My FIL is still here and when Jamey got home today they were hanging out outside and the kids were playing happily so I thought to myself..."Yay, I can read for a few minutes inside!!!!" WRONG! During the 30 minutes I attempted to read Riley came in twice with flowers she picked for me that I HAD to put in water ASAP, Riley came in another time with a package she needed me to open...I honestly do not know why Daddy or Pop Pop couldn't open it...she walked up like 17 steps to ask me to do it, Riley came in yet again and announced that she had to go to the bathroom and to make small talk, Sam came in once to get me to completely change him because he had gotten wet from head to toe including shoes this process included trying to find him some dry shoes that made him happy which was not easy to do, Jamey came in just to ask me if Riley's teacher had sent home her tuition envelope today, Penny decided she would lay beside me and constantly lick her butt which makes a very gross sound so I made her get down but then she just started pacing around and the sound of her toenails on the floor was grating on my nerves.....so I just gave up!!!!! It is so crazy to me that no one can stand the very idea of my relaxing for a few minutes...even my dog wants me up and about.
Now we are getting ready for dinner and hopefully my children and dog will go to sleep and my husband and FIL will be watching Monday night preseason football in complete bliss. Then and only then I will be able to read in peace and quiet!!!!!!!!!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Good Times!!!!
I am so very glad I got to get out of the house for a little while yesterday. I REALLY needed it! I practically floated out to the car when I was leaving and couldn't stop smiling on my way to meet my friends. I love being able to stay home with my children but for the passed few days I have really been feeling more and more like I really needed to get away for a little while and yesterday cured me of those feelings so I am happy and content again. I think I really only require a few hours here and there to keep me sane and I need to make that time a priority more than I do.
After I got home yesterday afternoon we had plans to go to my MIL's house to cook out. We all actually had a really great time. The situation with Jamey's sister usually always ends up bubbling up to the surface and puts a damper on things but I think she and her husband (who STILL live with my MIL) were not drugged out last night so everyone ended up having a wonderful time.
My MIL looked and felt great last night. She was all dressed up and was sporting a new fancy smancy wig that looks a lot like her hair looked when Jamey and I first started dating. It was so wonderful to see her having a good time. I think she got a little tired at the end of the night but for the most part she seemed more like her old self than she has since all of this started. I am very glad that Jamey was on his best behavior for her benefit. It was all he could do to hold his tongue about his mooching sister and brother in law but he did it and I was pleasantly shocked that everyone had such a good time.
I have posted some pictures of my children entertaining us with their musical antics, singing and dancing as well as some other random shots I got last night. (They were wearing aprons in two of the pictures because they were playing restaurant before they decided to form a band and entertain us.)
Later Gaters!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Wooooooo Hoooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have lunch and movie plans tomorrow with two of my very good friends and I am SO excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We have been trying to schedule this for MONTHS!!! You would think we were a group of three extremely busy brain surgeons for as long as we have been trying to get together. This is just what I need this weekend. I am leaving the kids with Jamey and his day and away I go!!!!!
I have to close with an......uh huh...oh yeah...uh huh!!!!!! I guess I should make sure I have something other than sweats clean to wear!!!! :-)
Later Gaters!
I have to close with an......uh huh...oh yeah...uh huh!!!!!! I guess I should make sure I have something other than sweats clean to wear!!!! :-)
Later Gaters!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Never Ending TO DO List
I am and have always been a list maker. I keep a notebook and am constantly writing things down that need to get done. Some are immediate type things such as find an "O" show and tell item for Riley to take to school tomorrow and other things kind of keep rolling over from list to list...things like paint the upstairs bathroom, clean out the garage, etc. My list is very long and I love being able to mark things off but it seems like whenever I mark just one thing off it is usually replaced by 3 or 4 things. Very frustrating!!!!
Jamey never writes anything down...I think he knows that anything he needs to do is probably on my list so he doesn't bother.
Oh how wonderful it would be to have a much shorter to do list. Maybe one day I will. :-)
Jamey never writes anything down...I think he knows that anything he needs to do is probably on my list so he doesn't bother.
Oh how wonderful it would be to have a much shorter to do list. Maybe one day I will. :-)
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Blogging Bordom
The kids and I had a good day today. While Riley was at school Sam and I visited my mom for a couple of hours and after I picked Riley up from school we all visited my MIL for a little while. While I was there she said she would be glad to keep them for a little while (she felt really good today and the kids seem to cheer her up a great deal) so I scooted home and took a delicious nap!!!! The kids had a blast with Grandma and were both in a great mood when they got home..so was I thanks to a little bit of alone time. :-)
My FIL is coming back for his monthly visit on Friday...our "couch camper". No kidding he literally comes every month almost to the day. I marked my calendar last month and sure enough...exactly one month later he calls to say he will be on his way this weekend. I really shouldn't complain because he doesn't mind spending endless hours outside with the kids and they consider him a big playmate so if anything I get more breaks during the day than I would normally get but DANG!!!!! Even though he entertains the kids it is still the fact that we have a house guest every month for 4-5 days and nights that irritates me so much.
Samuel is going through a stage of getting out of his bed several times during the first hour or so after we lay him down. He gets up saying he wants his light on, then he wants it off, then he wants his fan on, then he wants it off, then he wants his night light on, then he wants it off, he wants his door open, then he wants it closed and every combination of all of those factors you can think of. He even pulled the monster in the closet hoax on us the other night. He used to be our ideal sleeper now he is our little night time staller. Sam did a 180 from ideal to irritating and Riley did the opposite...her bedtime behavior has always been difficult to put it mildly and now you would not ask for an easier going child when it comes to going to bed and going to sleep immediately. The only time she gets up is if Sam slips into her room...he is a little trouble maker up there most nights....little stinker!!!! Jamey is up there right now trying to satisfy him...I hear his asking for specific toys to sleep with and saying that he wants to sleep with his shoes on....he he he....welcome to a little taste of my day with our little man who is trying to state his Independence any way he can. Whew...I am glad it is finally this time of the day when I can chill for a little while.
Jamey threatened to start doing the grocery shopping today. (I wish he would!!!!) He asked what I was going to cook for dinner and I told him I was going to cook cubed steak and whatever else I could find. Then he decides to go on a kick of standing in the pantry for 10 minutes and literally reading every item off to me that he could find...."we have tons of stuff in here......corn, green beans, lima beans...." and he went ON and ON and ON!!!! Then he goes on to tell me that we shouldn't need to buy groceries this weekend at all and that I need to "cook up" all of the vegetables in there. I held my tongue and I cooked what he requested. From the way he was talking our pantry contains half of the inventory of Ingles. He doesn't have a clue what it takes to keep the kitchen stocked and running but I let him rant say his piece. I refrained from telling him that unless I had a cow, pig or chickens running around in the pantry that yes, we would definitely have to buy groceries. We are also out of almost everything else as well...EXCEPT for the 15-20 cans of vegetables that he saw in there. GRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Our grocery expenses are quite high but unfortunately it is a necessity and I don't feel that I buy in excess so when he goes on his little rampages it kind of ticks me off.
