Cutosmer service

Seriously people? You are standing right under the sign in the front of the store that clearly states "customer service" but that is NOT what is given.

I'm not opposed to waiting my turn. I understand the order of things and especially people in lines. I don't understand why you are ringing up multiple people in the customer service line when there are 2 perfectly good open lines of cashiers right beside you in the store....which in turn would free up your "customer service" line for things like returns, exchanges, and lo and behold "customer service"! I just had a question. Very simple. You saw me standing there with NOTHING in my hands to purchase, return or exchange. You just completed a transaction with a customer and then promptly moved on to the next person in the line with about 30 items no less, then you proceded to joke and laugh and try to be somewhat funny with that person that you seeminly knew. He tries to glance my way a couple of times in his attempt to make some notsofunny remark that he and you clearly thought was just oh so entertaining. I dind't budge. I dindn't smile and I had a look that could kill.

Meanwhile, I am eyeing the other aisles to see how fast their customers are checking out and finally have a chance to go an ask yet another employee my question. Um, and not to mention that each of the other 2 cahsiers helped 2 people each before the "customer service" rep was even close to be finished with funny guy. Then, come to find out that they didn't have what I was looking for, so what could have taken less than a minute to find out took atleast 5 or more!

Now, I will say that the guy in customer service at Target was oh so very helpful - even for just 97 cents! yes, I said that! LESS than a whole dollar. I had tons of coupons specifically for Target and paired with some pretty good sales, I was able to stock up on men's body wash, shave gel, detergent, deoderant, baby wipes and baby wash all for about $20! And I got mulitples of each of those....so yes, I wanted to know where my 97 cents was. I checked out and analyzed my receipt to make sure all coupons were accounted for and couldn't find one of the discounts. Turns out I was right. Apparently, at Target, if you have a coupon for more than the value of a product, the cashier must key in the actual amount of the item to get the discount. So the $1 off didn't work for the 97 cent product. All is ok now, and after checking each item on my reciept with the super friendly and helpful guy in customer service, I walked away with more change in my wallet! Some of you might think that is ridiculous, but I wouldn't have even considered buying the item without the coupon in the first place as it wasn't needed, so yes, the extra money was a must! It all adds up!

Now, I realize that I'm pregnant and hormonal and my bitch factor might be a tad elevated these days, but I just can't stand rudeness and bad customer service, especially if that is your actual job title or position! I have always been like this and I'm not afraid to speak my mind.....sorry if that offends you! I might just be speaking it a bit more these days!

Cute little profile!

I got to see baby again!!!! So much fun! I got a really good picture of the profile and more than one person (not including me) has mentioned baby looks like LH!!! I'm going to try to scan in the ultrasound picture and show you.
I usually think babies take on that alienish look in the womb, but the further along I seem to be, the clearer it is and the more it looks like a real person! I just didn't get to see this much last time with LH but due to the placenta issue, I had to be checked again!!
About that - the placenta - it's still low! Not what I was hoping to hear. It did move up a smiggin....about 1 cm, but not as much as they hoped, so I get to have it checked next time as well! I am excited about seeing the baby at 29 weeks though, so that's about the best part of the situation! I'm not too excited about continuing "no activity" until then though. I did think it was completely hilarious for the doctor to say "pelvic restriction"!!!! I had to control my laughter! Thank goodness Hubby was NOT there, because he was not as entertained by those words!!! I had to call and give him the bad news after the appointment!! It still makes me giggle!
I will have a big appointment next time - ultrasound, hopefully news that the placenta is on the move and the glucose test! Good thing I don't find that repulsive like some. The sugar drink is more of a sweet soda without the fizz! The flavor this time around is fruit punch and I think I can handle it!
I did find out that this baby is more than likely going to take after its daddy and big brother! She measured the femur about 4 times!!! I asked if everything was ok and she said "uh huh"! Well, then why are you measuring the same thing over and over. She then asked how tall hubby was....um, 6'1", and LH was 23" when he was born!!!!! and now is about 47" at 4 1/2 years old! Your point? Well, her point was that the femur bone was measuring about 2 weeks AHEAD of my due date - but she just decided that it was more than likely going to be a LONG baby again!!! Great! I'm short, so tall kids are a blessing! EXCEPT when they are in your stomach!!! I sat crooked for the last month with LH because he was stuck in my rib cage!!!
I'm still on schedule for everything else and all my other stats were good. I did gain a tad more than a pound this time....I am not exactly sure how much because I didn't ask and they didn't say! Let's just keep it that way and it didn't seem to be an issue, so OK with me! I'm thinking it was around 3 or 4 - bringing my total around 8 or so! Not bad! and I feel great!!! Hope it stays that way through this hot summer!

