Well, this baby and I need to come to terms on our schedules. I have a feeling this time around might be a tad different than with LH. He was such a great sleeper/napper and was sleeping through the night by 9 or so weeks!!!
This baby is the most active around 9 or 10 pm when I am usually passing out on the couch and mostly through the night (if I wake up any, I can usually feel it rumbling around in there)! NOW, I'm up at 5am and he/she is quiet as can be. Not that I'm usally up at 4:30 or 5 am but lately that seems to be the trend.
We will have to come to terms on what is acceptable very early on if we need to get along!!!
The best thing about waking up this early is that I get a lot done. Dishes, laundry, cleaning, etc....it will make for a relaxing Friday but possibly a nap!!
7.02.2010
7.01.2010
Speak now or.....
What? I have no idea what to do in a situation like this.
I got an interview for the position I applied for - the one I hadn't heard back from so just assumed I didn't get. It just took them a few weeks to weed through applications and schedule interviews. Fine. I have one this morning. I've got my most slimming black dress on - haha! There isn't much use in trying to hide almost 8 months of belly!
So, here's my dilema. I was in this same situation last go around. Weird I know, but then Ididn't say anything about the baby. I regret that now. I wish I would have been up front with them about the obvious bulge and told them I would be willing to come back to work as soon as possible and it wouldn't interfere with anything. Big Mistake! NOW, technically and legally that is NOT the reason I didn't get the job, but I'm fairly certain I was a prime candidate!! - I was their #2 choice!!! It was a job I've always wanted and have attempted to get a few times...that was the closest ever. Moving on though.
Present day, baby belly front and center...what to do? Work it into the convo? Leave it be? In my mind I've done some "calculations" and with interviews today and tomorrow, give a week to make an offer/decision, plus 2 weeks notice, it would be end of July or very first of Aug for a start date, which would leave me about 3-4 weeks to work, then take off for 8 ????? You know that stuff is in the back of their minds too. Even though it shouldn't be a deciding factor. Then you think about this - I'll have doctor's appts every week, so time off, and after baby there will be checkups, etc. Hmmmm, its a gamble. We'll just see what happens!
For now, I think I'll let the belly speak for itself and just go from there. I don't want to compromise my time off afterwards for a job (i.e. willing to take a shorter leave just to come back to work or something like that).
Wish me luck!
I got an interview for the position I applied for - the one I hadn't heard back from so just assumed I didn't get. It just took them a few weeks to weed through applications and schedule interviews. Fine. I have one this morning. I've got my most slimming black dress on - haha! There isn't much use in trying to hide almost 8 months of belly!
So, here's my dilema. I was in this same situation last go around. Weird I know, but then Ididn't say anything about the baby. I regret that now. I wish I would have been up front with them about the obvious bulge and told them I would be willing to come back to work as soon as possible and it wouldn't interfere with anything. Big Mistake! NOW, technically and legally that is NOT the reason I didn't get the job, but I'm fairly certain I was a prime candidate!! - I was their #2 choice!!! It was a job I've always wanted and have attempted to get a few times...that was the closest ever. Moving on though.
Present day, baby belly front and center...what to do? Work it into the convo? Leave it be? In my mind I've done some "calculations" and with interviews today and tomorrow, give a week to make an offer/decision, plus 2 weeks notice, it would be end of July or very first of Aug for a start date, which would leave me about 3-4 weeks to work, then take off for 8 ????? You know that stuff is in the back of their minds too. Even though it shouldn't be a deciding factor. Then you think about this - I'll have doctor's appts every week, so time off, and after baby there will be checkups, etc. Hmmmm, its a gamble. We'll just see what happens!
For now, I think I'll let the belly speak for itself and just go from there. I don't want to compromise my time off afterwards for a job (i.e. willing to take a shorter leave just to come back to work or something like that).
Wish me luck!
6.30.2010
Mommy needs a night off...that's all I'm asking for
So, I've been busy lately, which isn't unusal. But, its been fun busy with LH and trying to give Hubby the time and quiet he needs to catch up on sleep. He's been running crazy every morning this week with meetings at work, funerals, getting his car fixed, etc. so I've been keeping LH entertained and wearing him out as much as possible (movies, pool time, dinner out). NOW, that comes with not being home as much, so not cooking dinner or doing much (read: anything) around the house, but still, it's nice and quiet!! I have Thursday and Friday to get housework/laundry done! I'm not concerned.
