I've been approved to telecommute one day a week. I've picked Wednesday's. It is all because we are out a sitter for two days a week. My mom has decided she will do four days a week if I could just find a sitter for one day a week.
It would be great if I could find someone to come to the house on Friday's...but that's not going to happen. At least with this new situation we aren't spending money we don't have on child care..which will lead to less doctor's appointments. At least when they go to school they have to have all of their vaccinations. So, we've got that going for us.
I am curious to see how the telecommuting goes. I have to bring my laptop to work and IT will set it all up for me...and then voila..I should be good to go. I'm hoping that it gets done tomorrow and that I can stay in on Wednesday. The rest of the week I will have to drive out to Katy...not at all looking forward to that commute but what the heck, it's free child care, right?
Ever notice how my paragraphs don't always go..? I just sort of flow in and out like I'm talking. I should probably get that straightened out if I want to write my book. It's not on motherhood or even pregnancy. It's a semi autobiography on my high school years. Parts will be severely embellished and other parts will be slimmed down. We'll see how it goes. I've pitched the idea to a few people with some snip its...and they loved it. AND .. yes, I've pitched it to people who would actually tell me the truth if it was crap. I have a second book on the brain..entitled "The life and times of a liar" it is loosely based on a person that used to be in my life..and works really well as a fictional character. The title is a working title..but I have so many things to write around...It has to contain liar...or compulsive...something. I've got a few things a notebook jotted down. I just need to sit down and write at night instead of going to bed at 9:45 or 10...just so worn out.
I know a lot of people say they have a novel in their head...why not put it on paper, send it around and see what happens? You never know unless you try!
Monday, April 11, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Phew...
Got through a very tricky morning!!!
I will not go into details because I do not want to relive it but suffice it to say I am more than glad it is now the afternoon!! Thank goodness for "Answered Prayers"!
Looking forward to this weekend. Probably going to the Children's Festival. Should be fun. My daughter is just old enough to enjoy some of the festivities. She loves to be outside. There will be a ton going on. Character's walking by and booths to visit...face painting (I wish she would sit still for it..but I'm pretty sure that's not going to happen!) and games. I can't wait to see her face when she sees all the big characters walking around.
Last week she ran up the the Easter bunny with such gusto that I just know she isn't going to have any issues with the larger than life cartoon characters. She loves those Backyardigans. We don't let her watch TV but on a rare occasion (wink wink) she will get to see a few shows and shows a lot of interest when they are dancing and singing. She even dances along!
I am hoping for a date night with my husband Friday night. It would be good for us to get away and do that. We usually include the baby in our date nights because she's is a part of our life! Maybe I'll work on a sitter and surprise my man..hmmm must put more thought into this.
If we go to dinner I don't want it to be super trendy or in and around where all of the hustle and bustle is. I'd really like for it to be quiet and semi quaint. Not so quaint that the service is terrible....that happens sometimes with the smaller joints. Hmmm I guess I need to put more thought into that as well!!!
Well, my faithful reader (Jody, I love you!) I hope you have a marvelous weekend. And to anyone else out there who happens to pop in. Have a beautiful day!
I will not go into details because I do not want to relive it but suffice it to say I am more than glad it is now the afternoon!! Thank goodness for "Answered Prayers"!
Looking forward to this weekend. Probably going to the Children's Festival. Should be fun. My daughter is just old enough to enjoy some of the festivities. She loves to be outside. There will be a ton going on. Character's walking by and booths to visit...face painting (I wish she would sit still for it..but I'm pretty sure that's not going to happen!) and games. I can't wait to see her face when she sees all the big characters walking around.
Last week she ran up the the Easter bunny with such gusto that I just know she isn't going to have any issues with the larger than life cartoon characters. She loves those Backyardigans. We don't let her watch TV but on a rare occasion (wink wink) she will get to see a few shows and shows a lot of interest when they are dancing and singing. She even dances along!
I am hoping for a date night with my husband Friday night. It would be good for us to get away and do that. We usually include the baby in our date nights because she's is a part of our life! Maybe I'll work on a sitter and surprise my man..hmmm must put more thought into this.
If we go to dinner I don't want it to be super trendy or in and around where all of the hustle and bustle is. I'd really like for it to be quiet and semi quaint. Not so quaint that the service is terrible....that happens sometimes with the smaller joints. Hmmm I guess I need to put more thought into that as well!!!
Well, my faithful reader (Jody, I love you!) I hope you have a marvelous weekend. And to anyone else out there who happens to pop in. Have a beautiful day!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Mother's Day is coming....
I know it's semi cheesy to post info about my second job - Scentsy on here..but what the heck..it's worth a shot.
Here's a flyer for Mother's Day. Contact me for specials and to get in on the drawing for a goodie bag containing a Scensty Plug in and other goodies!
Here's a flyer for Mother's Day. Contact me for specials and to get in on the drawing for a goodie bag containing a Scensty Plug in and other goodies!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
AARRGH! Work..it's a four letter word
OH my goodness! Today could not be worse...well, I'm sure it could..but it's pretty bad at work! I just want to scream and throw my monitors at someone. Ever had a day like that?
