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Sunday, July 29, 2007
Friday, July 27, 2007
this is for the working moms...
not that anyone is reading this.
My DH says I "choose" to work. In my mind I "have" to work. Yes, we could survive on his salary....but that would be about all. We'd live in a little apartment, drive one car, never eat out, and be strapped for cash all the time. I do not want that. I feel that me working affords us to give our kids opportunities that we otherwise would not be able to. Some may say this is materialistic....well, maybe it is, but I don't see it that way. If a sudden bill comes up for repair or whatever (or Matt's 2 helmets he had to have when he was a baby, for example), I LIKE not having to worry about where the money is going to come from. (please note, I am NOT rich, but we are comfortable). I LIKE being able to go on trips. I LIKE buying my kids Gymboree (ok, so there's NO reason 3 year olds need an outfit that costs $60, but they sure do look cute in it!). And then there's the "real" reason...I simply could not stay home all day with my kids. They'd drive me batty. I love them, but am not good with kids, including my own. They stay with their aunt all day and they adore her and she adores them and it works out great for everyone. I also am a very driven individual, and it is a great personal satisfaction to bring home a paycheck. Some women get satisfaction from keeping up with the house and kids and that's great. I WISH I had more of that inclination (as does my DH). So, if someone by some random chance is reading this and you're a working mom....don't ever let anyone make you feel bad about that.
My DH says I "choose" to work. In my mind I "have" to work. Yes, we could survive on his salary....but that would be about all. We'd live in a little apartment, drive one car, never eat out, and be strapped for cash all the time. I do not want that. I feel that me working affords us to give our kids opportunities that we otherwise would not be able to. Some may say this is materialistic....well, maybe it is, but I don't see it that way. If a sudden bill comes up for repair or whatever (or Matt's 2 helmets he had to have when he was a baby, for example), I LIKE not having to worry about where the money is going to come from. (please note, I am NOT rich, but we are comfortable). I LIKE being able to go on trips. I LIKE buying my kids Gymboree (ok, so there's NO reason 3 year olds need an outfit that costs $60, but they sure do look cute in it!). And then there's the "real" reason...I simply could not stay home all day with my kids. They'd drive me batty. I love them, but am not good with kids, including my own. They stay with their aunt all day and they adore her and she adores them and it works out great for everyone. I also am a very driven individual, and it is a great personal satisfaction to bring home a paycheck. Some women get satisfaction from keeping up with the house and kids and that's great. I WISH I had more of that inclination (as does my DH). So, if someone by some random chance is reading this and you're a working mom....don't ever let anyone make you feel bad about that.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Back from Chicago!
Had a blast! These girls: http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/fashionistas.php are all so so fun and sweet! It is nice to be around such positivity in an unfortunately largely negative industry. And so many fantastic things coming up....I was MUCH more excited about the summer releases than I was winter! Our Hostess, Diane (Jeanette's real life sis) could NOT have been nicer....it was truly like staying at a bed and breakfast....she got up at the crack of dawn and had coffee and a juice bar and cereal and oatmeal and muffins/cinnamon rolls waiting....and cooked for us. So awesome.
I think I tend to have a *little* harder time in these type situations b/c I am a quiet person in a big group that I don't know. I am pretty good one on one, but in group settings I sort of sit back and observe. But I am so glad I went! I need things to get me out of my shell a little!
i better go get my kiddos now. :) have a great week!
I think I tend to have a *little* harder time in these type situations b/c I am a quiet person in a big group that I don't know. I am pretty good one on one, but in group settings I sort of sit back and observe. But I am so glad I went! I need things to get me out of my shell a little!
i better go get my kiddos now. :) have a great week!
Monday, July 9, 2007
a new life....
came into our family today. My sister had her baby boy, Levi, today at 1:03pm; 8lbs 9oz. I don't have any pics yet b/c I haven't been to the hospital, mom said that my sis said she'd rather us come later this week when she's feeling better (and boy do i understand that!). Gosh, I'm not sure if I remember how to hold a teeny tiny baby.
So the only 2 people I really talk to or email (my SIL and a good friend from work) both left me at the same time and went on vacation...one to Vegas and one on a cruise....I'd gladly take either....so I've been bored and lonely during the day. Poor me I know, but they're both back tomorrow.
Gearing up (or trying to) for CHA next week! I am really excited about going....about flying, not so much....but I am really looking forward to the show and meeting the Fashionistas!
So the only 2 people I really talk to or email (my SIL and a good friend from work) both left me at the same time and went on vacation...one to Vegas and one on a cruise....I'd gladly take either....so I've been bored and lonely during the day. Poor me I know, but they're both back tomorrow.
Gearing up (or trying to) for CHA next week! I am really excited about going....about flying, not so much....but I am really looking forward to the show and meeting the Fashionistas!
Sunday, July 1, 2007
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