Well, I asked Hubby to pick up Little Hauss today from preschool so I could have happy hour with the girls (to celebrate summer, a birthday, whatever....just a couple of hours of me time), and I got blamed for him not being able to work out and sleep much!!!!! WHAT??? I didn't schedule a funeral and 2 meetings at work???? But yet, its still my fault. Mind you I had already offered to have a friend pick LH up and bring him home later but he insisted on getting him!
I got irritated...imagine that, and pretty much told him that I would take care of it and tomorrow when we are supposed to take LH to the local fair (yes, I'm certifiable) and he could work out and sleep all he wanted and wouldn't have to spend anytime with us the entire week! I just feel like I can't do it all...I just need a break...2 hours..that's it! Grrr!
Well, I asked Hubby to pick up Little Hauss today from preschool so I could have happy hour with the girls (to celebrate summer, a birthday, whatever....just a couple of hours of me time), and I got blamed for him not being able to work out and sleep much!!!!! WHAT??? I didn't schedule a funeral and 2 meetings at work???? But yet, its still my fault. Mind you I had already offered to have a friend pick LH up and bring him home later but he insisted on getting him!
I got irritated...imagine that, and pretty much told him that I would take care of it and tomorrow when we are supposed to take LH to the local fair (yes, I'm certifiable) and he could work out and sleep all he wanted and wouldn't have to spend anytime with us the entire week! I just feel like I can't do it all...I just need a break...2 hours..that's it! Grrr!
I'm not the only one
Apparently, there are 5,999 other unhappy co-op owners waiting on their produce as well. Hubby came home this morning to share that the local paper had a big article about the farm that sold all the co-ops and couldn't deliver!
I looked it up as soon as I could and was shocked to discover that they sold 6,000 shares this year! Obviously they got in over their heads and they can't keep up. I hope they are happy with their new found fortune of $210,000!!! Myabe it was a planned thing...rip everyone off and just run off with the money!?!? Who knows.
Either way, the article said they tried to contact the owners and got no response....imagine that? IF they ever show up at the local stand I'll see about getting some veggies since I'm obviously not getting a refund (as they have not responded to my email nor answered any call in the past week) but if not, then I'll just write it off as a lesson learned. I have wasted about that much in gas and time wondering around downtown for a parking space so from now on, I'll just get what I can if I can and support the other farmers instead!
Come to find out co-ops usually are sold in limited shares per year and for a couple hundred dollars each....buyer beware I guess!
I looked it up as soon as I could and was shocked to discover that they sold 6,000 shares this year! Obviously they got in over their heads and they can't keep up. I hope they are happy with their new found fortune of $210,000!!! Myabe it was a planned thing...rip everyone off and just run off with the money!?!? Who knows.
Either way, the article said they tried to contact the owners and got no response....imagine that? IF they ever show up at the local stand I'll see about getting some veggies since I'm obviously not getting a refund (as they have not responded to my email nor answered any call in the past week) but if not, then I'll just write it off as a lesson learned. I have wasted about that much in gas and time wondering around downtown for a parking space so from now on, I'll just get what I can if I can and support the other farmers instead!
Come to find out co-ops usually are sold in limited shares per year and for a couple hundred dollars each....buyer beware I guess!
6.29.2010
My sweet Protector
Zeus (white) and Zoey (fawn)! Our furry children! 
Zeus! He's special. I'm not being mean, I'm being serious. I mean, we haven't had him diagnosed or anything, but believe me, he is. I think something got lost somewhere with his color?? I mean, not many white boxers, so I'm pretty sure he's missing a few marbles, but he's the sweetest dog ever! He doesn't need a leash and is really loyal. He will listen to you (if he hears you). He's labeled Hubby's dog and Zoey is mine. She's going on 10 in August and is reserved. She likes to cuddle and give lots of kisses, but she's not really for sticking around. She checks on you then finds a nice comfy place to rest and relax. She is stubborn - that's the nicest way for me to put it! Hubby and her have their moments! She is loyal to me! hehe!
