I Love Monday's

After a weekend of 12 hour shifts, I was so looking forward to today. Got the big kids off to school, then cuddled and napped all morning with the little kids, it was so nice. I also took a bath today with the little ones...they just love that. Pizza for dinner, and then we went to the Y(good combination there don't ya think...haha). Everyone in bed now but me, so I am enjoying a little peace and quiet while I watch my Y&R from today. That's all.

Snow day tomorrow? We shall see.

It's time I find a new job...

I have been here, at my current job for 7 years this year I believe. There is no room for growth here. I only make a quarter over minimum wage...new hires are coming on at my wages. I haven't had a raise(even with minimum wage increases) since 2007. I only work 2 days a week and drive 25 minutes one way to work(and gas prices are just too much). It is not worth it to me anymore. I have enjoyed what I do. Love working with people, it's just time to move on. So...today I submitted 5 applications/resumes. I don't know if these places are hiring, but from their website I either submitted an electronic application or I emailed my resume. I will keep doing so until something comes along. I am also going to look into becoming a CNA...a step in the direction I want to go. Wish me luck and I will keep you all posted.

Happy Birthday Jillian

We had a small birthday celebration at home last night for Jilli's 4th birthday. I unfortunately had to work 7am-7pm so didn't even get to spend the day with my birthday girl. We enjoyed a few presents and cake and ice cream just the same though. I love you Jilli Buggins.

Pretty in Pink for her last day being THREE

Tomorrow morning at 9:05am my Jilli Buggins will be turning FOUR years old. And since mommy has to work tomorrow(12 hours), I prettied her up for a couple snaps today. Love my onry girl.

Today also consisted of running a few errands. Work...got my measly paycheck, Bank...cashed my measly paycheck that wasn't even worth a deposit slip, Target...got the baby a couple new sippy cups to try out and a gift for someone, YMCA...got our membership renewed! and stuck around for a workout, Shop N Save...WIC stuff and cake and ice cream for the birthday girl tomorrow, and CVS...refilled my "happy" pills, which I have been out of for 2 weeks.

Dinner tonight was White Chicken Chilli courtesy of my good friend Sarah. It was very yummy.

Girl Scouts and Science Experiments

Tonight at girl scouts the girls worked on their Science in Action Try-It. How fun! They did two activities and I thought I would share them here. Balloon Blowup and Homemade Ice Cream in a bag. Check them out sometime.

A Day at the Doctor

So today Abbi had her 15 month well check up(a month late...oops). She weighed in at 23lbs and 31 inches tall. Perfect! She got 3 shots which she was not happy about, but did great.

So this momma also had an appointment. Per my OB, I needed to get with my family doctor for a blood pressure check. Not looking good. 2 weeks ago at the OB bp was like 160/90. Today I was 144/88 first check and 166/100 the second. YIKES! I have to go back in 2 weeks. It's either get this weight off or go on BP meds. Need to get my butt in gear.

Wall of Fame

As I sit in my chair at the OB's office today getting my blood pressure taken, I look ahead at the wall of baby photos. I realize that there will be no more babies of mine added to that wall and it kinda makes me sad. But I know our family is complete and I am happy. I have yet to take the youngest one's pics in...because I have yet to order her hospital pic, but I will. Here are the pictures I took of my babies on Dr. Dalla Riva's Wall of Fame.

The first photo is the twins hospital pic, then their 1st and 2nd year pics. Bottom pic is Jillian's Hosptial and newborn snap. Memories of my precious babies...they grow up so fast!