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Saturday, May 29
Wednesday, May 26
{Wordless Wednesday - The Wee One}
Here are a few of the first pictures of The Wee One at 9 weeks!!!!
Below is another one...you can kinda see a little leg on the right side...
The Man and I are SUPER excited...The Babe is still clueless!!!
Below is another one...you can kinda see a little leg on the right side...
The Man and I are SUPER excited...The Babe is still clueless!!!
Tuesday, May 25
Lesson #105 - Even Confirming Appointments Is No Guarantee
I would have thought that, by now, stupid people wouldn't upset like they do...but it still happens...on a daily basis!!
In addition to the home my husband owns, I also own a place. It didn't make sense to sell it - for a number of reasons - so I am renting it instead. It is a nice 3 bedroom place, so it lends itself nicely to having 3 tenants. Currently, one of my sorority sisters is living in the Master bedroom - one of her friends is living in one of the 3rd floor rooms - and a random roommate (found on Craigslist) is living in the last room. Now, I am a HUGE fan of Craigslist...I have found some great roommates on the site.
This last one, however, is a piece of work! Before he moved in we spoke, of course, about the amount of his rent and his deposit due. He asked if I would accept his security deposit in 2 payments. He said his last landlord was holding his security deposit, since he moved out before his lease expired - that is why he couldn't make the payment all at once. I wanted to be understanding to his situation, so I agreed (shame on me!).
Odd occurrence #2 - the day he moved in, he did it within hours. This usually isn't a huge deal - I mean, the room is the smallest in the house and he didn't have many belongings. Fine, he is a quick mover, whatever.
So, the girl in the larger of the rooms on the 3rd floor is moving out. She graduated and is moving back home to take a job there. I am SUPER excited for her - but finding another roommate is a pain in my ass. Don't get me wrong, she has been a huge help!! She put up listings of her own on Craigslist and has been showing the place to people when I can't make it out.
Anyways, so in my search for a new tenant to pay me dolla bills I have met a few of this state's finest...and I will tell you about them - here:
Possible Tenant #1 - HP set up a meeting with me for the other day. I emailed, confirmed and re-confirmed to make sure I wasn't just driving out to the townhouse for nothing. (I mean, it isn't a long trip, but having to take The Babe and coordinate with her nap times makes things that much more difficult!) We confirmed the DAY before and all was well. Until 5 minutes before we were supposed to meet...when I got a text from HP saying that she had to move out immediately and ended up moving in with her boyfriend. She wanted to let me know so she wasn't wasting my time...guess what honey?! I'M ALREADY HERE...TIME HAS BEEN WASTED!!!!
Possible Tenant #2 - JC was supposed to meet me 30 minutes after HP. Again, I emailed, confirmed and re-confirmed to make doubly sure the meeting was taking place! Wouldn't you know it - JC sent me a text message about 15 minutes before our scheduled meeting to let me know he had to move out at the last minute. Instead of messaging me to ask about moving in immediately, he goes somewhere else. Friggin' AWESOME!!!!
...and so the search continues...
In addition to the home my husband owns, I also own a place. It didn't make sense to sell it - for a number of reasons - so I am renting it instead. It is a nice 3 bedroom place, so it lends itself nicely to having 3 tenants. Currently, one of my sorority sisters is living in the Master bedroom - one of her friends is living in one of the 3rd floor rooms - and a random roommate (found on Craigslist) is living in the last room. Now, I am a HUGE fan of Craigslist...I have found some great roommates on the site.
This last one, however, is a piece of work! Before he moved in we spoke, of course, about the amount of his rent and his deposit due. He asked if I would accept his security deposit in 2 payments. He said his last landlord was holding his security deposit, since he moved out before his lease expired - that is why he couldn't make the payment all at once. I wanted to be understanding to his situation, so I agreed (shame on me!).
Odd occurrence #2 - the day he moved in, he did it within hours. This usually isn't a huge deal - I mean, the room is the smallest in the house and he didn't have many belongings. Fine, he is a quick mover, whatever.
So, the girl in the larger of the rooms on the 3rd floor is moving out. She graduated and is moving back home to take a job there. I am SUPER excited for her - but finding another roommate is a pain in my ass. Don't get me wrong, she has been a huge help!! She put up listings of her own on Craigslist and has been showing the place to people when I can't make it out.
