Workin to hard.

Seriously...I worked almost 30 hours last week and that's with only 3 days of daycare. I totally busted my balls this week and I'm friggin exhausted. Sure enough, I might have a pretty good week ahead because my boss is not overloading me with work.

Don't get me wrong...I love the work...and even more importantly...I love the money!

It's all about the gold!

After the market crashed a few months ago we have been looking for something new to invest our wealth into. We've looked at international markets and they're really unstable.

At this point I'm ready to buy gold bullion . The one thing about gold, silver, and other precious metals is that year after year they offer a consistent investment.

Not to mention, their demand always higher than the supply. Obviously, by using basic laws of economics you can see that this might be a good idea for the future!

United States Gold Bureau is an industry leader with gold, silver, and precious metals. You can buy the metals in many different types of ways and even store them through the provider.

This is a noteworthy investment and a great way to diversify your portfolio. Especially during these unstable market times!

My job...

at one point I was pretty serious about doing real estate. Then of course, the market took a huge dump in it's pants. Houses around us aren't selling at all and the last thing I wanted to do was to jump into what seems like a sinking ship!

That's why I'm glad that I got a really great job doing surveys. I have a pretty flexible schedule and overall I make good money.

It's a win-win, really. I get to look at great houses (and dumps!) and I get to see what's out there and the asking price.

Work, work and more work.

I've been nailed with cases lately! This Friday I'm going out to Schuyler county and have a full day full of surveys. Not to mention, that evening I'll have to come back and enter all of the information into the computer.

The good thing is it's going to be some nice spending money for when we leave on vacation.

Show me the gold!

One thing that never loses it’s value is gold coins ! Even when our stocks are floundering you can always look to silver, gold, and precious metals to maintain their value.

US Gold Bureau offers gold and other precious metals for delivery or they will make arrangements to have your metals stored privately and securely at a bank or depository.

I didn’t realize this but US Gold Bureau is an industry leader. They sell silver in two forms: coin or ingot. We all know what the coins look like, but the ignots are pure bullion cast in a convenient size and shape. I can only imagine they look like the blocks that are in most cartoons!

The world demand now exceeds the supply demand for gold - which makes it a pretty smart investment.

TGI 7:30pm bedtime tonight!

We're going back to having an early bedtime tonight since school is just a few short days away and we really have to try and get the kids back on schedule.

Of course, it doesn't help much that Emmy's sleeping now and we're going to expect her to wake up for two hours and go back to bed...

Of course, a 7:30 bedtime means that Margot and I can finish up our house chores and do laundry, bathroom, and maybe even finish putting the panels up in the basement!

The achey ear.

I can't hear a thing out of my left ear and I'm getting to the point of being concerned. It's been over a week now and I've been on some heavy duty antibiotics and ear drops. It seems like the earache is better but the ear drum still feels enlarged.

Wednesday I have an appointment with a specialist... I really hope I'm not going deaf in my left ear.

We need more gold, please!

That's why I think it's time to buy gold bullion!

After the market crashed a few months ago we have been looking for something new to invest our wealth into. We've looked at international markets and they're really unstable.

At this point I'm ready to buy gold bullion. The one thing about gold, silver, and other precious metals is that year after year they offer a consistent investment.

Not to mention, their demand always higher than the supply. Obviously, by using basic laws of economics you can see that this might be a good idea for the future!

The US Gold Bureau is an industry leader with gold, silver, and precious metals. You can buy the metals in many different types of ways and even store them through the provider.

This is a noteworthy investment and a great way to diversify your portfolio. Especially during these unstable market times!

It's that time of year again....

Today we went to Graem's open house at school. It was a lot of fun. I can remember when we went two years ago and it was a nightmare. Not only did she not want to go inside the building but she threw a kicking and hitting fit when she got in...

Thank god times have changed!

The job.

So I started a new job. I must say that there are days when I wonder what the hell I'm doing but most days I really like the job.

I go around to houses and do inspections for the home insurance companies. I get paid by the job and typically I make enough money to pay for daycare and a little bit extra.

The great thing about the job is that it's flexible. I can schedule appointments whenever and can even squeeze in some hours in the weekend.

Where to go?

So I am sure that you just read my last post about what job I want to pursue. But before I had that problem I had no idea what college I wanted to go to! When I was in Texas I had so many choices.

Had I been a senior in high school that actually was thinking about my future I might have actually done my homework and researched universities!

I might have also wanted to research college degrees before going to a big state university and majoring in Philosophy!

CollegeDegreesToday.com offers a great website that can really guide you to the perfect match between the field you want to go into and the university or college.

