Well, I am here to announce what a reject I am. I did not get up this morning and run. The alarm went off at 5:45 and I did not even hit snooze, I turned the darn thing off. But here's the kicker, I have a backpack packed to go running at lunch....hahahaha. Stay Tuned!
Yesterday I got to work and I had a nice surprise on my chair. It was a pink envelope with my name on the front. I opened the envelope and much to my surprise there were 3 gift certificates inside a very sweet card from my boss. She wrote on the card how much she appreciated me and how she had no idea what she ever did without me. She got me 2 gift certificates to The Gap and one gift certificate to Starbucks. Man, does she know me, or what?
It is so nice to be so appreciated! I have been in the work force for over 6 years now (post-college) and I am finally being appreciated. I feel for those that have been at a job for years and are still not appreciated. The good news is, it is not too late.
They have gone above and beyond in many ways to show me just how much I mean to them and their family. Granted, these are pretty much life-long friends of mine, but still, they saw/see something in me that no one else ever has, professionally. I look forward to getting up and going to work in the morning and I love being there. How many people can say that? Not many that I know of.
This is something that I have prayed LONG and HARD for over the years. It is so great to know that God never stopped listening to the broken record I kept playing for him. D and L are not religious people at all but since I have started working there she has asked me so many questions, reminisced about how much fun she had attending church camp with friends as a child and (the best of all) they took their oldest son out of Montessori school and put him in a Church camp for the summer until he attends full-time in the Fall with his younger brother. This is the school that we are very hopeful that Pink gets in as well.
It is amazing how we fall in and out of people lives on a daily basis. I know the reason I have fallen back in to their lives and I am so thankful that they are so receptive of me and my beliefs. I am very respectful towards them and their beliefs and it seems that I always come out on top. I give all of the thanks and glory to God.
I hope everyone has a great day.
Toodles!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Back to the Basics
How is it that I can't find time to come home and go for my runs, but I definitely find time for my trash t.v. ? All day long I think, "I will go home, change clothes and hit the pavement." When I get home, get the kids unloaded, that is the last thing that happens. I go straight from Mom to employee and employee to Mom in about a ten minute span, to and from work. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely would not change either of these things for anything, but sometimes I choose the trash t.v. instead of running.
A couple weeks back I was getting up in the morning, religiously, to run. The weather was absolutely perfect at 6:00 am in Silver Ranch. There is no way on God's green earth that I could run when I get home in the 99 degree weather, right?!?! Someone throw me a bone! Or, should I suck it up and "take the heat?" Oh, the decisions I am faced with. Wait, there is another option, back to the morning runs. That's it!
So, let's say three mornings a week I will get up 40 minutes early, run, cool down, drink a whole lot of water and THEN get my day started. I think it sounds like a good plan but I will also remember the fact that I LOVE my sleep too. I reserve the right to call in tired from time to time when the running alarm goes off. Hopefully I will just get in such a great rhythm this won't be an issue.
OK, I'm giving it a shot starting tomorrow morning.
Runners, take your mark (or is it marks?).....
Toodles!
A couple weeks back I was getting up in the morning, religiously, to run. The weather was absolutely perfect at 6:00 am in Silver Ranch. There is no way on God's green earth that I could run when I get home in the 99 degree weather, right?!?! Someone throw me a bone! Or, should I suck it up and "take the heat?" Oh, the decisions I am faced with. Wait, there is another option, back to the morning runs. That's it!
So, let's say three mornings a week I will get up 40 minutes early, run, cool down, drink a whole lot of water and THEN get my day started. I think it sounds like a good plan but I will also remember the fact that I LOVE my sleep too. I reserve the right to call in tired from time to time when the running alarm goes off. Hopefully I will just get in such a great rhythm this won't be an issue.
OK, I'm giving it a shot starting tomorrow morning.
Runners, take your mark (or is it marks?).....
Toodles!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
6-Months and Going Strong!
We took Monkey (Blue) to his 6-month visit with Dr. W. He has gotten so big right before our eyes and arms. Carrying him around in the infant carrier now is torture. It is like carrying around a 20-gallon jug of milk on your elbow like a hang bag. I usually take the kids by myself but this time Leo wanted to come along (super surprising since it was his Birthday). Don't tell him, but I am pretty sure the screams after their shots melts his heart WAY too much. Can't say I blame him one bit!!!
We left the house and brought Pink to VaVa's. She went in and we told her we would bring Blue back when he was done with the doctor. She definitely had a little more pep in her step toward VaVa when she heard the word, doctor. Poor pink has been terrified of the doc since I can remember.
We were a little early so Leo ran in to the nearest Starbucks and got us a much needed cup of coffee. We walked in to the doctor's office and I checked Blue in. It never fails, when checking in the lady behind the counter says, "You have a balance of $XXX, would you like to go ahead and take care of that now?" Ugh, such a pain! "Yeah, sure, why not? Wait, what am I even paying for?" Who cares what I'm paying for, I am sure they have come up with some crazy charge for the way I closed the door last time we left the building.
