Different...

So, I saw the strangest thing last night. We are lucky to live in a more "country setting", so the soil is purer, and the air seems fresher. We have lots of little toads around; I see them frequently at night, especially at this time of year. Well, last night, one little toady hopped right up beside my foot; it let me pick it up without freaking out... And I noticed, this little toady only had one eye. At first I thought that maybe it had been injured, and the eye was just permanently closed. But as I took a closer look, I realized that there wasn't even any indication that the second eye had even existed. I think it developed this way or something; it was pretty cool. So, I put him back down in the garden, and I was totally cooled out.

So, I started my new job, and I love it. It's nice to have a job where it's totally flexible, and I can sit and focus on the work at hand without interruptions. The only difficult part, I've found, is getting the baby back and forth from my Mom's. But I think we've found a solution for that; Mom will keep him for 2 weeks straight, then I will bring him home for the 3rd week... that way, I don't have to make the hour-long drive quite so often.

Today, I've decided to take a day for myself. I have to get Zach up and off to daycare, but then, the rest of the morning is entirely mine.

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeee...

I got the job!!!! Yay! I start on Tuesday. I found out about this on Wednesday, and I am so excited, but then proceeded into a slight panic, as I realized I had nothing really appropriate for the office that fits me anymore. Since having the children, my body has changed considerably. The office clothes I do have are a ridiculous size 3... yes, sick, I know... I really find it difficult to believe I was ever that tiny. Also, my feet have changed a full size, and all of my dress shoes are size 6... I am now a 7. Then, there's the bra issue... that is just so frustrating on so many levels!!! I have many that used to kind of fit... but now, after 2 babies... frustration sets in again... I really hate shopping for bras... mostly because it seems most stores don't carry anything that remotely even fits!

So Yesterday, I went shopping! I got a gorgeous long black blazer, that will go with anything I wear. i really need to look professional in this job since I will be working with Lawyers, and since my desk is apparently right outside the CEO's office.

Then, I actually found bras that more-or-less fit... well, at least I don't fall out of them if I bend over... could have used a bigger cup size, but alas, none to be found over DD... dammit!

And shoes... I really must commend the people who determine "fashion" in shoes this year... it seems that sexy heels are in... the catch... they all have rounded toes... so, they're actually very comfortable! I love high heels, but hate painful toes... These shoes are awesome!!!!

Aha...

Well, at least I now know why I've been feeling like crap over the past couple of days.... I was awakened at 3am with a stabbing pain in my ear... I'm fighting yet another ear infection! Luckily I still had some drops left over from the last ear infection, so I put them in right away. I had to go out this morning to buy more drops, and I'm really hoping I can get this cleared up without having to take antibiotics... again... it hasn't even been 2 months since the last one...grrrrr. I never used to have ear infections until I got pregnant with Zach.... then, it's like being pregnant completely altered my body chemistry forever in such a way that makes me susceptible to ear infections.

My Kitchen...

Actually looks decent for a change. I still have a few things to clear off from the counters, but it's looking much better. I just don't know where the day has gone, though... I feel as if I should have accomplished more. I'm feeling a bit better, although the sight of food is still making me ill.

Sad but relaxed...

I'm so sad that I missed my CMS grad ritual last night. I had been looking forward to it so much, but I just couldn't get out of the house. I was feeling nauseous all day, and had "the runs" to top it all off, and I was absolutely exhausted. I feel asleep around 4:30 since Zach was asleep on the couch. Gilles let me sleep until 6:30, but needed help with the kids. Once the kids were settled, I went back to bed... I slept from 8PM right through the night. I even had difficulty getting out of bed this morning.

But, I did manage to get out of bed, and get Zachy off to his first day at daycare. He didn't cry when I left, so that was a good sign. I really hope he'll start speaking more French as a result of this

Another stolen quiz

People see anger in your eyes. You are probably a
good person, but you have a quick temper. You
may sometimes find yourself snapping at your
friends or family. People should know not to
piss you off, but be careful. Your temper could
cause you to do or say something that you
really don't mean.


What can people see in your eyes?(great ANIME pics)((IMPROVED!!!))
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quiz from airea and scarlet...

MYSTIC BEAUTY - You are eccentric, enigmatic, and
intriguing. You keep to yourself and so no one
knows the real you. You prefer the solace and
quiet of your own company over big crowds of
people. You are highly intelligent but you do
everything your own way. You come off as quirky
or weird and most people don't understand you
at all. You are probably a little disorganized.
You probably also seem distant and dreamy but
that's because you're off in your own little
world.


What type of beauty do you possess? (20 questions + 7 results + pretty pics)
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Heard about the job...

So, the company who interviewed me has delayed making their decision until the end of August. Apparently they really like me, but just want to make sure they make the right decision, since it's for the legal department... they don't want to rush. They plan on interviewing at least one other person. So, it's not yes... yet, but it's not no either. I'm not worried. If I'm meant to do this, it will work out... if I don't get the job, then the Universe just has other plans for me.

Ow, Ow, Ow!!!

I think I broke a bone in my foot. I hit it on the wooden leg on one of our sofas yesterday... I hit it HARD!!!! It hurts to walk, and it even hurts to put my sandals on.

Zachary was so cute when I hit my foot, though. I was in tears, and he came to me and said, "What matter, Mama?" I told him I hurt my foot, and he patted my shoulder, said, "Don't cry, Mama? it ok!" Then he kissed my foot and said, "Better, Mama?" It was so sweet.

Shock, Shoes, Stupidity, and Silence...