Well, since I've started to show, Zeus has become my shadow. NOT KIDDING! He's everywhere I go. Up, down, sit, stand, outside, inside, and even to the bathroom! Imagine 90 lbs of furball following your every move. Sometimes it makes for interesting situations - like cooking or peeing! He literally isn't 6 inches behind me and I've about broken my ankle too many times to count tripping over him. Lately I've been a litte worn out. I think partially its the heat, and the rest is just carrying extra weight! I am not over doing it as everyone thinks. I'm just going about my normal daily routines and we are still busy with pool fun, dinners out, and whatever else comes along. I feel good, just get tired quicker. Last weekend though, I was exhausted. I think the week had caught up to me and I just needed some extra rest. I napped a lot and the dog was right there checking on me the whole time. Sunday night I had all I could take though. He simply would not rest! He was panting, pacing and just could not sit still. ALL night long! Finally I had to put him in the basement just so I could sleep. At 4am! So, needless to say, I was still tired yesterday at work. Finally, last night he seemed to have tired himself out and we slept fine!
I love that he's protective. I love that he cares about me so much, but geez, just lay down!!!!
Zeus! He's special. I'm not being mean, I'm being serious. I mean, we haven't had him diagnosed or anything, but believe me, he is. I think something got lost somewhere with his color?? I mean, not many white boxers, so I'm pretty sure he's missing a few marbles, but he's the sweetest dog ever! He doesn't need a leash and is really loyal. He will listen to you (if he hears you). He's labeled Hubby's dog and Zoey is mine. She's going on 10 in August and is reserved. She likes to cuddle and give lots of kisses, but she's not really for sticking around. She checks on you then finds a nice comfy place to rest and relax. She is stubborn - that's the nicest way for me to put it! Hubby and her have their moments! She is loyal to me! hehe!
Well, since I've started to show, Zeus has become my shadow. NOT KIDDING! He's everywhere I go. Up, down, sit, stand, outside, inside, and even to the bathroom! Imagine 90 lbs of furball following your every move. Sometimes it makes for interesting situations - like cooking or peeing! He literally isn't 6 inches behind me and I've about broken my ankle too many times to count tripping over him. Lately I've been a litte worn out. I think partially its the heat, and the rest is just carrying extra weight! I am not over doing it as everyone thinks. I'm just going about my normal daily routines and we are still busy with pool fun, dinners out, and whatever else comes along. I feel good, just get tired quicker. Last weekend though, I was exhausted. I think the week had caught up to me and I just needed some extra rest. I napped a lot and the dog was right there checking on me the whole time. Sunday night I had all I could take though. He simply would not rest! He was panting, pacing and just could not sit still. ALL night long! Finally I had to put him in the basement just so I could sleep. At 4am! So, needless to say, I was still tired yesterday at work. Finally, last night he seemed to have tired himself out and we slept fine!
I love that he's protective. I love that he cares about me so much, but geez, just lay down!!!!
6.28.2010
Home Grown....NOT
So, I told you a long time ago about this wonderful opportunity about a local co-op program and how super duper excited I was about it!!! Well, I'm not anymore. I'm fed up with them! They have consistently been inconsistent!
First of all, they delayed the opening of our local market, which I was ok with at first because there was another market close by that I could go to (but only on Fridays and Saturdays). It is downtown and busier with limited parking, but I thought it would be ok a few times. Notsomuch! I went once and couldn't even find them. I went another time and found them but they had hardly anything, and then when I thought it couldn't get any worse, I was proven wrong just last week!
I got an email from the farm/owner stating that they were going to try something new and offer pre packaged boxes. There were 3 different options to choose with a variety of vegetables in each. All you had to do was order your desired box and voila, you could pick it up! Awesome! I thought this way, it would definitely be worth my trip to get the veggies I'd been trying to get all summer. I even ordered one of each box (you can catch up if you've missed weeks). I was also going to pick up some for a friend of mine - 6 boxes total! I ordered online - and left my name, and she called, spoke to an actual human and he assured her that her boxes would be there!
Well, guess what? yep, not there! Now, I'm not saying that downtown is far away, but its not convienent - it takes at least 20 minutes from my house to get there, not to mention, trying to find a place to park and then possibly pay for parking. Luckily, after driving around the block a few times, I found a close enough spot to the stand that was on the street. Mind you, I was going to have 30 pounds of veggies to lug back to the car, so I wanted close. Also, I am 30 weeks pregnant and it was 95 degrees at least that day! So, I walk up to the stand to see one man sitting there with ONE box of zuchinni and all kinds of empty boxes in the truck??????? WHAT? I tell him I am there to pick up 6 boxes of PREordered veggies. He stares at me like he's seeing a ghost. Um, uh, what? he says. Really? REALLY? Oh, I was beyond irritated. So, as I'm yelling how fed up with them I am, I'm waddling back to my car!!!! FUMING!