The nurse called Monkey back almost immediately. We walked back and I start to get the knot in my stomach. I almost get more anxious and nervous before my kids see the doctor than I do. We kind of had a little bet going with how much he was going to weigh without actually saying so. I thought for sure he would be at least 20 lbs.
The nurse walks in and says to take off his clothes. She lays him down on the table and makes the little pen marks above his head and beneath his feet. He is 28 inches tall (97th percentile...he got something from his mama :)), and 16 lbs and 12 ounces, WHAT!?!?!, there is no way! Yep, 16 lbs, 12 oz (25th percentile...definitely didn't get that from his mama, haha). We were so far off it was almost comical. Doctor W said he looked perfectly healthy and to continue doing what we're doing.
Monkey has gained 10 lbs, 2 oz and has grown 9.75 inches since birth. We have started solids and he is loving them all, except peas and meats (as you all saw in a recent post). Blue is growing up so fast. He is smiling, laughing, talking and cooing every second he is awake. He is getting better and better at sitting on his own. Any day now we won't have to stand or sit behind him to prevent any major fights between his head and the hard wood floors.
Toodles!
We left the house and brought Pink to VaVa's. She went in and we told her we would bring Blue back when he was done with the doctor. She definitely had a little more pep in her step toward VaVa when she heard the word, doctor. Poor pink has been terrified of the doc since I can remember.
We were a little early so Leo ran in to the nearest Starbucks and got us a much needed cup of coffee. We walked in to the doctor's office and I checked Blue in. It never fails, when checking in the lady behind the counter says, "You have a balance of $XXX, would you like to go ahead and take care of that now?" Ugh, such a pain! "Yeah, sure, why not? Wait, what am I even paying for?" Who cares what I'm paying for, I am sure they have come up with some crazy charge for the way I closed the door last time we left the building.
The nurse called Monkey back almost immediately. We walked back and I start to get the knot in my stomach. I almost get more anxious and nervous before my kids see the doctor than I do. We kind of had a little bet going with how much he was going to weigh without actually saying so. I thought for sure he would be at least 20 lbs.
The nurse walks in and says to take off his clothes. She lays him down on the table and makes the little pen marks above his head and beneath his feet. He is 28 inches tall (97th percentile...he got something from his mama :)), and 16 lbs and 12 ounces, WHAT!?!?!, there is no way! Yep, 16 lbs, 12 oz (25th percentile...definitely didn't get that from his mama, haha). We were so far off it was almost comical. Doctor W said he looked perfectly healthy and to continue doing what we're doing.
Monkey has gained 10 lbs, 2 oz and has grown 9.75 inches since birth. We have started solids and he is loving them all, except peas and meats (as you all saw in a recent post). Blue is growing up so fast. He is smiling, laughing, talking and cooing every second he is awake. He is getting better and better at sitting on his own. Any day now we won't have to stand or sit behind him to prevent any major fights between his head and the hard wood floors.
Toodles!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Biggest Loser Has Nothing On Me!
So, I got on the scale this morning and was so surprised when I saw a (drum roll please) 3.5 lb weight loss. I think if there would have been a mirror in front of me, you would have seen the cheesiest smile, ever! 2.2 lbs to go and I will be in another "weight class", but who's counting?
Today is Leo's Birthday and I/we got him the Nintendo Wii. I am thinking that in the next week we will be playing it a lot. Maybe this will help my weight loss, just maybe. Or, are the thyroid meds already working? Surely, they could not be this effective, this fast, right? Who knows?
P.S. River Trip was so much fun. We did not bring the digital on the river (duh) so we had to kick it old school with the waterproof, disposable camera. I took it in to Walgreen's and had them put it on a disk. I should have pictures before the end of the weekend. Great time though!
Sleep tight, Toodles!
Today is Leo's Birthday and I/we got him the Nintendo Wii. I am thinking that in the next week we will be playing it a lot. Maybe this will help my weight loss, just maybe. Or, are the thyroid meds already working? Surely, they could not be this effective, this fast, right? Who knows?
P.S. River Trip was so much fun. We did not bring the digital on the river (duh) so we had to kick it old school with the waterproof, disposable camera. I took it in to Walgreen's and had them put it on a disk. I should have pictures before the end of the weekend. Great time though!
Sleep tight, Toodles!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
The Results Are In!
Weight loss this week, 2.2 lbs. Not Fabulous, but not horrible either. Am I way to hard on myself, or what?
There is a reason...About 3 weeks ago I went to my "annual" appointment and my doctor noticed that my thyroid was enlarged. This happened about 6 months post-partum with Pink and here we are again with it happening 6 months post-partum with Blue. I went to the Endocrinologist this week and she says, "yes, your thyroid is profusely enlarged." Nice! I went in to the lab and had blood work and have to schedule an ultrasound.
The blood work came back today and my levels are pretty off. She is starting me on thyroid medication and I am having my ultrasound this coming week. All will be OK, just trying to get things back to normal with the help of meds. Hopefully this will get my weight loss back on track.
