BLAH...and I need your input

Yes, that is how I have been feeling lately. Just blah.

As you probably have noticed, I haven't been posting much lately. I could give you a million reasons if you would like. But I could chop most of them down to just not feeling like it. Sure I could have put up a poorly written (though, to be honest, a lot of my posts probably qualify as poor written) post, but I decided that I was on vacation and I was taking a break from all things... well except taking care of Alice, and housework, and cooking, and yard work, and dishes, and laundry. Which I feel bad about one post I should have done... Alice turned 10 months on Father's Day. Do not worry... I will be posting about that soon (I promise).

I was telling my sister the other day that I kind of felt depressed. Don't worry too much. It isn't anything really bad. Just one of those phases where you wish you could get away from the day to day stuff, but not being able to... so you just slug along. Well, I do, anyway. Plus, we did not end up going anywhere on our vacation. I mean, we could have, but since Sean hadn't worked in over 3 weeks, we both decided it would be absolutely inane to spend extra money that we don't have right now. Managing all of the expenditures on just my paycheck is rough. In fact, I just found out I overdrew my checking account. It is negative about several hundred dollars. Yeah... I know. I work at a bank. I'm normally meticulous with my account. I just have been a space cadet lately and have forgotten about paying some things. Like the electric bill. Geez. Oh, and the three trips I made to the store on the same day and spent approximately $6, $17, and $23... yeah, that cost me $142 instead of $46. I'm a real genius!

But don't worry... everything will be alright. I talked to Sean about my lack of scrutiny with our money and I think he may be taking over bill paying. WHEW! One less thing to worry about. Though, I'm not sure I want to relinquish all responsibility. Perhaps we could co-manage the money. Well, and we also need to get a joint checking account. If you don't mind me asking, how do you and your significant other handle this? Do you have a joint account and separate accounts? Just a joint account? Just separate accounts? Sean wants to have a joint checking and savings, and also separate accounts. If you do that, how do you handle what comes out of each? Separate for "fun" personal stuff? Obviously, the joint account would pay all of our bills, etc.

Sorry about laying my temporary money problems on you. I just had to get it out. I feel better already! :)

A Whole Lot of Nothing

I have been a bad, bad blogger this week. I have been writing a ton of posts in my head.

They are all lost now ;)

I have had a somewhat productive week. Along with fun with Alice! I washed and organized her clothes. I still need to swap some of the smaller ones out. Oh, which reminds me of a question. Normally, Alice was true to size. Lately, I have noticed her staying in those clothes longer. She is still in 6-9 month clothes and normally she would be in 9-12 months. Is this okay? Normal? I just thought it was because she is so active.

I have gotten some yard work and sticks picked up. (We have had some nasty storms lately) I got the house picked up...though it is now strewn with toys and books and movies, thanks to Alice.

Monday, we stopped by my mom's and then saw cute puppies at my friend's. Alice liked the outlets more than the puppies, but they are only 1 week old. Give them a few weeks and those outlets will look boring!

Tuesday, Alice and I went over to Monica and Tore's. The girls had a blast together!

And today, we did some housework, danced, and played. Then we went and got Mexican for dinner with Daddy. Alice loved the cheese on her chicken taco. And we finished our outing with ice cream from a little local shop. Yum!

It's a Hard-Knock Life

I didn't post yesterday. I could have, but to be honest I was dealing with the beginnings of food poisoning. Fun stuff! So I haven't been feeling very well for the past 24 hours or so. Of course, I think I'm headed for round 2. I ate the same thing I had eaten Wednesday for lunch (which it takes 24 hours for food poisoning to hit you-usually) yesterday, so I'm expecting the next round anytime in the next few hours. Woo hoo! We are supposed to be going to my MIL and Step FIL's tomorrow, but I think I may bow out. Which means that Sean will cancel as well. I don't know why he can't go without me, or take Alice by himself. She is so much easier now than she was! And I don't want to make it sound like I do not like or get along with his mother or step-father. I do. I just don't feel like going.

I did get some good news on the job front. They are coming in July 1st to present and go over our severance packages. And our last day is September 3rd. That means 11 weeks to go!!!

Oh, and I am officially on vacation (again!) as of 9:00pm EST tonight! Hopefully I manage to get a few posts in! We will be going on a road trip towards the middle/end of next week, but I plan on taking my laptop. And if all else fails, I can update from my cell phone.

Stuck on you

I have been extremely busy the past few days. Truthfully, it isn't that I was so much busy (though we were), but any free time I had was taken up by a certain baby who was stuck to me like glue.

Thursday, we met my dad and went shopping at Babies R Us for my SIL's baby shower. I spent way more than I planned, but I decided to get some things for Alice to give. I don't know how all of you registered for baby showers, but I wanted to beat my head against a wall by the time we left there. I have never seen so many pacifiers, etc. in my life. AND I HAVE A BABY! Then we went to Noodles & Co. for dinner. I love that place!

Friday, I finally got my hair cut. It looks and feels so much better. I think I got about 3 inches cut off. I dropped Alice off with Sean before my appt. I met him at the insurance office to pay the premium on Alice's life insurance, and while I was writing the check Alice slammed in to their magazine rack and busted it. Of course, she got a nasty bruise/welt on her cheek, but she won the fight ;) Then we hung out at Monica's for a bit and she got to play with the girls.

Saturday was the baby shower. It started at 11:30 so we had to leave the house an hour earlier. Alice normally doesn't get up until 10:30-11 and goes back down about 12 until 1. So you can probably see where this is going. She was tired and a tad fussy; which even when she is fussy she is still much better than most babies. Of course, she isn't familiar with any of them (including my SIL and mom) so she was stuck on me for awhile. My mom was in her face and picking her up... and Alice would scream, cry, and try to get away. Of course, my mom blames me for all of that, but that is a post for another day. That evening, we went to our former neighbor's for a cookout.

Sunday, Alice and I stayed home and tried to avoid race traffic. Alice slept most of the day. I think she was just catching up on the day before. We did manage to get outside for a few hours and play in the grass!

So that brings us to today. I am trying to play catch up on chores, but I still have a baby glued to me. So I'm just getting done what I can. I figure everything can wait. She won't always want to be carried or in my arms. I'm just enjoying it for now!

I should note, I'm on my phone so I won't post pictures today. I hope everyone has had a wonderful Memorial weekend. Thank you to all the men and women(past and present) who have served or are serving our country. Thank you for all you do, and all you have gave! God bless you and your families.