I try to call the number at the farm, no answer. I want to leave a voicemail, but I can't because wouldn't you know it, the mailbox is full! Imagine that. I bet it was all their super satisfied customers telling them how happy they were with the service!
So, I did the next best thing, I emailed them. It was nasty, evil and I'm pretty sure I might not get a response. I was ruthless. I didn't care. I am also still trying to call but am still getting no answer or voicemail.
Hmmmm, one of these days I will get in touch and give them another piece of my mind! Ridiculous!
First of all, they delayed the opening of our local market, which I was ok with at first because there was another market close by that I could go to (but only on Fridays and Saturdays). It is downtown and busier with limited parking, but I thought it would be ok a few times. Notsomuch! I went once and couldn't even find them. I went another time and found them but they had hardly anything, and then when I thought it couldn't get any worse, I was proven wrong just last week!
I got an email from the farm/owner stating that they were going to try something new and offer pre packaged boxes. There were 3 different options to choose with a variety of vegetables in each. All you had to do was order your desired box and voila, you could pick it up! Awesome! I thought this way, it would definitely be worth my trip to get the veggies I'd been trying to get all summer. I even ordered one of each box (you can catch up if you've missed weeks). I was also going to pick up some for a friend of mine - 6 boxes total! I ordered online - and left my name, and she called, spoke to an actual human and he assured her that her boxes would be there!
Well, guess what? yep, not there! Now, I'm not saying that downtown is far away, but its not convienent - it takes at least 20 minutes from my house to get there, not to mention, trying to find a place to park and then possibly pay for parking. Luckily, after driving around the block a few times, I found a close enough spot to the stand that was on the street. Mind you, I was going to have 30 pounds of veggies to lug back to the car, so I wanted close. Also, I am 30 weeks pregnant and it was 95 degrees at least that day! So, I walk up to the stand to see one man sitting there with ONE box of zuchinni and all kinds of empty boxes in the truck??????? WHAT? I tell him I am there to pick up 6 boxes of PREordered veggies. He stares at me like he's seeing a ghost. Um, uh, what? he says. Really? REALLY? Oh, I was beyond irritated. So, as I'm yelling how fed up with them I am, I'm waddling back to my car!!!! FUMING!
I try to call the number at the farm, no answer. I want to leave a voicemail, but I can't because wouldn't you know it, the mailbox is full! Imagine that. I bet it was all their super satisfied customers telling them how happy they were with the service!
So, I did the next best thing, I emailed them. It was nasty, evil and I'm pretty sure I might not get a response. I was ruthless. I didn't care. I am also still trying to call but am still getting no answer or voicemail.
Hmmmm, one of these days I will get in touch and give them another piece of my mind! Ridiculous!
6.22.2010
Bad Blogger
Well, it's just been crazy. I know that's just an excuse, but really. I can't keep up. Day to day stuff is just overwhelming and not to mention that I'm only 10 1/2 weeks out of my due date!!!! What?? where did this pregnancy go? Hubby was even shocked we were that close! And, I am pretending that we are only 9 weeks away just in case this baby does come early. I need to be prepared.
SO much still left to do. Not necessarily priority, but still needs to get done regardless! We finally have a crib matress! The bedding is done and in the room. ONE curtain is hung. We are putting it together piece by piece. This whole working while pregnant has put a cramp in my style!!! hehe. I had all the time in the world last time. Time to lounge the poolside, work on baby's room, etc. This time I find myself working then lounging by the pool in my "free time". I totally have my priorities in line!! Can't you tell? I just know there is a rainy Saturday coming that I can work on the room! Totally not nesting at all...well, in my head I am. I am thinking of all the wonderful things we still need to do and get to be done, but it's just a faint idea that hasn't come to fruition yet!
Meanwhile, the beach was fabulous! I am definitely going for longer next year...a whole week - maybe 10 days if I can swing it! By then I'll probably have a real job with vacation time and will actually get paid to take time off!!! Won't that be fun! We'll see what happens!! LH had such a good time playing in the water!!! He's such a fish like us..makes me happy! I do have some pictures and video that I promise I will post....when I find time to download them to my computer!!!
