My parents just moved a few days ago to a new condo and Mickey is now living in out house.
I know he was originally my gift 10 years ago but he's been living with my parents for all those years and now they couldn't take him with them (and they didn't want to take him).
I am sure I'll get some rolling eyes and a lot of judgement from people because we are currently looking for a new home for him. It breaks my heart to think how after all these years he'll be living with some one else but my brain understands it will be for the best. We don't have a lot of time on our hands to care for him. For the last few days I've been getting up 40 minutes earlier to drive to a little pet area to walk him, since there is no where for him to do his business. The pet playground is about 5 minutes drive but Mickey is not very impressed by it and has been waiting at the gate one minute after we get there. Ohh and yesterday...It was raining yesterday when we I walked him in the morning. I came back all wet and had to change, blow dry my hair, put new make up and leave for work.
We had to pet proof the house. Crazy, right?!?!? We never went overboard with child proofing the house since miss A was really good with not touching breakable stuff around the house. And now, we pretty much pet proofed the house.
Today he'll be home by himself until miss A and I will be back (around 6:30). I hope I won't find any accidents in the kitchen. I hope it'll be easy to load miss A and Mickey and take him for his evening walk. I hope they won't pull me in different directions. And finally, I hope it won't be too dark on the street since we don't live in the greatest neighborhood.
Lastly, I know I am being selfish here but I am not sure if I can take it all. I still want to enjoy my evening at the playground if the weather permits and not rush home to walk Mickey. Every time I look at him, I feel like he deserves more than what we can give him. I really hope we can find a good home for him and he'll get all the care and attention he deserves.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
It Is October Already
Does time fly or what? The days just pass me by, turn into weeks, and then months.
Miss A will be three next month. I can't wrap my head around this. She is such a big girl and fun to be around with. We can hold real conversation with her. She gets our jokes and comes up with her own too. She'll say "Naaahhh" when she knows I am joking with her.
Miss A was I would say about 90% potty trained as of a few days ago. A few weeks ago she refused to put on a diaper before going to sleep. The husband still wanted her to wear one but I kind of wanted her to be in control of this whole potty training thing and figure things out for herself, instead of pushing her. Well, as of a few days ago, she refused to peein the morning all day long and I had to change her underwear quite a few times. I don't get it! Honestly, it was all going fine except with #2 (she still holds it for a few days, wears a diaper to poo, and then all smiles after it) and now she is back to wearing diapers throughout the day.
Miss A still goes to bed pretty late, or maybe I just think that it is late. I mean 9:30-10pm is pretty late for a toddler, especially since mommy has to do some work around the house after she goes to bed. The night routine is still the same. I sit next to her until she falls asleep. We'll talk a little bit but then I say that we need to close our eyes and most of the times it works. There are other times where she just doesn't want to sleep. A few weeks ago, she stayed till 12:30am telling us stories and making up stuff. It is cute and stuff but what about SLEEP?!?!? The last time it happened, I just went to take a shower and then went to bed where she started asking me all kind of funny questions. How can I keep a straight face even though I was cranky? "Mommy, why do you take a shower ever day?", "Why do you get dirty so often?", "I don't get dirty and don't need a shower. Daddy doesn't need a shower"? and on and on she would go :)
We bought a Toy Story themed domino's and the kid knows how to play. It is the funniest thing to see her play and think. She'll tell us if we missed something and she'll point us in the right direction.
She'll say whose turn it is to go. She loves to win and hates to lose. She makes a happy dance and claps her hands if she wins :)
This whole life thing is just happening too fast. I keep telling myself to stop and smell the roses.
I want to enjoy my time with my little lady. There are still times I feel like I constantly struggle with finding balance with house work, work, being a mother, daughter, wife, and so on.
Miss A will be three next month. I can't wrap my head around this. She is such a big girl and fun to be around with. We can hold real conversation with her. She gets our jokes and comes up with her own too. She'll say "Naaahhh" when she knows I am joking with her.
Miss A was I would say about 90% potty trained as of a few days ago. A few weeks ago she refused to put on a diaper before going to sleep. The husband still wanted her to wear one but I kind of wanted her to be in control of this whole potty training thing and figure things out for herself, instead of pushing her. Well, as of a few days ago, she refused to pee
Miss A still goes to bed pretty late, or maybe I just think that it is late. I mean 9:30-10pm is pretty late for a toddler, especially since mommy has to do some work around the house after she goes to bed. The night routine is still the same. I sit next to her until she falls asleep. We'll talk a little bit but then I say that we need to close our eyes and most of the times it works. There are other times where she just doesn't want to sleep. A few weeks ago, she stayed till 12:30am telling us stories and making up stuff. It is cute and stuff but what about SLEEP?!?!? The last time it happened, I just went to take a shower and then went to bed where she started asking me all kind of funny questions. How can I keep a straight face even though I was cranky? "Mommy, why do you take a shower ever day?", "Why do you get dirty so often?", "I don't get dirty and don't need a shower. Daddy doesn't need a shower"? and on and on she would go :)
We bought a Toy Story themed domino's and the kid knows how to play. It is the funniest thing to see her play and think. She'll tell us if we missed something and she'll point us in the right direction.