Well, that is it for my complaining and explaining.
Good night all!
My FIL is coming back for his monthly visit on Friday...our "couch camper". No kidding he literally comes every month almost to the day. I marked my calendar last month and sure enough...exactly one month later he calls to say he will be on his way this weekend. I really shouldn't complain because he doesn't mind spending endless hours outside with the kids and they consider him a big playmate so if anything I get more breaks during the day than I would normally get but DANG!!!!! Even though he entertains the kids it is still the fact that we have a house guest every month for 4-5 days and nights that irritates me so much.
Samuel is going through a stage of getting out of his bed several times during the first hour or so after we lay him down. He gets up saying he wants his light on, then he wants it off, then he wants his fan on, then he wants it off, then he wants his night light on, then he wants it off, he wants his door open, then he wants it closed and every combination of all of those factors you can think of. He even pulled the monster in the closet hoax on us the other night. He used to be our ideal sleeper now he is our little night time staller. Sam did a 180 from ideal to irritating and Riley did the opposite...her bedtime behavior has always been difficult to put it mildly and now you would not ask for an easier going child when it comes to going to bed and going to sleep immediately. The only time she gets up is if Sam slips into her room...he is a little trouble maker up there most nights....little stinker!!!! Jamey is up there right now trying to satisfy him...I hear his asking for specific toys to sleep with and saying that he wants to sleep with his shoes on....he he he....welcome to a little taste of my day with our little man who is trying to state his Independence any way he can. Whew...I am glad it is finally this time of the day when I can chill for a little while.
Jamey threatened to start doing the grocery shopping today. (I wish he would!!!!) He asked what I was going to cook for dinner and I told him I was going to cook cubed steak and whatever else I could find. Then he decides to go on a kick of standing in the pantry for 10 minutes and literally reading every item off to me that he could find...."we have tons of stuff in here......corn, green beans, lima beans...." and he went ON and ON and ON!!!! Then he goes on to tell me that we shouldn't need to buy groceries this weekend at all and that I need to "cook up" all of the vegetables in there. I held my tongue and I cooked what he requested. From the way he was talking our pantry contains half of the inventory of Ingles. He doesn't have a clue what it takes to keep the kitchen stocked and running but I let him rant say his piece. I refrained from telling him that unless I had a cow, pig or chickens running around in the pantry that yes, we would definitely have to buy groceries. We are also out of almost everything else as well...EXCEPT for the 15-20 cans of vegetables that he saw in there. GRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Our grocery expenses are quite high but unfortunately it is a necessity and I don't feel that I buy in excess so when he goes on his little rampages it kind of ticks me off.
Well, that is it for my complaining and explaining.
Good night all!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
The Weekend, 2nd Week of School, Seperate But Equal, Potty Training And All That Jazz....
This weekend was okay I guess. Jamey is extremely busy at work which is a blessing in this day and time so he did end up having to work until 1:00 on Saturday so I loaded up the kids and headed for my mom's house. I did want to get out of the house so that our day would be different from the ordinary and it was great to visit my mom for a little while. We had a lazy morning this morning and then headed to the grocery store. When we got home the kids were restless and Jamey was tired so I loaded them up and took them to the park for a little while to give him a chance to nap. Everyone has been pretty content this evening and I am getting geared up for next week.
This coming week will be Riley's second week of school and her excitement is still going strong thank goodness!!!! She loves her teacher and all of the new friends she has made in her new class. I was really worried when I found out her little "boyfriend" wasn't going to be in her class because she talked about him all summer but she barely noticed he is in a different class and I am glad!!! I really don't want her in love at the tender age of 4!!! :-) I really like her teacher as well. She is much more organized than the one she had last year and she seems to expect more out of her students...less babying and more room for Independence and responsibility. I think Riley is ready for that and she is doing great in PreK so far!!!! My big girl!
Okay so last night was the last night that my "babies" will ever take a bath together....Separate But Equal as far as bath time goes from now on. I decided last night that it is time. Riley has been showing subtle signs of modesty lately and I think it will be good for them to have that little bit of one on one time each evening with each parent. While I am bathing one the other will have some one on one time with Jamey and then we will switch children. Combined bath time was nice while it lasted because it was faster but this way is good too. Maybe it is only in my mind but since starting PreK Riley seems more "growny" to me.
Since Riley went back to school Sam seems to have regressed just a bit. Weird....it couldn't possibly be because I have more time to baby him while Riley is at school!!!! No way!!!! ;-) Potty training is still dragging on and on...I think I am going to go online for some potty training for boys tips....I am obviously bad at it!!!! Riley was a breeze...like one weekend kind of breeze...this STINKS!!!!!!! I am not a patient person and obviously potty training boys requires patience...grrrrrrrr!!!!!
I better scoot!!!!!!!
Later Gaters!
This coming week will be Riley's second week of school and her excitement is still going strong thank goodness!!!! She loves her teacher and all of the new friends she has made in her new class. I was really worried when I found out her little "boyfriend" wasn't going to be in her class because she talked about him all summer but she barely noticed he is in a different class and I am glad!!! I really don't want her in love at the tender age of 4!!! :-) I really like her teacher as well. She is much more organized than the one she had last year and she seems to expect more out of her students...less babying and more room for Independence and responsibility. I think Riley is ready for that and she is doing great in PreK so far!!!! My big girl!
Okay so last night was the last night that my "babies" will ever take a bath together....Separate But Equal as far as bath time goes from now on. I decided last night that it is time. Riley has been showing subtle signs of modesty lately and I think it will be good for them to have that little bit of one on one time each evening with each parent. While I am bathing one the other will have some one on one time with Jamey and then we will switch children. Combined bath time was nice while it lasted because it was faster but this way is good too. Maybe it is only in my mind but since starting PreK Riley seems more "growny" to me.
Since Riley went back to school Sam seems to have regressed just a bit. Weird....it couldn't possibly be because I have more time to baby him while Riley is at school!!!! No way!!!! ;-) Potty training is still dragging on and on...I think I am going to go online for some potty training for boys tips....I am obviously bad at it!!!! Riley was a breeze...like one weekend kind of breeze...this STINKS!!!!!!! I am not a patient person and obviously potty training boys requires patience...grrrrrrrr!!!!!