In fact, had this website been around when I was in school I might have chosen to go to a different school and would not have wasted all of that money in a school that did not even offer the major that I wanted!

Stuck.

So I totally don't know what I want to do when I get older! I don't know if I want to pursue the real estate gig or actually get a real job!

I have to figure this out pretty fast because I really need to get the 75 hour real estate course under my belt and margot is going to take off a week of work so that I can do it.

More money, please.

That's why I think it's time to buy gold bullion!

After the market crashed a few months ago we have been looking for something new to invest our wealth into. We've looked at international markets and they're really unstable.

At this point I'm ready to buy gold bullion. The one thing about gold, silver, and other precious metals is that year after year they offer a consistent investment.

Not to mention, their demand always higher than the supply. Obviously, by using basic laws of economics you can see that this might be a good idea for the future!

The US Gold Bureau is an industry leader with gold, silver, and precious metals. You can buy the metals in many different types of ways and even store them through the provider.

This is a noteworthy investment and a great way to diversify your portfolio. Especially during these unstable market times!

Back and forth...

So I must admit that I'm getting some cold feet when it comes to being a real estate agent. I don't know if it's the fear of being a failure or just not being ready to take the plunge.

It hit me the other night when I was sitting and enjoying a Friday night dinner with friends. More than likely as an agent I wouldn't have that time free and more than likely I'd be showing people houses...

Maybe I won't do real estate school...

instead I should head to Cosmetology school in Louisiana!

My grandmother and great aunts and uncles live in Louisiana and I can honestly say there's not too much going on. So that's why I am thinking about going for a visit and checking out the new Beauty school at Regency Beauty! Regency Beauty specializes in top-notch cosmetology teaching and has catered to some of the most famous in the business.

I am not so sure that I am fit for doing beauty and maybe I should just plan on staying in Ithaca and doing the real estate gig after all.

Then again...a good manicure and pedicures sounds good about now!

So much for a relaxing weekend...

We have our open house tomorrow and we're both exhausted! we had the electrician out today and I must say that things are LOOKING GOOD! I'll post pictures later.

Of course, we still have doors, finish up home theatre, put up pictures, and clean the house to do. Frick...that's a lot.

I'm so damn tired and there's so much to do.

I need more money!

That's why I think it's time to buy gold bullion!

After the market crashed a few months ago we have been looking for something new to invest our wealth into. We've looked at international markets and they're really unstable.

At this point I'm ready to buy gold bullion. The one thing about gold, silver, and other precious metals is that year after year they offer a consistent investment.

Not to mention, their demand always higher than the supply. Obviously, by using basic laws of economics you can see that this might be a good idea for the future!

The US Gold Bureau is an industry leader with gold, silver, and precious metals. You can buy the metals in many different types of ways and even store them through the provider.

This is a noteworthy investment and a great way to diversify your portfolio. Especially during these unstable market times!

Weekend!

It's been a very long weekend! We've done a lot and I've been trying to do a little bit to the house each day.

Yesterday I put up two exterior lights and tonight I plan on doing the last coat on the door and touching up. Then I'll put the door handle on and we'll have a nice COMPLETE door closet!

The interview!

I had my interview last week for the real estate position and it went perfect! Within minutes I knew I was in the right place.

I was able to get information about how to take the classes and it looks like I'm going to get started in the fall when Emmy starts up montessori school.

I'm excited about starting a new career and a little scared!

Eyeglasses for less!

Every few years I get the urge to get new eyeglasses!

A year ago I got the ugliest glasses known to man and I think I have worn them three times. My insurance only covered certain frames and I was being a cheapie.

The good news is that there's now an online optical that offers high quality, fashionable, eyewear without costing an arm and a leg - Zenni Optical!

In fact, The Examiner gave Zenni Optical a two thumbs up.

With Margot doing all of this work on the house it'd be nice to get her a new pair glasses so that she can use her old ones on house stuff.

God knows when you rely on a single pair of glasses you are really up a creek when they get broken!

Just a few more days....

Til I go on my interview!

I am meeting with the business manager at the local real estate firm. I want to talk to her about becoming an agent. I know I have to take some classes and an exam then I think I will need to find someone to mentor me and show me the ropes.

I'd love to be up and running by December but that might be wishful thinking. Then there's all of the fees that I'm going to have to pay.

I see snow ! It's time to go!

The weather forecast reads snow showers through Thursday of this week. Not once does the temperature go above thirty-two degrees and I have not seen the sun in over a month.

Depressing?

Yes.

