As of today, the house has been up for rent for 10 days and we still haven't had any potential renters come to look at it. I'm a little worried about it but nothing like I would be if it were like 30 days. I'm really hoping it goes soon! I mean its a cute house perfect for a couple or 2 roommates. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, screened in back patio with large storage closet... Its perfect. And it was perfect for us too... But now that were moving it just needs to go.
And now time for me to be excited....
TRUE BLOOD COMES BACK ON TONIGHT!!!
I feel like its been foreverrrrr since I last saw a new episode. I've been having withdrawl. HAHA!
I hope its a good episode.
Only 11 more days before they come to pack up our stuff. I'm so excited! It means that were just getting closer to moving back home. At the same time I'm not excited though. I'm going to miss everyone (well almost everyone) here so damn much! But at the same time I'll be back home with the besties. Thankfully... I miss them!
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Family Night
Well tonight was Chris' units Family Bowling Night on base. Free food and free bowling... Sounds great to me. Means I don't have to cook dinner tonight and we won't be sitting at home just watching tv. HA! Chris whooped my ass all 3 games we played. And the 3rd we didn't even finished. He just all around killed me on it. Glad we went tongiht though because I really had nothing planned for dinner nor any idea of what I felt like making. So it saved me in a way.
Yet again it was another day off of work for me and I didn't get much of anything done. Never do for some reason. I at least got Jrs bottles cleaned and the dishes done. I'll probably get more done tomorrow though because I have to work in the morning, so I usually get home with a bunch of energy to get stuff done. That is as long as Jr cooperates and will sit in his high chair, swing or play on his blanket with his toys.
I'm still trying to figure out a side job to do... My options were:
-Back to Mary Kay
-Pampered Chef
-Scentsy
I love Pampered Chef, the products are great and I love cooking/baking... But at the same time they are a pretty much one time sell. Where as with MK and Scentsy, you need to replace/replenish your stock regularly, which means constant returning customers... I mean you still have returning customers with PC but not as much. MK gives a 50% commission, but Scentsy only does like a 20-30% depending on the sales--- But Scentsy sells to all different ages and genders, where as I felt like I could only gear my MK sales to the older crowd. Yes, I am younger and wear MK but thats because I sold it and I love the products better then stuff in the stores. But its hard for me to sell that to someone else my age I've noticed. They see it as an older brand, when its really not. I don't know. I'm so stuck... Its not like I want to make this my main job, I just want to be able to make some side income.
Well, I'm tired and Jrs been asleep in his room since 2230, so I guess its time for me to hit the sack too. 615 will come quick.
Yet again it was another day off of work for me and I didn't get much of anything done. Never do for some reason. I at least got Jrs bottles cleaned and the dishes done. I'll probably get more done tomorrow though because I have to work in the morning, so I usually get home with a bunch of energy to get stuff done. That is as long as Jr cooperates and will sit in his high chair, swing or play on his blanket with his toys.
I'm still trying to figure out a side job to do... My options were:
-Back to Mary Kay
-Pampered Chef
-Scentsy
I love Pampered Chef, the products are great and I love cooking/baking... But at the same time they are a pretty much one time sell. Where as with MK and Scentsy, you need to replace/replenish your stock regularly, which means constant returning customers... I mean you still have returning customers with PC but not as much. MK gives a 50% commission, but Scentsy only does like a 20-30% depending on the sales--- But Scentsy sells to all different ages and genders, where as I felt like I could only gear my MK sales to the older crowd. Yes, I am younger and wear MK but thats because I sold it and I love the products better then stuff in the stores. But its hard for me to sell that to someone else my age I've noticed. They see it as an older brand, when its really not. I don't know. I'm so stuck... Its not like I want to make this my main job, I just want to be able to make some side income.
Well, I'm tired and Jrs been asleep in his room since 2230, so I guess its time for me to hit the sack too. 615 will come quick.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Forest Fires
Ugh today is a nasty day out... I guess some trees were struck by lightening last night and it started a forest fire of some type. It is so smokey out today. They even posted an air warning that people shouldn't be out for too long because of the smoke in the air. I went to Wal-Mart and by the time I got home I felt like I had smoked a pack or two of cigarettes.
Jrs now passed out in his swing, and probably will be about another half hour. And then I'm going to wake him up and feed him before I drop him off to Heather and go to work.
