New Adventures Ahead

Well, its been awhile... ha ha...
Since the last time I posted, many different things have happened.  I've been on the job hunt for about 5 months now and after waiting and waiting to hear about a job offer, I finally received one the day after I interviewed, the only disappointing thing was it was my number 3 choice, but an offer is an offer.  Dustin and I discussed it over and over and I finally decided I should call my number 1 choice and see where they were in their decision making process.  Well come to find out, the didn't want me because Dustin's in the military and their is no guarentee how long we will be in the area and they want someone who could stay around long term. 
So, I decided to take the first offer I received as a Pharmacy Clerk, a fancy way of saying a cashier, which was an alright job, but not what I really wanted to do.  But a job is a job right?? Of course, the day after I accepted the offer I got another phone call from MLT Vacations, offering me a job with them... so it came down to what to take. Now I had one too many choices... ahhhhhhhhh!!
Well after many many hours of deliberating and talking to many different people, I finally had to make a list to find out what job would be best. And I finally decided on MTL Vacations. 
I'm looking forward starting my training at the end of September.
Now the next big step is to get Ben into daycare.....
Also, I started school for my Master's Degree, which was kind of a last minute decision but I'm very excited out it.  I hope that I can get it done within a year.
Benjamin had been a character like always.  He finally learned how to ride his tricycle, and it was the neatest thing to watch... its was like a light bulb turned on and it was so amazing to see.  So to wear him out now he rides is bike down to the mailbox, or to the park.  He also wants friends to play with so badly, today we went to the park and little did I know there was a squadron picnic going on.  Ben walks up to the other kids and starts talking to this little girl and they ended up playing together for a very long time and I ended up talking to the mom, and we seemed to hit it off pretty well too.  So we will have our playdate next week at storytime at the library and see what happens from there.
Well I can't think of anything else to talk about at the moment and I know for those of you who read this, probably already know all of this but this is our new adventures coming up!!

**No playlist today, watching "The Kids Are Alright" which I have yet to decide if I actually like it.**

Its Been Awhile...

It seems like that will always be the title of these blogs!! I think about writing, but somewho something always comes up... so where to begin. Last post was while we were visiting in Ohio.  It was a decent time, enjoyed seeing most of the family, some more than others but I think that is normal to say the least. 
While we were there, we went to Kings Island, where Ben took a nice "trip" in the water park area and ended up with a lovely boo-boo... luckily he bouces back quickly and we still could enjoy the rest of the time there.  I think I ended up riding one adult ride, but it was worth the joy on Ben's face to have a good time... except the boo-boo & the rollercoaster... not a big fan of it!

We had a family reunion while we were there and that was a nice time... 4th of July with 40+ people, how could you not have fun! We also went to the zoo and the grocery store atleast 3-4 times a week!

When Ben & I returned to our humble abode, I had to start cleaning!! Dad, Mom & Travis were coming to visit only a mear 3 days after we returned home... needless to say, I didn't get much done! But luckily they dont seem to mind much.  Mom and I unpacked the office, scrapbooking room, and under the stairs... all areas that needed ALOT off work... but it wasn't all work.  We also went to Mt. Rushmore. What a great time, camping and sightseeing.  Ben loved seeing the "faces" and enjoyed the pool, minigolf, icecream shop, marshmellows (marshnellows) and the fire.  But it was a great time for us all.  Charlie even seemed to enjoy himself. :)



The day before grandma & pop left, Ben decided to go to the potty.  Not sure why, but I'm not complaining... now this has been my "full" time job... it has had its ups and downs, but its coming along.  Most days he does really well and I have only had to change him after he has taken a nap or gets up in the morning... Except today, he pooped in his underwear and let me say, that is just disgusting!! Its funny how it doesn't bother me in his diapers, but in the underwear, its just not right!!



Still on the job hunt... I'm hoping to get a call back from a local pharmacy in town, but nothing yet.  Now I have to really start getting at it because unemployment is starting to get harder and harder...

Well laundry is calling my name as much as I hate to admit it!! Part of my "job". 

Oh, I lost 6 pounds this week! Very excited about it... now only another 62pounds to go... according to my little tracker, if I lose 2 pounds per week, then I will reach my goal by March 2012... Hope I can! :)

Todays Blog Music... Francesca Battistelli : Paper Heart Album