This year, I was unexpectedly off. Easter was my holiday to work. Our holidays we work 8 hrs instead of 12. So, I was supposed to work 7am-3pm. My co-worker wanted more hours and asked if she could work 11-3 for me. I didn't mind to give her my hours, if this meant I get to see Lily more :) Anyway, Sunday morning I got up, got in the shower, and the phone rang. It was work telling me I could be off the 4 hrs I was supposed to work. No on call....just off. Yipee!!! I had literally just got in the shower, so I turned if off, dried off, and went back to bed for an hour and half. I was so excited to go to church with John and Lily!! This was the first holiday both John and I have been off together (since Lily has been born). Yeah, I know, it's pretty sad. Anyway, we had a good day. The weather could have been better though!! Hoped everyone had a very blessed Easter!!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Playdates are so much fun!
Lily and I meet up with my friend from Illinois and her son in Evansville one day for a playdate. We try to get together as much as we can, but time sure does pass us by. However, I think the kids had a great time. We went to Gattitown and then the mall.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Just being real
You know, why didn't I get a manual on parenthood when Lily was born??? I seriously think every mother needs one. Just when I think to myself, yep, I am ready for baby number 2, something happens and I think Lily needs to be an only child.
Ok, so I am going to be real as can be. No, sugar coating here. The terrible 2's is just that....TERRIBLE. This little girl is not even 2 yet and she has Miss Diva written all over her. So, let's back up. I have to work full time. Yes, I know, big shocker. I am lucky enough to have a job that I work three 12 hr shifts a week. I get 4 wonderful days off, but those 3 days I work are usually hell. So, back to my story, my 4 days that I have off, I have my daughter. No babysitter for this gal. I honestly like being able to spend time with my daughter, seeing her learn and grow. However, when you have a TERRIBLE day at work and in the back of your mind you are so looking forward to your day off the next day and when your soon to be 2 year old daughter is teething (yep, I did say that) and is an out of control monster.....you just as well be at work.
Don't get me wrong....I LOVE my daughter. I would do anything for her. I will always be there for her. I thank GOD everyday for bringing her to my life. She is my everything!!
HOWEVER, this particular day......
I decided to schedule Lily's Easter and 2 year pictures for today for 10am. Well, Lily usually takes her naps between 11-noon. So, I thought, if I schedule her pictures at 10am, I would be the first one since they open at 10. I could get her pictures, pick out the pictures, and head home. I could be back around 11:30. Give her a small snack and then she could take her nap. My first mistake: I tried to plan something. Anyway, Lily woke me up at 5:30am. She was ready for the day. However, she didn't get the memo that I was sleeping "in" until 6:30am. Anyway, she was up. I tried my best to get her back down because today was picture day and wanted her to be well rested. Second mistake: should have known better. So, I gave up. We got ready. I had her all ready to go when I realized I couldn't find her bows to match her dress. I looked all over for them. Nowhere to be found. Ok, so fast forward to arriving at Olan Mills (yes, I know. They aren't the best. But I was going to save my money and wait to spend more on my mini session with Sandy Clarke on May 1st.) And this is my third mistake: I went to Olan Mills. Back to the story, we arrived early. I knew that they didn't start until 10am, but with 257 being flooded and Portersville Rd close to being flooded I didn't want to be late if I had to take alternate routes. The photographer was absolutely rude. She was mad that we were early. She then proceed to tell me that they were booked solid this morning. The internet had a glitch in the system and scheduled customers every 30minutes instead of an hour. Well, quite honestly, that is not my problem. So, I had two outfits. She just flat out told me I had to pick one. OK....then Lily's pictures were very rushed. I honestly think the quality of pictures were terrible. She really didn't even cared about what she was shooting. The next customer arrived early and I basically got kicked out of the studio. OK, so part of the session is getting to view your photos and pick out the selections for the package. This lady had the nerve to ask me to come back because she wanted to shoot every one's photos in the morning and then go back to view the photos with each customer. I WAS HOT!!! Again, I was literally pushed out of the studio. So, I went back to my car, changed Lily, and we walked around Kmart for over an hour. Finally, I got to view my photos. At this point, just like I expected, Lily was tired, hungry, and wet. I was already pissed off at this lady.....so we started to view the photos. She was taking her sweet time to crop pictures and change colors and so on and so forth. Lily is sitting in the chair next to me getting very antsy, so I knew this was going to be a very bad situation. The lady kept going through the pictures literally picking out the pictures she liked. I thought, well, why am I here?? Ok, so now Lily is screaming, "EAT, EAT." Ok, I had some raisins in my purse along with some toys. That kept her busy for a whole minute. Then, she kept getting off the chair and running into the studio to get props. So, I ran after her. Then, Lily would get off the chair and do a circle around it or try to play in the trash. Meanwhile, the lady is still working on more edits. Then, Lily runs out into the store. So, I chase her and bring her back. This time, I am holding her and not letting her get down. Well, you would have thought I was killing her. Lily screamed so loud. The phrases, "I want down, Leave me alone, I have to poop, and You hurt me (yes, she said it)" all came out. As she is screaming, she is trying to head bunt me, pinch me, scratch me, and bite me. The full force tantrum was OUT!!!!! That stupid lady looked at me like I was killing her or something. I was so embarrassed and pissed off. I could feel my face get red and my blood pressure rising. I was shaking and on the verge of a panic attack. The woman that got her little girl's pictures after me was waiting and was trying her best to calm Lily down as well. I think she knew what I was feeling. Afterwards, Lily and I walk towards the bathroom and I am telling her that her behavior was unacceptable...you know the spill...I think all she heard was blah, blah, blah. We got to the bathroom, changed her diaper and the whole time she is screaming again at the top of her little lungs like I was killing her. I get her dressed and I put her down so I could wash my hands. Well, of course, Lily goes straight to the toilet to try to put her hands in the water. Ok, at this point, I was fighting back the tears....I had enough. I put Lily in her car seat, called my friend Kelly and she talked me down. Of course, I wasn't even out of the parking lot and Lily was asleep. GO FIGURE!!! Anyway, Olan Mills got a nasty email from me.