So I'm starting to getting a little discouraged... We haven't hadasingle person into look at the house yet. I've been busting my ass keeping it spotless waiting for them to bring people by to look and see if they want to rent it... And a week later... Nothing. Nobody has yet to come in. I'm really hoping that it truly does go fast so its one last thing that we need to worry about once we get to Baltimore.
Its only 3 weeks until we move back to Baltimore and only 2 weeks and 1 day until the movers come to pack up our house. I'm getting so excited! Theres still plenty left for me to do before they come to pack though. I need to video and take pictures of the furnature in the house so I have any previous damage noted. I also have to write down the make, model, and seriel numbers off the electronics and small appliances. And once the house is empty we are having people come in to clean the carpets and then we are going to spot paint different places. Oh moving can be such a pain. But this move is soo exciting because we are going home.
Still pondering if I would rather go with Mary Kay or Pampered Chef, or maybe some other company. Chris says I can do multiple companies, but I don't see that being a good idea. I feel like that would be pulling me at all ends and me not benefiting the most that I could if I were just placing myself fully into one company. But which do I go for... Mary Kay and sell makeup, although its geared more towards an older crowd, and may make it hard for me to sell, but when I do I get 50% profit or Pampered Chef, which is easy as hell to sell but only gets a 20-30% profit. But also sells at a faster rate then Mary Kay does. I guess I still need to keep thinking before I make a decision.
Picture of the Day:
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Jrs now passed out in his swing, and probably will be about another half hour. And then I'm going to wake him up and feed him before I drop him off to Heather and go to work.
So I'm starting to getting a little discouraged... We haven't hadasingle person into look at the house yet. I've been busting my ass keeping it spotless waiting for them to bring people by to look and see if they want to rent it... And a week later... Nothing. Nobody has yet to come in. I'm really hoping that it truly does go fast so its one last thing that we need to worry about once we get to Baltimore.
Its only 3 weeks until we move back to Baltimore and only 2 weeks and 1 day until the movers come to pack up our house. I'm getting so excited! Theres still plenty left for me to do before they come to pack though. I need to video and take pictures of the furnature in the house so I have any previous damage noted. I also have to write down the make, model, and seriel numbers off the electronics and small appliances. And once the house is empty we are having people come in to clean the carpets and then we are going to spot paint different places. Oh moving can be such a pain. But this move is soo exciting because we are going home.
Still pondering if I would rather go with Mary Kay or Pampered Chef, or maybe some other company. Chris says I can do multiple companies, but I don't see that being a good idea. I feel like that would be pulling me at all ends and me not benefiting the most that I could if I were just placing myself fully into one company. But which do I go for... Mary Kay and sell makeup, although its geared more towards an older crowd, and may make it hard for me to sell, but when I do I get 50% profit or Pampered Chef, which is easy as hell to sell but only gets a 20-30% profit. But also sells at a faster rate then Mary Kay does. I guess I still need to keep thinking before I make a decision.
Picture of the Day:
Jr decided to help mommy do some laundry today.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Thrush
Dear Thrush,
I am sick of you invading my sons mouth and making him have to take more medicines.
Yours hatefully,
Ashley
Yup- thats right... Jr has thrush for his 3rd time! Cause? Unknown, just some kids get it multiple times. So he's back on medicine to get rid of it again. Thankfully its a medicine that only has to be given once a day, and it was caught early so it shouldn't take too long to get rid of it. Thank goodness! But my poor baby... I feel bad for him. So I guess tonight I'll be digging all of the paci's so I can boil them along with his teething toys. Hopefully it'll only take a week and a half to kick this things booty fully!
I am sick of you invading my sons mouth and making him have to take more medicines.
Yours hatefully,
Ashley
Yup- thats right... Jr has thrush for his 3rd time! Cause? Unknown, just some kids get it multiple times. So he's back on medicine to get rid of it again. Thankfully its a medicine that only has to be given once a day, and it was caught early so it shouldn't take too long to get rid of it. Thank goodness! But my poor baby... I feel bad for him. So I guess tonight I'll be digging all of the paci's so I can boil them along with his teething toys. Hopefully it'll only take a week and a half to kick this things booty fully!
Running on E
I got like 4 hours of sleep last night. I couldn't sleep very good last night with Jr in his bedroom and not ours. And I don't know if its that he was sleeping in his room or that I could hear his music still on over the monitor. But I finally slept once he got up and ate and came into our bedroom.
So now with plenty to get done today, I'm running on E basically. I have to take Jr to the drs at 130 for his mouth. He looks like his lips are peeling on the inside... Possibly thrush again? I'm not sure...And I sure hope not. We'll see.
