Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Mainly me, with a side of baby

Hello blog world! So...unfortunately, I am unable to log into gmail (and therefore this blog) while at work. Which is a real shame because that was usually where I would have time to update this blog. But I will just have to be better about making time to update things in the evenings.

So where were we...ah, yes. Me. Last weekend, I finally went for a much-needed hair appointment. I got highlights and had my cut shaped up. Everyone has been commenting about how good my hair looks. She didn't even do anything all that interesting to it but I think it just goes to show how drab it looked before! So I am very pleased to have brightened things up and it's amazing how much more I feel like myself with some highlights. :)

I also went shopping. I didn't strike gold or anything but I got a few new pieces that I needed (including a super cute pair of black peep-toe heels that murdered my feet today). So...probably more on that later as I will hopefully slowly acquire a work wardrobe.

I suppose you want to hear about Lainey, no? She turned 8 months old on Monday. Wow! She is growing and developing and is just so cute and so smart. :) She unfortunately had her first ear infection weekend before last. I think the most unfortunate part about all of that though was finding out that she, like my sister, is allergic to penicillin. Fun times. But we got that under control and she is all better now. See how happy?



We're thinking of getting her into karate. Or maybe women's tennis. She's already good at sporting the headbands.

Friday, March 11, 2011

I need a mommy makeover

Really...I keep waiting for Stacy & Clinton to jump out at me at work any day now. I can't recall a time when I have felt so blah and drab (and that includes during pregnancy!). Getting up each morning at about 5:15 doesn't really leave me motivated to spend much time getting ready. And I haven't purchased much in the way of (non maternity) clothing in a few years because before I was pregnant, I worked from home. So now I feel totally out of place in my corporate office where women wear smart suits and fashionable heels. I find myself trudging around in NY & Company pants, Target boots and JCPenney tops. I haven't gotten my hair cut in a salon since I was out on maternity leave and I haven't gotten a pedicure since I was pregnant. Who have I turned into??

I'll tell you who...those bedraggled Moms you see out at Wal-Mart in Target jeans and knock-off Ugg boots. I'm not quite there...but that is where I'm headed if something doesn't give.

I know a lot of it is because I don't have a leisurely pace anymore. I get up at 5:15 to leave my house at 7 and don't get home until 6:15 and go to bed about 10. I'm exhausted all the time and can barely get dinner on the table, much less plan out or shop for nice outfits. Also, I'm cheap. Troy picks on me about this all the time but it really is true. But when you pay a mortgage payment in childcare each month, you feel guilty about shopping for fancy clothes for yourself.

So, Stacy & Clinton, come & get me. Just please don't let Carmindy go crazy with the bronzer or Nick to insist I need a short bob.