Lessions learned: you get what you paid for, never let someone walk over you, and going out in public with Lily is going to be at a minimal. Oh! Call the doctor on Monday to get a prescription for Xanax (only kidding...or am I??)!
Ok, so I am going to be real as can be. No, sugar coating here. The terrible 2's is just that....TERRIBLE. This little girl is not even 2 yet and she has Miss Diva written all over her. So, let's back up. I have to work full time. Yes, I know, big shocker. I am lucky enough to have a job that I work three 12 hr shifts a week. I get 4 wonderful days off, but those 3 days I work are usually hell. So, back to my story, my 4 days that I have off, I have my daughter. No babysitter for this gal. I honestly like being able to spend time with my daughter, seeing her learn and grow. However, when you have a TERRIBLE day at work and in the back of your mind you are so looking forward to your day off the next day and when your soon to be 2 year old daughter is teething (yep, I did say that) and is an out of control monster.....you just as well be at work.
Don't get me wrong....I LOVE my daughter. I would do anything for her. I will always be there for her. I thank GOD everyday for bringing her to my life. She is my everything!!
HOWEVER, this particular day......
I decided to schedule Lily's Easter and 2 year pictures for today for 10am. Well, Lily usually takes her naps between 11-noon. So, I thought, if I schedule her pictures at 10am, I would be the first one since they open at 10. I could get her pictures, pick out the pictures, and head home. I could be back around 11:30. Give her a small snack and then she could take her nap. My first mistake: I tried to plan something. Anyway, Lily woke me up at 5:30am. She was ready for the day. However, she didn't get the memo that I was sleeping "in" until 6:30am. Anyway, she was up. I tried my best to get her back down because today was picture day and wanted her to be well rested. Second mistake: should have known better. So, I gave up. We got ready. I had her all ready to go when I realized I couldn't find her bows to match her dress. I looked all over for them. Nowhere to be found. Ok, so fast forward to arriving at Olan Mills (yes, I know. They aren't the best. But I was going to save my money and wait to spend more on my mini session with Sandy Clarke on May 1st.) And this is my third mistake: I went to Olan Mills. Back to the story, we arrived early. I knew that they didn't start until 10am, but with 257 being flooded and Portersville Rd close to being flooded I didn't want to be late if I had to take alternate routes. The photographer was absolutely rude. She was mad that we were early. She then proceed to tell me that they were booked solid this morning. The internet had a glitch in the system and scheduled customers every 30minutes instead of an hour. Well, quite honestly, that is not my problem. So, I had two outfits. She just flat out told me I had to pick one. OK....then Lily's pictures were very rushed. I honestly think the quality of pictures were terrible. She really didn't even cared about what she was shooting. The next customer arrived early and I basically got kicked out of the studio. OK, so part of the session is getting to view your photos and pick out the selections for the package. This lady had the nerve to ask me to come back because she wanted to shoot every one's photos in the morning and then go back to view the photos with each customer. I WAS HOT!!! Again, I was literally pushed out of the studio. So, I went back to my car, changed Lily, and we walked around Kmart for over an hour. Finally, I got to view my photos. At this point, just like I expected, Lily was tired, hungry, and wet. I was already pissed off at this lady.....so we started to view the photos. She was taking her sweet time to crop pictures and change colors and so on and so forth. Lily is sitting in the chair next to me getting very antsy, so I knew this was going to be a very bad situation. The lady kept going through the pictures literally picking out the pictures she liked. I thought, well, why am I here?? Ok, so now Lily is screaming, "EAT, EAT." Ok, I had some raisins in my purse along with some toys. That kept her busy for a whole minute. Then, she kept getting off the chair and running into the studio to get props. So, I ran after her. Then, Lily would get off the chair and do a circle around it or try to play in the trash. Meanwhile, the lady is still working on more edits. Then, Lily runs out into the store. So, I chase her and bring her back. This time, I am holding her and not letting her get down. Well, you would have thought I was killing her. Lily screamed so loud. The phrases, "I want down, Leave me alone, I have to poop, and You hurt me (yes, she said it)" all came out. As she is screaming, she is trying to head bunt me, pinch me, scratch me, and bite me. The full force tantrum was OUT!!!!! That stupid lady looked at me like I was killing her or something. I was so embarrassed and pissed off. I could feel my face get red and my blood pressure rising. I was shaking and on the verge of a panic attack. The woman that got her little girl's pictures after me was waiting and was trying her best to calm Lily down as well. I think she knew what I was feeling. Afterwards, Lily and I walk towards the bathroom and I am telling her that her behavior was unacceptable...you know the spill...I think all she heard was blah, blah, blah. We got to the bathroom, changed her diaper and the whole time she is screaming again at the top of her little lungs like I was killing her. I get her dressed and I put her down so I could wash my hands. Well, of course, Lily goes straight to the toilet to try to put her hands in the water. Ok, at this point, I was fighting back the tears....I had enough. I put Lily in her car seat, called my friend Kelly and she talked me down. Of course, I wasn't even out of the parking lot and Lily was asleep. GO FIGURE!!! Anyway, Olan Mills got a nasty email from me.
Lessions learned: you get what you paid for, never let someone walk over you, and going out in public with Lily is going to be at a minimal. Oh! Call the doctor on Monday to get a prescription for Xanax (only kidding...or am I??)!
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