experience.

Belly support belt

As I'm watching This Is Us and seeing Mandy Moore super pregnant I think back at how much my back hurt when I was pregnant and not even that big. Then I remember how much i depended on my belly support belt and a wave of relief comes over me.

covermymeds.com

So useful when filling out PAs esp since MediCAL uses the same form and it's so hard to write clearly in them.  It's nice being able to track the progress also!  I HIGHLY recommend it.

slow days

After a long sleep-less night, it's nice to have a slow day at work.

My kids

Because I love them and thinking of them makes me smile and cry and laugh and fall in love all over again.

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- Cher