I'm making one of my hubbys favorites for dinner tonight. Its like a non-spicy version of a mexican chicken. I haven't made it in FOREVERRR so I thought it would be good tonight to make something different. I'll post up the recipe later for it under Mexican Chicken. And I may try something different with it tonight when I make it.
Well I guess its time to get this day going and get dressed and Jr down for a nap and then fed before his doctors appointment. And then its off to get his 4 month booster shots after the doctors office.
Wish us luck!
Picture of the day:
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So now with plenty to get done today, I'm running on E basically. I have to take Jr to the drs at 130 for his mouth. He looks like his lips are peeling on the inside... Possibly thrush again? I'm not sure...And I sure hope not. We'll see.
I'm making one of my hubbys favorites for dinner tonight. Its like a non-spicy version of a mexican chicken. I haven't made it in FOREVERRR so I thought it would be good tonight to make something different. I'll post up the recipe later for it under Mexican Chicken. And I may try something different with it tonight when I make it.
Well I guess its time to get this day going and get dressed and Jr down for a nap and then fed before his doctors appointment. And then its off to get his 4 month booster shots after the doctors office.
Wish us luck!
Picture of the day:
Jr this morning
4 months and 3 days old =)
Monday, June 20, 2011
Bedtime Blues
I'm feeling a little blue tonight.
I decided that tonight would be the 1st night that Jr sleeps in his own bedroom. He has been sleeping in ours in his pack 'n' play. But I feel like he's ready for his own bed. So I'm trying it tonight. I guess you could say I was "buttering him up" for it tonight. Him and I took a warm bath together and played in there with his Winnie The Pooh squirt toys for a little, then fed him his nightly bottle of formula and cereal, and let him hang out with us in the living room for a little. And I just went and layed him down and put on some music for him. And now I'm sitting back in the living room listening to him cry over the monitor. I feel like a mean mommy but it has to happen sooner or later. I suppose I'll let him cry it out for a little and then go in to check on him, but its sad. I don't know how I'm going to sleep tonight knowing he's not right next to my bed. But I am leaving the pack 'n' play up that way if it really doesn't work out I can bring him in there and get him to bed. That or I'll end up going in there to check on him all the time.
Its just hard to let him grow up and know that he's growing up because he's sleeping in his own room like a "big boy". HAHA!
On to today's events... A WHOLE LOT OF NOTHING! I really didn't get anything accomplished other then doing dishes and cleaning bottles... Oh and making dinner of course. I wanted to get some laundry done, but I guess that can just wait until tomorrow. I used to be so good about getting things done on my days off of work, but anymore I just want to spend the whole day playing with Jr or snuggling with him on the couch for a little nap time or while he sleeps I watch a tv show or movie.
And I've been thinking a little lately, of ways for some extra income... I was thinking about going back to doing Mary Kay once we move back to MD. And I said something to my Aunt Jen about it, and she mentioned maybe I'd like to do Pampered Chef, since I like to cook/bake and love their products. I guess its food for thought for me, and I'll have a lot of thinking to do before I make any decisions.
Night ya'll... I'll update tomorrow on how it goes with Jr sleeping his room.... So far so good, I don't hear a peep over the monitor, I think I'll go check on him in a few just to make sure he's ok.
I decided that tonight would be the 1st night that Jr sleeps in his own bedroom. He has been sleeping in ours in his pack 'n' play. But I feel like he's ready for his own bed. So I'm trying it tonight. I guess you could say I was "buttering him up" for it tonight. Him and I took a warm bath together and played in there with his Winnie The Pooh squirt toys for a little, then fed him his nightly bottle of formula and cereal, and let him hang out with us in the living room for a little. And I just went and layed him down and put on some music for him. And now I'm sitting back in the living room listening to him cry over the monitor. I feel like a mean mommy but it has to happen sooner or later. I suppose I'll let him cry it out for a little and then go in to check on him, but its sad. I don't know how I'm going to sleep tonight knowing he's not right next to my bed. But I am leaving the pack 'n' play up that way if it really doesn't work out I can bring him in there and get him to bed. That or I'll end up going in there to check on him all the time.
Its just hard to let him grow up and know that he's growing up because he's sleeping in his own room like a "big boy". HAHA!
