Ha!

I didn't need that job, it needed me. F*ck you, F*ckers!

As you can tell, I am totally feeling better and enjoying my new job. I got my first paycheck too so that made it even better.

Trey cried all evening and is now finally passed out. His pjs say "I pulled an all-nighter" on the front and I hope that will not be the case. I think he is getting some teeth. We were blessed with the first round, as I didn't even know he was getting teeth. We were on the way down to Atlanta on the plane and he bit me when I let him suck on my finger to help pop his ears. I looked inside and to my surprise there was not one, but two little sharp nubbies in there. This time around, I don't think we are going to be so lucky, but I hope for his sake, it is over quickly...until then, bring on the tylenol.

We are looking forward to our "Hallo-weekend", pumpkin carving at the Surface's and then our Spooktacular Brunch with Bloody Bloody Mary Bar and Mummyosas-YUM! Trey is going to be so cute, I can't wait to post the pics next week.

Get up, stand up

Well, the Tribe let us down. It was a good season with a predictable Cleveland ending. We went down to Columbus with the Thomas' this weekend and least to say, Saturday was a nail biter. The Buckeyes started out strong and struggled a little towards the end of the 3rd quarter. Before the game, we got to check out Thatcher's new house and catch up with some of my high school friends. It was really too brief of a visit, but it seems everyone is doing well down there. I really miss everyone and I always appreciate the warm welcome. It seems like such a different world down there. After the game, we tailgated for awhile at the garage to wait for the traffic to clear out and headed over to the hotel to check in and figure out where to watch the game. Least to say, other then the company, the night was pretty much a wash.

Trey stayed with Nonni and Grandpa at our house. They were instructed to entertain the kid and kill the mice, which they did. And yes, I said mice, not mouse. I am taking back my house, nature. Stay away! You stay out and I will stay in, although that will be hard with our current beautiful weather.

Trey is pulling himself into the standing position now. I will upload the video that Brad took when he caught him doing it for the first time when I get a chance to dowload the camera. I'm glad we have the means to tape things as I feel like I miss everything now that I am working again and so far away.

Deep Dark Secret

I can't believe I am admitting this, but we have a mouse in our house.

I have been in denial for about 2 weeks now. We found some potatoes in the cupboard that had some little nibbles out of them, I cleaned out all the lower cabinets with bleach (CLOROX hard surface spray, I love you), threw away the food, made sure all the snacks were in tins and tuperware. As an animal lover, I guess I hoped that he (she? God forbid-them?) would be dismayed by the lack of food and go back to the wild. And tonight...it happened.

I was making cookies for the OSU tailgate tomorrow, and by making cookies, I mean opening the pre-made dough package and placing them on the cookie sheet, when I saw a blur out of the corner of my eye. I stopped what I was doing and looked over by the garbage can and there IT was. Grayish and quick, it darted behind the can and to God knows where behind the wall. I am terrified and disgusted, which is probably the way it feels about me.

In a panic, I called Brad, because you know even being clear across town, he should come home and KILL THAT MOUSE DAMN IT! After offering me the sage advice of trying to trap it under a can or bucket, I decided to make the dog come in and guard me while I finished up what I had to do in there and have avoided that room for the rest of the night. I have been assured that traps will be set and the problem will be solved. I really don't want to kill them but they can not be in here. I just can't have it. I am grossed out because even though I am not the neatest person, we were never DIRTY around here. Clutter yes, food particles and garbage, no. But now underneath it all, we are dirty. Dirty with little mouse feet all over the house. I think I need to go take a shower.

Gift of Gab

I'm glad even though I talk "too much", my friends are always there and keep listening...

This weekend I had a girls sleepover with 3 of my best friends. We traveled down to C-bus for the OSU game, did a little tailgating, a little football watching, a little shopping, some eating, Indians watching, wine drinking, and a lot of talking. It was a good old fashioned pj party and I am glad now that I am in my 30's we can still do that.

Of course I missed Trey and Brad, but when I got back on Sunday we went out to Burton for the Apple Butter festival. We met the Hall's and it was a beautiful day. It is so fun to watch Trey experience new things. He really liked the bubble machine, ponies, music, and kite display and I can't wait until next year when he is out twirling and dancing in the field among the bubbles.

Moments of clarity come at weird times. I have decided I am ready to move on with my life and focus pretty much soley on my friends and family. I feel like I have been really obsessed and angry the last few years and I know almost all of it had to do with my job. I love my friends and family and I don't want any more. I am ready to be satisfied with my life and live it to the fullest. I want a job where I go there, focus on work, and come home and have the all the comforts and contentment one person could have. I am done with the drama.

Reflections...

So I start my new gig on Wednesday. It will only be 10 days since I was "let go" and I think that may be a record of some sorts. I'll let you know how it goes.

We went to Fremont this weekend and it was a good time. My friend from HS had a housewarming party and they have a beautiful house located on the outskirts of Fremont. Being outside in the backyard with the stars so clear and plentiful made me miss "country" living a little bit. That and the fireworks display that here in Cleveland would have had the cops there in 2 seconds. We watched the game and were glad the Buckeyes won.

I briefly was flipping channels today and Rachel Ray was on. I don't normally watch her show but she was talking about an open casting call for BabyGap models. Brad and I know we are biased but I might upload a picture of our little angel just to see what happens. What do you think?