Anyways, so in my search for a new tenant to pay me dolla bills I have met a few of this state's finest...and I will tell you about them - here:
Possible Tenant #1 - HP set up a meeting with me for the other day. I emailed, confirmed and re-confirmed to make sure I wasn't just driving out to the townhouse for nothing. (I mean, it isn't a long trip, but having to take The Babe and coordinate with her nap times makes things that much more difficult!) We confirmed the DAY before and all was well. Until 5 minutes before we were supposed to meet...when I got a text from HP saying that she had to move out immediately and ended up moving in with her boyfriend. She wanted to let me know so she wasn't wasting my time...guess what honey?! I'M ALREADY HERE...TIME HAS BEEN WASTED!!!!
Possible Tenant #2 - JC was supposed to meet me 30 minutes after HP. Again, I emailed, confirmed and re-confirmed to make doubly sure the meeting was taking place! Wouldn't you know it - JC sent me a text message about 15 minutes before our scheduled meeting to let me know he had to move out at the last minute. Instead of messaging me to ask about moving in immediately, he goes somewhere else. Friggin' AWESOME!!!!
...and so the search continues...
Monday, May 24
{Monday Minute - *snort* edition}
1 - Do you *snort*?
I snort when I laugh sometimes...
2 - Our friend, has a nickname and it's Daffy. What's your nickname?
My nickname all through school was actually Ducky...after the littlest dino from "Land Before Time"...I used to say "yup, yup, yup" ALLLLLLLL the time!!! So Daffy and I are kindred spirits :)
3 - Do you know sign language?
I do! I have started teaching it to The Babe too...and it makes things SO much easier!!
4 - What's a sample convo from your hood?
A: Could you please acknowledge the message I sent you??
J: I'm sorry. I was in such shock when I got it that it took me aback...by the time I came up with a witty response, it was 1am and I knew you wouldn't have wanted me to text you that early in the morning on a work night.
A: I was passed out on the couch about that time...nothing like waking up with a stiff neck at 3:30 in the morning, wondering what the hell happened and where the hell I am.
J: Well, just think...better a stiff neck at 3:30a instead of a sore ass...then you'd REALLY be wondering what the hell happened ;)
5- Do you sleep with electronic devices - i.e. laptop, Blackberry, iPhone, etc?
I sleep with my CrackBerry...and my husband. I like the CrackBerry more because it gives me instant access to Facebook, Twitter and my blog without wanting sex in return!!
Lesson #104 - Sometimes The Best Things In Life Cost A Bundle
Hello dear bloggy buddies!! I want to apologize IMMENSELY for my lack of posting the past few weeks. After being fired last month, it has been quite the chore trying to pull my (financial) life together. Not more than two days after that, The Man and I found out we have our own Christmas miracle on the way!! That is right my friends...The Wee One is on his/her way!
We were so excited to find out...but with my still jobless (besides being home taking care of The Babe), it has been a daily struggle for me to wrap my head around things.
When The Man and I found out about The Babe, I would cry every night and apologize to her for bringing her into this world the way it happened. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't change anything for any amount of money in the world, I just wish the circumstances were a little different.
So, now I find myself in the same situation with The Wee One. I know it is my hormones running amok...but I cry at night and apologize to The Wee One for not having my life more put together (financially). As much as I would LOVE to just stay home and take care of the babies, it just isn't possible. The Man works his butt off - he barely gets to take a vacation - and we and living pay check to pay check.
I am not saying this to get your sympathy...what I am asking for are suggestions. I need something that I can do from/at home to make money. Any of you SAHM work for a doctor's office, maybe, or someone else doing "office" type work from your lap top?? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!
This is the beginning of writing more posts...I promise :)
We were so excited to find out...but with my still jobless (besides being home taking care of The Babe), it has been a daily struggle for me to wrap my head around things.
When The Man and I found out about The Babe, I would cry every night and apologize to her for bringing her into this world the way it happened. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't change anything for any amount of money in the world, I just wish the circumstances were a little different.
So, now I find myself in the same situation with The Wee One. I know it is my hormones running amok...but I cry at night and apologize to The Wee One for not having my life more put together (financially). As much as I would LOVE to just stay home and take care of the babies, it just isn't possible. The Man works his butt off - he barely gets to take a vacation - and we and living pay check to pay check.
I am not saying this to get your sympathy...what I am asking for are suggestions. I need something that I can do from/at home to make money. Any of you SAHM work for a doctor's office, maybe, or someone else doing "office" type work from your lap top?? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!
This is the beginning of writing more posts...I promise :)
Tuesday, May 4
Lesson #103 - Children Can SAVE You Money
That is right, my friends...just remember, you heard it here FIRST!!!
I was always told that having children would cost more money than you could imagine...and I know this is true because I am a married twenty-something and my parents have yet to get that big "BANK" tattoo off their foreheads...I am blessed to have their help every now and then (they buy me the expensive things for holidays...stuff like that).