Usually I can contain my irritation with the stuff that goes on..but today..no can do. I am about to go on a walk!!!
Countdown time...
10....9.....8....7......6......5.....4.....3.....2.....1.......
Well...I feel a tad better. LOL
Just need to put a picture of my precious family in my head and all will be well..I work to make sure my family has what we need....must learn to love my job..must learn to love my job..
I will just repeat that to myself all day. It will probably help.
Hope everyone out there is having a much better day then I am!
Take care :)
Usually I can contain my irritation with the stuff that goes on..but today..no can do. I am about to go on a walk!!!
Countdown time...
10....9.....8....7......6......5.....4.....3.....2.....1.......
Well...I feel a tad better. LOL
Just need to put a picture of my precious family in my head and all will be well..I work to make sure my family has what we need....must learn to love my job..must learn to love my job..
I will just repeat that to myself all day. It will probably help.
Hope everyone out there is having a much better day then I am!
Take care :)
Monday, April 4, 2011
Whirlwind Weekend
This weekend was so busy!!!
Let's just say if you have ever been involved in a Catholic Confirmation.....it's very long, very drawn out...was busy with it from Friday evening until Saturday after 11am. Phew. My poor God Daughter...all she wanted was for it to be completed...and it just went on and on and on. She is a good girl. Love that kid.
With that out of the way the rest of Saturday seemed to fly on by....and then there was Sunday.
Got up..took care of the kiddo and then went to the grocery store. I think I spent way too much. But have groceries for the month for a tad over $200. Most of it being organic. I was so excited to see more items at my local grocery store available in organic. We've been trying for quite some time to go completely organic...even with our cleaning supplies. We're almost there. Just a few things to run out of and then we'll be an organic family...in the food and cleaing product sense. Our child has been fed almost all organic since she started eating real food. She is the reason we want to be healthier. It's a pretty good reason if I do say so myself!!!
After that painful-to-the-purse grocery trip, got home and took care of putting everything away and feeding Vi her lunch...we played and tried to take an afternoon nap...it went all kinds of wrong!!! We laid down (I was tired too!) at 2:30...by 4:30...lots of crying and fit throwing..I gave up. We let her play at bit and then at 5 layed down again. YAY...napped until 6:20 when I woke her up to eat dinner. She ate..then bath time and then...without much fuss she took her night bottle and layed quietly. She didn't go to sleep though (probably because of such a late nap!! ha ha) so putting her in her bed and closing the door by 8:30...she finally fell asleep by 9! Hate to stick her in there by herself now because at 15 months the tiny thing that she is has learned how to climb out of her crib!!! So we like to make sure she is good and tired or asleep before putting her in there. She is in that in between stage...too big for her crib but too small for a toddler bed. We may have to get the toddler bed soon anyway....for peace of mind!
It's Monday and I'm excited to meet my pregnant friend Andrea for lunch. I can't wait to catch up with her. The last time I saw her was at her wedding last year!!!
Happy Monday
Let's just say if you have ever been involved in a Catholic Confirmation.....it's very long, very drawn out...was busy with it from Friday evening until Saturday after 11am. Phew. My poor God Daughter...all she wanted was for it to be completed...and it just went on and on and on. She is a good girl. Love that kid.
With that out of the way the rest of Saturday seemed to fly on by....and then there was Sunday.
Got up..took care of the kiddo and then went to the grocery store. I think I spent way too much. But have groceries for the month for a tad over $200. Most of it being organic. I was so excited to see more items at my local grocery store available in organic. We've been trying for quite some time to go completely organic...even with our cleaning supplies. We're almost there. Just a few things to run out of and then we'll be an organic family...in the food and cleaing product sense. Our child has been fed almost all organic since she started eating real food. She is the reason we want to be healthier. It's a pretty good reason if I do say so myself!!!
After that painful-to-the-purse grocery trip, got home and took care of putting everything away and feeding Vi her lunch...we played and tried to take an afternoon nap...it went all kinds of wrong!!! We laid down (I was tired too!) at 2:30...by 4:30...lots of crying and fit throwing..I gave up. We let her play at bit and then at 5 layed down again. YAY...napped until 6:20 when I woke her up to eat dinner. She ate..then bath time and then...without much fuss she took her night bottle and layed quietly. She didn't go to sleep though (probably because of such a late nap!! ha ha) so putting her in her bed and closing the door by 8:30...she finally fell asleep by 9! Hate to stick her in there by herself now because at 15 months the tiny thing that she is has learned how to climb out of her crib!!! So we like to make sure she is good and tired or asleep before putting her in there. She is in that in between stage...too big for her crib but too small for a toddler bed. We may have to get the toddler bed soon anyway....for peace of mind!
It's Monday and I'm excited to meet my pregnant friend Andrea for lunch. I can't wait to catch up with her. The last time I saw her was at her wedding last year!!!
Happy Monday
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