It's time for another brain dump...
1. It's cold outside, baby. We're having unsually cold weather for the month in December here in NC. My baby looks like the kid from the move A Christmas Story when I bundle him up. It's a lot of work to bundle up a baby for the cold weather. I'm glad that we live in a place that only gets moderately cold for a short period of time. Baby mittens are funny!
2. We aren't having a big Christmas this year as far as presents go. I am not doing little gifts for everyone under the sun either. Call me a Scrooge if you must. I am keeping it to family. It's so much simplier that way. I haven't had to fight the crowds with Christmas shopping and get bummed out by seeing all of the hatred and Grinch-ery that seems to pour out of everyone in parking lots and shopping lines this time of year. I prefer to celebrate the season by just having quality time with my loved ones.
3. We go to bed early and get up early now. My hubby said to me this morning that he thinks we need to go to bed even earlier. I agree with him, but I am not sure how that is possible. There is not enough time in the day to keep up with every thing and then have a little "me" time, too. Something's gotta give. I have a feeling it's going to be the house (more dust, more fur balls rolling around, more clutter).
4. It's a good thing I am back at work. At least I don't sit around the house and obsess about the money and the house and other stuff. It's good to get out of the house, be productive, and interact with other adults. I didn't realize how much I needed to work until I returned this week.
5. I haven't watched any primetime television shows the past two weeks. I can't say that I really miss it.
6. I hope it snows! I love a good snow day! I don't like going out in it, but I love to watch it falling from my couch. I then like to see a snow-blanketed yard...it makes me feel so peaceful. And it's even better when Naeners gets the fire going in the fireplace.
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Showing posts with label Hump Day Dump Day. Show all posts
Hump Day Dump Day
1. I am tired. Seriously, seriously tired.
2. I am getting nervous, excited, anxious about going back to work. I don't necessarily like my job, but I do like the feeling of being a productive member of society. However, I do worry about how Quin will do in daycare and how my perspectives will be different on the job now that I am a mother.
3. I have been disappointed with Dancing with the Stars this season. I love the show...mostly for the costumes. And I have grown quite fond of some of the professional dancers. But the star power this season is less than stellar. And I can't believe that Bristol is in the final four...boo!
4. I wanted to participate in NaBloPoMo this month. However, with a sick little boy and a trip to the hospital, blogging obviously was not on my mind! Happiness and health comes first. I can always try again to do NaBloPoMo...maybe next month.
5. I am ready for the holiday season. It's going to be different this year. It seems more exciting now that we have a kid in tow (even though he has no clue about holidays yet).
6. I have resigned myself to the fact that I just can't get as much done as I used to do. My house is dirtier, and I am less organized in many things. But has my hubby said to me recently, "Life is messy, Stink." I am learning to live with the mess (most days...but it doesn't mean I don't complain about it), and loving the one-on-one time I have with my son. His smiles make it worthwile not to worry about the dirt and grit.
7. And speaking of smiles, I can't get a picture of the mini-stink smiling. Every time I hold up the camera to take a picture of him smiling, he stops. What gives?
2. I am getting nervous, excited, anxious about going back to work. I don't necessarily like my job, but I do like the feeling of being a productive member of society. However, I do worry about how Quin will do in daycare and how my perspectives will be different on the job now that I am a mother.
3. I have been disappointed with Dancing with the Stars this season. I love the show...mostly for the costumes. And I have grown quite fond of some of the professional dancers. But the star power this season is less than stellar. And I can't believe that Bristol is in the final four...boo!
4. I wanted to participate in NaBloPoMo this month. However, with a sick little boy and a trip to the hospital, blogging obviously was not on my mind! Happiness and health comes first. I can always try again to do NaBloPoMo...maybe next month.
5. I am ready for the holiday season. It's going to be different this year. It seems more exciting now that we have a kid in tow (even though he has no clue about holidays yet).
6. I have resigned myself to the fact that I just can't get as much done as I used to do. My house is dirtier, and I am less organized in many things. But has my hubby said to me recently, "Life is messy, Stink." I am learning to live with the mess (most days...but it doesn't mean I don't complain about it), and loving the one-on-one time I have with my son. His smiles make it worthwile not to worry about the dirt and grit.
7. And speaking of smiles, I can't get a picture of the mini-stink smiling. Every time I hold up the camera to take a picture of him smiling, he stops. What gives?
Hump Day Dump Day
Here's another brain dump for everyone...
1. I am so disorganized. I can't get myself together enough to make a grocery list, cut the coupons, and get to the store.
2. We're out of milk and bread. I guess it doesn't matter that I have the cereal and peanut butter.
3. It's really hard to go shopping with an infant in tow. I guess that is why I have avoided the grocery store for the most part.
4. I now love watching The Ellen Degeneres Show. She's really funny and cracks me up.
5. I am also glad that I get to be home to watch the last season of Oprah.
6. I wish the weather would cool down. It was 88 degrees today. I am ready for some real fall weather.
7. I ate a bunch of lemon squares this weekend. I kind of felt guilty about it, but I couldn't stop myself from eating them. This uncontrollable habit around sweets may not be good for my thigh and butt situation. I can only use pregnancy as an excuse for so long (I think I am still in that window for now.).
8. I really don't want to go back to my full-time job. I am looking for part-time or contract work so that I can stay home during the day with my baby. I hope that I am able to find something. We can't afford for me to completely quit working, but the daycare costs are going to be ridiculous. I am hoping for the best of both worlds...to work some and stay home some...wish me luck.
9. I look at my feet and ankles now, and they seem freakishly skinny. It's like they are anorexic. Surely my feet and ankles weren't really this skinny and boney. I really don't miss my fat feet and cankles, though; I just got accustomed to them. And I have been delighted that I've been able to slide my feet into my Converse shoes again.
