Today was Corey's first day working in the ER. He was working in the Med/Surg unit at the Uintah Basin Medical Center, but decided that he wanted a challenge. So, he has transfered to the ER. Well, he works twelve hour shifts, and that is a long time for me to go without talking to him, or seeing him. So, he finally called tonight, and said, "Hi, I've been busy, oh, and I've got to go". So, this might be an adjustment for me too. Addie and I use to go visit him at work, and take him lunch, but now we probably wont be allowed to do that. But, if you ask me, nurses need a break to eat and rest every once in awhile. But, then again somebody has to save lives. I am excited for Corey to get some experience that will be beneficial to his long term goal. By the way, he is still unsure about what that is. Currently he is throwing around the idea of being a doctor, can you imagine a male nurse turned doctor (that's a lot of schooling)?!?
Oh, speaking of "male nurses", Corey always tells people we are like the Faukers, you know the movie, "Meet the Faukers". Well, he tells people I'm a teacher, and he's a nurse. So, I got a book from the library the other day to teach Addie sign language. When I was trying to teach her how to say more food, or more milk, he told me I was full of crap, and that we were really turning into the Faukers (you have to know the movies). Well, he told me that if I could get Addie to sign something to him someday then he would give me $20.00. So, now I'm stepping it up, and I'm going to win this bet.
So funny! loved the movies even though the 2nd one was kinda out there. She will learn sign language....and then corey can learn one more "secret language"
ReplyDeleteSome people in my ward did the sign language thing with their son. It's great that he can tell them what he wants without getting frustrated. The only problem is when they drop him in nursery and his teachers don't know what he's trying to say. Also, make sure you still talk to Adelynn A LOT. This boy in my ward seems to sign instead of trying to talk, at least in nursery.
ReplyDeleteStudies do show that teaching kids sign language doesn't hinder their talking abilities, that it actually helps..so I like it-but I tried teaching Ryker the main signs (food, milk, momma, dadda, please, thank you)-I stuck with it for MONTHS and he never did the signs, and one day he just started saying the words-go figure. But it was fun to try. :) Also, the ER sounds fun for Corey! The ER clinical Russ did was his favorite clinical-life flight-allergic reactions-miscarriage-Caths-bagging someone for an hour straight till life flight got there-ya, he liked it. It gives you sooo much experience in all areas and keeps you on your toes and you get great practice using all your skills! I am sure he is great at it..
ReplyDeleteGood nurses are a God sent! I am sure Corey is one of the best...and Dr. Anderson sounds pretty exciting.
ReplyDeletethe ER will be good training for Cory It sounds exciting. I think I'm to old for so much excitment. Keerp teaching Addie & U can get $20 Love You
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