So its almost November and Dec 31st is my last day with my employer. I am secretly getting excited. I really would love to be home with my kids for a little bit. Even if it were just for a month or so. I hate taking them to a sitter and they are with her more than they are with me. I know that I need to work and that being a stay at home mom really isn't possible for the long term but I can live it for a little while right?!
They had a big reorganization of changes in our department starting today at work. I am really really happy about it to say the least. More to come later about all that.
I can't believe the holidays are right around the corner already. Its so funny to hear Boo talk about Christmas this year. She is all into Santa Claus and getting presents. We are probably creating a monster but its still cute. I can't wait to see her face Christmas morning when she sees all the presents under the tree. That is just the best part of it all! My husband and I don't really get eachother anything for Christmas much anymore because we spoil eachother so much throughout the year with things that we want. Guns for my husband and clothes or whatever else for me. This year my Christmas present is a 7-night cruise to the Carribean. I CAN'T WAIT!
Well gotta go for now.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Think before you Speak
If there is one thing my mama taught me it was "think before you speak" And it always amazes me what GREAT advise that was. Especially when I have those moments where I just realized that I didn't think about what just came out of my mouth and its about 1.3 seconds tooo late.
So today I was talking to a co-worker and SHE totally had one of those moments but the difference with her was...she never realized what she said was kinda..well hurtful...sorta...because it was so dumb I thought it sorta more funny than hurtful. So this is how the convo went. Well I guess I should give you a bit of background first. She is way into bodybuilding and is even in competitions. So me having a baby back about 6 months ago now I'd like to get in shape so I asked for her help. She was more than willing and gladly gave me a diet and exercise regimen to follow. AWESOME! So here's how the convo went
ME: So I went to the Dermatologist yesterday for this yucko patch I have above my eye. Its psoriasis so they gave me some cream. Also the doc thinks I have hyperthyroidism. Isn't that weird?
Co-Worker: (looks me up and down for a second) Ha don't you mean HYPOthyroidism (and a totally NOT kidding tone)
ME: No Hyperthyroidism as in I have an over active thyroid. The reason she thinks this is because I've lost 60 lbs in the last 6 months and she thinks my eyes are "wider" than normal. So I have to go get a blood test and see but I totally don't think I do because I have always had "wide" eyes and I feel completely fine.
Co-worker: Are you sure they didn't mean HYPOthyroid...because really 60 lbs when you deduct the baby's weight and swellng and all that its really not that much weight you lost. (looking me up and down again literally sizing me up)
Ok we continued on like this for a while. Her never realizing that she was pretty much calling me obese (which 15-20 lbs over my ideal weight is NOT obese)Then she's all "is your husband going to be an obsticle for you in losing weight" HUH??? What are you talking about??!! Lord lady. I think I will be avoiding her for a bit as she obviously has NO internal filter when it comes to having an intelligent conversation. I have a feeling she does not have to many close friends. But maybe so. I don't know.
Ah well I go on to tell one of my other co-workers about this silly run in this morning. One of my co-workers that happens to be a good friend. She is freakin hilarious and can spin almost anything into roll on the floor histerical. And she is so positive. Which I LOVE. But she's not that annoyingly positive person where like no matter what you say she's like "thats ok let me tell you a joke" She's the perfect combination of light-hearted but CAN be serious when you need her to be. I love ya Jen. I know that when I go to her she can always make me feel better. I hope that I have that same effect on people. I want people to think I am gonna go talk to Michelle because she just makes me feel so good. haha. Is that stupid? I try to avoid negative people and try to bring out the best in others. And if you like to talk then I will totally be your best friend because I LOVE TO TALK! But know that I am at least TRYING to think before I speak so I don't make a total ass out of myself. lol!
Later.
So today I was talking to a co-worker and SHE totally had one of those moments but the difference with her was...she never realized what she said was kinda..well hurtful...sorta...because it was so dumb I thought it sorta more funny than hurtful. So this is how the convo went. Well I guess I should give you a bit of background first. She is way into bodybuilding and is even in competitions. So me having a baby back about 6 months ago now I'd like to get in shape so I asked for her help. She was more than willing and gladly gave me a diet and exercise regimen to follow. AWESOME! So here's how the convo went
ME: So I went to the Dermatologist yesterday for this yucko patch I have above my eye. Its psoriasis so they gave me some cream. Also the doc thinks I have hyperthyroidism. Isn't that weird?
Co-Worker: (looks me up and down for a second) Ha don't you mean HYPOthyroidism (and a totally NOT kidding tone)
ME: No Hyperthyroidism as in I have an over active thyroid. The reason she thinks this is because I've lost 60 lbs in the last 6 months and she thinks my eyes are "wider" than normal. So I have to go get a blood test and see but I totally don't think I do because I have always had "wide" eyes and I feel completely fine.
