I'm a working mom now

Last night was my first night away. I had orientation from 5-10. I had to leave the house at 4:30pm. I did get out early, but she was already in bed. :(

We looked at daycares and found a really nice in home daycare. She'll be there on Fridays for about 9hrs. :( She really liked it there and jumped right in. She's the only girl. She thinks that is just fine!

She won't go this Friday as I don't have to work, but she will be there next Friday. She seems to be adjusting just fine to things. I on the other hand, am adjusting at a much slower pace.

I'm no longer a stay-at-home-mom

Well, not technically. I'll still be home 4 days a week. I am now working part time at Target. On a whim I filled out an application on Wednesday and got an interview immediately after filling it out. Then, I had my second interview yesterday and they offered me the job.

It is contingent on a clean drug test and background check, but I'm pretty confident. I stopped off and picked up tan pants and red shirts and a pair of shoes. I'll be working in the produce department.

I have to start looking for daycare on Fridays for the little monster. I'll be doing preliminary searches. Since I don't know my schedule, I don't know if she'll be there all day, part of the day, or what hours of the day. But, I'll be looking for openings, pricing them, and going to visit them.

Wish us luck!

The word "No"

Why has it become her most favorite? Everything is "no". Any question you ask her is met with a resounding "no". It is truly a fascinating word.

We've also entered the world of fears. Vents are something she can't walk over. Walmart has become a very scary place for her, because of the vent at the enterance. Drains are much the same way. She spends her shower time avoiding the drain.

Then, we have bridges that you can see down between the slats. She treats them much like she does the vents. She crouches down and will not move. Next, we have the fear of falling. She is constantly saying, "I fall". Our world is a joy these days!

Birthday fun has come to an end

Yesterday was party day. I spent the morning picking up last minute items at the grocery store. We still had to make one stop on the way into town for ketchup and mustard.

Brianna loved being the center of attention. She greeted everyone with a hug and a kiss, then she was off to play with the kids. She had no interest in eating...she wanted to play with the kids and the dog toys. She carried a rubber dinosaur and chicken that squeaked around all evening long.

We finally convinced her to take a break and open her gifts. She got 3 baby dolls with bottles, an animal puzzle that makes animal noises, several outfits, duplos, 5 videos, butterflies for her room, a kitchen w/dishes, play food, a big stuffed bear, playdough, an art set, 3 books, a sticker book, and I think that's it. She loved it all. She sat and fed the baby for quite a bit.

She wrestled with a little boy that is her age and a girl 1 yr older than she is. They had such fun chasing each other around. She had a blast! You would have thought she'd have fallen asleep on the way home, but nope. She was wide awake then entire ride home. And she was up bright and early at 7! She's still napping though, and it is going on hour 3.

She had a doc appt on Friday. She is 33lbs, 38" tall, and perfect according to her doctor. We discussed her feet turning in and the doc thinks she will be flat footed (comes from daddy) and may need some inserts when she gets older. For now, just wear supportive shoes with arches in them. She didn't get any shots this time. We don't have to go back til next year. That seems so odd after having to go every month, then 6 months, and now 1 yr. Wow!

Cold weather a brewin....

It has turned chilly here. It has been dark and dank and drab. I miss it being so bright and sunny, the sun not setting til well after 8pm. I love fall, but I don't like the days shortening so much.

I've been checking the weather report for Thursday and it is looking like it is going to be a very cold one. Possible flurries, a high of only 45. Looks like we'll be wearing winter gear to the pumpkin patch. :( I hate that. It was pretty cold last year when we went too.

Birthday week

Today is the start of Brianna's birthday week. Thursday we have her actual birthday with just us. We are going to Vala's pumpkin patch. We started this tradition last year and it was a lot of fun. A great way for us to have an activity as a family.

Friday, she has her 2 yr well baby visit with Dr. Mosemann. We are also going to stop by Walmart and see if her pictures are done. There was a chance that they would be in early. Otherwise they'll be in by the 18th. We are hoping for Friday, though.


We are also going to stop off at Gigi and Papa's house. Gigi is making the birthday cake...a bear.
That picture is of a peanut butter one. Ours won't be pb, but that's the general appearance we are going for.

Saturday is party day! Party starts at 4pm. She is going to have such a fun fun time. I've already gotten calls asking for sizes and such. Rick's mom has already gotten her two videos: Elmo and a princess one. Rick and I got her some duplos and 2 videos (Frosty the Snowman and Veggie Tales).

I will post pictures as I get them. I don't have a digital camera, but Rick's mom does. So we'll get some pics right away. Then, I'll have to remember to drop off my 35mm film to be developed.