I better scoot!!!!!!!
Later Gaters!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
I'm Kinda Lovin' It.....
With Riley back in school we are back on a more military like schedule around the Wheeler household and I have to admit....it is GRRRREAT!!!!! Early to bed and early to rise makes for a happier household all around I have found. The kids were much more malleable than I ever thought they would be and the quiet time I have after 8:30 every night is pure mommy bliss!!! I do tend to take on drill Sergeant type tendencies when the every evening...dinner has to be on the table by 6:15 at the latest, the kids need to be in the bath by 7:00 at the latest and out by 7:20 or so, story time/snuggling and/or drawing and coloring until 8:00, last minute snack and drink until 8:15, teeth brushing from 8:15 - 8:25, and finally marching up the stairs at 8:25 with tuck in and kisses from 8:25 - 8:30.
Structure is great for the kids, great for my very obsessive compulsive-ish husband and I think it must be good for me as well because I am more relaxed and easier going than I have been in several weeks!!! Maybe it is because I have this time each night to look forward to perhaps???? Who knows but I am enjoying every minute of it!
Structure is great for the kids, great for my very obsessive compulsive-ish husband and I think it must be good for me as well because I am more relaxed and easier going than I have been in several weeks!!! Maybe it is because I have this time each night to look forward to perhaps???? Who knows but I am enjoying every minute of it!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
I Hate To See It Go
I am kind of sad to see my Sweet Summertime slip away!!!! I have never really been a fan of summer...basically because I sweat like a man if the temperature exceeds 73.2 degrees, I am unbelievably fair skinned so avoiding the sun has always been easier than worrying with sunscreen every day of my life and I just HATE to be hot!!! When I am hot I am instantly turned into a different person and it ain't pleasant!!!! My husband has grown to understand my alternate not so pleasant personality and he does try to do everything he can to keep the other less pleasant me from surfacing...like going outside before I do to start the car so that I don't have to get into the 400 degree oven for instance.
This summer was different in many wonderful ways. I have been home since mid March and it has kind of felt like the summers of old when I just got to bum around and set my own schedule. Since I have gotten older I would often think back to those magical summers and would wish I could have just one more day of that happiness and freedom...the happiness and freedom I didn't even know I was enjoying at the time. This summer wasn't exactly like that but it was very close and I have really enjoyed it!!!!
When I was working I would stare out my office window sometimes and wish like crazy I was at home with my children or just outside letting the sun bathe my face...anywhere doing anything but being where I was. With the job I had you were always looking ahead...often working on projects for one, two or three months away....it kind of felt like you lived in the future and your life would fly by! Summer would fade into fall, before you knew it Christmas was gone and often spring was a blur. Deadline after deadline after deadline...never ending stress and pressure that seemed to compress you from every angle. It was very bad!!!!
I am so very glad I do not have that constant, toxic stress in my life anymore. I often tell people that I still have stress but it isn't in the same league at all. Having my house constantly be a wreck, having Samuel pee on my bed 3 times on 3 consecutive days, having a dog that is getting older and more annoying by the day, having a husband that is anal about EVERYTHING, having the bossiest person I have ever met as my 4 year old daughter, having a very infuriatingly gullible mother in law who must be blind to put up with what she does and having a mother who is the most pessimistic person in the world is quite stressful BUT.....the green toxic stress is gone. I hope the Lord directs me to a job that I enjoy and that I can leave at work when I leave for the day. I want to contribute, help others and hopefully make a difference but I don't want a career that totally defines who I am or takes over valuable time and energy that I want to devote to my family.
I am so very thankful for all of the blessings in my life and the time I have had lately to enjoy my family and my life. This summer has been sweet and I will always be able to look back and remember this wonderful time. Wealth has absolutely NOTHING to do with money and I am rich. My cup runneth over!
This summer was different in many wonderful ways. I have been home since mid March and it has kind of felt like the summers of old when I just got to bum around and set my own schedule. Since I have gotten older I would often think back to those magical summers and would wish I could have just one more day of that happiness and freedom...the happiness and freedom I didn't even know I was enjoying at the time. This summer wasn't exactly like that but it was very close and I have really enjoyed it!!!!
When I was working I would stare out my office window sometimes and wish like crazy I was at home with my children or just outside letting the sun bathe my face...anywhere doing anything but being where I was. With the job I had you were always looking ahead...often working on projects for one, two or three months away....it kind of felt like you lived in the future and your life would fly by! Summer would fade into fall, before you knew it Christmas was gone and often spring was a blur. Deadline after deadline after deadline...never ending stress and pressure that seemed to compress you from every angle. It was very bad!!!!
I am so very glad I do not have that constant, toxic stress in my life anymore. I often tell people that I still have stress but it isn't in the same league at all. Having my house constantly be a wreck, having Samuel pee on my bed 3 times on 3 consecutive days, having a dog that is getting older and more annoying by the day, having a husband that is anal about EVERYTHING, having the bossiest person I have ever met as my 4 year old daughter, having a very infuriatingly gullible mother in law who must be blind to put up with what she does and having a mother who is the most pessimistic person in the world is quite stressful BUT.....the green toxic stress is gone. I hope the Lord directs me to a job that I enjoy and that I can leave at work when I leave for the day. I want to contribute, help others and hopefully make a difference but I don't want a career that totally defines who I am or takes over valuable time and energy that I want to devote to my family.
I am so very thankful for all of the blessings in my life and the time I have had lately to enjoy my family and my life. This summer has been sweet and I will always be able to look back and remember this wonderful time. Wealth has absolutely NOTHING to do with money and I am rich. My cup runneth over!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Disappointment Really Stings...
Well...after weeks of waiting I found out today that I was not selected for the position I applied for. I am very happy for the suspense to be over but I am very disappointed!
Sometimes things that seem too good to be true are too good to be true. I wonder if it would have been easier if I hadn't landed an interview at all instead of being called in for the original and then the second interview. This whole process took entirely too long and was VERY nerve wracking!
I have already been looking elsewhere this morning and I am going to pick up and move on in my search. The job I applied for would have been perfect for me based on my education and experience but it would have been practically the exact same thing I did before on a smaller scale....a change sounds kind of nice to me right now. Now is the perfect time to maybe branch out and do something different. We will see!!!
Thank you all for your encouraging words and friendship...you guys are the best blogging buddies a girl could have!