That's why we always try to go on a SUNNY family vacation!

This past year we went to see Alex and Dominic in California. We were able to get some beach time. However, it wasn't a "beach vacation".

I've been keeping my eyes glued to the website KarismaHotels.com. The pictures make my mouth water and for an instant I can picture myself on one of their beautiful beaches sipping my Pina Colada and swimming in their elegant pools.

They have first class gourmet dining and all-inclusive packages that can fit any budget too!

Say no more.

Take me away!

Alone. Home.

It's so quiet right now!

Emmy's sleeping after having two therapy appointments today. She's been getting so tired and typically she crashes the second the therapists walk out the door.

Lucky for me though...she's been sleeping a good two to three hours A DAY!

That gives me just enough time to update the blogs and she always wakes up right before it is time to pick up her big sister from school.

Nuttin.

I've been looking for the perfect part-time job and I'm sad to report ... there's absolutely nothing out there!

I have an interview after we close on our house with the local real estate company. I'm thinking about taking the real estate class and getting my license.

With my experience in sales and my knowledge of housing and Ithaca --- I think I could do a pretty good job.

Not to mention, I have the "IN" with the school moms!

Not so booming.

Well, since the economy took a dump I must say that job prospects are at their worst. I keep looking for the perfect job and have yet to really pinpoint anything.

Having the kids home this week has been miserable and so I'm thinking more and more about going back full-time. I'd have to find daycare for Emmy full-time then I'd have to work on getting Graem into some summer camps.

The coordination of all of this seems nearly impossible. Not to mention, I have to figure out - at the end of the day - with camps, daycare, transporation, fancy clothes - how much I'm actually going to take home!

God knows we can't operate at a loss!!!

FYI

a sprocket found in the backseat

Show me the money, baby!

After the market crashed a few months ago we have been looking for something new to invest our wealth into. We've looked at international markets and they're really unstable.

At this point I'm ready to buy gold bullion. The one thing about gold, silver, and other precious metals is that year after year they offer a consistent investment.

Not to mention, their demand always higher than the supply. Obviously, by using basic laws of economics you can see that this might be a good idea for the future!

The US Gold Bureau is an industry leader with gold, silver, and precious metals. You can buy the metals in many different types of ways and even store them through the provider.

This is a noteworthy investment and a great way to diversify your portfolio. Especially during these unstable market times!

Update on the job search.

I submitted a resume a few weeks ago for a part-time administrative assistant job but I have yet to hear back. The job sounded ideal.

Work from a home office, part-time, benefits, and flexible hours. Plus, it was affiliated with Cornell.

I'm pretty sure they had tons of over-qualified applicants - but I was expecting to hear something.

Ugh....got to love living in Ithaca and a small college town.

Long time, no post!

SORRY!

I've been getting my ass kicked with sick kids and partner! Then there's myself.

I was down and out because I had to have my gallbladder out. I got a pretty bad staph infection that I think I got at our local shitty hospital. Ugh.

Now I'm on the mend and I think that the kids are starting to feel better too.

I promise to blog more!

Lookin...

so I've started looking at options and returning to work.

It's been a good run!

I've been unemployed for over four years now. EEK!

We toured a daycare a few months ago and it was alright. Like I'm sure it's a good place. I just wasn't ready. I'm still not ready.

However, I figure in another 6 months to a year I'll want to start back up. Plus, I know that at that point Emmy will really benefit from a consistent schedule and being around kids her own age.

Anyone wanna hire me?

Trying something new!

After the market crashed a few months ago we have been looking for something new to invest our wealth into. We've looked at international markets and they're really unstable.

At this point I'm ready to invest some of my funds into silver. The one thing about gold, silver, and other precious metals is that year after year they offer a consistent investment.

Not to mention, their demand always higher than the supply. Obviously, by using basic laws of economics you can see that this might be a good idea for the future!

Monex is an industry leader with gold, silver, and precious metals. You can buy the metals in many different types of ways and even store them through the provider.

This is a noteworthy investment and a great way to diversify your portfolio. Especially during these unstable market times.

Got childcare?

I'd love to find a part-time job...but I must admit that I'm quite worried about the daycare situation!

We've toured a few places and I'm not overly impressed with either.

It could be that I'm just not ready to go back to work mentally and leave the baby that I worked so hard to have!

Then there's the issue of LOSING money by going back to work. Not only would I have to pay for insurance but I'd also have to pay for daycare which costs an arm and a leg.

A little sun goes a long way!

This weekend was awesome because it was warm and we got to soak up the vitamin D with the sun!

