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Confessions/Vents/AW
I need a distraction at work so entertain me.
My vent: we are getting family photos done for FIL's birthday. There are 8 adults and 4 kids all jamming into the tiny JCP studio and sMIL suggested we wear matching outfits. I said it was cheesy but apparently the decision has been made. Granted, we all are wearing black but why the hell can't I wear whatever I want? And I'm pissed because now I have to go buy new clothes for Jack. I want to rebel and wear a different color shirt. I'm totally picturing this below when I think about it:
#1 12.11.11
#2 10.23.13 EDD
Re: Confessions/Vents/AW
I'm so fair too that black really makes me look extra pasty.
I'm also thinking about how many stores I'm going to have to stop at to find a plain black shirt for Jack.
#1 12.11.11
#2 10.23.13 EDD
yup aa makes them in black m has sported these shirts before i could dig out one from last year if you don't want to go buy one. i might suggest you get him stripes though in black and white or another color. or a black sweater vest or blazer and white shirt. they have them at target.
Confession: I returned to work from maternity leave yesterday and even before I reported to my site, I got a phone call telling me I'm deployed to another site for the rest of the week to provide coverage. This really effed up my schedule, and forced a lot of changes in terms of childcare...so I purpousely ran late, and so far tonight have checked my email, facebook, and this site, and watched a TV show online. This is indicitave of how the next 2 days will be as well, esp. since I was supposed to be off Friday and am being made to work now.
Vent: Our house is a disaster- DH is refinishing the kitchen cabinets, and we have a new countertop and sink coming in the next couple of weeks, so our kitchen stuff is all over and it's a mess. I want to decorate for Christmas and wrap gifts and whatnot, but can't do that stuff until the cabinets at least can be put back and things aren't all over my living room and dining room...it's really stressing me out!
AW: We finally made the changes we talked about in our cable, internet, and phone at home and should be saving close to $100 a month as a result. I'm so proud of us...although I'll miss Disney Jr!
Confession/vent: I am super annoyed with myself. I was all gung ho to start running in the mornings before work. I downloaded the c2 5k app, got new headphones, etc. But then I realized that it's dark in the mornings in the winter (yes I'm a genius) and it's probably not the safest thing for me to be doing by myself.
I have totally been sucking on my diet and I have a ton of weight I want to lose and zero motivation. I don't have the cash or the time to join a gym. I'm totally sabotaging myself at night with the snacking/grazing and I can't seem to make myself stop.
What's killing me is that I am very aware of the problem and I'm doing it anyway. I just need to snap out of it. Hopefully putting this down in writing gives me some sort of accountability because I'm driving myself nuts.
AW: My boss told me this week that a promotion is in the works for me. This will be my second promotion this year -- which I think is well deserved -- but exciting. And hopefully will come with a decent raise which will help DH's money-related stress level.
Confession: One of my cousins suggested that a few of us go in on a joint gift for one of our aunts (we all buy for our aunts and uncles). Based on the price tag of the item she's suggesting, I now feel like a cheapskate because I don't spend nearly that much on my own. Oh well.
Vent: I was supposed to have the day off tomorrow, but now I have to come in for the morning and I'm not pleased about it.
Jess, it's so HARD to get over that mental hurdle of starting a new routine or stopping bad habits. Would it help you if you put visual reminders in the kitchen or your bedroom (like signs or pictures). And I don't blame you for not wanting to get up when it's dark and cold!
Shannon - that's awesome!!
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#2 10.23.13 EDD
Thanks, I was so hesitant to make this decision but with my whole life turned upside down now, I figured why not just add more craziness
I am super excited but I know I have a long hard road ahead of me. Just knowing that I will be healthier for Tommy makes it all worth it.
Shannon- Let me know if you need to talk to anyone about it. DH's sister had gastric bypass done and it was life changing for her.
AW - I applied to a new job at my current company and had a phone interview on Tuesday. I now have an interview scheduled and am hopping it all works out. It's a whole salary grade higher than I am now so it would be a great bump in salary, too. I was hesitant about applying because I know it's far from my dream job but I need to do something... anything... different at this point.