Sometimes things that seem too good to be true are too good to be true. I wonder if it would have been easier if I hadn't landed an interview at all instead of being called in for the original and then the second interview. This whole process took entirely too long and was VERY nerve wracking!
I have already been looking elsewhere this morning and I am going to pick up and move on in my search. The job I applied for would have been perfect for me based on my education and experience but it would have been practically the exact same thing I did before on a smaller scale....a change sounds kind of nice to me right now. Now is the perfect time to maybe branch out and do something different. We will see!!!
Thank you all for your encouraging words and friendship...you guys are the best blogging buddies a girl could have!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Blah Blah Blah
Today was a good day except for about breaking my leg off when I fell on the stairs this morning. Thank goodness Sam is okay because I was holding him when I took my tumble!!!!
I have plans to have a Mommy's Day Out tomorrow with my cousin (more like a sister) Laura...she is fabulous for sending me the invite and I love her dearly!!!! I am getting that pedi even if I have to ask the person who gives it to me to pretty much not touch my swollen left foot!!!! I am desperate here!!!! After our pedi we are going to grab lunch and pretty much take our sweet time getting home!!!! ;-)
My house is a wreck....if I would have known yesterday that I would have injured myself today I would have cleaned it up yesterday....dang...my crystal ball was broken yesterday so I have a dirty house. Jamey is a wonderful husband and father and he is quite capable in MANY ways around the house he has not, does not nor do I imagine him ever cleaning this house. It will have to stay dirty until I feel like cleaning it whenever that is.
I will know FOR SURE on Monday if I got the job or not. I am so glad to see an end to this torturous process. I am proud that I am one of five finalists out of 80-90 people and if I don't get this one I will direct my efforts elsewhere. It will be disappointing but I will live. :-)
I made a "movie" out of pictures of Riley today on Picasa. I want to add some of her when she was tiny and I will be done. I am going to do one of Sam too. I love pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to go through all of my old photos and decide which ones to scan.
Better go...Jamey is giving me the stink eye...he hates to try to watch T.V. with me "bapping on the keys". He is such a butthead sometimes...good thing I like him a little!
Later Gaters!
I have plans to have a Mommy's Day Out tomorrow with my cousin (more like a sister) Laura...she is fabulous for sending me the invite and I love her dearly!!!! I am getting that pedi even if I have to ask the person who gives it to me to pretty much not touch my swollen left foot!!!! I am desperate here!!!! After our pedi we are going to grab lunch and pretty much take our sweet time getting home!!!! ;-)
My house is a wreck....if I would have known yesterday that I would have injured myself today I would have cleaned it up yesterday....dang...my crystal ball was broken yesterday so I have a dirty house. Jamey is a wonderful husband and father and he is quite capable in MANY ways around the house he has not, does not nor do I imagine him ever cleaning this house. It will have to stay dirty until I feel like cleaning it whenever that is.
I will know FOR SURE on Monday if I got the job or not. I am so glad to see an end to this torturous process. I am proud that I am one of five finalists out of 80-90 people and if I don't get this one I will direct my efforts elsewhere. It will be disappointing but I will live. :-)
I made a "movie" out of pictures of Riley today on Picasa. I want to add some of her when she was tiny and I will be done. I am going to do one of Sam too. I love pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to go through all of my old photos and decide which ones to scan.
Better go...Jamey is giving me the stink eye...he hates to try to watch T.V. with me "bapping on the keys". He is such a butthead sometimes...good thing I like him a little!
Later Gaters!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Sliver Lining....??????
Today is Thursday and I still don't know whether or not I landed the job...the PERFECT job!!!!
I have been stressing...I have been eating and spending money like crazy...which I do when I am stressed, I haven't been sleeping well and basically just dying to know!!!!
I got a phone call from my trusty source somewhat on the inside and come to find out I am one of five finalists and the CFO has not made his recommendation to the Superintendent. (That was supposed to have happened yesterday.) So basically, all hope is not lost...I am still in the running and for now that feels pretty good.
I have resigned myself to realize that I only have a 20% chance of being selected and that if I do not get the job there is a silver lining. That silver lining is getting to stay home with my children a little while longer. That is actually more than a lining...that is pretty much a silver cloud!!!! Yes, I will have to start all over on my job hunt but I can handle it. On the bright side I will get to spend more time and energy helping Riley adjust to going to school 5 days each week...up from only 2 days last year and I will get to spend some one on one time with Samuel while Riley is at school each morning.
Our financial situation requires that I do return back to work at least part time but I have a little more time before it gets critical that I find a job.
I better run and get the babies in the bath!!!!
Later Gaters!!!!!
I have been stressing...I have been eating and spending money like crazy...which I do when I am stressed, I haven't been sleeping well and basically just dying to know!!!!
I got a phone call from my trusty source somewhat on the inside and come to find out I am one of five finalists and the CFO has not made his recommendation to the Superintendent. (That was supposed to have happened yesterday.) So basically, all hope is not lost...I am still in the running and for now that feels pretty good.
I have resigned myself to realize that I only have a 20% chance of being selected and that if I do not get the job there is a silver lining. That silver lining is getting to stay home with my children a little while longer. That is actually more than a lining...that is pretty much a silver cloud!!!! Yes, I will have to start all over on my job hunt but I can handle it. On the bright side I will get to spend more time and energy helping Riley adjust to going to school 5 days each week...up from only 2 days last year and I will get to spend some one on one time with Samuel while Riley is at school each morning.
Our financial situation requires that I do return back to work at least part time but I have a little more time before it gets critical that I find a job.
I better run and get the babies in the bath!!!!
Later Gaters!!!!!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
STILL Waiting!!!!
I am still waiting to hear back from the HR Department regarding their selection for the position I interviewed for.....twice. The kids and I stayed gone for the majority of the day and that helped keep my mind off of the issue at hand but I am home now and all I can think about is the job!!!! With every second that ticks by I have a harder and harder time staying positive. The CFO was supposed to make his decision today, present that choice to the Superintendent and then the personnel will be up for Board approval during Monday night's meeting. (I was hoping to hear something today...."Congratulations, we plan to recommend you for Board approval." or "We regret to inform you that we plan to recommend another applicant for Board approval." T.O.R.T.U.R.E!!!!!!!!!!
I hope I can sleep tonight and I REALLY hope someone calls me tomorrow!!!!!!!!!
I hope I can sleep tonight and I REALLY hope someone calls me tomorrow!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
What To Do Today
I really want to get out of the house today to do something with the kids before Riley goes back to school next week. I may take them back to Rome to Kangaroo Jake's because it is way too hot to do anything outside for more than like an hour.