Living in upstate New York you learn to appreciate those sunny days and take advantage.

We spent both yesterday and today outside and I have a great sunburn to show for it.

Gotta love being a white girl.

Need help?

When I worked in healthcare we were constantly looking for ways to make senior's lives easier and safer.

Typically that mean adding devises such as a walker or cane and also making their living space more "user friendly".

One thing that always seemed to help and was really essential was a toilet seat riser.

It allowed for the resident to be able to ease onto the toilet and also the resident wouldn't have to strain as much to stand to the standing position.

Since we live in such an isolated area we didn't have many options and it really depended on what the local pharmacy had in stock.

Allegro Medical has such a great variety of devises online. In fact, it's a one-stop-shop and they also have options for free delivery too!

Nurse or Real Estate Agent?

I keep going back and forth on what to do when I get older...

On one hand I think it'd be great to work in Labor and Delivery and assist ladies with having their babies. I realize it would take work and some additional schooling but I think I'd really enjoy my job.

Then there's the way that I think I'd be able to be the best mom and possibly have the most flexible schedule - real estate.

The classes for real estate can be done online and I think I'd probably do pretty good once I'm up and running since I've been a stellar sales person in the past.

Monster earache.

I have a serious friggin' earache going on. I went in last week and was prescribed antibiotics. It seems like they aren't doing a thing!

Today I looked over and it seems like Emmy has the exact same thing going on because she's tugging on her left ear.

Ugh. NOthing like having a sick kid to start off your week.

Let's just go.

Back in the day we would pack a back pack and decide that Friday morning that we were going on a roadtrip! This was before children or animals.

Now that we have kids we have to plan a little bit better!

We've been looking at great cancun vacations and I think we're ready to make the commitment.

We're leaning towards doing a nice vacation during the Christmas holidays. Margot gets off from work and it's not like we have family to go visit.

Karisma Hotels offers some great resorts. The restaurants are incredible and the hotels offer beautiful settings with top notch customer service.

Sign me up!

I just don't know...

with Emmy being quite the "spirited child" I've been considering options when it comes to going back to work.

At one point I was really leaning towards going back to school for nursing. Binghamton has a good nursing school and just the other day we ran into a girl who graduated from there and said she really enjoyed it. She now works as an ER nurse.

Then there's real estate. The hours are somewhat appealing to me because I can make my own schedule, have my own office hours, and when the economy doesn't suck do pretty good!

*yawn*

I just woke up after 10 hours of sleep and I'm friggin exhausted. Between my black eye that I got at softball and my aching ear I'm a total mess!

At least it's beautiful outside and the sun is out and birds are chirping.

We have a few things on the agenda today. Peter's party is today and also the duck launch at Taughannock.

Instead of moving...

we're going to stay put in our adorable house and revamp it!

We've decided to get a new sectional couch and 50" television for the living room. We're going off of our current wall color and might look around for new area rugs to match.

I also just finished painting to the kitchen, caulking the countertops, and doing new faceplates on our outlets and switches.

Change is happenin', folks.

Bad times get worse.

So right when you think it can't get worse...

Margot called it. Her job took away it's retirement contribution for the year. Totaly friggin' sucks. I guess it was either that OR they don't make payroll.

I can't believe things are getting so bad. I'm starting to get somewhat scared considering that we're a family surviving on ONE income.

Baby fat.

Tonight when we hung out with our friends I couldn't help but bring up my pregnancy weight gain. It was in the company of two other post-partum moms who nodded and grinned.

Maybe what I need to look into to get these unwanted pounds off is green tea fat burner! I've tried other methods of weight loss and they're not working!

Anything but blooming...

So Margot got the news Friday. They laid off someone from her firm.

FUCK.

Of course, that puts our whole life on hold indefinitely. We've stopped putting our house on the market and we're not looking at any other houses in the future.

Standstill.

What do you think...

when I say that I'm thinking of losing weight?

I know it's not going to be an easy journey because I have quite a bit to lose. But I've done it before and I figure with a little help from Fenterdren and other types of weight loss aides I might be able to do it!

We've talked about kiddo #3, however, I would never think about doing that until I was back to a decent weight.

Feeling better?

I swear this family has been hit hard with sickness. First off it was Graem who had a terrible cold and asthma type stuff going on.

Then I got nailed a few weeks ago with a brutal virus that they thought was actually strep.

The day I got better Grammy got pink eye. Then a week later Emmy got pink eye.

THen last night we had to take Emmy to the ER to get treated because she had a 104 fever and she felt horrible.

I don't dare say that we're starting to feel better...

