Well, today is my first day back at work. I don't feel overly sad and I didn't cry, oddly enough! It may be because I am kind of easing into it. And maybe because I thought it was going to be so unbelievably sad and unbearable that I psyched myself out and it's not that bad? And to be quite honest, knowing that my mom is watching my child gives me such peace of mind. I feel so unbelievably blessed and know how lucky I am to have this as an option. I mean, who else would you trust more to watch your child than your own mother?

Today I came in to work at 10am and I will probably leave in the next couple of hours. Just trying to get my computer back up and running and get into a few of the things I left behind. I will do the same thing tomorrow and then may or may not have to come in on Friday.

Next week will be our last "vacation". We are headed to the Outer Banks for the week. And then, September 8th will be the real deal, all in, full time, back to the grind! I think this week is going to really prepare me for it.

Today on the way into the office it felt very strange driving in the car alone. I didn't have to check on the boy or think of what he might need in the next hour or so. I was just alone. No one to consider for a few hours. The drive in was fine, nothing noteworthy. When I got to my garage I remembered how to get in, which was good. I did however almost forget what floor my office was on! I guessed correctly and made it to my desk in one piece. IT came to reinstate my network access, HR did all of the necessary paper work, and voila! I am back to being a full time employee...

I am looking very forward to seeing my little man (and the big one too) when I get home. I think this working thing is going to work out just fine. Now, I just hope my mom doesn't get burnt out on watching my baby. We need to keep our Grandma/Babysitter employed full time!

The Crimesolvers Edition...

So, last night/this morning at 4:30am, The Boy decides that he's hungry. So, I get up to make him a bottle. For some odd reason, mostly what I like to call delirium, I grabbed my cell phone, went to the kitchen, made a bottle and then began to head back to his room.

Usually on my way back I always look out the front window to do my neighborly duties. I check to make sure our cars are still out front, I check to see if the weird dude next door is home or not since he tends to keep really weird hours, and I look to see if any lights are on in any other neighbors houses, you get the picture. Just a quick sweep of the street.

Well, last night/this morning, as I am doing my normal sweep, I see what appears to be two men walking really fast in front of my house. Double take, huh? The next thing I see, as if in a dream, is two men that are now INSIDE my new car!!!! INSIDE! In a panic I flip on the front porch light which makes them not even flinch, and simultaneously I dial 911 on the cell phone that is miraculously in my hand, hey, where'd that come from?

As I'm speaking to the 911 operator I decide to flick the lights on and off as to hopefully deter these idiots from stealing my new car! This time, it works! The guys in my car take off running up the street. The 911 Operator lets me know that two cars are on their way, one being a K-9 unit so please contain your pet for everyone's safety. A short 5 minutes or so later the cops arrive. One unit continues down the street, one stops in front of my neighbors house and I walk out to meet him. As I'm walking out I notice that my neighbor's car's interior lights are on too and it hits me. These little ass holes are breaking into cars to steal things, not the actual car...

Aaaaannd, that's when it hits me. I am an idiot and I left my iPod in the car AND I'm an idiot because I don't remember if we locked the car last night when we were trying to get a dog, a baby, bags and packages in the house from the car and neither does the hubby so we're thinking no, we did not lock the car. Which, in hindsight is probably better because they couldn't cause more damage by actually breaking into the car.

So, the cop tells me not to touch anything but is it possible that anything was taken out of the car. And that's when I realize and tell him that yes, my iPod is likely gone. I can also see inside the car and notice that the middle console and the glove compartment are both open. Boooo!

So, as I'm conversing with the officer he gets a call that two suspects were apprehended a few blocks away. I was shocked! WOW! There is NO WAY they caught these guys. Then the officer asks me if I'd be willing to identify them. I was really nervous that they'd see me and come after us or something but the officer assured me they wouldn't see us with the spot light on them. And so, I positively identified what turned out to be two 16 year old little shits AND got my iPod back!! The thieves also had lots of other stolen goods in their possession; a blackberry, another iPod, pockets full of change, etc...

They were arrested and their parents, who probably care a whole lot seeing at these youths were running around town stealing out of cars at 4:30 in the morning, were going to be called. The officer said at most they would probably end up doing some community service but as far as we're concerned, justice was served because we got our property back in one piece AND those little thugs get to be super uncomfortable spending a night in the clink!

And so ends another exciting night in the life of the mom of a two month old...

Hmmmm, let's see...what's been going on?

Well, my hubby went to Vegas last weekend and I truly realized how hard it is to have an infant on my own, as if I didn't know already, but that was a real eye opener. It was nice to get him back.

I'm on my way to getting my butt back in shape. I'm drinking my shakes and trying to exercise any time I can, which is not often, but I am none the less. I think things are starting to shape up. I can fit into things that I couldn't about two weeks ago so that's a good sign!

So, before I got pregnant we had been exploring renovating our house. Well, it was at the height of the economy problems and we were unable to get a loan. Actually, we were unable to get loan/bank rep's to even call us back for a time there so that was a little discouraging. Well, now that the boy is here and our family is expanding, we are revisiting the idea. BUT, now we're trying to scale back our original big plans. We're talking to the bank and the builders now to see what we can do so please wish me luck that this will actually happen. This process is so frustrating and discouraging, sometimes I think we'll never get this done. How do other people make this stuff look so simple. I see people doing renovations to their homes every day. Why does my situation seem so unattainable?

Anyway, it's been about a gazillion degrease out the last few days. The dog doesn't even want to go out...The a.c. bill is gonna be through the roof!

Hope you're all staying cool and enjoying the summer!!

Well, Kai is 2 months old already! I feel like it's been a million years and I feel like it was just yesterday that he arrived. He is truly a blessing. But, with that said, all of the planning, reading, advice and getting ready for a baby will never fully prepare you for how your life will change. It's a day to day learning process. As a parent, all you hope is that your child is healthy and happy. And you pray that you're not doing things wrong and screwing you kid up for life!

It's frightening how quickly he grows and changes. I've already had to put a whole drawer full of clothes away that he can no longer fit into. He's so aware and looks around at everything. He smiles and laughs and tries to talk to us.

Last night, for the first time, we put him in his crib for the entire night. Not because he wasn't ready before now. He probably would have been happy in the crib weeks ago. I just wasn't ready to let him go yet. And I'll admit, I was sad. I guess it's the first of many times that this kid will be moving on and growing up. And yes, I spent a good part of the night watching him on the video monitor!

I go back to work soon and as much as I know I need to for many reasons including my sanity and financial stability, I have a feeling I am going to be a bit of a mess at first. It's very hard to spend all of your time with your baby and then abruptly be away from each other for 10+ hours a day! I don't even want to think about it yet but it is fast approaching. It's funny how time flies.

Here are some shots of my little man, whether you like it or not ;O)