She'll say whose turn it is to go. She loves to win and hates to lose. She makes a happy dance and claps her hands if she wins :)
This whole life thing is just happening too fast. I keep telling myself to stop and smell the roses.
I want to enjoy my time with my little lady. There are still times I feel like I constantly struggle with finding balance with house work, work, being a mother, daughter, wife, and so on.
Monday, October 1, 2012
New Job, turning 30, and Life
Am I like the world's worst blogger? I keep disappearing for months at a time and then kick myself in the butt for not documenting our life.
I've been at the new job for a month and a half now. I accepted an offer and said no to MBA for now. The whole interviewing for this job was a very long and tedious process. At one point I was pissed that they took so much of my time and kept calling/scheduling for more one on one and group talks.
4 interviews, 1 phone interview, 1 test, and background check later I was offered a position. I felt like I was getting a position at the CIA office. Anyways, I thought long and hard and at the end accepted the offer. It is been interesting and at times awkward. I am not a very social person and don't really like to meet/chat around the office and to make small talk. But with the new job you can't really escape out of it. I've felt out of place many times already since a lot of employees have known each other for years already and I am the new girl. Just like high school all over again :)
I've turned 30 last week. 30 years old. Man, it sounds old. When I was in my twenties 30 seemed like so far away. People in their thirties looked so mature and seemed like most of them got their shit together. I've heard a lot of people say how they loved turning 30 and experience their best years (apparently the best years are the 30s now). But I honestly think they are lying. I was a bumped the night before my bday. Thirty means I am getting older. I've entered the 4th decade of my life. My baby girl is growing up. My husband who is 7 years older then me is nearing his 40s. My parents are getting older too. See, all those things make me sad. But this is life, right?
Anyways, I've decided just to host a dinner at the nice restaurant with all of my close friends. And that is exactly what we did. It was awesome. The food and ambiance were great. I've enjoyed talking to each and every one of my guest. I've known most of the people for over 10 years. We've made some great memories together. I loved how random old stories popped up into the conversation.
The husband is again heading downhills right now. He had his good moments a few months back where he felt almost like himself. But now, his hands are hurting again and we are starting the accupuncture all over again. I hope his bad days will be over soon and he'll be feeling better.
Our baby girl is still in daycare. We enrolled her in a new gymnastics class. She needs to get used to it but she tells us she only wants to go there now. We also enrolled her in a Russian school a few weeks ago. She'll be attending a 45 minute class on Sunday morning where she'll learn rhymes, alphabet, logic, and other great things.
This is what life is all about lately. As I always say, I'll try to update my blog more frequently.
I've been at the new job for a month and a half now. I accepted an offer and said no to MBA for now. The whole interviewing for this job was a very long and tedious process. At one point I was pissed that they took so much of my time and kept calling/scheduling for more one on one and group talks.
4 interviews, 1 phone interview, 1 test, and background check later I was offered a position. I felt like I was getting a position at the CIA office. Anyways, I thought long and hard and at the end accepted the offer. It is been interesting and at times awkward. I am not a very social person and don't really like to meet/chat around the office and to make small talk. But with the new job you can't really escape out of it. I've felt out of place many times already since a lot of employees have known each other for years already and I am the new girl. Just like high school all over again :)
I've turned 30 last week. 30 years old. Man, it sounds old. When I was in my twenties 30 seemed like so far away. People in their thirties looked so mature and seemed like most of them got their shit together. I've heard a lot of people say how they loved turning 30 and experience their best years (apparently the best years are the 30s now). But I honestly think they are lying. I was a bumped the night before my bday. Thirty means I am getting older. I've entered the 4th decade of my life. My baby girl is growing up. My husband who is 7 years older then me is nearing his 40s. My parents are getting older too. See, all those things make me sad. But this is life, right?
Anyways, I've decided just to host a dinner at the nice restaurant with all of my close friends. And that is exactly what we did. It was awesome. The food and ambiance were great. I've enjoyed talking to each and every one of my guest. I've known most of the people for over 10 years. We've made some great memories together. I loved how random old stories popped up into the conversation.
The husband is again heading downhills right now. He had his good moments a few months back where he felt almost like himself. But now, his hands are hurting again and we are starting the accupuncture all over again. I hope his bad days will be over soon and he'll be feeling better.
Our baby girl is still in daycare. We enrolled her in a new gymnastics class. She needs to get used to it but she tells us she only wants to go there now. We also enrolled her in a Russian school a few weeks ago. She'll be attending a 45 minute class on Sunday morning where she'll learn rhymes, alphabet, logic, and other great things.
This is what life is all about lately. As I always say, I'll try to update my blog more frequently.
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