Dress

Well, the dress didn't fit. I have to go out and buy another one in time for next week. It's so depressing not to be able to fit into any of my clothes from my pre-pregnancy days. However, I have been keeping up with my exercising and have even gone out for runs. It has been quite hot these past few days, so I have gone out early with the stroller for walks before the sun got too strong.

I know I told you I had plans all set about going back to work etc. but another idea came into fruition two days ago. Something through my work union that allows employees to "swap" positions if their bosses also agree to it. Well, I found someone who works where I'd like to work and she wants to work where I am working, so we have agreed to meet with the principals to see if they will agree to the swap. Unfortunately, I am not feeling that my principal is as excited about this as I am because she has to do some work, but it's worth a try and I am going to yet another interview this afternoon.

I am not nervous, rather I want to get it over and done with so I can get on with my summer holiday and not worry about this anymore. This is my last option.

Will post later to let you know how it goes.

Going to a Wedding

Going to a couple of weddings this summer and I want to look fabulous! I want to see all my friends and show them just how much I have taken care of myself...Hehehe...When I really know that I have been slacking in the exercise dept.

Well, it's a really hot day today and I took Baby #1 out for a walk early after her first bottle. I did a brisk walk twice around our "complex" and the sun was already beating down on us and thought it was enough for her, although I really should have gone around one more time. Maybe I will go for an evening run when hubby returns from work? Will do my stomach crunches after writing this blog.

I have done so much already today and I feel great. It's true what they say about moving your body, even if it is only for a little bit. I want to try my sun dress today and see if it fits...I'm a little nervous as it was a good fit before I had the baby and I haven't worn it since. If it doesn't fit, I have to go out and look for one. I know I won't fit in my little black dress...Maybe it's time to go out and find another one?

Let you know how it all goes and fits!

Getting Back

Ugh, I have to admit...As much as I was enthusiastic about getting back into shape and going for a run everyday, I have been lazy this past month with all the job interviews and such that I regret wasting my time and energy on that and not on getting back into shape.

I started back up again yesterday. I hate the flabby skin around my tummy and thighs. I just want to look slim again. I am convinced that there is no way to lose weight except to eat healthy and exercise.

I have the whole summer to work on this and I will try my hardest.

Blister on Lip

Well, Baby #1 seems to have a blister on her upper lip. It looks just like the blister she used to get when she started bottle feeding but, it can't be the same because she is now 9 months and has not had a bottle/breast blister in ages.

Just before it appeared, daddy pulled a piece of skin off her lip...Could it be an irritation from that? Yikes!

As for the final round of postings for work? I decided to stay at my current workplace because we seem to have snagged a wonderful daycare for Baby #1! I can't throw her chances of daycare away to something as fickle as these job postings.

Strike Two

Well, once again...No call backs after the two interviews. I am so tired of applying and being told "you're such a good candidate" and then being disappointed when I don't get a call. One more round of applications to go and then it will be final as to where I will be returning to work in Sept. Now that I know what the people at work really think about me, it's hard for me to feel motivated to return. I have sent them updates on how I have been doing on mat. leave and just two people are writing back to me...It sucks. I wish I could work in an ultra cool environment and love my job.

Baby #1 is doing so well. The pool water was too cold for a swim today so we vegged out at my parents' house. It was fun. She can crawl, sit up, clap her hands, chew solids and feed herself Mum mums. It's so much fun to be around her now. I can't wait until she starts walking!

After all this job stuff is over next week, it's time for me to plan her first birthday party! I can't wait to move on and move forward.

I jokingly tell my hubby and parents that my maternity leave ended when I started to apply and look at postings. It's true, but I shouldn't be wasting my precious time with her moping around and feeling bummed out! I only have a few more months left before I have to go to work and Baby #1 has to go to daycare and we will have less time to spend together.

It's time to appreciate what I have and not take it for granted...There are people in the world who are without a job and have a small baby.

Stay tuned for more updates on the last posting and how that turns out.

The Waiting Game

Well, I got two interviews from the 12 applications I sent out. I went to both interviews today. I think I did really well on the first one because I didn't bomb on the questions I bombed on in the first round. The second one didn't go too well because I felt I didn't have experience in one of the positions and the interview just didn't have a good flow.

I have to wait now until next Tuesday to find out whether or not I will got it. I really hope I do get it. It's time for a change and it's about time that I find work closer to home. Out of all the interviews (only 4), I really liked today's first location. I would be happy to accept it if they offer it to me.

Baby #1's first choice daycare is on the way and close by. It would be perfect.

The Waiting Game

So, the roller coaster ride of applying starts again. Round two this time. I have applied to 12 positions this time (half of what I applied to in the 1st postings). I will keep you updated as to how I do on the interviews.

Still on waiting lists for daycare and today we went to visit one that was amazing! The cost is amazingly high as well, but there's no price we wouldn't pay to have our baby looked after carefully. It's a waiting game for this too.