Going somewhere will also help to keep my mind off of the job and whether or not I will be the applicant selected. This has been a LONG and torturous process! I just want to know so that I can either gear up for going back to work soon or move my focus elsewhere. My reserves of patience are depleted and I am quite tired of this!
I hope and pray that today is better than yesterday. My children were bonkers yesterday and then my husband decided to go bonkers too. He was in a weird mood and I finally had to avoid him to keep from being ugly. Yesterday was just crazy altogether! I was quite glad to see it end. I snuggled up on the couch and fell asleep watching T.V. Jamey didn't wake me and before I knew I had closed my eyes it was early morning so I just snuggled down deeper and was dead to the world until 7 this morning when Sam Boogie woke up.
Well, that is about all I have to report. I hope everyone has a great day today!!!!
Later Gaters!!!
Going somewhere will also help to keep my mind off of the job and whether or not I will be the applicant selected. This has been a LONG and torturous process! I just want to know so that I can either gear up for going back to work soon or move my focus elsewhere. My reserves of patience are depleted and I am quite tired of this!
I hope and pray that today is better than yesterday. My children were bonkers yesterday and then my husband decided to go bonkers too. He was in a weird mood and I finally had to avoid him to keep from being ugly. Yesterday was just crazy altogether! I was quite glad to see it end. I snuggled up on the couch and fell asleep watching T.V. Jamey didn't wake me and before I knew I had closed my eyes it was early morning so I just snuggled down deeper and was dead to the world until 7 this morning when Sam Boogie woke up.
Well, that is about all I have to report. I hope everyone has a great day today!!!!
Later Gaters!!!
Monday, August 10, 2009
My Interview
I feel really great about the second interview I had today BUT I am sure I have some very stiff competition for the job so I am not letting my hopes get too high. As I said on Facebook I am "Cautiously Optimistic" at this point...nothing more....nothing less!!!! I was confident in my responses and feel like I would have a wonderful working relationship with the person who would be my immediate supervisor.
I did my best and I looked my best.
I attached a picture of the suit I wore this time....just for fun!!!!
I love you all and am more thankful than you will ever know for your support during this LONG process of interviewing for this job!!!! You guys are the best!!!!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Recurring Argument
Have you ever had a recurring argument with someone and you feel like there is absolutely no solution or compromise to be reached? I have one of those and it bubbles up every year or so and it is very annoying! It isn't a life or death type of thing but I stand firm and the other person stands firm so we are just kind of stuck standing firm on our own ground. I feel very strongly one way and the other person supports their view just as strongly. Luckily for me when the disagreement comes up again things remain as is which is in my favor...at least they have been that way so far. We will see how this time goes.
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!
Nerves
I really dread the second interview tomorrow!
I have no clue what they can ask me that they didn't ask me during the first extensive interview. I read online that sometimes the purpose of the second interview is to actually get you there to offer you the job but I seriously doubt that is the case with me. I just get the feeling that maybe I am just a finalist and that I am going to have to wait to hear AGAIN. Don't get me wrong, I am thrilled to be a finalist out of the 80 or so people who applied!!! (I got that number from someone who was told how many applied.) This is just torture. It would be so disappointing to get this far and not get the job!!!!!
I have the perfect thing to wear and I am going to make some notes and list out some other questions I have thought of since my last interview. I read online that I need to be prepared to be asked more specific questions, ask more specific questions, be prepared to possibly be offered the job and possibly negotiate, etc. Good grief this is stressful!!!!!
This afternoon I am going to reread my notes from last time, make new notes and questions, say a prayer and cross my fingers.
Any prayers you can send up for me would be greatly appreciated!!!!
Later Gaters!!!!
I have no clue what they can ask me that they didn't ask me during the first extensive interview. I read online that sometimes the purpose of the second interview is to actually get you there to offer you the job but I seriously doubt that is the case with me. I just get the feeling that maybe I am just a finalist and that I am going to have to wait to hear AGAIN. Don't get me wrong, I am thrilled to be a finalist out of the 80 or so people who applied!!! (I got that number from someone who was told how many applied.) This is just torture. It would be so disappointing to get this far and not get the job!!!!!
I have the perfect thing to wear and I am going to make some notes and list out some other questions I have thought of since my last interview. I read online that I need to be prepared to be asked more specific questions, ask more specific questions, be prepared to possibly be offered the job and possibly negotiate, etc. Good grief this is stressful!!!!!
This afternoon I am going to reread my notes from last time, make new notes and questions, say a prayer and cross my fingers.
Any prayers you can send up for me would be greatly appreciated!!!!
Later Gaters!!!!
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Fabulous Forty Five Minute Vacation!!!!!
My kids woke up extra early this morning and they got really interested in the movie Spy Kids so I thought I would slip into my bathroom and take a nice bath before the movie ended. As soon as they heard the water turn on they both filed into the bathroom thinking it was bathtime for them. I kind of held my breath and told them that I was taking a bath and they were good since they took one last night before bed.
Normally when I take a bath I have a few choices:
A.) Lock the door and try to take a bath in peace but it always just causes my children to get upset, they will turn the door knob constantly while demanding over and over for me to let them in. I only do this when Jamey is home and can attempt to keep them occupied but they turn on their mommy location device and it is all over. Even if they are outside playing and having a great time they can sense that I am trying to take a nice long hot bath and in the house they come!!!
B.) Leave the door unlocked and have them both charge in sit on the step of the tub, talk to me the whole time, throw bathtub toys at me and if I am lucky Riley will strip down and hop in with me which makes it kind of difficult to shave my legs which is the whole reason I am taking a bath in the first place.
C.) Take a bath late at night when they are good and asleep and then go to bed with my hair wet which makes it look really "nice" the next day. (I hate blow drying my hair after a hot bath because it makes me hotter and I hate to be hot after I get out and am all clean....I am weird.)
Ahhhh but today my sweet baby girl came to my rescue!!! After I told them I was taking a bath Riley opened the cabinet handed me a towel and a wash cloth and told Samuel to follow her to the living room because I wanted to be alone. After she said that they marched out like little ants and closed the door behind them. I locked the door and slipped in the bathtub for a few minutes of relaxation!!!!!
I not only had time for a bath but I also got to give myself a pedicure!!!! I could get used to a Saturday morning like this!!!! It was my own little 45 minute vacation in my bathroom.
It doesn't take much people....REALLY!!!!!
Normally when I take a bath I have a few choices:
A.) Lock the door and try to take a bath in peace but it always just causes my children to get upset, they will turn the door knob constantly while demanding over and over for me to let them in. I only do this when Jamey is home and can attempt to keep them occupied but they turn on their mommy location device and it is all over. Even if they are outside playing and having a great time they can sense that I am trying to take a nice long hot bath and in the house they come!!!
