Inner Ramblings

On Target

Inner Ramblings of My Mind — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:01:16 -0500

March 21 - April 19

You needn't go out of your way to get everything you feel you deserve at this time. Routine endeavors yield maximum possible rewards.

So true. Today was terrific! We used to do coffee, bagels, and a Spiritual movie but since going back to work, I obviously haven't been able to do that. Well today we were able to, and it was awesome. I've missed hanging out with my friends!!!!!!!!!

Interaction

Inner Ramblings of My Mind — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:05:46 -0500

So far today I've dropped Ian off at school, gone to Einstein's Bagels, and to the grocery store. Now I have to pick up around the house and get the coffee going; I have company coming!

I'm so excited. I haven't seen any of my friends in a long time.

Tomorrow I'm swinging by my office to let them see Roo, so that should provide me with some excitement too. Hopefully after that I can meet up with another friend or two for coffee

Autumn

Inner Ramblings of My Mind — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:10:12 -0400

Today was almost perfect.

We got up at around 7am, had our coffee, watched the news, and then all headed out to the Bagel place for Breakfast. My parents met us there, and at 10am we headed down to Hyde Park for the Fall Festival. Ian had his costume and they had vendors for "trick or treating", a pumpkin area, and a lot of things for the kids to do. We finished up there, headed over to ALDI to do some grocery shopping (where I saved a ton of money again!) and then came home for a nap. We left again at 4pm and went to the mall where Ian played in the indoor play area, got to go on the merry-go-round, and I got my Pumpkin Latte (decaf) from Starbucks.

Sean's in the Man Cave right now, Ian's in bed, and I'm getting ready to do some studying. I hope tomorrow is as perfect as today was!

I don't look 38+ weeks pregnant, do I?

Is It Time Yet?

Inner Ramblings of My Mind — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:47:33 -0400

This weekend was pretty great. Saturday we went to the Bagel Place for breakfast and then met my brother, his kids, and my parents at the Aquarium. We let the kids play in the water for two hours and then came back home for a nap. After that, we picked up my nephew and went to Lowry Park Zoo's Zoo Boo (that was fun, except for an altercation I got into with a staff member who wouldn't let me go back the way we came when Ian freaked out over a 12 foot tall growling monster). Sunday Sean raced and Ian and I got to hang out together for some quality time, then we went to my brother's pool for a few hours. That night a family friend watched Ian for our Anniversary and we went to dinner and to see Burn After Reading, which was your typical interesting, bad movie.

This week has been less than stellar. I'm the only one in the office so I've been the one responsible for keeping things in order. I've had a few fires to put out, and the worst one I have to deal with is something that I can't do because I'm not allowed to drive more than 20 minutes away from the hospital. *Sigh* Today was the first day I've actually used any sick time, and I was forced into it by my mother. I feel like garbage and she told me that my body may be trying to get me to slow down to prepare for Baby Girl's arrival.

Fine.

I've been trying to move things along a little bit, but nothing. Nada. Apparently the methods we used to keep her in utero are coming back to bite me in the ass! Trust me when I say that I am thrilled that I've made it full term, but I'm starting to get a bit uncomfortable. I am trying to keep up-beat about everything, but I really don't want to be induced!

My hormones are acting all wonky too. I get upset over some things that are not new situations but, for some reason, affect me more now. My feelings get hurt for no reason other than my mind getting in the way, and I feel lonely even though I'm surrounded by people who's support and offers for help are constantly pouring in. I'm falling behind in my studying and that makes me pissed off as well.... I'm not usually like this, so it's all new territory for me.

Blah.

Ian's Birthday Pictures

Inner Ramblings of My Mind — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:07:18 -0400

Here is "The Grill". Sean had to trailer it over for heaven's sake. It's the pride and joy of the shop!

Here's a picture of everyone (well, 1/2 of everyone):

Opening gifts with the kids:

Getting help from Daddy:

Everyone again:

Blowing out candles:

We did fish crafts too. We had fish to color, "aquarium" making kits, fish cutouts that we glued colored sand on...

Playing with cousins and friends:

Weekend Bliss

Inner Ramblings of My Mind — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:50:17 -0400

This weekend was awesome!

Saturday we spent shopping for Ian's party which ended up costing us about $300 (for just the food!) and visiting family. In the afternoon Sean worked in the Man Cave while I studied, and then we watched a movie. Sean went to bed and I p stayed awake with Ian until around 11pm, which then ended up with Ian climbing in to bed with me when I went in. Ian spent the night grinding his teeth and throwing his limbs all over me, so I gave up and got up this morning at 4:30am.

Sean and I had coffee until a family friend came over to ride with Sean to the park. I did laundry until Ian woke up, then the two of us headed to the park to set up for his party.

