If you're a bird, I'm a bird

I've wanted to be several things when I was growing up. I still want to be something! Bank teller As early as I can remember I wanted to work the drive-thru window at a bank. I'm not sure what the appeal was. Maybe it was the woman speaking through a microphone, the dum dum lollipops she gave us, and the swooshing canister through the tunnel. The thought of working at a bank, counting money, and using math, would creep me out now. Waitress I used a Lego lid as a tray to carry food. I also would tap dance to a song, "She Works Hard for the Money' (while holding the tray). Today, I would be so intimidated being a waitress because you have to be extroverted for such a job and have PR skills, which I do not. I've worked in food service (Bruster's ice cream maker and a Winn-Dixie cake decorator), but not serving tables. If I were desperate for work, I still don't think I could do it. Cosmetologist When I was in the 6th grade, I saved up my money and bou...

Is it bad that every day I wake up asking "What do I have to look forward to today?" Not in a suicidal attempt to end my life, more about what can help me get through the work day. Sometimes it is an easy day of teaching or a short day/week that make my job more  bearable.  So over summer and even up until a couple weeks ago, I had television shows that gave me something to look forward to at the end of each school day. Monday's were The Bachelorette and Bachelor Pad. Also, Master Chef was on Monday & Tuesday on a competing network. Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday was Big Brother. I always look forward to picking up my son from school. One of my highlights is hearing/reading about his day and seeing him walk (now run) to greet me. I look forward to weekends so we can do things together as a family. I look forward to church on Sundays so I can learn about my Savior and living for him. There are always books on my nightstand that beckon me to pick them up and I willingly ...

So how do you know when and if you are ready to have two children? Joe and I have been contemplating expanding our family. We could even say we started TTC. I like our family of three and honestly I don't know if I can emotionally handle a second child. I teach the children of 19 other parents all day. I spend 4-5 hours with my own son (which is less than I spend with my students) and I am exhausted at the end of the day. Once Lincoln is in bed, I usually have school tasks to complete so "me" time is slim. Joe works nights so I feel like I am officially working from 6:45am-7:45pm. Birth order is very interesting to me. I know that only children usually struggle socially to relate and identify with their peers. They are also awkward in social settings. They aim for perfectionism, which is very difficult to reach. Not to mention the loneliness they feel because there aren't siblings to play with. They entertain themselves or socialize with adults. Knowing this makes...

You don't think about reading parenting magazines until you are one. Now I love them because they relate to me and I love getting information to help me with my new role. When we walked out of the library the other day, I took four Parents magazines from the free box. The issue I read last night was a May 2012 issue. There were two things I took from it. 1) Homesick and Happy by Micahel Thompson 2) Sushi Touch-and-Feel Stroller Cards by chroniclebooks.com

I'm turning 33 in a few weeks. I want a steamer so that getting wrinkles out of clothes that I never want to put away will be easier. It's faster than setting up an ironing board. I used a steamer at reBlossom over the summer and it was so quick and easy to make clothes look presentable. I want some earrings from my co-worker's jewelry store, Ike & Co. , on etsy. She has a trio for $10.80 right now. I've had my eye on then for a while and this is the perfect opportunity and excellent occasion for me to get them. And they are on SALE!  (hint, hint, Joe). That's all I can think of right now.

Joe and I sat down and made a list of things we want to do this fall. We wanted to be a specific as possible so we'd make time to do them. I tried to add dates so we'd be more committed. My husband is expected to travel for his job for about a month starting September 18. Sigh. We'll do the best we can. It may be just the two of us (Lincoln and I) some weekends. Gold Rush Days Dahlonega   Oct. 20-21  Pumpkin spice lattes Washington Farms Pumpkin patch Thanksgiving in Beaufort Clarkesville Children's Sale (Sept 27-28) Decorate a pumpkin Take a nature walk   Have a bonfire Make leaf art Make pumpkin desserts Autumn 5K  in Elberton September 22 Eat a caramel apples Outdoor movie (You've Got Mail) Make bar soap Attend a Fall Festival/costume party Watch Jane Austen's Book Club

I hate PMS. I feel so edgy, snappy, and moody. I hate how I treat my husband, my son, the dogs, and my students. I don't think rationally either. I question why I married, why I had a child, and even sometimes why I am alive. One of the many things I liked about being pregnant was that I didn't have PMS. I feel like my emotions are more balanced pregnant.