To Work or Not to Work

...that is the question that's been on my mind the last few weeks.  You see, I spent the first four months of Nash's existence at home with him...and I was MISERABLE.  I hadn't worked in a year (the job market is uber lame here), Nash wasn't sleeping at all, and I was so tired and bitter, I really needed a break.

That break came in the form of a job offer from a former co-worker who got a gig as the new Market Manager for our radio stations.  I knew I'd have a good time because she was a super cool chick and radio's always fun.  Well, let's just say things don't always work out.

Flash forward a few months and everything is different.  Nash sleeps GREAT now...taking two naps that are 1.5-2 hours long!  And he sleeps good at night too, so no more being exhausted.  He's so much fun, and I feel like I'm missing it all.  I'm so grateful that Joe gets to stay home with him most days, but I'm really jealous and feel like it's a mama's job.

To top it off, the girl I was working for just quit.  So now the VP of the WHOLE COMPANY is in town to be my boss for the next month.  I like him a lot, but he's intense.  And it's going to be a lot of work (he wants to change EVERYTHING).  And I was considering quitting before my friend left because it's just not that fun.  I don't like the work I'm doing, I barely see my little man, and I don't even get paid a lot.

 This? or This?

So I've written my "I Resign" letter, but I haven't sent it.  I haven't because I'm nervous about the confrontation.  I'm nervous about everyone thinking I'm quitting because it's too much work, or too hard (it's not).  And I'm nervous because I think Joe might want me to stay.  He's never come out and said, "You need to stay," but he seems a bit bothered by my severe dislike of my current situation.  At the same time, he likes the idea of saying $150 a week on childcare!

So what's a girl to do?

Making Friends

We finally got to spend some time at the mall play place this week since I went back to work at my civilian job. Nash hadn't been there since before he could crawl, so we knew he was going to have a good time.

He ended up making friends!

Once all the kids started coming over, they got engrossed in an impromptu game of Peek-a-boo.

Before too long, one of the littler boys tried to pick Nash up!  Like straight up WWE, wrapped his arms around his tummy, and stood up.  I was like, yeah, no.  Then Nash got a little bummed because his friends left, but he seemed in awe of their skills...  Running and walking skills, that is.

Week in iPhone Pics #4

Linking up with Amy at a good life...per the uze...and Zerique over at One Sweet Story.

Monday was a day off!  Yayy for the Army only working every other Monday, so I got to hang out with my two favorite men all day.  We started the day off by relaxing, cleaning up, and watching a little Nick Jr.  Once Daddy was up and moving and Nash had taken his first nap, we decided to venture out to Home Depot.   There are SO many beautification projects we've been wanting to do to get this house ready to sell, so off we went.

After unloading all the new supplies, we took a little time to play.  Nashie learned that Mama's shins are quite tasty!  It was super hot out, so we went through quite a few outfit changes before ending up in a green shortie romper thing.  When it was time for bed, we took a nice relaxing bath.  <---sarcasm.  His baths have been super stressful lately since he's not napping good and is totally exhausted by bed time.  He knows bed comes after bath, so he gets all crazy and starts chewing on hair brushes.

 Tuesday was another Army work day for, which was pretty hectic judging by the number of obnoxious yellow post-its I used just to keep everything straight.  I treated myself to Chipotle at lunch, but ordered my uze without rice!  I'm trying to eat a little healthier since I've been working out, but haven't lost a pound.  Not even half a pound, people.

Nashie spent the day with Susie, the nanny, and she was kind enough to send me a pic of him lounging around with his toys.  Once I got home, we did some playing of our own, and even got to hang out in the bathroom sink (he's a perfect fit!)...

 Wednesday was my last day of Army duty!!  It started bright and early with some circuits, a shower, and my oatmeal deal.  Daddy and Nashie woke up a bit later and sent me a good morning pic.  At lunch, I decided to hit up the mall since it was my last day in Orlando and everything...and luckily Express has brought back my FAVORITE jeans!  I scooped up a really dark pair of Stella Flares (see Friday post for pics). 

Nashie spent some more time with the nanny and really began exercising his vocal cords.  He does a whole string of ba-ba-pthlll-abababa now!  It's quite humorous to listen to him babbling away.  We had a sweet little wrestle sesh with daddy once I got home, but quickly headed to bed because once again, we did not nap!

Thursday is all fashion pics because I didn't get any with the muffin.  We actually went to the mall play place at lunch and I got some AMAZINGLY AWESOME pics, but alas, they were all with my fancy cam.  I enjoyed wearing normal clothes again and taking pics for my blog, but it does seem a little vain to have a whole day and three pics of me.  Hmmm...oh well.

My top, crops, and belt are all Express.  My SWEEEEEEET new shoes are Chinese Laundry from Shoe Dazzle.  Do you like?

Friday was a pretty awesome day because I got to go home for lunch!  I sure missed that while I was working in Orlando.  Me and the Muff hung out and played so that Joe could take a shower and get ready.  He seriously is my favorite little man ever.

I went back to taking fashion pics, but decided this cute little cropped one was more interesting than my usual full-body-in-the-too-small-full-length-mirror pic.  FYI:  Top is Charlotte Russe, jeans are NEW from Express (love love love love).

I got out early, canceled my gym membership (finally), and settled in for a relaxing night alone (Joe worked).  I cruised some blogs until 9 pm or so when I realize that my kitchen was thrashed.  ::sigh::  Threw in a load of laundry, let the bottles soak, and sat back down to knock out this little post.

Until next week, friends...