However, NO ONE ever told me that children can actually SAVE money as well!! Case in point:
The man has allergies...bad allergies...I mean, the poor guy sometimes is up for hours on end at night because he can't breathe. We won't get into who else this affects...that is for another post. Any-sneeze, I felt bad for poor hubs...so a few months ago, I decided to take The Babe to our local bedding store the next day after work and use some of our tax refund on the latest and greatest in hypo-allergenic bedding.
The Babe and I get into the store and it is seriously like an adult wonderland. Everything from $20 body pillows (and the appropriate sized pillow covers) to $500 vacuum cleaners (a girl can dream, can't she?!) to $1,000 home spas...I love going into this store!!
Quickly I pushed my cart, babe in tow, towards the bedding department...I mean, I did have some tax money burning a hole - had to move rapidly before that vacuum found a new home...and came across more hypo-allergenic bedding items that I thought really existed.
After asking for a bit of assistance...if I wouldn't have gone that route, well, they might as well have just closed the store with me still in it because I wasn't leaving without new bedding - and I couldn't figure out which product was for what...The Babe and I finally got the items we needed in our cart. Our list of items included a set of double-stitched pillow covers, a queen-sized heating blanket (because I am always cold...and come on - each side has a temperature control!!), 1,000 thread count sheets, a king-sized down alternative - double-stitched - top of the line comforter and a king-sized duvet cover. In addition, I got a few smaller things like a new nail polish color, some mascara, face soap and a bottle of water (I'm telling you...it is a wonderland!)
I was SO excited to think about our bedroom looking something like a catalog picture! As I looked in the cart, though, I cringed thinking of how much everything was going to cost once we got to the check-out line...especially since the comforter ALONE had a $400 price tag!! I wouldn't have been so concerned except for the fact that hubs didn't know I was out doing this good deed. No, he was at work and I didn't really want to bother him and call. Then I reminded myself it was for the health of hubs...it was necessary - even if he wouldn't bless it before it happened, I knew he would appreciate the thought and not make me go back to return everything!
The Babe and I got the register manned by a poor high school girl who looked like she was about to fall asleep - BONUS!! I put all of the smaller things on the counter and started the small talk routine. Suddenly, though, I realized that he cashier was too busy talking to The Babe to even concern herself with what I was saying. I kept putting items on the counter while the cashier kept talking...she would ring things up and hand the back to me. I didn't find any of this odd as most of the things I got were far too large to just throw into a bag.
I thanked the girl and pushed my cart to the car. The Babe and I were soon home and after putting her to sleep I began the task of transforming our bedroom into an allergy-sufferers DREAM oasis! After I had finished, I pulled out the receipt to look at everything. I didn't even bother to listen to the girl when she told me how much it was - I didn't want to flat line in the store - so I hadn't looked at the final tally until the room was set up! My eyes went right to the bottom "total" of the receipt and I almost (almost!) screamed...$237.39?!?!?! Well, that didn't sounds right!!!
Turns out the cashier was so busy talking to The Babe that she wasn't even paying attention to what she was doing...BONUS!!! So, turns out that having children can actually SAVE you money...and the break-down is as follows:
2 - $30 hypo-allergenic pillow covers
1 - $20 pillow covers (extras to match sheets) - FREE
1 - $2.99 nail polish
1 - $2.99 bottle water
1 - $399 king-sized comforter - FREE
1 - $79 duvet cover
1 - $189 heating blanket - FREE
1 - $99 sheet set
Note to self...always have THIS face with you when shopping...
I was always told that having children would cost more money than you could imagine...and I know this is true because I am a married twenty-something and my parents have yet to get that big "BANK" tattoo off their foreheads...I am blessed to have their help every now and then (they buy me the expensive things for holidays...stuff like that).
However, NO ONE ever told me that children can actually SAVE money as well!! Case in point:
The man has allergies...bad allergies...I mean, the poor guy sometimes is up for hours on end at night because he can't breathe. We won't get into who else this affects...that is for another post. Any-sneeze, I felt bad for poor hubs...so a few months ago, I decided to take The Babe to our local bedding store the next day after work and use some of our tax refund on the latest and greatest in hypo-allergenic bedding.
The Babe and I get into the store and it is seriously like an adult wonderland. Everything from $20 body pillows (and the appropriate sized pillow covers) to $500 vacuum cleaners (a girl can dream, can't she?!) to $1,000 home spas...I love going into this store!!
