I'm happy for him because he's made a decision. I'm sad for him because he refuses to take risks, and there are some really great jobs opening up about now. I'm selfishly sad for the boys and me because there was a teensy light at the end of the Paycheck to Paycheck Tunnel and now it's gone.
Saturday, April 30, 2005
The decision has been made
B has decided to return to teaching for one more year. However, he will be quitting the theater, as I would be really tempted to leave him if he didn't. I'm okay with this ONLY if he's only teaching. Hey, it's job security, right?
I'm happy for him because he's made a decision. I'm sad for him because he refuses to take risks, and there are some really great jobs opening up about now. I'm selfishly sad for the boys and me because there was a teensy light at the end of the Paycheck to Paycheck Tunnel and now it's gone.
I'm happy for him because he's made a decision. I'm sad for him because he refuses to take risks, and there are some really great jobs opening up about now. I'm selfishly sad for the boys and me because there was a teensy light at the end of the Paycheck to Paycheck Tunnel and now it's gone.
Friday, April 29, 2005
So here I am again
Back to posting.
Ick. H's face smells like my MIL, who was holding him tonight. I hate it when people kiss on my babies' cheeks. I mean, yes, they've got perfect cheeks for kissing, if I do say so myself, but dangit, confine the kissing to the top of the head, especially on my newborn (how much longer can I call him that? LOL). I hate it when people stink up my kids and mess with my pheromones. N got a scrubdown for smelling like FIL tonight. Poor kid. LOL I need to get a onesie with a Basil Fawlty quote (a John Cleese character, for those poor souls who don't know) on it. I shall get one for each boy and put it on them in public, and especially when the ILs come over. It would say, "Don't touch me, I don't know where you've been."
In other news, Bridezilla (seen entries from July and August 2004) has returned with a new title. She is now Birthdayzilla. Here's the itinerary (with price list for DH and me) for her 20th birthday bash:
1) Lunch at Carrabba's--$30 at least
2) Bowling--about $20 for two games
3) Mini-golf--$10--playing one round, which takes about 15 minutes
4) Dinner at Chili's--can be done for $25 if we are careful
5) Movie--$15, plus any drinks or snacks
In her ideal world, everyone would attend all 5 events--the cost of such a day if DH and I both go? Easily $100 if we don't bring her a gift. But she and her DH both know that not everyone will be able to make everything--right?
B is on a leave of absence from the movie theater due to H's arrival and my need for sanity, so we have ZERO extra money for the next couple of weeks. That said, nowhere on that list is "hang out at her place with friends" or "rent movie and have a good time with other poor friends." They're both students. They have a horrible time finding money to pay bills. Birthdayzilla tells me this all the time. You'd think that since she also has a two year old, she'd realize that this list of activities means that her friends who have no extra money as well (and from what she tells me, it's not just us) will have to find sitters for their little monkeys. N can go to my parents', but my mom's out of town and my dad's availability isn't guaranteed. All of that venting done, I think we'll try to just do dinner. Chili's is right down the street, we can eat relatively inexpensively, and we won't have to find a sitter for N. I think I'm still mad about the wedding. Dang, I need to get over that. We'll see how tomorrow goes. If Bdayzilla's incredible ability to complain about anything holds up to its usual standards, it should be an interesting evening. I used to work at the Chili's we'll be dining, and I'm still friends with most of the staff. They all knew I was pregnant, but haven't met H yet. Bdayzilla might be jealous when baby H gets more attention than she does. :::::evil giggle:::::
Ick. H's face smells like my MIL, who was holding him tonight. I hate it when people kiss on my babies' cheeks. I mean, yes, they've got perfect cheeks for kissing, if I do say so myself, but dangit, confine the kissing to the top of the head, especially on my newborn (how much longer can I call him that? LOL). I hate it when people stink up my kids and mess with my pheromones. N got a scrubdown for smelling like FIL tonight. Poor kid. LOL I need to get a onesie with a Basil Fawlty quote (a John Cleese character, for those poor souls who don't know) on it. I shall get one for each boy and put it on them in public, and especially when the ILs come over. It would say, "Don't touch me, I don't know where you've been."
In other news, Bridezilla (seen entries from July and August 2004) has returned with a new title. She is now Birthdayzilla. Here's the itinerary (with price list for DH and me) for her 20th birthday bash:
1) Lunch at Carrabba's--$30 at least
2) Bowling--about $20 for two games
3) Mini-golf--$10--playing one round, which takes about 15 minutes
4) Dinner at Chili's--can be done for $25 if we are careful
5) Movie--$15, plus any drinks or snacks
In her ideal world, everyone would attend all 5 events--the cost of such a day if DH and I both go? Easily $100 if we don't bring her a gift. But she and her DH both know that not everyone will be able to make everything--right?
B is on a leave of absence from the movie theater due to H's arrival and my need for sanity, so we have ZERO extra money for the next couple of weeks. That said, nowhere on that list is "hang out at her place with friends" or "rent movie and have a good time with other poor friends." They're both students. They have a horrible time finding money to pay bills. Birthdayzilla tells me this all the time. You'd think that since she also has a two year old, she'd realize that this list of activities means that her friends who have no extra money as well (and from what she tells me, it's not just us) will have to find sitters for their little monkeys. N can go to my parents', but my mom's out of town and my dad's availability isn't guaranteed. All of that venting done, I think we'll try to just do dinner. Chili's is right down the street, we can eat relatively inexpensively, and we won't have to find a sitter for N. I think I'm still mad about the wedding. Dang, I need to get over that. We'll see how tomorrow goes. If Bdayzilla's incredible ability to complain about anything holds up to its usual standards, it should be an interesting evening. I used to work at the Chili's we'll be dining, and I'm still friends with most of the staff. They all knew I was pregnant, but haven't met H yet. Bdayzilla might be jealous when baby H gets more attention than she does. :::::evil giggle:::::
Saturday, April 16, 2005
I heard myself say
"N, please do not stick Corn Pops between your brother's toes."
Yes, that's right, his brother. :)
HJMB was born at 7:53am on Tuesday, April 5th. He weighed 9lbs, 4oz, and measured 20.5 inches. He's just precious, and I'm so blessed to have him. :) I'll post a birth story in a few days. HJ's a quiet kid, but oh, so sweet.
In a nutshell, my labor began exactly 2 hours and 45 minutes after my last post. It ended 3 hours and 23 painful, overwhelming, and empowering minutes later with our son being born on the bathroom floor. He's an adventure already.
Yes, that's right, his brother. :)
HJMB was born at 7:53am on Tuesday, April 5th. He weighed 9lbs, 4oz, and measured 20.5 inches. He's just precious, and I'm so blessed to have him. :) I'll post a birth story in a few days. HJ's a quiet kid, but oh, so sweet.
In a nutshell, my labor began exactly 2 hours and 45 minutes after my last post. It ended 3 hours and 23 painful, overwhelming, and empowering minutes later with our son being born on the bathroom floor. He's an adventure already.
Sunday, April 03, 2005
It's 4/4
And my official due date. Hmm...it's an interesting feeling. I didn't make it this far with N, so now I'm sitting here waiting for Fidget to make his/her grand appearance. I am getting really impatient, this kid feels huge, and I'm ready to be in labor. I've also developed a very unpleasant UTI. Anytime now is just fine with me.
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