Co-worker: Are you sure they didn't mean HYPOthyroid...because really 60 lbs when you deduct the baby's weight and swellng and all that its really not that much weight you lost. (looking me up and down again literally sizing me up)
Ok we continued on like this for a while. Her never realizing that she was pretty much calling me obese (which 15-20 lbs over my ideal weight is NOT obese)Then she's all "is your husband going to be an obsticle for you in losing weight" HUH??? What are you talking about??!! Lord lady. I think I will be avoiding her for a bit as she obviously has NO internal filter when it comes to having an intelligent conversation. I have a feeling she does not have to many close friends. But maybe so. I don't know.
Ah well I go on to tell one of my other co-workers about this silly run in this morning. One of my co-workers that happens to be a good friend. She is freakin hilarious and can spin almost anything into roll on the floor histerical. And she is so positive. Which I LOVE. But she's not that annoyingly positive person where like no matter what you say she's like "thats ok let me tell you a joke" She's the perfect combination of light-hearted but CAN be serious when you need her to be. I love ya Jen. I know that when I go to her she can always make me feel better. I hope that I have that same effect on people. I want people to think I am gonna go talk to Michelle because she just makes me feel so good. haha. Is that stupid? I try to avoid negative people and try to bring out the best in others. And if you like to talk then I will totally be your best friend because I LOVE TO TALK! But know that I am at least TRYING to think before I speak so I don't make a total ass out of myself. lol!
Later.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Vacation
So we just got back from VA visiting my sister in law and we spent a couple of days at Virginia Beach. Funny how you worry about certain things going wrong and then something you totally weren't worried about goes wrong.
I was so worried that Curly would be fussy and crying in the looong car ride down and back but he did amazingly well. I got back in the back seat with them a few times to nurse him and play for a little bit and I hardly heard a peep out of him. He did well in the hotel and at my sister in laws house too. You could tell he was getting a little antsy by the end of the trip to just be home but still a pretty good baby.
Boo on the other hand was kinda rotten. She didnt want to take a nap in the car for whatever reason even though she was dog tired so a lot of the way we were dealing with a tired 3yr old which is not fun. The hotel room was a little small for her taste as well. She LOVED the beach though. And she did really well at my sister in laws (a little more room to move around helped I suppose)
We went to some yummy restaraunts and fed the seagulls. You could hold a piece of bread in your hand and they would come take it right out. Also in the mornings we saw tons of dolphins. We tried to get some pics because they were so close to the shore but still weren't able to. It was a little too chilly to swim in the ocean but we still got to get our feet wet (which is enough for me)
We got to visit with my sister in law and her little guy. We'll call him B. B will be 1 yr old in November and he is such a doll. Crawling like crazy, big brown eyes and dark hair. Actually we joke how much B looks like Boo when she was a baby. Fun times! I just wish they lived closer so our kids could grow up together. She is pregnant with her 2nd one now.
I still am not sure why I live in a state known for its pot holes and long cold winters. I love the warm beaches and ocean.
I was so worried that Curly would be fussy and crying in the looong car ride down and back but he did amazingly well. I got back in the back seat with them a few times to nurse him and play for a little bit and I hardly heard a peep out of him. He did well in the hotel and at my sister in laws house too. You could tell he was getting a little antsy by the end of the trip to just be home but still a pretty good baby.
Boo on the other hand was kinda rotten. She didnt want to take a nap in the car for whatever reason even though she was dog tired so a lot of the way we were dealing with a tired 3yr old which is not fun. The hotel room was a little small for her taste as well. She LOVED the beach though. And she did really well at my sister in laws (a little more room to move around helped I suppose)
We went to some yummy restaraunts and fed the seagulls. You could hold a piece of bread in your hand and they would come take it right out. Also in the mornings we saw tons of dolphins. We tried to get some pics because they were so close to the shore but still weren't able to. It was a little too chilly to swim in the ocean but we still got to get our feet wet (which is enough for me)
We got to visit with my sister in law and her little guy. We'll call him B. B will be 1 yr old in November and he is such a doll. Crawling like crazy, big brown eyes and dark hair. Actually we joke how much B looks like Boo when she was a baby. Fun times! I just wish they lived closer so our kids could grow up together. She is pregnant with her 2nd one now.
I still am not sure why I live in a state known for its pot holes and long cold winters. I love the warm beaches and ocean.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Introductions
So a little more about my little family. My daughter is 3 yrs old. She is the biggest daddy's girl ever! We call her our little monkey because she loves to climb. Her laugh is contagious and she is the love of our lives! She is the best big sister! She loves her baby brother to no end. I suspect that this will last until he is mobile and stealing all her toys. haha. Since getting the movie Monsters Inc for her birthday her new nickname is Boo. She adores the little girl on that movie and the funnier part is that she looks kinda like her too. So this is what she will be referred to on my blog. Without further adoo.