Quickly I pushed my cart, babe in tow, towards the bedding department...I mean, I did have some tax money burning a hole - had to move rapidly before that vacuum found a new home...and came across more hypo-allergenic bedding items that I thought really existed.
After asking for a bit of assistance...if I wouldn't have gone that route, well, they might as well have just closed the store with me still in it because I wasn't leaving without new bedding - and I couldn't figure out which product was for what...The Babe and I finally got the items we needed in our cart. Our list of items included a set of double-stitched pillow covers, a queen-sized heating blanket (because I am always cold...and come on - each side has a temperature control!!), 1,000 thread count sheets, a king-sized down alternative - double-stitched - top of the line comforter and a king-sized duvet cover. In addition, I got a few smaller things like a new nail polish color, some mascara, face soap and a bottle of water (I'm telling you...it is a wonderland!)
I was SO excited to think about our bedroom looking something like a catalog picture! As I looked in the cart, though, I cringed thinking of how much everything was going to cost once we got to the check-out line...especially since the comforter ALONE had a $400 price tag!! I wouldn't have been so concerned except for the fact that hubs didn't know I was out doing this good deed. No, he was at work and I didn't really want to bother him and call. Then I reminded myself it was for the health of hubs...it was necessary - even if he wouldn't bless it before it happened, I knew he would appreciate the thought and not make me go back to return everything!
The Babe and I got the register manned by a poor high school girl who looked like she was about to fall asleep - BONUS!! I put all of the smaller things on the counter and started the small talk routine. Suddenly, though, I realized that he cashier was too busy talking to The Babe to even concern herself with what I was saying. I kept putting items on the counter while the cashier kept talking...she would ring things up and hand the back to me. I didn't find any of this odd as most of the things I got were far too large to just throw into a bag.
I thanked the girl and pushed my cart to the car. The Babe and I were soon home and after putting her to sleep I began the task of transforming our bedroom into an allergy-sufferers DREAM oasis! After I had finished, I pulled out the receipt to look at everything. I didn't even bother to listen to the girl when she told me how much it was - I didn't want to flat line in the store - so I hadn't looked at the final tally until the room was set up! My eyes went right to the bottom "total" of the receipt and I almost (almost!) screamed...$237.39?!?!?! Well, that didn't sounds right!!!
Turns out the cashier was so busy talking to The Babe that she wasn't even paying attention to what she was doing...BONUS!!! So, turns out that having children can actually SAVE you money...and the break-down is as follows:
2 - $30 hypo-allergenic pillow covers
1 - $20 pillow covers (extras to match sheets) - FREE
1 - $2.99 nail polish
1 - $2.99 bottle water
1 - $399 king-sized comforter - FREE
1 - $79 duvet cover
1 - $189 heating blanket - FREE
1 - $99 sheet set
Note to self...always have THIS face with you when shopping...
Monday, May 3
{Monday Minute - 5/3/10}
Look, look...I'm on time today!!!!!!! HORRAY!!!!
- How much would you have to be paid to eat a human cadaver's finger?
Um...yeah...there isn't enough money in the WORLD!!!!!
- Describe the worst physical fight you've ever been in.
I've only ever been in 2 physical altercations...for one I smashed this kid's head into the side of a bus (he was sitting in my seat, for goodness sake!!) and for the other I punched my long-time enemy in high school...she got a black eye...it was priceless!!
- Name one song that if you never heard it ever again, you'd be thrilled.
At the moment I have the Backyardigans theme song stuck in my head...though, I don't think The Babe would be thrilled if that one were to go...so I suppose I can live with it!
- Describe the "drunkest" situation you've ever been.
Oh, there have been quite a few...my favorite included a bottle of pineapple rum and some hot college co-eds...yeah...that is all you're going to get!!
- What's your biggest regret?
I don't live with regrets...only lessons learned ;)
- How much would you have to be paid to eat a human cadaver's finger?
Um...yeah...there isn't enough money in the WORLD!!!!!
- Describe the worst physical fight you've ever been in.
I've only ever been in 2 physical altercations...for one I smashed this kid's head into the side of a bus (he was sitting in my seat, for goodness sake!!) and for the other I punched my long-time enemy in high school...she got a black eye...it was priceless!!
- Name one song that if you never heard it ever again, you'd be thrilled.
At the moment I have the Backyardigans theme song stuck in my head...though, I don't think The Babe would be thrilled if that one were to go...so I suppose I can live with it!
- Describe the "drunkest" situation you've ever been.
Oh, there have been quite a few...my favorite included a bottle of pineapple rum and some hot college co-eds...yeah...that is all you're going to get!!
- What's your biggest regret?
I don't live with regrets...only lessons learned ;)
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