B.) Leave the door unlocked and have them both charge in sit on the step of the tub, talk to me the whole time, throw bathtub toys at me and if I am lucky Riley will strip down and hop in with me which makes it kind of difficult to shave my legs which is the whole reason I am taking a bath in the first place.
C.) Take a bath late at night when they are good and asleep and then go to bed with my hair wet which makes it look really "nice" the next day. (I hate blow drying my hair after a hot bath because it makes me hotter and I hate to be hot after I get out and am all clean....I am weird.)
Ahhhh but today my sweet baby girl came to my rescue!!! After I told them I was taking a bath Riley opened the cabinet handed me a towel and a wash cloth and told Samuel to follow her to the living room because I wanted to be alone. After she said that they marched out like little ants and closed the door behind them. I locked the door and slipped in the bathtub for a few minutes of relaxation!!!!!
I not only had time for a bath but I also got to give myself a pedicure!!!! I could get used to a Saturday morning like this!!!! It was my own little 45 minute vacation in my bathroom.
It doesn't take much people....REALLY!!!!!
Friday, August 7, 2009
Uhh Huh...Oh Yeah...Uh Huh!!!!!!
I GOT A SECOND INTERVIEW BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WILL BE THERE AT 10 AM ON MONDAY!!!!!!!
I am praying and have every body part that can cross crossed!!!!!!!
I am praying and have every body part that can cross crossed!!!!!!!
This and That
I had a great time with Jess at Kangaroo Jakes yesterday!!! That place is awesome and the kids had a great time and Jess and I got to chill while they played. I loved it and we will definitely be going back soon!
Do you have a song that when you hear it you are instantly transported back in time? I have a few and one of them brings back really bad memories but for some crazy reason I can't bring myself to not listen to it when it comes on the radio. I don't seek the song out but when I happen upon it something forces me to listen to the whole thing....very weird!!!
I know I post a lot of negative things about Jamey on this blog but truly you guys...I have a wonderful husband! He is a great provider, hard worker at work and at home (He is a very active fun daddy, he does 95% of the laundry, our yard is always immaculate, our vehicles are always clean, everything in our house is always in working order, he gladly grills all spring and summer, he enjoys helping neighbors when he can, he is home every night with his family, and the list goes on and on!!!! I love him and am very happy he married me out of all the girls in the world!
I STILL have not heard from the job!!! I broke down and e-mailed the HR director to see if the position has been filled. I sent the e-mail a few minutes ago and we will see!!! (With my luck she is off today or something and I still won't find out.) The hiring process in the school system takes a little longer than a private company but I am out of patience!!!! I am dying here! I e-mailed her because I really don't want to wonder all weekend!!!! I am trying to stay positive but with every day that passes I get more of a feeling that I have not been selected. If not I just want to know so that I can move my efforts elsewhere. I will be disappointed but not devastated.
Potty training drags on and on and on!!!!! I think Sam's moods are a lot like mine...some days he cares....other days he could care less!!! :-) Today is a "could care less" day for him. Little stinker!!!!
When and if I do get a job I am probably going to have to go to Facebook Addiction Anonymous!!! It is going to be hard for me to kick the habit but I can do it! I will also have to give up The Young and the Restless as well!!! Grrrrr.......
I am really worried about Riley being in school 5 days each week! She is so moody and is such a homebody. Dear Lord, please let her adjust well. For her state of mind and mine! Amen.
I slept really great last night. I don't think I moved at all and I really needed it. I have been so restless lately and I have had to force myself to drag through the day every day.
I am really bummed that our "Sweet Summertime" is coming to an end. My kids and I have kind of lived in a little cocoon for the past few months and I know that I have to go back to work and I know Riley has to go to school but it has been really nice to be able to enjoy my children the way I have. There are so many moms out there that are never given the gift I was given. Most moms only get their weekends and their 2 weeks of vacation (if that) each year with their children and most of that "vacation" is to be home with sick children not happy, smiling, playing children. I will remember this summer forever and will look back at the pictures and know that we had a really great time...even when we just hung out at home most of the time! I love my children so much and am so blessed to have them in my life!
I hope everyone has a great day and enjoys some simple pleasures! Even if you don't feel like it...smile at someone...they will smile back and you will feel better!
Do you have a song that when you hear it you are instantly transported back in time? I have a few and one of them brings back really bad memories but for some crazy reason I can't bring myself to not listen to it when it comes on the radio. I don't seek the song out but when I happen upon it something forces me to listen to the whole thing....very weird!!!
I know I post a lot of negative things about Jamey on this blog but truly you guys...I have a wonderful husband! He is a great provider, hard worker at work and at home (He is a very active fun daddy, he does 95% of the laundry, our yard is always immaculate, our vehicles are always clean, everything in our house is always in working order, he gladly grills all spring and summer, he enjoys helping neighbors when he can, he is home every night with his family, and the list goes on and on!!!! I love him and am very happy he married me out of all the girls in the world!
I STILL have not heard from the job!!! I broke down and e-mailed the HR director to see if the position has been filled. I sent the e-mail a few minutes ago and we will see!!! (With my luck she is off today or something and I still won't find out.) The hiring process in the school system takes a little longer than a private company but I am out of patience!!!! I am dying here! I e-mailed her because I really don't want to wonder all weekend!!!! I am trying to stay positive but with every day that passes I get more of a feeling that I have not been selected. If not I just want to know so that I can move my efforts elsewhere. I will be disappointed but not devastated.
Potty training drags on and on and on!!!!! I think Sam's moods are a lot like mine...some days he cares....other days he could care less!!! :-) Today is a "could care less" day for him. Little stinker!!!!
When and if I do get a job I am probably going to have to go to Facebook Addiction Anonymous!!! It is going to be hard for me to kick the habit but I can do it! I will also have to give up The Young and the Restless as well!!! Grrrrr.......
I am really worried about Riley being in school 5 days each week! She is so moody and is such a homebody. Dear Lord, please let her adjust well. For her state of mind and mine! Amen.
I slept really great last night. I don't think I moved at all and I really needed it. I have been so restless lately and I have had to force myself to drag through the day every day.
I am really bummed that our "Sweet Summertime" is coming to an end. My kids and I have kind of lived in a little cocoon for the past few months and I know that I have to go back to work and I know Riley has to go to school but it has been really nice to be able to enjoy my children the way I have. There are so many moms out there that are never given the gift I was given. Most moms only get their weekends and their 2 weeks of vacation (if that) each year with their children and most of that "vacation" is to be home with sick children not happy, smiling, playing children. I will remember this summer forever and will look back at the pictures and know that we had a really great time...even when we just hung out at home most of the time! I love my children so much and am so blessed to have them in my life!