How boring is an ultrasound of your neck? I can't help but think I am going to see a baby on that screen but all I am going to see is a big goiter on my neck. Fun times!
Leo and I are off to the River tomorrow for a fun day of floating the River and camping with our friends, Anne and Josh. Pictures and many fun stories to follow. Thank you, Mimi! We are so blessed to have you watch the kidos. I pray that God is good to you tomorrow, or should I pray that Pink is good to you?
Have a great weekend, Toodles!
There is a reason...About 3 weeks ago I went to my "annual" appointment and my doctor noticed that my thyroid was enlarged. This happened about 6 months post-partum with Pink and here we are again with it happening 6 months post-partum with Blue. I went to the Endocrinologist this week and she says, "yes, your thyroid is profusely enlarged." Nice! I went in to the lab and had blood work and have to schedule an ultrasound.
The blood work came back today and my levels are pretty off. She is starting me on thyroid medication and I am having my ultrasound this coming week. All will be OK, just trying to get things back to normal with the help of meds. Hopefully this will get my weight loss back on track.
How boring is an ultrasound of your neck? I can't help but think I am going to see a baby on that screen but all I am going to see is a big goiter on my neck. Fun times!
Leo and I are off to the River tomorrow for a fun day of floating the River and camping with our friends, Anne and Josh. Pictures and many fun stories to follow. Thank you, Mimi! We are so blessed to have you watch the kidos. I pray that God is good to you tomorrow, or should I pray that Pink is good to you?
Have a great weekend, Toodles!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Blue is Still Blue!
I almost feel like I have to document this because they are going to change any day. I love my brown-eyed girl more than anything, but am still in disbelief that I have a blue-eyed boy! Could it be, could they stay blue? You be the judge....
Toodles!
Toodles!
It Was a Happy Monday!
I get to the office about 10 till 8 and I UN-lock the doors expecting it to be a regular day. At 8:00 am on the dot D (the owner) walks in. I look at my watch and look at him with a "what are you doing here" kind of look. He is already going 90 miles an hour on his cell phone. I start thinking, "was there a storm last night that I have not heard about?" He ends his phone call and yells, "We got hail in Denver, Ladies!"
As many of you know our business thrives on Natural Disasters. The guys and gals have been hoping for hail in Denver for about 4 years since the last one. Apparently when it hails in Denver, business is Good! Not to mention, everyone loves living there during the horribly hot months here in Texas.
We are still slammed in the office from the hail storm that hit Austin in March. We all kind of sat there and watched the excitement and craziness unfold. The phones were ringing off the hook, the salesmen were rushing in about the hit the road to make that 18-hour drive and we were all still trying to get in the groove of a Monday morning.
I started running my reports. I updated the boards in and around the office. I went to take a seat at my desk and D and L (the owners) called me in their office. I kind of got this sick feeling in my stomach because I remembered the last time I called someone in their office (referring to the older post about playing boss lady that fires people). I went and sat in front of L and we just started talking about her upcoming delivery of their 3rd child while D finished his phone call. He finishes his phone call and then just says, "L and I had a long conversation, about 10 minutes, about you last night and we are giving you a raise." I was so taken aback that I just kind of stared at them like a deer in headlights. Then they told me how much and I really could not speak. Finally, in my professional career has someone noticed the hard work I put forth and I am being rewarded. Holy Raise, and on a Monday! What a great start to a wonderful week!
Please don't think I am being selfish when I speak so much about how happy I am for the Hail in Denver. I am not happy for the damage and inconvenience the homeowners and business owners have endured in the Denver/Arvada area. I have definitely been saying my prayers for them as well.
Good Night and Toodles!
As many of you know our business thrives on Natural Disasters. The guys and gals have been hoping for hail in Denver for about 4 years since the last one. Apparently when it hails in Denver, business is Good! Not to mention, everyone loves living there during the horribly hot months here in Texas.
We are still slammed in the office from the hail storm that hit Austin in March. We all kind of sat there and watched the excitement and craziness unfold. The phones were ringing off the hook, the salesmen were rushing in about the hit the road to make that 18-hour drive and we were all still trying to get in the groove of a Monday morning.
I started running my reports. I updated the boards in and around the office. I went to take a seat at my desk and D and L (the owners) called me in their office. I kind of got this sick feeling in my stomach because I remembered the last time I called someone in their office (referring to the older post about playing boss lady that fires people). I went and sat in front of L and we just started talking about her upcoming delivery of their 3rd child while D finished his phone call. He finishes his phone call and then just says, "L and I had a long conversation, about 10 minutes, about you last night and we are giving you a raise." I was so taken aback that I just kind of stared at them like a deer in headlights. Then they told me how much and I really could not speak. Finally, in my professional career has someone noticed the hard work I put forth and I am being rewarded. Holy Raise, and on a Monday! What a great start to a wonderful week!
Please don't think I am being selfish when I speak so much about how happy I am for the Hail in Denver. I am not happy for the damage and inconvenience the homeowners and business owners have endured in the Denver/Arvada area. I have definitely been saying my prayers for them as well.
Good Night and Toodles!
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