So I went to work out again this morning - third time in a week, my friends! It does make me feel better, that's for sure. And if I keep this up it seems I'll get more work done since I was sitting at my desk at 7:15am.
Our little family is now experiencing something that we have not experienced in about 7 or 8 years....that would be actual SEASONS. I left Oldfield this morning heading to work, and it was 68 degrees outside! It didn't get down to 68 degrees in Gainesville until about mid-December, although that was hit or miss, and I distinctly remember wearing shorts around New Years Eve last year. It's so nice. Of course, someone might have to remind me I said this when I start complaining about it being cold. I told Jerry just this morning that we needed to schedule a trip to Gainesville so I/we can get our winter clothes (or I could just use this as a good excuse to get an entire new fall/winter wardrobe....but even gas prices aren't that high yet as to justify that instead of driving to/from Gainesville!)
It's going to be just me and Carrie tomorrow, and I am so excited about Mommy-Daughter time! Whizzy & Pop-pop are heading to Atlanta for the GT-Miss. football game with some of their friends, and Jerry's up there for class. Carrie has a hair appointment tomorrow to get her shaggy mane cut, we'll go to Target to pick up a few things, and have lunch together.
We had a nice little mommy-daughter moment last night, although it only lasted for about 3 minutes. I took her outside to toddle around after I got home from work because the kid LOVES being outside. I asked her where the hammock was and she immediately went over to it and wanted me to put her in it. So I climbed in with her, and we laid there looking at the trees, sky, sunshine. She laid her little head on my shoulder and we were just hanging out. Like I said, it only lasted a few minutes because, honestly, there's just too many other fun things to do outside like pick up sticks and organize rocks than to lay still with Mommy. It was still very sweet, though.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Random updates
I'm trying to stick to my update the blog regularly plan....doesn't always work, but hey, I get points for trying right?
I was in Atlanta Sunday night - Tuesday for work, which means I missed Jerry & Carrie terribly. I was able to get a lot of studying done for my HR certification class, of course, but it still wasn't much fun being away from the family. I did also get to go see my grandmother who recently had heart surgery to replace some leaky valves, and she's doing quite well! She may not agree with me on that, but she really is :)
Carrie's growing by leaps and bounds every day. Jerry called me the other day while I was in Atlanta to inform me that Carrie had a new trick - this new trick was the ability to walk backwards. Now, that doesn't sound all that exciting right? Well, it is to the parents that had to listen to her shriek in frustration and anger when she would push her little push toy full force into a wall and get so stinkin' mad that the rules of physics still applied and the push toy wouldn't go any farther. Now she realizes that if she just walks backwards a bit with the toy, she can have another go at it. Of course, I'm not sure Whizzy & Pop-Pop really want the Chicco toy car being rammed into their walls again and again....but we're working on it!
She's started imitating me and Jerry a lot now. Her current favorite one - repeating me when I say "No ma'am!" to her. It comes out from her more like "no man" which makes it even harder not to laugh/react to her when she does it. She's starting to use a few more words, although she still would rather point to objects and have you say what it is. If I ask her where something is (i.e Where's the Madeline book?) she can immediately pick it up and bring it to me. This is where I have to keep reminding myself that all kids develop at vastly different ranges and while she's not yet penning the Great American Novel, it's probably not something to fret over.
I was in Atlanta Sunday night - Tuesday for work, which means I missed Jerry & Carrie terribly. I was able to get a lot of studying done for my HR certification class, of course, but it still wasn't much fun being away from the family. I did also get to go see my grandmother who recently had heart surgery to replace some leaky valves, and she's doing quite well! She may not agree with me on that, but she really is :)
Carrie's growing by leaps and bounds every day. Jerry called me the other day while I was in Atlanta to inform me that Carrie had a new trick - this new trick was the ability to walk backwards. Now, that doesn't sound all that exciting right? Well, it is to the parents that had to listen to her shriek in frustration and anger when she would push her little push toy full force into a wall and get so stinkin' mad that the rules of physics still applied and the push toy wouldn't go any farther. Now she realizes that if she just walks backwards a bit with the toy, she can have another go at it. Of course, I'm not sure Whizzy & Pop-Pop really want the Chicco toy car being rammed into their walls again and again....but we're working on it!
She's started imitating me and Jerry a lot now. Her current favorite one - repeating me when I say "No ma'am!" to her. It comes out from her more like "no man" which makes it even harder not to laugh/react to her when she does it. She's starting to use a few more words, although she still would rather point to objects and have you say what it is. If I ask her where something is (i.e Where's the Madeline book?) she can immediately pick it up and bring it to me. This is where I have to keep reminding myself that all kids develop at vastly different ranges and while she's not yet penning the Great American Novel, it's probably not something to fret over.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Suggestions please!
Someone please explain this to me - somehow, someway I am currently carrying fewer pounds than when I got pregnant with Carrie....but the clothes I wore previously laugh at me when I try to put them on now! Seriously, I know this is a case of migrating fat (i.e. the fat that I had prior to having Carrie is still there - just moved to a different place on my body), but what gives? This is just rude, plain and simple.