Steppin' Out Saturday

Our steppin' out is a little weak this, er, week... We spent the day with my friend Sandra, who had come in from DC, so we were running around having fun all day. That meant our pic was taken right before the little man went to bed, so he's sporting his jams. But he's still super cute nonetheless. And this is the third outfit I wore today (pjs in the morning, beach outfit, then this one).

Week in iPhone Pics #3

This week was the first week I had to spend all 5 days of the week at Army duty, so boo on that.  Joe kept me up-to-date on what was happening at home by sending me pics of the little man.  He's gotten so good at the getting up thing that all he wants to do it sit up, stand up, pull up...

 Joe took him on a little road trip into work (which is a rarity for him...he doesn't usually like to take the baby places on his own).  Once I got home, we laid a blanket out in the back yard and hung out until Nash got fussy.  He gave us some cute faces so I whipped out the iPhone real quick!

Tuesday started off bad.  While getting gas in the morning on the way to work, I noticed that I had put on two different pairs of flip flops.  Sweet.  Despite the ridiculous heat, I decided to do a circuit workout outside.  Short run, then some upper and lower body exercises, and a short run back.  Ouch.

 At lunch, I used my trusty iPhone Maps application to locate the nearest Barnes and Noble, which was insanely close to Chipotle (where I eat everyday).  So I stopped in and checked out some photography books...nothing like sitting on the floor and reading books without paying for them.  To satisfy my need for baby love, Joe sent me a cute pic of the little man going for a walk. 

Hump Day!  I did some P90X Yoga on Wednesday to combat all the soreness I was experiencing.  Nashie spent time with Daddy in the morning and had a blast looking out the window at all the things passing by (standing up).

I didn't really do much work in the afternoon, admittedly.  After yesterday's photography reads, I decided to find some good websites and learn a few new things about my camera.   Since I'm a Public Affairs Officer, I consider it professional development.  I venture outside of auto all the time, but it's really just trial and error...I don't really know what I'm doing.

That night, Joe and I put the Muffin to bed, ordered some pizza, and cuddled on the couch.  Love.

Thursday was boring.  Just a fact.  So boring that I needed a Diet Coke at 10 am.  And I spent time surfing MacLife.com where I learned all kinds of things about my phone and computer...  Makes me wanna get into all this geeky nerd stuff!

Back at home, the little man was rocking the camo just for Mama (along with some sweet drool spots).  Before bed we spent some quality time practicing our stand up skills (again).

Friday I tried to make up for the lack of pics during the week.  I started the day with some yummy homemade banana bread courtesy of one of the ladies in my unit.  At lunch, we all hit up the Alehouse to say farewell to our beloved 1SG...and I ate the spiciest damn sashimi tuna salad EVER (can we say overdose on the wasabi ranch)...

I got out of work at 4 (yes!), so I rushed home to hang out with my man.  Joe had to work early tonight, so it was just the two of us.  We played, shared some chipotle and crushed mangoes and peaches, and then took a naked stroll around the house before bedtime.  After putting Nash to bed, I cleaned the whole house (my friend Sandra is coming tomorrow and we don't want to look like slobs) and even rearranged the whole baby play area.  I basically gave him the whole right side (which is like a dining room).  I painted my toenails, tried out that no-heat curls thing that's blowing up Pinterest, and caught up on some tv.

Hope you enjoyed seeing my week in review...it's fun trying to remember to take pics every day and looking for cool new things to capture for you guys. Linking up with Amy at a good life again!

Wordless{ish} Wednesday - Reason to Speed and Cut People Off

This is what I race home for every day...a sweet baby with no pants on.

Linking up with The Paper Mama for Wordless{ish} Wednesday!

Working It Out

I figured I would do a check in since it’s the start of my third week here at Army duty, so I have two good weeks of workouts behind me right now.  They say it takes two weeks for something to become a habit, so I’m just approaching that mile marker!!  Thank god, because I am so ready for this to get easier.  Not the workouts, per se, but just the getting up early and doing it part.  That was always my biggest issue…especially when I don’t HAVE to get up.

For the last two weeks, I have alternated a day of running (usually about 1.5-2 miles) with a day of circuits (which includes both strength training exercises and sprints).  I have also made sure to add in a day of yoga to combat the tight, sore muscles that always accompany a new training regimen.  This will be the first 5-day week I’ve had, so I’m excited to mix it up a bit.

 

My schedule for this week will be:

·      Monday – 2 mile run

·      Tuesday – Circuits with sprints

·      Wednesday – Yoga

·      Thursday – P90X Plyometrics

·      Friday – 2 mile run

To top it all off, I am running a 5k race with my civilian job this weekend, so I will be running, running, running!  My goal is to do at least one “race” each month of increasing intensity up until my big events, which I still have to register for.  But here is what I’m looking at:

·      July 23rd – Corporate 5k at Wickham Park

·      August 13^th – Run for Pizza Football Kickoff 5k at Avenue Viera

·      September 17^th – Long Doggers 5k Beach Run

·      October 28^th – Pumpkins in the Park 5k in Cocoa Village

·      November 24^th – Suntree Turkey Trot 5k

·      December 3-4 – 10 Mile Tough Mudder in Tampa (this is one of the big ones I’m really scared about)

·      February 26^th – Disney Princess Half Marathon in Orlando

The only downside to all of this, of course, is the money.  If I do all of these events, it will set me back almost $350!  Seems like a lot just to run!  And the Tough Mudder seems pretty intense, so I’m nervous about that one (the website says you get dunked in freezing cold water and electrocuted…sounds like a party).  I need some serious motivation for that one…