Boo
Next up is my little man. Oh he is the cuddliest sweetest little guy ever! He is extremely ticklish and smiles as soon as he opens his eyes in the morning. He rarely cries and he is SUCH a mommas boy. No complaints here. He has adorable strawberry blond curly hair. I could just kiss him all day long. I introduce you to
Curly
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Pushed out of my comfort zone
Almost exactly a year ago I had just found out that I was pregnant with my second child and was feeling good about my job. I mean even though the economy was in a downward spiral the company that I work for was not showing any signs of slowing. Actually we had just went from being a 2 billion $ company to a 5 billion $ company. And had just been advised that they would be hiring an additional 200 people to cover this growth. Great! I love where I work, love the people I work with, believe in the products we make. At this point I was pretty sure that I would retire from here. I would get my degree in Marketing and transition to a Marketing role in the company eventually and thats where I would stay for the next 30 or 40 years of my career. Perfect! I got it all planned out. Right?! WRONG! About 2 weeks after the big announcement of all the exciting growth myself along with the majority of my department were pulled into a conference room and advised that they were outsourcing our department and in approx. 1o months to a year our positions would no longer exist within the company. I had so many mixed emotions. I was glad they had given us so much notice for us to have a chance to find another positions within the company but also disappointed that I would no longer be in a job that I actually had enjoyed.
Every job that I've ever had before working at my current job I left on my own. I decided that that was not where I wanted to be, started looking for another job, put in my 2 weeks notice and I was off on another adventure. This was way different. I have a lot of family that has worked and even retired from where I am now. It's close to home. It's just a great company.
I have been given the official end date of Dec 31st. If I don't find something within the company before then then its over. Some people (family mostly) think that I should be excited because I will be getting some severence and I will be eligible for unemployement. I could be off work for a while and enjoy my kids and watch them grow. They are at such great ages right now. As this is all very true and the thought of being home with my kids is quite appealing I know that it is only a temporary solution and I don't like temporary. I like to have a little bit more of a grasp on where I will be at in a year from now or more. The fact is I have to start looking for another job right away. I mean the unemployement rate is up to 12% now. I can't expect to wait around till the last minute and expect to find a half way decent job. Just the whole situation is so different from anything I've ever experienced. I guess I have a lot to learn. I do have faith though that something else will come along and ultimately I will end up where I am supposed to be. If its staying at my current place of employment or moving on to something else I know that it will all end up being okay and I will look back on this as a learning experience. A time in my life that I grew up a little more. Realizing life doesn't always go exactly as you planned it out. Sometimes God throws out a curve ball. I think one of the most important thing is how you handle the situations that throw you off your course.
I'm interested to hear about a time when you've been pushed out of your comfort zone and where you are now? When you look back are you glad that things worked out the way they did.
Thanks for reading
Michelle
Every job that I've ever had before working at my current job I left on my own. I decided that that was not where I wanted to be, started looking for another job, put in my 2 weeks notice and I was off on another adventure. This was way different. I have a lot of family that has worked and even retired from where I am now. It's close to home. It's just a great company.
I have been given the official end date of Dec 31st. If I don't find something within the company before then then its over. Some people (family mostly) think that I should be excited because I will be getting some severence and I will be eligible for unemployement. I could be off work for a while and enjoy my kids and watch them grow. They are at such great ages right now. As this is all very true and the thought of being home with my kids is quite appealing I know that it is only a temporary solution and I don't like temporary. I like to have a little bit more of a grasp on where I will be at in a year from now or more. The fact is I have to start looking for another job right away. I mean the unemployement rate is up to 12% now. I can't expect to wait around till the last minute and expect to find a half way decent job. Just the whole situation is so different from anything I've ever experienced. I guess I have a lot to learn. I do have faith though that something else will come along and ultimately I will end up where I am supposed to be. If its staying at my current place of employment or moving on to something else I know that it will all end up being okay and I will look back on this as a learning experience. A time in my life that I grew up a little more. Realizing life doesn't always go exactly as you planned it out. Sometimes God throws out a curve ball. I think one of the most important thing is how you handle the situations that throw you off your course.
I'm interested to hear about a time when you've been pushed out of your comfort zone and where you are now? When you look back are you glad that things worked out the way they did.
Thanks for reading
Michelle
So it begins....
Hello Everyone,
There are a lot of things going on in my life right now so I finally decided to start a blog. It will be a good way for me to look back a year from now or 5 or 10 years from now and see how much has changed. I have a wonderful husband and 2 beautiful children. They are 3 and 5 months. I haven't decided yet how personal I am going to get with this blog so I will just leave it at that for now. Its a work in progress so bear with me.
There are a lot of things going on in my life right now so I finally decided to start a blog. It will be a good way for me to look back a year from now or 5 or 10 years from now and see how much has changed. I have a wonderful husband and 2 beautiful children. They are 3 and 5 months. I haven't decided yet how personal I am going to get with this blog so I will just leave it at that for now. Its a work in progress so bear with me.
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