So I'm asking for suggestions on just how do moms find time to work out??? I mean, I have all these cute clothes that I'd love to fit back in to, but a)not sure it's gonna happen regardless of how much working out occurs, and b)how in the hell do I even find time to squeeze in a workout? I don't like the idea of working out after work - I'm less inclined/motivated to do so at the end of a long work day, but more importantly it would eat into my already precious few hours with Carrie at the end of the day.
I was so proud of myself on Tuesday morning because I dragged my butt out of bed at 5am and actually went to the gym. Yeah me! Have I repeated this feat? Absolutely not. I had good intentions of doing so this morning, but when the alarm went off at 5am I felt like a brick was sitting on top of my sinuses. Fun times. I need some motivation people! I know I would feel better if I just worked out at least 3 or 4 times a week. Now if I can just figure out how to make it happen without losing sleep, losing time with Carrie, losing study time for my PHR certification....
So I'm asking for suggestions on just how do moms find time to work out??? I mean, I have all these cute clothes that I'd love to fit back in to, but a)not sure it's gonna happen regardless of how much working out occurs, and b)how in the hell do I even find time to squeeze in a workout? I don't like the idea of working out after work - I'm less inclined/motivated to do so at the end of a long work day, but more importantly it would eat into my already precious few hours with Carrie at the end of the day.
I was so proud of myself on Tuesday morning because I dragged my butt out of bed at 5am and actually went to the gym. Yeah me! Have I repeated this feat? Absolutely not. I had good intentions of doing so this morning, but when the alarm went off at 5am I felt like a brick was sitting on top of my sinuses. Fun times. I need some motivation people! I know I would feel better if I just worked out at least 3 or 4 times a week. Now if I can just figure out how to make it happen without losing sleep, losing time with Carrie, losing study time for my PHR certification....
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Politickin'
Okay, so this is a departure from the regular Carrie-boo post, but it's so in my face these past two weeks I can't help but comment.
So obviously we are in an election year. I try VERY hard not to discuss politics with friends or co-workers. Why? Because I made the mistake of doing that one time at one place of employment, and spent an entire day feeling attacked because of my opinion. After that little episode, I vowed never to talk politics again in the workplace or with close friends. It's usually just too much of a powder keg and can lead to some hurt feelings. I think my family knows where I stand on most things, but they have to love me no matter what and regardless of whether or not they agree :)
What I am encouraged by, though, is the fact that so many people, for the first time from what I can remember since being able to vote, are actually paying attention to the issues and care enough to learn about these two candidates we have to choose from. People are researching where they stand, and trying to decide which candidate best suits themselves and their family. There's never going to be a perfect candidate that makes everyone in America happy. I guess that's part of the beauty of America - LOTS of differing opinions. But at least people are forming opinions and will presumably act upon them come November. I hope we see record turnout at the polls. Just remember folks - you can't complain about who's in the White House if you didn't vote.
So obviously we are in an election year. I try VERY hard not to discuss politics with friends or co-workers. Why? Because I made the mistake of doing that one time at one place of employment, and spent an entire day feeling attacked because of my opinion. After that little episode, I vowed never to talk politics again in the workplace or with close friends. It's usually just too much of a powder keg and can lead to some hurt feelings. I think my family knows where I stand on most things, but they have to love me no matter what and regardless of whether or not they agree :)
What I am encouraged by, though, is the fact that so many people, for the first time from what I can remember since being able to vote, are actually paying attention to the issues and care enough to learn about these two candidates we have to choose from. People are researching where they stand, and trying to decide which candidate best suits themselves and their family. There's never going to be a perfect candidate that makes everyone in America happy. I guess that's part of the beauty of America - LOTS of differing opinions. But at least people are forming opinions and will presumably act upon them come November. I hope we see record turnout at the polls. Just remember folks - you can't complain about who's in the White House if you didn't vote.
The Sweetest Thing
I have been inspired by a fellow blogger friend to keep more up-to-date on my blog :) I know she wasn't pinging me alone on this, but as I told her yesterday, I started this in mind to be able to record the little things that I might not otherwise remember, and I'm doing a pretty poor job at it. So now I'm sad to say that I've actually put a reminder on my calendar that will annoy the hell out of me each week to post something, anything. We'll see if it works!
I did have one cute story from Tuesday evening. I am working on my Professional in Human Resources certification, which requires me to go to a class once a week from 6-9pm. This of course means missing bedtime, one of my very favorite times of the day because it's just me & Carrie. I called Jerry as I was on my way home from my class, and he puts the phone up to Carrie's ear so I could tell her good night. I started babbling through the phone, knowing full well the kid is probably just fiddling with the buttons and trying to hang up on me. Do you know that girl actually kissed the phone when I started talking to her? Yes, I do believe Jerry probably said something to the effect of "kiss Mommy night-night" but I don't care. It was still sweet, and I loved it.
I did have one cute story from Tuesday evening. I am working on my Professional in Human Resources certification, which requires me to go to a class once a week from 6-9pm. This of course means missing bedtime, one of my very favorite times of the day because it's just me & Carrie. I called Jerry as I was on my way home from my class, and he puts the phone up to Carrie's ear so I could tell her good night. I started babbling through the phone, knowing full well the kid is probably just fiddling with the buttons and trying to hang up on me. Do you know that girl actually kissed the phone when I started talking to her? Yes, I do believe Jerry probably said something to the effect of "kiss Mommy night-night" but I don't care. It was still sweet, and I loved it.
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