Shock: Last night, my 2-1/2 (actually almost 3) year old son put himself to bed. The bar was down on the crib (yes, he likes his crib still), and he pushed a stool over to the crib, climed in and fell asleep. His bedtime is 9PM, but last night we decided to let him stay up a bit later as he was being really good, and had a long nap in the afternoon. I heard him pushing something around in his bedroom around 9:15PM, but didn't bother to check, because I thought he was just getting his blankie out of his crib. At 9:30, I checked on him, and there he was fast asleep in his crib. Yes, I was shocked, and amazed... it's a sign of maturity... he recognized that he was tired, and he went to bed. WOW!!!

Shoes: Today we had our appointment at the Shriners' hospital for Mykah. His foot is doing well, and we had to get the shoes refitted.

Stupidity: I still haven't heard anything from the placement agency about that job. The woman said she'd call me either way today. finally, I called at 3pm... she's not even in the office today... well, I guess I shouldn't call it stupidity... but I just want to know.

Silence: Alas, both the boys are napping, and hubbie has gone to work, so it's nice and quiet around here... yay... time for myself!!! I stopped by the Melange Magique today to pick up my Dragon's Blood oil. Heh heh... I also got a couple of books, and I can't wait to start reading them!!!!

Busy tomorrow...

I have a feeling tomorrow will be a busy day. I have an appointment at the Shriner's Hospital for Mykah at 10AM, and then I want to stop by the Melange Magique to pick up some Dragon's Blood oil. By the time I get home, I should also know if I get the job too.

As for housework, I'd like to focus on:

• continue to clear off kitchen counters
• sort cosmetics and toilettries (organize good, and pitch old stuff)

And sometime this week, I'm going to have to go out and buy a blazer for work (none of my old blazers fit me... still have to lose more weight), a bra or two that actually fit, and an attractive pair of shoes for working.

I'm on Pins and Needles...

...waiting to hear if I got a job. I had an interview yesterday, and I really want this job. Basically it's dictaphone work (typing out notes from cassette). It's 3 days a week, and at a really awesome company.

My husband thinks I'm crazy to go back to work now, especially because I could still collect Maternity benefits until December. I wasn't going to accept anything until January, but when I heard what this job involved, and where it is, I made an exception.

Husbands...

Ok, I'll admit it... sometimes my husband actually knows things that I don't... shhhhh... don't tell him I said that, because it might go to his head.

He pulled out a bag of clothes for Zach that I thought wouldn't fit, and lo and behold, som of the clothing actually fits Zach... ooops.

Wow!!!

I think I may actually have completed all the work for my CMS Level 1 course! Yay!!! It's about time too, I think I started it 2 years ago??? Scarlet has been so wonderfully patient with me.

If all goes well, I want to do Level 2, but this time, I want to try and do it in person (as opposed to via correspondence) in order to keep me on track with the course work, and for the group experience.

Toddler activity not recommended...

LOL, so my husband decides the other day to go for a nap without telling me... I was on the PC thinking he was looking after Zach, and when I finished, I decided to go see what they were doing. So I walk into my son's room only to find him sitting on the Sewing machine table... My son, the sewing table, and the changing table were COVERED in the zinc oxide cream.... He had managed to open the pot of cream, and emptied the entire contents!! I said "What are you doing?", Zach said "paintin', mama"

That stuff does not come off easily. My husband got up and washed Zach, while I washed down Zach's room! Then I proceeded to try and get the zinc cream out of the clothes that were on the sewing table... I had to wash them 3 times in HOT water.

I'm proud of myself, though... I didn't get angry. Actually it was hilarious... I'm still laughing about it, and can't wait to get the pictures developed!

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr....

So much for blogging regularly...

Man, life is so hectic with kids. Don't get me wrong, I love my kids and wouldn't give them up for anything... I just wish I had more time for me, and for my husband.

Kamikazee.....

Ha ha... Mykah has gotten to that stage in discovering his voice where he lets out these shrieks that sound like Kamikazee war cries... it's so funny. Now he's babbling, and chewing on his toes... mmmmm yummy toes!!
It's so amazing to watch how a baby finds delight in the simplest little things.

Mind racing...

I have so much going on in my head right now, specifically regarding what I want to do with my life. I know it's going to involve going back to school, but I just can't seem to narrow in on a specific field. Some of the things I'm looking at are:

• Nutritional Consultant
• Reiki Practitioner
• Massage Therapist
• Yoga Instructor
• Psychologist
• Writer

The interesting part is that I could actually incorporate all of that together, but where to start? I also want to continue with my spiritual studies, and incorporate that into my future career. I am so confused and unfocused right now.

Hot, Hot, Hot...

Oh, it's so hot out today...again. I really hope my hubbie invests in an air-conditioning unit, at least for the kitchen. But I have a feeling that will have to wait until next summer. Oh well, at least the house stays relatively cool provided I close the windows and pull the shades in the early AM. Mykah gets really uncomfortable in this heat. I've taken to wetting a facecloth with cool water and laying it on his chest... that seems to help quite a bit... He also gets relief when I put him in his baby swing... gives him a nice cool breeze.

Poor Jack is lethargic with the heat too. He's a Bernese Mountain Dog, but we have him shaved for the summer, and it's a good thing too, or else he'd really be suffering.

Well, I'm having a more productive day today, but not actually getting as much done as I had hoped. At least the family will have clean clothes... I really need to vacuum, but I think I'll wait until tonight when it's a little cooler (I hope).