What a blast! We had about 20 adults and 12 kids so there was quite a crowd. There was a lot of eating, a lot of laughter, and some wonderful memories made. The kids had a blast playing on the playground and in the sand, and I had fish-type crafts for them to make (Ian chose a fish theme. What a surprise). Ian got tons of gifts, and I was proud of him for remembering to say his Thank-you's to people!

Honestly, we've had the best luck every year (er, except for the year we had to cancel because he was sick). The weather is always beautiful and we always have a great time... I am so blessed that so many people care about my son! Every year I am awed by the number of people that come to celebrate the day with us, and I find myself getting choked up when I look around and see the outpouring to love. It's days like this that my heart feels completely full and happy.

I have pictures to upload when my PC stops being a butt-head. Probably tomorrow!

Fall

Inner Ramblings of My Mind — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:40:38 -0400

I didn't realize how long it's been since I've written anything! Sean had his surgery on Thursday and he can't do anything at all but sit on the couch. It's been up to me to take care of Ian and do all the housework, so I haven't had time to log on. I haven't even had two minutes to drop Entrecards, which is something I used to do daily!

We're gearing up for Ian's birthday party on Sunday and I'm excited for a day of friends and family. Ian's pretty excited too, though he doesn't quite get why we're having a party this month instead of November when his true birthday is, LOL!

People are funny though. Some RSVP'd right away, and still others haven't even bothered. I know it isn't a big deal for some people, but we're going to the park, bringing a big grill, and cooking ribs, chicken, and hotdogs. Everyone knows this, yet they don't care enough to respond? I have to buy the food by Friday and it's pissing me off that there are quite a few people whom we haven't heard a peep from! I told Sean to call his "family" and ask but he refuses, which is great because I really want to end up without enough food for the people who were polite and responded so that the unthinking people can eat! Better still will be to spend a lot of $$$ on food for people who won't even show up...

Baby Bliss

Inner Ramblings of My Mind — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:52:37 -0400

I am so happy. I had a fantastic day! I had my shower and it was better than I could have imagined. It was small and intimate (which is how I like it. I don't like a ton of people around me), and very relaxed. We played some really cute games, ate more food than I thought possible, and laughed a lot. I really could not have asked for a better day.

I came home to a sick kid though. He was coughing a bit this morning, but I had a feeling it was going to turn in to something worse by tomorrow and I was right. His fever was 102 by the time I got home at 5pm so I gave him Tylenol, and now he's in my bed sleeping. I just hope I caught it in time...

I'll post pictures of the shower tomorrow when I'm not so tired!

Labor Day

Inner Ramblings of My Mind — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:44:34 -0400

Had a busy weekend!

Friday night we drove to St. Petersburg to Quaker Steak and Lube so I could have fried pickels and Ian could play the games there.

Saturday Sean had to work on the rental house so I took Ian to Busch Gardens with my parents, brother, sister-in-law, and my 4 nieces and nephews. We experienced Jungala for the first time and it was awesome! The kids played in the water area and then spent an hour climbing around, so they were exhausted by the time we left. After that I had a mystery shopping assignment at Hooters so Ian went to my parent's house and Sean and I went out to dinner alone. When we got back home I got stuff ready for the yard sale, and then on Sunday we were up at 5am to set up.

The yardsale was a bust; only 2 people showed up! I was sick and in pain that day (did too much so had contractions Saturday night and just generally felt like garbage on Sunday), so I spent the rest of the day in bed.

Today I got up early to do some studying, then we hit Adventure Island for 3 hours. We came home, showered, and then went to a friend's house for a bar-b-que which was fun and relaxed. The kids even got along pretty well until the end, which was amazing because two of them are 'best friends' and Ian was the 'new kid', and the three of them are only children. There were a few moments of "we're playing a two person only game!" and some other things that we had to step in on, but the majority of the time they played nicely. We left when Ian broke down from exhaustion, and now we're home and getting ready for bed... Ian passed out at 7:30pm so I think he's done, LOL!

Work tomorrow and it's going to SUCK! I have a hearing I've been dreading for weeks and, even though I did over and above the amount of work I needed to in order to get some things straight before tomorrow, it didn't work out the way I was supposed to. *sigh* Does it ever?

Best Dressed

Inner Ramblings of My Mind — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:36:42 -0400

I can't believe how much clothing we have for this little girl! I'm washing all the things that have been given to us that are 0-6 months, and I'm on my third "super load" wash. I can't believe how lucky we are that we know such wonderful, giving people!

I'm thinking that the shower I was going to have may not happen and I'm fine with that. I think my friend is a little overwhelmed with stuff right now and I don't want to burden her more, plus it seems like I might have a few friends who would feel 'obligated' to come but don't want to, and who wants that stress in their life when they're 30 weeks pregnant, LOL?

I think I may see if my best friend and maybe one or two others may want to see a movie and have dinner. That's all the 'shower' I'd need anyway!