Happy Gilmore

We've got a Happy Gilmore on our hands! He doesn't quite run to hit the ball, but has a mighty big swing! He does actually hit the ball pretty well though and isn't too shabby on his putty either!
LH had so much fun on the golf course with his daddy and Pop! He looked handsome too! He did so well and is learning the rules of the course. It's a nice tool to help him calm down and learn to be quiet!
The good thing is he is free - for now. Even with his own clubs, they don't charge for him to "play". I don't know how long that will last, but hopefully a while! Between him loving sushi and now this, we're going to be broke - and that is just on top of how much he eats and how fast he's growing!!!
He's already got a date with his Papa on Wednesday for a round after preschool!
I'm really enjoying this as well. When he was on the golf course for hours with the boys, Gigi and I got some shopping done and pedicures too! So much fun!
Here are some pictures from his new hobby!

Practice swing...

Watching and waiting!

Teeing off!

Making a great putt!

Really getting into his swing!

My boys!!! Mini me and his daddy!

I even joined them for a bit!!

All the boys ready to go! Pop didn't get the yellow shirt memo!

Hot day....boys having fun!

Lovin' the ATL

I love being in Atlanta. I don't love the drive so much, but once here, we have a great time. I think this is Hubby's favorite trip so far!!! He's played golf 2 days in a row and wasn't forced to go shopping with me and mom!!!
Pop took off work Thursday and Friday and the boys (all the boys) played 18 holes! LH is a natural Happy Gilmore! He doesn't quite get a running start, but he sure just takes a wild smack at the ball....and hits it pretty good if I do say so myself! He needs to work a bit on his focus and concentrating on lining up, but when he gets that, he should be well on his way!
I was surprised he made it the entire 18, but he did....passed out on the way home and took a good nap before dinner! Did it all over again yesterday and had no nap - we went swimming instead! I don't see how the boy does it. He's got more energy than the Energizer Bunny - not kidding! He gets a second, third and sometimes a fourth wind throughout the day. No wonder I've only gained a few pounds this pregnancy....I don't have any downtime!
I went with the boys and rode along the first few holes until Gigi came to pick me up for some girl time. We then went to get pedis and did some shopping. I finally found some cute jean capris! That was the one thing I didn't get from all of the generous friends letting me borrow maternity clothes. If I did have any from them, they didn't fit! Oh well, I'm good now.
I braved a bathing suit yesterday to take LH to the pool. I figured that was the least I could do after daddy had him for 2 full rounds of golf! It wasn't pretty, but whatcha gonna do? I didn't love the suit, but I'm sure I'll grow into it after a couple months! I am getting my other suits from a a friend in Raleigh this week! She kept the one I gave her and has another one!!! So excited that I'll have a variety! Last time, it was the same ole' suit day after day!
I realized that I desperately need some sun on my legs though....Hopefully I can work on that before pool days are here in VA. I have a couple weeks!
Nothing much else going on! So far it's been a very low key relaxing trip. We've obviously done some shopping and playing, but not the typical running ourselves ragged. We are excited about the concert tonight - Tim McGraw and Lady Antebellum! Might get a little more pool time or shopping in this morning before that, but if not, hanging out is perfectly ok with us!

Leg Cramps!

BOO! I got my first leg cramp on Monday night! NOT FUN! I only got a few with my first pregnancy, but it is something that I hope everyone can never experience. It just wakes you straight out of a deep sleep in excruciating pain! I massaged it out and then of course was paranoid about the position of my feet/legs so I had trouble getting back to sleep.

It hurt all day yesterday! Just an underlying pain or soreness. It didn't happen last night, but I tossed and turned so much I don't think I ever fully went to sleep to let it even be a possibility.

Just another joy of pregnancy!!!! =) (total sarcasm there in case you missed it!)

Blog Blocked!

So, apparently, we've been blog blocked at work. Just blogs it seems, well and "personal sites". We still don't know what exactly that entails, but I guess I'll find out if I try to get on one! So, technically, I'm not fully blocked, but partially. I'm allowed 60 minutes of access a day- but only 10 minutes at a time!!! I can't gather all my thoughts in 10 minutes! Sometimes I pull up the blogger site, start a post and keep coming back to it throughout the day to add and update until finally I'm ready to hit publish! Guess that's going to have to change. Either I'll start keeping a little list of things that I want to post at night, or try to get in a quick post on a break or lunch! I'm pretty sure it will mean me posting at night, but we'll see how it goes!
So, just wanted to give you a heads up about why my post will be a little more irregular!

Happy Birthday Hubby!!!

Just wanted to wish a super duper Happy Birthday to most wonderful man ever! Hubby turned 32 today and is more amazing that the day I met him! I am such a lucky girl to have such a thoughful, caring and loving best friend, father and husband! He's the man of my dreams!!! I love you so much!!!!!!!