I can't make it.

I'm pretty bummed that I'm not going to be able to meet my friends out in Las Vegas. Right now they're all looking at a hotel in las vegas that looks divine!

It's one right on the strip with a spa, whirlpool in the room and great food. Did I mention gambling within feet of your room?!

That could be a little dangerous I suppose...

Career change.

So I've been thinking about what to do with my life post-children and I think I've pretty much decided that I'm going to go into real estate!

I've been pondering it for the past few years and each time I think about it I always revert back to the fact that I don't want to spend every single minute on the phone or every weekend away.

However, I think even if I did spend some time in the evening on the phone or on the weekends showing houses...I'd get to spend a lot of time at home during the day! Plus, I'd just have to learn to prioritize.

On the job...

I know in the next few years that I'll need to get a job but I have no idea what I'm going to find myself doing.

I might even look into CDL training! God knows they're always hiring bus drivers and you can't go wrong with state benefits and school hours.

Pretty excited...

that tonight on television my favorite show, "Mama's Boys" is coming on at 9pm!

Even more exciting is that it's 7:30pm and both kids are in bed and I'm on the couch. Woo woo.

Of course, that doesn't excuse all of the laundry that needs to be done...

Looking?

When the kids get bigger I realize that I'm going to have to return back to the work force.

Of course, I haven't really thought about what I might want to do. I know that I'm pretty burned out on healthcare and I'm not sure that I'd want to return.

Maybe I'll look at a sales job search and see if there's anything in my local area.

I did awesome at sales and marketing and really enjoyed it. PLUS it was a great way for me to make good money and have a somewhat flexible schedule.

Just the other day...

I was talking to a friend at a party about the local economy.

The previous year I had told her about how I was doing tons of blogging and how it was bringing in some decent money.

She worked in marketing at Cornell and seemed interested in what I was doing.

Another person who was listening asked more about blogging. Supposedly her department at Cornell is downsizing and outsourcing her IT department to another department off-campus.

Seems like in a year a lot has happened and I hope that a year from now this will all be over and the economy will be back to "normal".

I ate too much.

That's been an all-too-familiar phrase these past few months. I love my food though and when I find something I love...I overconsume.

That's why I should probably alter my eating habits, do some light movement, and consider weight loss products!!

I'm still nursing and so the weight loss products would have to be nursing friendly or all natural.

Sexy bathing suit -- here I come!

Busy Santa.

Yesterday was so busy.

I cleaned the house, did laundry, and made sure that everything was ready to go. Not to mention both kids are at home!

Tonight is going to be even busier!!! The house is already a shithole again and so I have to clean it and then I'd like to put the kids down for a nap since we went to bed so late last night.

Then later tonight...we really have our work cut out for us. Bunk bed hell.

I'm sure there will be profanities!!

Show me the teeth!

I'm a grinder.

I admit it. Every night before I go to bed I have to put in my night guard or else I spend all night grinding my teeth.

Over the years and pre-mouth guard days I used to wake up with a sore jaw. Plus, I have the signs of a grinder - jagged teeth.

Margot's already told me that we don't have money in the budget for more teeth.

But I've been looking around and Washington DC dental implants has some pretty reasonable rates!

SO FULL.

Last night we went to Christine and Amy's seven fish dinner.

I ate way too much and could barely move. At one point I thought that I was going to pop or throw up. Thank God neither happened.

Last night when we got home I nursed Emmy and we both slept SO GOOD.

Of course, that was midnight and I'm pretty sure after being overstimulated her brain just needed 8 hours of relaxation!

I've got to move it, move it.

I'm going to start my weight loss program in just a few more weeks. I figure I should just enjoy the holidays and then it's exercise and diet for me!

Of course, I could just try Hydroxycut and call it a day. I know that medications work great for me and if one little pill can help out... I'm all for it!

This week's schedule...

Well it looks like I have another busy week!

Today we listed our house with a real estate agent and so I'm sure I'll be busting my ass to get the house ready for showings and then dropping off the dog. Ugh.

Monday - Books, Babies, and Bouncing at the library
Tuesday - Playgroup at Deb's/ Cardiologist Appt

I'm exhausted and going for a nap now.

Comfort.

I'm all about comfort these days.

In fact, most of my shoes are slipons and I have even started wearing softpants. EEk.

I have my eye on some Dansko professional clogs this holiday season. They're easy to put on and they're so durable and comfortable.

Years ago I had a brown pair of Dankos and I wore them every day! After a year of straight wear the heels got weird and I had to throw them out.

