Sunday, May 28, 2006

Summer has arrived

Holy cow, it's HOT.

Yesterday it really got to little J. An hour into being out and about he said wasn't feeling well and looked miserable. I was sweating like a man, which is disgusting. Luckily we didn't HAVE to be out so we came home. He had a nice rest in front of his fan and was his usual self again.


Like the moron I am......

Yesterday I went to Super W*l m*rt. On a Saturday. On Memorial day weekend. ALL FOR A JAR OF HAIR GREASE. Target doesn't carry the kind the boys use so I figured since I was already out I'd stop by. MAN ALIVE!! I wanted to shoot myself. Or abandon the grease and leave. But since I was already there and if I didn't get it I'd just be there today, I stood in line. Surprisingly I got out quickly.

We're up to nothing today. Just doing laundry. And eventually we'll walk down to get the paper. We should probably do that now as it'll be 200 degrees this afternoon.

Saturday, May 27, 2006

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I just had to share, lol.

My dad's a damn genius!

Mom made me alter her jeans and while I was rummaging through my bin of sewing stuff (how unorganized everything in one freaking bin) I mentioned I needed a spool bin/bobbin holder. I know I can buy one but I don't wanna spend a lot of money (no not even $6-10) and I buy coats and clark brand and most containers are made for cone spools or the long thin ones (what's the name of those) Soooo. Long story short. Dad made me one. Out of a piece of Styrofoam and some skewers. He cut each skewer into thirds and stuck them into the Styrofoam. No I just pop my spool and the coordinating bobbin on top and I am good to go. Best of all, it only cost me a $1.50!!! I love my dad!

I should be sleeping

In answer to jamie's shoe question. They are surprisingly very comfortable. I wore them to niece's HS graduation and dinner afterward (about 7 hours straight) and they were fine. That's amazing to me. Another reason to love em!!!!


Last night was Parent's Night Out at Karate. We decided to see the d* vinci c0de. I read the book. so the movie wasn't as great, for me, since I knew what was going to happen. I went to it with an open mind because I knew it would be different then the book and I really enjoyed it. Most times I end up hating movies if I read the book first. We didn't get dinner this time since the movie was 2.5 hours and it didn't start until 9pm.

Little J had a blast, as he always does, but was too tired to get up for today's lesson. I don't blame him, I'm pretty tired myself. He didn't wake up until 9am, which is two hours later then usual. I don't think we'll do belt graduation in June. I don't want him to go to the next belt just because he has the required classes. I want him to be able to get the form and do his kicks properly. Because of my job I haven't been able to take him to the usual three classes per week and it shows. I know he will be sad not to get his next belt it but he shouldn't move up just because he can. Would I want him to go first grade just because he showed up to kindergarten, but didn't grasp the lessons as well as he could?

Both my cousins had their baby girls, and I don't have ANY pictures!!!! How mad am I that I don't get to see them? Both cousins now have two girls and I can only imagine how busy they must be. I am sure I will see pictures soon.

My BF is still ok as of two weeks ago. I didn't call her last weekend while my parents were here. I think she is a lot less nervous now since she is about 30 weeks or so. As every week passes I breathe a sigh of relief that she hasn't gone into labor. I still haven't found a bassinet, but I did find a pack N play that was smaller and still had the bassinet top. I might get her that if all else fails, since she might get more use out of it. But for now I am still looking for a bassinet. I have made her a few blankets and the bag I made her is TOO cute. Her son's birthday is next week, so I need to get to the store for a little gift.

But above all I need to take a damn shower......

Friday, May 26, 2006

I remember now

The other good/bad.

I went to register Litte for kindergarten on Thursday. I finally got out of the house by noon and guess what? It was the last day of school and early release at that. What a zoo that was and there was NO parking. I had to park in a sand pit and both of us had sandals on......

But we're all set for school this fall, well early august.

Thursday, May 25, 2006

A few good, a few bad

I bought an awesome pair of shoes the other day. I have been on a quest to find the perfect summer sandal and I was finally rewarded at sears, for the low low price of $14.99. I don't know what was more exciting, how good they looked on my feet or the price.

Notice that Little J had to insert his foot in the photo as well, and that you can't take a good shot of your own foot.




