Spare Bedroom...

The baby's room is starting to look pretty good, although I still have a lot of junk to get out of here... oh my, how things accumulate. I recycled a whole pile of magazines, so I ended up filling 4 bins with paper for recycling. The closet looks a whole lot better, and all of my craft supplies (cross-stitch, knitting, etc) are up out of Zachy's reach.

So, half of the room looks great, while the other half of the room still needs quite a bit of work. I kind of got sidetracked, because Zachy did something to my computer, and I had to try and resolve it. I think I fixed most of it, but I'm still can't download updates from mcafee.com. When I try to update, Internet Explorer crashes and shuts down...strange, because I can download things from other sites; it's just that one thing that's giving me problems.

Manic...

I am definitely having a hypomanic episode! I've been up at 5AM every morning this week, and that's without setting the alarm! Plus, I'm waking at night and having trouble getting back to sleep...and I actually feel great!

Yesterday, I completely rearranged the furniture in the computer/baby's room, and cleared all of the clutter off of the various surfaces, dumping it all in the baby's crib (it's okay, the baby is visiting with my Mom until tomorrow).

Today, I started clearing out the closet (around 7AM). Now, I'm in the process of sorting all of the clutter in this room (the crib is full to the top). I've already filled two 12w x 18L x 8 H bins with papers for recycling, and I'm going for a third!

Is it possible?

I made it to work for 9AM today. Wow, I actually was up at a decent hour. So, now to the transcripts. I still only have the one tape to work on; side A is done, and I'm starting side B. If there are no more tapes waiting, I'll be able to stay home tomorrow and Friday.

Lazy day...

So, I was supposed to go to work today. Thank goodness for a flexible schedule, because I took one look at the weather outside, and went back to bed! I had a very TV day...that is, I was a couch potato today, sitting on the couch, watching TV, and working on my cross-stitch projects. So, it wasn't totally unproductive, just not productive in terms of housework. I did, however, manage to put together a good supper for the family, so that is a major accomplishment in itself, as I rarely manage to plan meals. (I've made supper for two days in a row now.)

Efficient people piss me off...

You know those people who have every thing in order... their houses are immaculate, their gardens perfect, their lives very structured and full of self-discipline? Yeah, those people. They piss me off to no end, because I just can't figure out how they do it! They piss me off, because they are masters of self-discipline, and seem to do it so effortlessly, and I just can't even to seem to succeed at adding one simple little consistent routine into my life. No, I don't hate organized people...I admire them.

My life is a whirlwhind of chaos. I can't seem to get up at the same time every morning, which then messes up any attempt I make at establishing a morning routine. I know it comes down to a matter of self-discipline too, and I'll admit, I have a serious deficiency in that area. So, how does one go about teaching oneself self-discipline? Is it actually possible to do it on one's own? Does it require a coach to hold one's hand at the beginning, gradually easing the grip once the trainee begins to master basic self-discipline? If so, where do I start? or where do I find such a coach? I am currently at a loss to know where or how to begin.

Good news...

So, Mykah's sweat test was negative. As for the blood test, I didn't formally get the results of that, but considering that the follow-up with Gastrointerology isn't until Dec. 2, I'm pretty sure there wasn' t anything major in the blood either. Yay. I think Mykah is just a small baby, and will grow at his own pace. Recently, I've actually run into quite a few mothers with children doing the same thing, and I think this generation of children is just smaller... I don't know.

No news is good news??

Well, we still haven't heard anything about Mykah's blood test and sweat test, so I'm hoping that it's a good sign. I'd still like to hear one way or the other, but they say no news is good news, right?

On another note, we had an appointment at the Shriner's hospital; a follow up on his formerly clubbed foot. His left foot is doing very nicely, and looks almost perfect. However, he has a bone in his right foot that may eventually require surgery to correct. For the time-being, we are still working on the foot with stretching exercises to see if we can get it to correct itself.

Hospital tests...

Waiting is the absolute worst part of hospital tests!!! Not so much the waiting in the hospital, but it's the waiting for the test results that really sucks. My husband and I are on pins and needles, as Mykah had to have a full blood work-up today, and a...gulp...sweat test. For those who don't know, the sweat test is to screen for Cystic Fibrosis... we are very nervous for the results. Mykah is 10 months old and yet he is still swimming in 6-month clothing. He has raspy breathing that sounds like he constantly has mucous in his chest, and he eats like a horse but does not gain weight. Please send prayers, and love and light.

So pathetic...

Okay, so I am now officially a really pathetic dog-owner. I felt so sorry for Goliath, watching him walk around outside to do his business, then sitting in the grass shivering with cold. Yes, I'm pathetic... today, I went out and bought him a doggie coat, doggie sweater, and yes... I said it was pathetic... doggie boots. I'm so ashamed... but it's going to look so cute. Okay, I'm going to go and beat myself over the head now.

Weird dreams...

I have been having some really weird dreams lately. What I don't understand is that I'm dreaming about different men from my hubbie. I love my hubby dearly, but I guess I need to figure out what I'm getting in these dreams from these other men that I need, but may not be getting from my hubbie. That way, I can articulate to him what I need... need to do some serious analyzing.

Back to the grind...

Oh... I had to get up for work this morning... argh... so hard to leave the house so early. I do love my job, I just wish I could do some of it from home. Oh well. This at least gives people a chance to get to know me, and who knows where that could eventually go.

New Addiction...

Oh dear, I bought some PC games, and I'm totally addicted. I bought MYST URU: complete chronicles, MYST III Exile, MYST IV Revelation, MYST V End of Ages, and Black and White 2. So far, I'm completely hooked, and I've only just begun MYST URU.

Goliath...

So, I finally got my puppy, and his name is Goliath... big name... he's a Bichon Maltais...LOL. I really would have preferred a large breed. I want an Irish Wolfhound some day. But, my husband prefers to have a smaller breed, so, I saw Goliath, and fell in love. He actually looks like Benji, our family dog when I was growing up, who just passed away last year. The only difference is Goliath is smaller, and white. Benji was beige, and he was a Lhasa Apso/Poodle mix.

Thunder and Ebony (my cats) are kind of looking at Goliath going, *WTF*, is this lunch? Zach is thrilled, and he seems very aware that Goliath is tiny, so he has to be gentle.

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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