If Santa's looking at this post --- Hook me up with some new Danskos!

I've been thinking...

that maybe what I'll decide to do while the kids are young is real estate!

We met with our agent today and signed paperwork.

I think I would love to meet with potential buyers and show them houses. Then the fun begins with purchase offers, negotiations, and closing.

Of course, with this economy it'd always be nice to have a steady income like Margot's!

However, it's nice to know that we could live on just one income...

We were just looking...

online for wedding and engagement rings.

Years ago Margot lost her ring and I decided to wear mine so that it didn't look like I was a single mother!

I've told Margot that the one thing that I want for Christmas is matching rings. I figure I'll look online and I might even take a trip to the mall.

I'm selling these

Camera for sale?

Margot's dad has over 20 cameras that we are looking to sale and I have no idea the worth or the best place to sell them.

I'm looking for a good electronics blog that might have information on buying and selling electronics!

Why does the economy have to be in such poor shape when we're looking to sale these very expensive cameras?

The aftermath...

I never realized how much there is to do after someone dies. Margot's been taking care of the financial stuff and I've been doing the posessions and trying to sell off and get rid of stuff.

Of course, the financial stuff would be easier had arrangements and beneficiaries were listed.

I guess it's all good prep so that we can make changes on our will in case anything ever happened.

Back to school for me?

Lately, I've been thinking about what I want to do for an occupation once the kids start school in another two years or so. I enjoyed healthcare and working with the senior population, however, I didn't like all of the responsibility and very honestly I'm not sure I'd want to manage other people.

I've really considered a MS nursing degree. Since I already have a bachelor I think I'd just have to take a few more science classes and then I'd be eligible.

One thing about nursing is that there's a constant need and I could work at the hospital or a doctor's office.

I've always had an interest in Labor and Delivery and a degree in nursing would allow me to be part of the process.

Saint Xavier University Online would allow me to get my degree while staying home with the kids. Many times you get to do online work and then for the occassional weekend you would need to do campus work.

It sounds like a perfect match and one that I might seriously look into.

Life's too short to do something that you don't enjoy.

Off for a while.

Things took an awful turn Friday night with Margot's father. her brother was visiting and in the middle of the night we got a call that her dad was unconscious on the floor and not responding. He was taken to the hospital and by Sunday they decided to stop life support.

To say the least...we're all just taking it easy going through stuff and trying to make sense of all of the financial stuff.

Augh.

Fatty.

Okay, this post-pregnancy extra poundage has got to go!

I must admit that I haven't been trying to hard to drop the pounds. I've been eating like it's my last meal and let's not even talk about the whole exercise aspect!

I think I need to find some good diet pills that are all natural. Since I'm nursing I can't do any of the hardcore diet pills that was I on prior to getting pregnant.

Am I employable?

So I must admit with the economy headed towards the shitter I'm somewhat scared of what lies ahead for me in the upcoming year or so when I decided to go back to work part-time.

I haven't quite figured out what I want to do but I might want to stay with teaching and substituting seems to actually be a pretty flexible gig and perfect for doing drop off and pick up at school!

That's just not right...

Every single night I have the worst gas.

I used to have occassional gas but since the baby has been born my body hasn't been the same. To say the least it's affecting everyone.

I've tried cutting out dairy and that hasn't helped in the slightest and so I've gone back on dairy because I miss my milk and cheese so much!

I might think about doing a body cleanse or colon cleanser. I've heard that there can be bacteria in the colon that can cause digestive issues.

Anything's worth a try at this point...

On the go!

I swear lately I've been on the go non-stop.

I had dentist appointments, playgroups, groceries, picking kids up, dropping kids off, and meetings!

I think for my birthday I'm going to ask Margot to take the kids and let me have a day of peace. I'm just going to stay in bed and watch bad television and not be a mama!

Exhausted mama.

Good god I'm friggin' exhausted.

I have given up coffee now for a few days and I can barely function. I almost know what druggies must go through when they detox because I feel useless and spent all of the time!

The good thing...Emmy's been sleeping like a champ and actually been staying asleep through the night.

I know there's light at the end of the tunnel.

Detox me!

We've talked about doing a detox for our bodies. However, I never realized how many different detoxes are out there!

There's orovo detox and the other day I was at the store and saw this detox that has you putting patches on your feet.

Supposedly, when you wake up the patches are black and that's the bad toxins that come out through your feet.

I want to buy them just to see what happens!

Errands.

Today I've got the following list of things to do:

1. Pick up meds
2. Get blood drawn for Thyroid
3. Get battery for G's watch
4. Meet up with fridge guy so that he can fix our freezer

I swear it's always something.