I was able to sign Little up for swim lessons. I decided to do the Monday and Wednesday night classes. He would normally go to Karate on these days but I am still working by the time his class starts, so we now go to Karate on Tuesday and Thursday. Yes I know what a crazy full schedule, but swim is only 4 weeks. Anyway here's the bad to that. I got the class info in the mail today and they have him signed up for Tuesday AND Thursday. So now I have to call and have them switch and hope the class is actually open.

There was something else that had a good/bad story but Little started talking to me and I lost my train of thought, damn!

I need to go to w*lm*rt before Karate so I guess I should get moving.

Oh and James had the cold from hell, again. This time I think he got it from the pool. How gross.

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

So if you're wondering

I'm still alive.

Mom and Dad drove straight through and got here Wednesday, early evening. We had lots of fun, did lots of stuff, and they left this morning. I still have tomorrow off, so I'm not sure what we'll do (little and I)

Dad was horrified at how slow my computer was running so he went out and bought memory. I had no idea. If I had I would have done it a LONG time ago. Now it zips along at a "normal" speed. Before it was ridiculously slow. He also wanted to buy me a new chair but I wouldn't let him. He already spent too much on us. Besides the memory he also bought ink for my printer, among other things. But we did treat them to dinner and lunch when we went out, even though he tried to pay.....

Yesterday we had J's Niece's HS graduation. It was surprisingly fast and we went out to eat afterward.

My house is clean, the laundry is done and now we're going shopping. I don't need much, just a few groceries and such.

Monday, May 15, 2006

It's almost time for bed, are you kidding me????

I can't believe it's 7 freaking 30!

My "mentor" and I disussed when I would go to my real branch. She though I should go when I got back from vacation, what she didn't realize was that it's a friday and the one before Memorial Day (when banks are closed) no less. She has been getting pressure from the branch because they are seriously short handed. But I told her I wasn't comfortable going on a friday, since everyone keeps telling me how crazy busy they are. She is the type that does as told and was nervous about it. So I got on the phone with my training manager and asked what she thought. She agreed that I shouldn't start that friday or even that Tuesday, as it would be too busy and the teller manager at the real branch wouldn't have time to help me if I needed anything. So I start Wednesday the 31st.

Mom and Dad will get here sometime Thursday afternoon, so J sr and I are gonna send the little one to school and spend the morning together. Now that I work we won't have days off together unless J can somehow (by the grace of God) get a weekend day off! Once they get here we don't have a real agenda. I'll have to get on that. I think we may go to Seaworld or maybe Busch Gardens but I'll wait and see what they think.

Ohhhh. The cap n gown pictures I had taken on Saturday are even cuter then the school ones. I couldn't believe what a deal that was!!!! I got a his class picture today and talked to the Director about vacation. FREE! Sweeeet!

I think we're getting back to normal life. I thought the bad luck would never end. It's nice to have something go our way FINALLY!

I guess I ought to give the little boy a bath.

Sunday, May 14, 2006

No sleeping in for me

Usually I sleep until 10 or later on Sundays. Little J turns on cartoons, grabs a yogurt and a juice box and plays on our bed. This morning he was especially needy and kept waking me up. So here I am but still in my jammies. It's a beautiful day and I'll get moving in a little while.

I have got to ask about daycare "tuition" for the time Little J is off. He gets one week free, but the week we're taking isn't a true week. He'll be off thurs-thurs. So I am not sure how that'll turn out. I am really hoping it'll end in our favor. The director is one of the nicest woman (actually the whole administrative staff is awesome) so I think she'll work with us. I'll gladly accept even half off the normal payment.

I am going to be really sad to leave their center. They have been wonderful and Little J has learned so much. I am glad he will be staying with them over summer. I also really like the "Christian" environment/learning. Everyone knows I don't go to church but that doesn't mean I don't believe or want little J to learn about God. I think I may look into private school once I get settled into my job and we figure out the mess that buying a house is.