Confession - My FIL and his girlfriend (who I hate) is coming to stay with us for Christmas - AGAIN - this year and he arrives Dec 14th and is staying until after the new year. I want to blow my head off already.
AW: I became an aunt for the first time last night! I am also 27 weeks today.
Confession: I have yet to do anything here at work today.
Rant: I cannot get through to DH about sticking to a budget, and it's really starting to annoy me now with t minus 3 months until LO shows up.
HW - good luck?
And you are serious? I know how much you dreaded it last year. Can you stock up on some wine?
#1 12.11.11
#2 10.23.13 EDD
Confession: I have a gym membership (an expensive one at that) that I almost never use...and I refuse to cancel it.
Vent: The phone will not stop ringing at work! It's driving me crazy. I'd like my job 1000 times more if I just didn't have to answer the freaking phones.
AW: We met with DH's surgeon this morning and everything is looking great! It will take about a year for a full recovery but his doctor doesn't anticipate any complications. We're both thrilled! Now we just need to find him a job that's not in Ohio!
Congrats! It's always a good feeling to get a promotion, especially if it comes with a raise.
Thanks.
I'm serious. DH asked my permission and I said yes. His dad had a scare a few months ago in which he needed to have a few emergency surgeries. He had a blood clot that went all the way from his pelvis to his knee and no one thought he was going to make it. DH pulled the, "I don't know how many more Christmases I'll have with him so can he please come up and stay with us?"
So I felt really bad (which makes me think that maybe I'm not tally evil after all, ha!) and said yes. BUT. I didn't know that he would be staying with us for that long. Last year FIL ruined Christmas for me so I'm fulling expecting that going in this time. I figure if I set the bar really low now, it can only go up from there. right? Tell me yes lol.
Awesome!! Great job!
Good luck!
Good luck on the job! I hope it works out for you.
And, oy, for the FIL and his GF. Good luck on that one too. I can't believe how long they stay! Can you give them the gift of a hotel room for xmas?! Even for just a long weekend out of the whole visit? I'd go crazy if any of my family stayed that long (and I really like my family). I just really really like my personal space.
I ditto NQ's gym membership confession. Expensive membership and I stopped going in July because I was too freaking pregnant. I went the day I was cleared for exercise after my 6w PP appt and haven't been back. I am hoping that DD will get through this awful crying stage at night and I can start going back to my pilates classes that I miss so much. And I will start running again. Ick. I'm not a huge fan, but it's free and doesn't require much.
AW: I'm back at work after maternity leave and I got a round of applause from my co-workers on my first day back. My boss is totally kissing my butt right now - I think my sub was pretty terrible and she was so worried I wouldn't return. It's a great feeling to know I'm valued, but it would be nice if it came with a raise for next year's contract. They did give me 4 weeks paid leave, which is unprecedented as far as I know.
Another confession - I don't really feel bad about coming back to work. I thought I would be upset or regret my decision, but it's truly so nice to be able to have adult conversations and use my brain. And my students don't cry when I run to the bathroom. Pumping sucks, but I have gotten pretty efficient at it in just 3 days. Plus, it has forced me to be so organized at home and budget my time better.
HW - good luck to you! Stock up your liquor cabinet
Shan - that's awesome! I hope it works out for you.
Jess - congrats on the promotion!
NQ - great news!
Jess - I totally hear you on motivation. I am struggling myself.
Thanks everyone!
Congrats to everyone on their AWing
HW- I hope D gets you a REALLY nice Christmas gift!
haha you guys are too funny. Thanks Lachute. I wouldn't mind a M/D play date anyway.
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AW - Round 1 of amnio results came back great. Just hoping that all other chromosomes are the same but we won't know until next week. We also ordered all of our new kitchen appliances and we're narrowing down the cabinets. Demo should start hopefully prior to the new year!! Lastly - we're refinancing and saving over $200 a month, which will be helpful. I lied...lastly...I'm taking off tomorrow and we're going to Buy Buy Baby to start the hunt for car seats, stroller, etc.
Vent - My MIL is at it again drinking. This is really the last bullsh*t we need right now. It's just so frustrating that in a time when The Dude and I really need her, she needs us. I just can't do it. I don't have time for it anymore.
Congrats and awesome news about everyone's AW'ing! Love it all
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