Freaked Out Doggie

Sometimes we like to compile and update lists of all things that scare the bejesus out of Mr. Beau. He is a sweet sweet dog but definitely has a paranoid side. So far, fireworks have topped the list of his ultimate fears, until today.

The smoke detector in our kitchen had a low battery. Who knew the little beep it let out every few minutes would put the fear of God in him, but it did. This is a picture BT sent me from his phone earlier today (note the tail tucked between the hind legs, the dog's equivalent to crapping your pants). After it was taken, he spent an hour outside sitting in fear and shaking in the corner of the yard by the fence. Don't worry, the battery has been replaced now (after a frantic trip to walgreens for a nine volt battery to keep his sanity) and all is well....

Waiting...

It's a snow day here. Daycare's closed, and we're waiting on this torrential 'dusting' we're supposed to get.

Hope to post a clear video of the Beauster out in the snow as soon as I get a chance. The last one was taken with my phone and it's hard to get a really accurate picture of how much the guy loves it. Can't wait to use the flip to really capture the essence of Mr. Beau and his excitement over seeing his soulmate snow again.

Oh Well...

Resolution Three: Dress For Work
Today: Jeans.

Oh Well, two out of three ain't bad.

In my defense, I look workish everywhere else minus the jeans: the sweater, the sweater jacket thingy, the clarks, the jewelry, and hair and makeup done. So I consider that a success. BT told me I had a mom jacket on this morning. But he said it was okay since I'm a mom now. I'm not sure what to take out of that....

Resolutions Check

Resolution One: hit the gym more frequently
Progress: went to gym yesterday, going tomorrow, going Friday.

Resolution Two: eat more vegetarian meals.
Progress: Last night, we had a DELICIOUS vegetarian meal. Greek Eggplant and Veggies with Feta served over Couscous that I infused with minced garlic and olive oil. It was DELICIOUS. Super filling, and could have just as easily come from Taziki's. It's going on our regular lineup. Not only is this going to be good for us to cut out a little meat, but it's also cheaper! Tomorrow night we are trying a vegetarian creole skillet. I'll let you know how that turns out.

Resolution Three: Dress for Work.
Progress: I have a bad habit of throwing on random clothes and getting ready as quickly as possible for work. With my new position, I just really feel the need to look a little more like I know what I'm doing and that I'm in charge. Not that I didn't before. If there were days I knew I was going to be speaking somewhere or in meetings places, of course I would look nice, but I wanted to start doing this on a daily basis. So far, so good. I have "dressed" for work and looked like I know what I'm doing for two days now :)

It's all very easy this first week! :-)

Back to the Salt Mines...

Tomorrow is the official end of my maternity leave.

it's back to work in the morning, and I have mixed feelings about it. We are going to be on a much tighter budget with T in daycare now, but it was a no brainer for me to go back to work. Although the budget is much tighter, we are a two income family, and there's simply no way financially we could have done it any other way. Besides, it works for us, and I think it will work for us well. I sort of feel guilty, but for a different reason. I don't really feel guilty about him going to daycare. I feel more guilty about being so excited about going back to work!

If anything, what I have learned through being home for this long is that it's not really for me. I've enjoyed relaxing and being home with T for this time, and wouldn't trade it for ANYTHING, But it's HARD, and long-term, I think I will be a better mom going to work every day and working outside the home. I feel a huge need to exercise my brain right now. And also, I am very fortunate to really really love what I do. And I think I am good at it. I think me working will make me a better mom to T when I am home and with him at all times outside of work. Besides, have I ever mentioned my schedule? You really can't beat it. We'll be home together in the afternoons by 4 every day, and by 3 on Fridays. So it's certainly not like I burn the midnight oil at work or anything :)

Anyway, he starts "school" tomorrow, and I go back to work, so today is a busy day of getting daycare supplies labelled and ready, getting my closet and clothes organized and figuring out what on EARTH I'm going to wear in the meantime while I lose the last of this baby weight, and getting lunches made and bottles washed and the house cleaned. I do well with lots to do and a schedule.

It's been fun, but the honeymoon is over, and the party's just beginning.

Talky Talky

BT got me a Flip for Christmas, so get ready for lots of obnoxious 'I love my kid' videos this year :)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Don't know about you today, but we are being LAZY!

Enjoy your day, and Happy New Year!