I got my new checks yesterday and it's the first time I have used a check register in almost 2 years. I am not sure how long it'll last. I definitely won't use it to log in debit purchases since I have the benefit of on-line banking. As soon as we use the card it shows, so it's really easy to "balance" and I haven't done that either. I just make sure we have enough money and then do daily updates on our available balance. Working at a bank has really made me less anal about the account. I used to balance every day and get really pissed when J would forget to tell me about a purchase. Thank goodness for online banking!!!!!

I'd done with my tea and now seems a fine time to get in the shower.

Saturday, May 13, 2006

I'm alive but barely

The car is fixed but in the end it did end up costing only a little less then the dealer quote, which really sucks. We had to spend the whole bonus check and now we're scrimping until J's payday. I get paid on Monday but that'll be for bills. I only work three days next week and 1 the following week so I have to be careful of what I spend.


Little J had Pre-K graduation and it was the cutest thing ever. It was really dark and my flash isn't that strong so most of the still shots didn't come out. I tried to "fix" them on Snapfish but they look even worse. Tomorrow I am taking him to get his cap n gown photo's. We are going to Portrait Innovations (thanks Darlene) They have a $10 package and you get the photo's the same day.

I bought tons of new clothes with the gift card mom sent and by the time I was done I still had plenty left over so I made Big J buy a few shirts ( we both needed clothes) and even after that I still had $60. We got really good deals on everything!Both my sister's sent me target gift cards so I bought some casual clothing, ya know for the weekends.

I sent my mom flowers for M-day and we bought J's mom a potted tulip (it smelled really good, I didn't know tulips smell) a candle warmer and a candle ( she really admired mine last time she was here) We felt bad that we couldn't afford more but it's the thought that counts, right?

Mom and Dad will be here next week, so I stocked up on new towels (JC Penney had their annual 50% off sale) I've made plans for what we'll do but all Mom wants is to go to ST Augustine again, Dad wants to go to Golf museum and Big J wants to go to Universal. Will we fit it all in????? Not to mention his niece has HS graduation on the 23rd.

Work is going really well. I am mostly on my own and their are only a few situations that I need help with, but that's mostly because it's done differently then how I did it before. I am not sure when I will go to my own branch but I am guessing a week after I come back from vaction. The other girl that was training at the same branch has already been "released" but I think that's because her trainer is less "nervous" mine still hovers over me and it drives me crazy. And then if I ask one question I get a step by step for the whole transaction, which is really annoying. But all in all she's really awesome.

I've got more shopping to do ( we had to come home for a reast) but at least the house is clean. Really clean, sweeeet.

Monday, May 08, 2006

after a short time out

OMG. I can't find five minutes.....

The "new" car is still being fixed. I get mad just thinking about it so I won't go into detail. We did take it to the dealership and the quote came back at $1500. HOLY CRAP. We took it to the place we bought it since we don't have that kinda money. It'll still cost us but alot less.

So we've been sharing the KIA again. Oh boy is it a pain. I can't get anything done.

It's stormy here and I am loving it.

I wanted to go look for the bassinet today but alas I have no car (J's was supposed to be done but so far the bastards haven't returned our calls, even though they told us it would be done at 4:30)

Work is going really well. There are still some things that I am unsure of but it's SO easy and the people I am currently working with are really nice. I am glad I held out for a job with them because so far I only see good things. I am glad to be back in the banking world and can't wait to get settled into my branch. I should be there in about 2 weeks.

And that's it. I have laundry to wash and the kitchen needs cleaned. Not to mention James needs to practice his schoolwork and karate. Who ever said I would make a good working mother?????????

Friday, May 05, 2006

Happy Birthday To Me

So who was the first person to wish me Happy Birthday? None other then Darlene. She called me at like 7:30 on wednesday. And even though the J's had been up since seven I guess they forgot or something.

Mom sent me two dozen GORGEOUS roses and a gift card. James took me to dinner and made me an AWESOME 3 layer chocolate cake with raspberry (my favorite) filling. OMG is the cake good! I got some cards from friends and family and had a nice day.




Work is going well. I am on my own now but still in training. I think I do this for about 2 weeks then go to my branch. I really like the people I am working with now and I don't really want to go to the other branch.

I have been super busy and hadn't had time to relax all week. I am working on this months budget/bills and I have a few sewing projects to finish up, not to mention I need to clean the apt before it's condemmed! :)