We just bought a new car today. I knew it was coming as my old 94 Tercel was on its last leg. It finally died on my hubby yesterday and instead of putting more money into fixing it, we decided to buy a new car! So, we did...Today!
A lot of new changes to my life and it's all happening so fast. I hope it's okay to go through these changes one after the other so quickly...Job, house for sale, new car. I want things to slow down a bit!!
I am super excited and can't wait until we get it on Thurs.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
New House = New Problems
It's been a while since my last blog, so let me catch you up.
Baby #1 is doing well, she is now 10.5 months old! I can't believe how fast she has grown-up. She is eating everything (still purreed and some chunky bits) and starting to enjoy finger foods (cheese, cheerios and baby biscuits). Today she tried homo. milk for the first time. I am happy to say good-bye to the formula and hello to saving some money! She doesn't nap for long now and it's hard to get her to take that first morning nap. I heard that as babies get older they don't nap as frequently. She doesn't sleep readily at 7:30pm either. She hangs out in her crib and plays and babbles to herself before falling asleep around 8:00pm. She is crawling and standing and climbing everywhere! I think she will walk soon. She has had a few falls (nothing serious) that have left some scrapes and bruises. I think it bothered Mommy more than it bothered her. She is growing out of her stage 3 diapers (weighs 19.8 lbs.) and peeing out of them...But I want to go through all the diapers before cracking open the stage 4s. This might not be a good idea though, if it means I have to do more laundry!
As for me, things have settled down quite a bit since all the craziness of job applications, resumes and interviews. I am waiting for the first meeting at the end of the month to get myself ready. I have a lot to do and want to get in and set up as soon as I can. Learning to enjoy what's left of the summer as my maternity leave comes to an end.
As if I haven't had enough on my plate lately, we are selling our house and moving soon...Well, it all depends on how fast we sell our townhouse here. I think in the long run it is the best situation because it means I will be getting even closer to work. We also have to find daycare for Baby near by. NEAR BY is the key to my motivation to moving. I am so tired of driving so far, moving away from my hometown and family to live out here. I feel like I have given up so much with no real reward in return.
Lately, I have been feeling more and more like a single mother. I rarely see my hubby as he is at work or too tired from work to do stuff with me (or the baby). And on his days off, he takes more work! I know he is working hard for the family, but money won't get back time missed with the baby. I am the one going taking care of the house, baby and myself. What will happen once I start work? Well, I can tell you this much, I won't be stressing about the house. I am sad to send little Baby to daycare, but I know I will be the one to wake up and get her ready and take her everyday. It will be a major adjustment and I really don't know how it will work out. I will need a lot of help around the house and with the baby that's for sure!
I have a friend who doesn't work full time, but has two children and her husband doesn't help out and I would hate to see the same thing happen to me. Although, I've always been one to organize and I will have to learn to prioritize and adjust. It's hard though, when you know things are rough now and it's just going to get harder.
Are any of you out there in the same position? How do you handle the baby, work and home? I respect all the single moms out there...I don't know how you do it.
Baby #1 is doing well, she is now 10.5 months old! I can't believe how fast she has grown-up. She is eating everything (still purreed and some chunky bits) and starting to enjoy finger foods (cheese, cheerios and baby biscuits). Today she tried homo. milk for the first time. I am happy to say good-bye to the formula and hello to saving some money! She doesn't nap for long now and it's hard to get her to take that first morning nap. I heard that as babies get older they don't nap as frequently. She doesn't sleep readily at 7:30pm either. She hangs out in her crib and plays and babbles to herself before falling asleep around 8:00pm. She is crawling and standing and climbing everywhere! I think she will walk soon. She has had a few falls (nothing serious) that have left some scrapes and bruises. I think it bothered Mommy more than it bothered her. She is growing out of her stage 3 diapers (weighs 19.8 lbs.) and peeing out of them...But I want to go through all the diapers before cracking open the stage 4s. This might not be a good idea though, if it means I have to do more laundry!
As for me, things have settled down quite a bit since all the craziness of job applications, resumes and interviews. I am waiting for the first meeting at the end of the month to get myself ready. I have a lot to do and want to get in and set up as soon as I can. Learning to enjoy what's left of the summer as my maternity leave comes to an end.
As if I haven't had enough on my plate lately, we are selling our house and moving soon...Well, it all depends on how fast we sell our townhouse here. I think in the long run it is the best situation because it means I will be getting even closer to work. We also have to find daycare for Baby near by. NEAR BY is the key to my motivation to moving. I am so tired of driving so far, moving away from my hometown and family to live out here. I feel like I have given up so much with no real reward in return.
Lately, I have been feeling more and more like a single mother. I rarely see my hubby as he is at work or too tired from work to do stuff with me (or the baby). And on his days off, he takes more work! I know he is working hard for the family, but money won't get back time missed with the baby. I am the one going taking care of the house, baby and myself. What will happen once I start work? Well, I can tell you this much, I won't be stressing about the house. I am sad to send little Baby to daycare, but I know I will be the one to wake up and get her ready and take her everyday. It will be a major adjustment and I really don't know how it will work out. I will need a lot of help around the house and with the baby that's for sure!
I have a friend who doesn't work full time, but has two children and her husband doesn't help out and I would hate to see the same thing happen to me. Although, I've always been one to organize and I will have to learn to prioritize and adjust. It's hard though, when you know things are rough now and it's just going to get harder.
Are any of you out there in the same position? How do you handle the baby, work and home? I respect all the single moms out there...I don't know how you do it.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Dress and Job
Well, first of all...The dress did not fit. Not by a landslide! I will choose to wear a skirt with a blouse and some cute sandals instead.
I got the job transfer. Yes! Finally!! Went into school to visit staff and students, set the record straight and say my goodbyes.
Can't wait to open this new chapter in my life.
I got the job transfer. Yes! Finally!! Went into school to visit staff and students, set the record straight and say my goodbyes.
Can't wait to open this new chapter in my life.
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