In other news, didn't hear anything about that other job....I did in fact apply and have mixed emotions about the whole thing. I guess with my degree and work experience I felt I might at least get a call or interview....nada! I know that probably a lot of people applied within the department and that's fine, but I am still a little surprised. I guess that just tells you how competitive the job market is these days! I haven't recieved a letter of denial either, but I'm fairly sure that is coming! We'll see. For now, I'll just hold tight and wait until after baby to pursue anything else.
On a lighter note, I had 2 wonderful baby showers. One at work and one with friends & family. I got LOTS of necessities. It was kind of nice for everyone not to know what the sex of the baby was because I got stuff that will actually use and needed more than clothes!! Lots of diapers, wipes, lotions, soaps, diaper rash cream, etc....things that will come in handy and hopfully we won't need to replenish anytime soon! I did get some gender neutral outfits, blankets, towels, etc...so we should be good all around. There are a few things that I still need, but I can pick those up in the next few months and then we should be set....=)
Work has been a bear. "They" are changing things. "They" have changed so now we are seeing the affects of it. I guess I knew it was coming, but I just thought it would start with someone else first....but it had to be us!! Fabulous! I'm ok with it and I keep telling myself that I will be outta here soon enough and won't have to deal with it anymore...at least for 8 weeks!!! We just feel like we are damned if we do and damned if we don't. No matter what it is, we are wrong...but we just go on our merry way and keep our heads down hoping to slip by unnoticed!!! I'll let you know how that works out!
Other than that, I don't have much....I will find something completely fun to post on soon....pinky swear!
SO much still left to do. Not necessarily priority, but still needs to get done regardless! We finally have a crib matress! The bedding is done and in the room. ONE curtain is hung. We are putting it together piece by piece. This whole working while pregnant has put a cramp in my style!!! hehe. I had all the time in the world last time. Time to lounge the poolside, work on baby's room, etc. This time I find myself working then lounging by the pool in my "free time". I totally have my priorities in line!! Can't you tell? I just know there is a rainy Saturday coming that I can work on the room! Totally not nesting at all...well, in my head I am. I am thinking of all the wonderful things we still need to do and get to be done, but it's just a faint idea that hasn't come to fruition yet!
Meanwhile, the beach was fabulous! I am definitely going for longer next year...a whole week - maybe 10 days if I can swing it! By then I'll probably have a real job with vacation time and will actually get paid to take time off!!! Won't that be fun! We'll see what happens!! LH had such a good time playing in the water!!! He's such a fish like us..makes me happy! I do have some pictures and video that I promise I will post....when I find time to download them to my computer!!!
In other news, didn't hear anything about that other job....I did in fact apply and have mixed emotions about the whole thing. I guess with my degree and work experience I felt I might at least get a call or interview....nada! I know that probably a lot of people applied within the department and that's fine, but I am still a little surprised. I guess that just tells you how competitive the job market is these days! I haven't recieved a letter of denial either, but I'm fairly sure that is coming! We'll see. For now, I'll just hold tight and wait until after baby to pursue anything else.
On a lighter note, I had 2 wonderful baby showers. One at work and one with friends & family. I got LOTS of necessities. It was kind of nice for everyone not to know what the sex of the baby was because I got stuff that will actually use and needed more than clothes!! Lots of diapers, wipes, lotions, soaps, diaper rash cream, etc....things that will come in handy and hopfully we won't need to replenish anytime soon! I did get some gender neutral outfits, blankets, towels, etc...so we should be good all around. There are a few things that I still need, but I can pick those up in the next few months and then we should be set....=)
Work has been a bear. "They" are changing things. "They" have changed so now we are seeing the affects of it. I guess I knew it was coming, but I just thought it would start with someone else first....but it had to be us!! Fabulous! I'm ok with it and I keep telling myself that I will be outta here soon enough and won't have to deal with it anymore...at least for 8 weeks!!! We just feel like we are damned if we do and damned if we don't. No matter what it is, we are wrong...but we just go on our merry way and keep our heads down hoping to slip by unnoticed!!! I'll let you know how that works out!
Other than that, I don't have much....I will find something completely fun to post on soon....pinky swear!
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