10. My hubby brought flowers home to me because I had a rough night with the Mini-Stink.
11. He also got me some beer. I haven't had a beer since 1/1/10. It was good! And just what I needed to share with him tonight.
12. I would like a lemon bar right now!
1. I am so disorganized. I can't get myself together enough to make a grocery list, cut the coupons, and get to the store.
2. We're out of milk and bread. I guess it doesn't matter that I have the cereal and peanut butter.
3. It's really hard to go shopping with an infant in tow. I guess that is why I have avoided the grocery store for the most part.
4. I now love watching The Ellen Degeneres Show. She's really funny and cracks me up.
5. I am also glad that I get to be home to watch the last season of Oprah.
6. I wish the weather would cool down. It was 88 degrees today. I am ready for some real fall weather.
7. I ate a bunch of lemon squares this weekend. I kind of felt guilty about it, but I couldn't stop myself from eating them. This uncontrollable habit around sweets may not be good for my thigh and butt situation. I can only use pregnancy as an excuse for so long (I think I am still in that window for now.).
8. I really don't want to go back to my full-time job. I am looking for part-time or contract work so that I can stay home during the day with my baby. I hope that I am able to find something. We can't afford for me to completely quit working, but the daycare costs are going to be ridiculous. I am hoping for the best of both worlds...to work some and stay home some...wish me luck.
9. I look at my feet and ankles now, and they seem freakishly skinny. It's like they are anorexic. Surely my feet and ankles weren't really this skinny and boney. I really don't miss my fat feet and cankles, though; I just got accustomed to them. And I have been delighted that I've been able to slide my feet into my Converse shoes again.
10. My hubby brought flowers home to me because I had a rough night with the Mini-Stink.
11. He also got me some beer. I haven't had a beer since 1/1/10. It was good! And just what I needed to share with him tonight.
12. I would like a lemon bar right now!
Hump Day Dump Day
So I've read several blogs where the blog author has what is called a "brain dump." She essentially dumps out all sorts of random information that has been occupying space in the brain.
I like the idea of getting rid of the random pieces of information that seem to float around upstairs. I think I am going to give this brain dump thing a try. I am not sure that I will do it every week, but I think it will be a good thing to do when I am having one of those weeks when I feel like my head is going to explode with information (useful and not-so-useful).
Introducing, for the first time, Stinky's Hump Day Dump Day.
1. I took 2 long walks on Tuesday. As I waddled the streets around my neighborhood, I reminisced about the days when I was really into running and used to pound the pavement with my running sneakers. I think I might have to get back into running after this baby gets here...I enjoyed it, and I am sure it will be a good way to shed the baby weight.
2. I sometimes wonder if I can ever be satisfied. Last week I was complaining about dragging myself to work and how hard it's gotten to go to work being so big and pregnant, and yesterday I felt odd about not being at work and kind of missed it. What gives?
3. I tried to save about $0.25 by purchasing store brand vegetarian baked beans instead of the usual Bush's Vegetarian Baked Beans. The $0.25 was not worth saving. The beans were nasty in comparison to Bush's. Some things are just worth spending the extra pennies on.
4. Is it weird that I am excited about getting my weekly emails from Food Lion and Harris Teeter regarding the weekly specials? I can't wait to make my grocery list today.
5. I am really trying to get the biggest bang for my buck by shopping the circulars and using coupons. We've learned some coupon tricks that I hope to get better at using and hopefully share with you later on.
6. I felt a sense of accomplishment when I shopped at Harris Teeter about 2 weeks ago and spent about $42 but saved about $49 (with coupons and VIC specials). I hope to do more saving than spending in the future.
7. I got a tiny lemon pie (one serving size) from Food Lion on Monday. I was hoping that it would taste nasty, and I wouldn't like it. It was delicious. Now I fear that I am going to have pick one up every time I drive my cart past the bakery.
8. I debated about whether or not I should watch Dancing with the Stars this season. I have been totally annoyed that Bristol Palin was picked to be on the show and has been the one getting so much attention. Since when does one get to rise to "stardom" because of getting knocked up while in high school?
9. I watched Dancing with the Stars. I can't help it. I love the costumes and the dancing. It's a guilty pleasure for me.
2. I sometimes wonder if I can ever be satisfied. Last week I was complaining about dragging myself to work and how hard it's gotten to go to work being so big and pregnant, and yesterday I felt odd about not being at work and kind of missed it. What gives?
3. I tried to save about $0.25 by purchasing store brand vegetarian baked beans instead of the usual Bush's Vegetarian Baked Beans. The $0.25 was not worth saving. The beans were nasty in comparison to Bush's. Some things are just worth spending the extra pennies on.
4. Is it weird that I am excited about getting my weekly emails from Food Lion and Harris Teeter regarding the weekly specials? I can't wait to make my grocery list today.
5. I am really trying to get the biggest bang for my buck by shopping the circulars and using coupons. We've learned some coupon tricks that I hope to get better at using and hopefully share with you later on.
6. I felt a sense of accomplishment when I shopped at Harris Teeter about 2 weeks ago and spent about $42 but saved about $49 (with coupons and VIC specials). I hope to do more saving than spending in the future.
7. I got a tiny lemon pie (one serving size) from Food Lion on Monday. I was hoping that it would taste nasty, and I wouldn't like it. It was delicious. Now I fear that I am going to have pick one up every time I drive my cart past the bakery.
8. I debated about whether or not I should watch Dancing with the Stars this season. I have been totally annoyed that Bristol Palin was picked to be on the show and has been the one getting so much attention. Since when does one get to rise to "stardom" because of getting knocked up while in high school?
9. I watched Dancing with the Stars. I can't help it. I love the costumes and the dancing. It's a guilty pleasure for me.
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