I hope everyone has a great day and enjoys some simple pleasures! Even if you don't feel like it...smile at someone...they will smile back and you will feel better!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Pictures.....
I haven't posted any pictures of my babies on my blog in a while and I wanted to....so I am.... :-)
Wanted To Share....
I got an e-mail today and I wanted to share it. Some of you may have already heard this poem but ven if you have heard it before it may be a good reminder.....it touched me today.....
When I Whine
~~~~~~~
Today, upon a bus, I saw a girl with golden hair
I looked at her and sighed and wished I was as fair.
When suddenly she rose to leave,
I saw her hobble down the aisle.
She had one leg and used a crutch
But as she passed, she passed a smile.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine
I have 2 legs, the world is mine.
~~~
I stopped to buy some candy
The lad who sold it had such charm
I talked with him a while, he seemed so very glad
If I were late, it'd do no harm.
And as I left, he said to me,
"I thank you, you've been so kind.
It's nice to talk with folks like you.
You see," he said, "I'm blind.."
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
I have 2 eyes, the world is mine.
~~~
Later while walking down the street,
I saw a child with eyes of blue
He stood and watched the others play
He did not know what to do.
I stopped a moment and then I said,
"Why don't you join the others, dear?"
He looked ahead without a word.
And then I knew, he couldn't hear.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
I have 2 ears, the world is mine.
~~~
With feet to take me where I'd go.
With eyes to see the sunset's glow.
With ears to hear what I would know.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
I've been blessed indeed, The world is mine.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sorrow looks back,
Worry looks around,
Faith looks up.
Have a great day
and
God Bless You!
When I Whine
~~~~~~~
Today, upon a bus, I saw a girl with golden hair
I looked at her and sighed and wished I was as fair.
When suddenly she rose to leave,
I saw her hobble down the aisle.
She had one leg and used a crutch
But as she passed, she passed a smile.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine
I have 2 legs, the world is mine.
~~~
I stopped to buy some candy
The lad who sold it had such charm
I talked with him a while, he seemed so very glad
If I were late, it'd do no harm.
And as I left, he said to me,
"I thank you, you've been so kind.
It's nice to talk with folks like you.
You see," he said, "I'm blind.."
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
I have 2 eyes, the world is mine.
~~~
Later while walking down the street,
I saw a child with eyes of blue
He stood and watched the others play
He did not know what to do.
I stopped a moment and then I said,
"Why don't you join the others, dear?"
He looked ahead without a word.
And then I knew, he couldn't hear.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
I have 2 ears, the world is mine.
~~~
With feet to take me where I'd go.
With eyes to see the sunset's glow.
With ears to hear what I would know.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.
I've been blessed indeed, The world is mine.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sorrow looks back,
Worry looks around,
Faith looks up.
Have a great day
and
God Bless You!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Happy!!!
We have had a really great day today!!! The kids have been really well behaved all day and we have basically just enjoyed hanging out and playing all day. Even with them being little angels I am still very glad Jamey is home and is supervising a little more outdoor play while he grills the burgers. Being outside in the blazing heat at the park was my outdoor limit for the day!!!
I posted the portrait of me that Riley drew on Facebook but I wanted to post it here too because I love it so much! She just recently started drawing really well and I just can't believe my baby is going into Pre-k and can actually draw things other than swiggles! She can also almost completely write her name uncoached. I am so proud of my little girl!!!! Before I can blink my eyes she is going to be all grown up and that is so very sad when I think about it! I want to savor every moment while Riley and Samuel are little because they will not be little long at all and I will inevitably want these days back. Pictures like these and the thousands of pictures I take of them from their childhood will help me remember!
(Speaking of pictures....I ordered my new lens and it is on it's way via air mail from Hong Kong as of today!!!! I ended up getting the 70-300 mm and am counting down the days until it arrives! I guess I do need to read my manual and possibly take a class so that I can familiarize myself with some basics. I love my camera and Jamey has not said one word about the expense because he knows how much it means to me. Like I said before this is literally my one and only hobby so he is cool with actually having something he can buy me for special occasions. ;-)
Monday, August 3, 2009
Thankful Reflections....
I am really kicking myself right now!!!!
How could I let myself get so caught up in my petty day to day upsets when there are those out there who have SO many more difficult things going on than I do?
I have a "friend" on facebook who had a prenatal appointment today. For some reason she asked for prayers yesterday so I am thinking she may have suspected something may be amiss....her post today was...."Bad news. Please do not call me for a few days I do not want to talk. I know you love and care about me but......" I don't know what the story is but she is definately heartbroken...I don't know if the baby has been lost or if there has been a difficult medical issue arise...all I do know is that she and her husband need my prayers. I was gripped with guilt about huffing and puffing at my children today. I have happy, healthy children and I should thank God more often for them!!!!
After reading my friend's post I hugged my babies to my chest and savored the feel of their healthy bodies close to my heart!!!! Thank you God for giving me my two precious children!!!!
How could I let myself get so caught up in my petty day to day upsets when there are those out there who have SO many more difficult things going on than I do?
I have a "friend" on facebook who had a prenatal appointment today. For some reason she asked for prayers yesterday so I am thinking she may have suspected something may be amiss....her post today was...."Bad news. Please do not call me for a few days I do not want to talk. I know you love and care about me but......" I don't know what the story is but she is definately heartbroken...I don't know if the baby has been lost or if there has been a difficult medical issue arise...all I do know is that she and her husband need my prayers. I was gripped with guilt about huffing and puffing at my children today. I have happy, healthy children and I should thank God more often for them!!!!
After reading my friend's post I hugged my babies to my chest and savored the feel of their healthy bodies close to my heart!!!! Thank you God for giving me my two precious children!!!!
Ugggggggg!!!!!!
It has been a really tough day for me today. I think it is mainly due to the fact that I am STILL waiting to hear from the HR department regarding the job I interviewed for last Wednesday. I am more on edge by the day...this is torture!!!!! It has been going on for what seems like forever....or it seems like it!!!!! See the timeline below....
Friday, July 17th - was told there was a perfect job position available...thank you to my bud Elizabeth for the inside scoop!!!! I took that weekend to spiffy up my resume and compose my letter of interest. A quick trip to Staples to have it copied on fabulous paper and bound nicely and I was set.
Wednesday, July 22nd -The job was finally posted online and it was fair game to apply.