Of course the most important thing on my list is SLEEP!!

Fat.

I really want to lose this baby weight!!!

I keep talking about it and I've gotten to the point where I'm tired of wearing my old maternity clothes and I want to go back to my regular clothing.

It seems like with nursing I'm constantly hungry and if I were to just eat healthy I'm sure I'd drop the pounds pretty fast.

I might look into weight loss pills that are safe while nursing.

This weather!!!

So it's friggin' snowing out.

I can't believe it.

At least Emmy's asleep in her playpen. I just hope that she's able to get some good sleep!

I plan on lying down too because I'm exhausted.

To say the least....last night was rough.

Only a matter of time...

before we're going to have to buy textbooks for the girls!

Grammy loves reading and most recently we bought her some science books at the local book sale.

There are some things that we just don't get with the montessori school and I'm assuming that when she gets older and in their grade school that they'll actually do more book and paperwork.

Quite the break.

EEk!

To say the least since the baby was born I really haven't worked much. Partly because I don't have daycare options and there's no way for me to bring Emmy with me!

Also, I just want to sit back, relax, and enjoy Emmy being a baby.

This was the stage that I missed when Graem was born so it's been really nice to see Emmy turn over and do so many cute things!

Ouch.

Lately, I've had such terrible pain in my feet. At night they tend to tense up and I swear that I can barely walk. Typically I have to walk on my tip-toes just to get down the stairs.

A few years ago I had the same thing and was diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis. The solution was wearing better shoes and/or arch supports!

I think losing weight probably helped too.

After all this time...

of talking about painting the living room and switching out the home theatre system --- I've finally done it!!

Of course, our couch is still broken and the guys are coming next week to take it away for repair.

Now all we need is theater seating and a new flat screen to make our living room cozy!

Moving?

Years ago we were considering moving to San Francisco. We looked at apartments, were going to sell one of our cars and even looked into renting a moving truck to take our stuff cross country!

To say the least it was going to cost a small fortune. (This was before moving pods).

Then the idea totally got yanked when Margot's job got resended and the whole dot com industry went under!

Now of course, I'm glad that we decided to stay in upstate New York and have babies!

New York City?

At one point I thought that I wanted to be in a big city. Especially when I was working in corporate America.

I wouldn't mind Manhattan jobs but I think I'd really have to make enough in order for us to live comfortably.

I've been tossing around the idea of going back to school lately and either getting a teaching, law, or business degree!

The clean machine.

I've been pretty happy with our Dyson. However, it seems to be having some sucking issues lately. I'm sure there's something that I need to clean out and it's engineering is pretty easy to figure out.

I've heard that Electrolux vacuums are really good too.

From now on...I will never again buy another cheap vacuum! God knows, we've been through our fair share of vacuums under $100. Heck, we've probably purchased five of them already!

Music to my ears.

I've tried absolutely everything to get Emmy to stop crying. In fact, I purchased these little wind chimes that are in the forms of duckies that were attached to her carseat and I've since moved them to hang off of her seat.

Nothing works.

The other day I went to a Le Leche meeting and one thing that the girls were talking about was to turn the radio on an AM station and let the static on the channels be heard.

Sure enough...the best cure all and what has worked on a few occasions to end crying.

Static.

What is going on with me?

Something is totally whacked with my hormones. When I was pregnant I had absolutely NO pimples or acne of any sort.

Now... I've got pizza city going on and it's gross.

I need fast acting acne cures that will help me beat this stuff.

Or...maybe I should just get pregnant again.

JUST JOKING.

How original.

That's exactly how I don't feel these days. I really try to do a decent job of getting meals on the table by the time Margot gets home and I like to make sure that it tastes good too.

However, I've been at a loss for what to prepare these past few weeks and I wish I could figure out some new recipes. Maybe I should come up with a 2 week menu and stick with it!

*pop*

Goes the pimple.

I swear I've tried all pimple creams and I've almost given up hope that I will ever be acne free!

In fact, the only time that my complexion was perfect was when I was pregnant. Now how twisted is that? Most of the time it's the other way around!

I have a dermatologist appointment in September and I think I'm going to mention it again. The last time I went to him he gave me some cream and I was pretty inconsistent about putting it on!

The good ole' days.

I used to enjoy going golfing a few times during the summer. Of course, when I was a corporate girl I was all about having the best golf bags, clubs, shoes, and even clothing!

I've thought about taking Graem out to the local golf course but didn't want to shell out the big bucks. Plus, I didn't know how well she would tolerate it.

