Laboring Away

For Labor Day we decided to labor away by going fishing with Lance's family up at the ranch. It's only my second time going, and I can't say that my skills are improving. However, I really did catch a fish this time- only to try pulling it out too soon, resulting in a free grasshopper for the fish and wounded pride for me. Oh well!

Getting the net ready

First fish of the day!

The fish that Lance caught. Pretty big, but not big enough to hide my round belly!

My teacher showing me how it's done

This is where I caught (and lost) my first fish!

Now, if that doesn't seem like hard work, I'll have you know that I did have to go to work that evening. After getting up early and spending the day in the sun, staying up all night with laboring women leaves one completely exhausted. Fortunately for me and my patients (honestly, I feel my critical thinking skills seriously diminish after midnight), I am now officially done with my night shifts! Although there are some fun people I'll miss working with, I look forward to being home every evening with Lance and going to sleep in my own bed at a normal hour. I'd better stock up on sleep while I can... only seven more weeks until our little one arrives!