Thursday, July 23rd - I dropped off my information and the waiting game began
Monday, July 27th - I received the phone call requesting I come in for an interview.
Wednesday, July 29th - I had my interview and felt very confident that I did well.
Friday, July 31st - I got encouraging news from a reliable source that they were impressed and was told they thought my chances were really good.
Monday, August 3rd - The deadline for applicants for this position. The bad news is that they will most likely interview more applicants over the next few days...the people who got their information in by today's deadline. So, I wait...and wait and wait!!!!!! I am dying here!!!!!
I am so hopeful that this is THE one but I really just want to know one way or the other so that I can look forward to starting a new job OR set my sights on another prospective job. I am also freaking out that the spots available at the daycare I contacted will be nonexistent if I don't find out soon!
There is a prayer in my heart and on my lips and my fingers and toes are crossed!!!! It would be wonderful beyond words if I could hear something this afternoon.
Friday, July 17th - was told there was a perfect job position available...thank you to my bud Elizabeth for the inside scoop!!!! I took that weekend to spiffy up my resume and compose my letter of interest. A quick trip to Staples to have it copied on fabulous paper and bound nicely and I was set.
Wednesday, July 22nd -The job was finally posted online and it was fair game to apply.
Thursday, July 23rd - I dropped off my information and the waiting game began
Monday, July 27th - I received the phone call requesting I come in for an interview.
Wednesday, July 29th - I had my interview and felt very confident that I did well.
Friday, July 31st - I got encouraging news from a reliable source that they were impressed and was told they thought my chances were really good.
Monday, August 3rd - The deadline for applicants for this position. The bad news is that they will most likely interview more applicants over the next few days...the people who got their information in by today's deadline. So, I wait...and wait and wait!!!!!! I am dying here!!!!!
I am so hopeful that this is THE one but I really just want to know one way or the other so that I can look forward to starting a new job OR set my sights on another prospective job. I am also freaking out that the spots available at the daycare I contacted will be nonexistent if I don't find out soon!
There is a prayer in my heart and on my lips and my fingers and toes are crossed!!!! It would be wonderful beyond words if I could hear something this afternoon.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
It Doesn't Take Much.....Just A Trash Can!!!!!
Samuel broke the lid to our trash can like 3 months ago and every time I have gone into a store that sells trash cans and have thought about buying a new one I would never have room in the buggy.
Well we went to Walmart a little while ago and it was actually on my list and I was going to refuse to leave without one!!! It is a royal pain to have the kids have to completely lift the germy lid every time they have to throw something away and they ALWAYS either drop the lid on the floor or drop it into the trash can itself.
When we buggied down the trash can isle what did I see???? Among the normal white trash cans was a wonderful lime green one and a grapey purple one!!!! Riley and I spotted them at the same time and screeched with delight!!! I wanted the green one and Riley wanted the purple so I gave in. We both smiled the rest of way to the checkout counter. (It does match the grapes in my drapes.)
Behold our wonderful purple trash can!!!!!! I know I am a very sad individual who needs to get out more!!!! :-)
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Bunch Of Stuff
- I really hate this waiting around to see if I am a finalist for the job!!!!!!! Good grief!!!! The posting ends on Monday so I am hoping my waiting is almost over!!! I am NOT a patient person AT ALL!!!!
-I have got go back to school shopping for Riley. I think I will have her put on a fashion show tomorrow having her try on some of her clothes to see how they fit. Then I can make a list of items I need to buy.
-I want to put off shopping until I know if I landed the job so that I can get me a few things too if I am going back to work soon.
-We had a really great time today!!!! We weren't planning on going to Chuck E. Cheese...just kind of ended up there to the delight of both of the little boogers! They had SO much fun and I am so glad we took them. If you don't go around meal time and only play games it really isn't very expensive.
-I am still debating about buying more zoom for my camera....Jamey gave me the go ahead but I'm still not sure...another lens or more money for clothes???? Dunno......I will feel guilty if I do get it.
-I am still really worried about my MIL. I can't wait for this ordeal to be over with for her so that she can move on with her life. She has been going through hell since February and I know she is just sick of being sick!!!!
-I really dread school starting back for Riley because she has gotten really used to having me around 24/7 and I can already forsee many tears to come when I drop her off every day...it is going to be compounded if I do have a job and have to leave her in "early room" which she isn't used to. (She got very upset when I went out with the girls the other night....she kept telling Jamey I had been gone too long and was worried I wasn't coming back for instance....seperation anxiety big time!!!) I also have to worry about how Sam will adjust to daycare if I get the job....I am not quite as worried about him because he typically loves adventure and new situations...I will probably be the one crying in that situation. When I have to leave Riley somewhere and she is upset I don't cry I just feel so guility and nausous that I can't think of anything else until I call the school and ask if she is okay.
***Well, I have to go...it is storming...the satellite is out and Jamey wants to get online....I guess I will go read my sappy romance novel.
Later Gaters!
-I have got go back to school shopping for Riley. I think I will have her put on a fashion show tomorrow having her try on some of her clothes to see how they fit. Then I can make a list of items I need to buy.
-I want to put off shopping until I know if I landed the job so that I can get me a few things too if I am going back to work soon.
-We had a really great time today!!!! We weren't planning on going to Chuck E. Cheese...just kind of ended up there to the delight of both of the little boogers! They had SO much fun and I am so glad we took them. If you don't go around meal time and only play games it really isn't very expensive.
-I am still debating about buying more zoom for my camera....Jamey gave me the go ahead but I'm still not sure...another lens or more money for clothes???? Dunno......I will feel guilty if I do get it.
-I am still really worried about my MIL. I can't wait for this ordeal to be over with for her so that she can move on with her life. She has been going through hell since February and I know she is just sick of being sick!!!!
-I really dread school starting back for Riley because she has gotten really used to having me around 24/7 and I can already forsee many tears to come when I drop her off every day...it is going to be compounded if I do have a job and have to leave her in "early room" which she isn't used to. (She got very upset when I went out with the girls the other night....she kept telling Jamey I had been gone too long and was worried I wasn't coming back for instance....seperation anxiety big time!!!) I also have to worry about how Sam will adjust to daycare if I get the job....I am not quite as worried about him because he typically loves adventure and new situations...I will probably be the one crying in that situation. When I have to leave Riley somewhere and she is upset I don't cry I just feel so guility and nausous that I can't think of anything else until I call the school and ask if she is okay.
***Well, I have to go...it is storming...the satellite is out and Jamey wants to get online....I guess I will go read my sappy romance novel.
Later Gaters!
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