Now that we have a new putt-putt place down the street I think I might give that a shot first!

Back in the day...

we used to own motorcycles!

Ours were nothing special and half of the time I'd tip mine and end up on the pavement. OUCH!

Now that we're settled down with kids I don't forsee in our near future going back to the days of boats and motorcycles!

However, when the kids go to high school or college I might be interested in looking at used Harleys!

Can't take the biker out of the chick, ya know?

Me wants.

A new LCD TV. I've been keeping an eye on them and they've gone down in price considerably.

In fact, over the next year or so I can forsee having to get a new dvd/home theatre system and possibly a new television for the living room.

Of course, I'm not sure where we'll find the money to replace our existing television!

I'm desperate.

For some sexy shoes.

It seems like pregnancy did a number on my shoes and I've been wearing crocs and sandals all summer. However, my chacos have come to the end of the road and I really need to think about getting another pair.

Of course, I know that fall and winter are right around the corner and I will probably need a new pair of slide on shoes too!

Yikes.

With everything going crazy we forgot to realize that Margot's passport expired!

I've heard that when it expires you have to go through all of the tedious paperwork again. I wish we would have realized that it was about to expire and just renewed it.

God knows we don't have a whole lot of extra time these days with two little ones running around!

SO HOT.

Today actually hasn't been bad but when I was a kid I used to love to hang out near the refrigerators section of the appliance store!

Mind you, I lived in Houston and a cool day is in the low 90's.

These days the temperature doesn't get too hot in upstate New York and today is a mild and overcast afternoon. I have the fan turned on with the window open and it seems to be perfect!

No more moving for us!

We just went to a friend's apartment the other night and they moved last week. They had to go up three flights of stairs and I'm sure they thought hiring movers was the best investment they had ever made!

Margot's dad moves all of the time and next time he moves I think he should hire New York Moving Company to get the job done!

The last time he moved he hired some guys off of the street and to say the least some of his stuff ended up broken and missing!

The zoo!

We had such a great time taking Grammy and Emmy to the zoo when we were in Houston. I was disappointed in the gift shop though because all of the t-shirts were pretty cheesy and wanted something really unique as a reminder of our day at the zoo.

Perhaps they should have ostrich feathers and all proceeds go to the zoo?

The only thing I was able to bring home from the zoo was a pretty bad sunburn!

We need a new television!

Okay, I've started wanting a new television now that we're at a friend's place and they have a big screen television! It's been so nice and even with my bad eyesight I can even see what's going on and read the wording.

Of course, once we get a television we're also going to need a LCD mount.

Maybe we'll look at our local store and see if they have any good discounts and offer a good deal with financing!

On our way!

Well, it's just a few more days before we leave to go to Houston. I'm really excited because it's been ages since we've gone and I have a lot of catching up with family and friends.

While we are there I'm going to check out a Houston travel guide because I'd like to take Grammy to some of the kid friendly spots and maybe even a museum or two.

They're baaaaaaack.

I'm talking about my zits. I swear the day that I had Emmy I started getting pimples again.

Now my face is pretty much a war zone and I look like I'm straight out of a high school yearbook.

I should look into getting the best acne treatment out there because if I don't these pimples might just take over my whole body!

I've got to look through my stash of...

books before we head to Rohoboth beach. It's been ages since I've been able to read a good book and I feel the need to stimulate my mind.

God knows, this is the best time to do it because when Emmy gets moving --- I know I'll be chasing her around the house!

The wonder drug.

A few years back I was put on medication to help with weight loss. To say the least it was the boost that I needed to lose over 75 pounds! To this day I have been able to keep most of the weight off.

After I nurse I might think about going with generic Phentermine. The real Phentermine worked perfect but it wasn't covered under my insurance.

Getting married the old fashioned way?

A few days ago I was visiting a friend from high school's website. They had pictures taken and I was intrigued to see that they did a wedding with renaissance costumes!

She was always into the renaissance festival and wore the clothing to school and I'm glad to see that she found someone that had the exact same passion and hobby.

What we interesting was that everyone in her wedding and even the guests were dressed up too!

I wonder if they had delicious food for their reception? Mmm.

Upcoming travel!

We just booked our flights for Houston and I was shocked to see how much our airline tickets were. Augh. We even ended up using some frequent flier points too.

Thank God we don't have to look around for cheap hotels in the Houston area because the cost of housing would have put our traveling budget into the red.

In fact, I talked to my mom the other day and she mentioned instead of us renting a minivan that they are going to see if they can borrow my grandparents van for the week that we're there.