On to today's events... A WHOLE LOT OF NOTHING! I really didn't get anything accomplished other then doing dishes and cleaning bottles... Oh and making dinner of course. I wanted to get some laundry done, but I guess that can just wait until tomorrow. I used to be so good about getting things done on my days off of work, but anymore I just want to spend the whole day playing with Jr or snuggling with him on the couch for a little nap time or while he sleeps I watch a tv show or movie.
And I've been thinking a little lately, of ways for some extra income... I was thinking about going back to doing Mary Kay once we move back to MD. And I said something to my Aunt Jen about it, and she mentioned maybe I'd like to do Pampered Chef, since I like to cook/bake and love their products. I guess its food for thought for me, and I'll have a lot of thinking to do before I make any decisions.
Night ya'll... I'll update tomorrow on how it goes with Jr sleeping his room.... So far so good, I don't hear a peep over the monitor, I think I'll go check on him in a few just to make sure he's ok.
Baked Beefy Mac n Cheese
So I tried something new today, and it was semi- hamburger helper inspired...
I used the Kraft baked mac n cheese stuff and added 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained. Mixed them both together in a 2.5 qt cassarole dish, added about a 1/2 c milk across the whole thing and mixed it up (just to give it extra moisture) and then added cheddar cheese on top to taste and bacon crumbles on top to taste. Then baked it for 10 minutes at 425. It was delicious!!!! I loved it!
It was one of those things that I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out. But it turned out perfect. And Chris even liked it. Not that he will usually complain aloud to me about anything I make. haha!
I used the Kraft baked mac n cheese stuff and added 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained. Mixed them both together in a 2.5 qt cassarole dish, added about a 1/2 c milk across the whole thing and mixed it up (just to give it extra moisture) and then added cheddar cheese on top to taste and bacon crumbles on top to taste. Then baked it for 10 minutes at 425. It was delicious!!!! I loved it!
It was one of those things that I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out. But it turned out perfect. And Chris even liked it. Not that he will usually complain aloud to me about anything I make. haha!
Friday, June 17, 2011
10 Hands
There are some days when I really wish that I just had 10 hands. Or copies of myself. That way I could just get everything I want done on that day, actually done. Instead of just started. Or only half of them done. Just like I wish I had another me to fold the laundry and put the laundry away too. Do the dishes while they are at it. And its not that I can't do it myself, but on the days that I work, I just want to be able to spend the rest of the day taking care of my son and playing with him. I love spending all my time with him. Especially as he's growing up so quickly.
I woke up to him singing to me today. It was the greatest. I loved listening to him.
I totally realized this morning that Sunday is Fathers Day and I haven't picked up something for Chris from Jr. I guess I need to go do that tomorrow morning. I have no idea what to get him though.
I woke up to him singing to me today. It was the greatest. I loved listening to him.
I totally realized this morning that Sunday is Fathers Day and I haven't picked up something for Chris from Jr. I guess I need to go do that tomorrow morning. I have no idea what to get him though.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Great news!
Well everything last night went amazingly! ABA Rentals came over and they did a walk through and loved the house! They also took pictures of the place so that they could post them on their website so potential renters can see it there first. We signed a contract and posted the For Rent sign out front and now we are now officially playing the waiting game. They said that they don't think it will take it long to get rented out, since we are an end unit and the appliances are all up to date and the house is in such good condition. Its basically perfect for a couple with no children, or a single person, or a couple with one child. And because we are listing it as pet friendly that will help too! (We are only doing that because we have a dog as it is, so it wouldn't be much different) I'm hoping it goes quick though so it will be 3 less payments for us to worry about after we leave (mortgage/insurance, water, and electric).
It was so adorable last night. Chris and I were laying in bed, and we were just laying there listening to Jr sing in his pack 'n' play while we laughed about it. It was the cutest thing ever. He went on for a good 15 minutes with it. Finally I got him asleep, but it took forever.
This morning I found out that Des (my sister-in-law), who is almost 16 is coming to stay with us for a few days when we go home to visit for the 4th of July. She's been having a hard time up at home, so Chris thought it would be a good idea to bring her down here for a little while to get her away from things. I'm kind of excited to have her here though. I think it'll be good for her.
Well I have to go get Jr and I ready, so he can go to Heathers while I go to work.
It was so adorable last night. Chris and I were laying in bed, and we were just laying there listening to Jr sing in his pack 'n' play while we laughed about it. It was the cutest thing ever. He went on for a good 15 minutes with it. Finally I got him asleep, but it took forever.
This morning I found out that Des (my sister-in-law), who is almost 16 is coming to stay with us for a few days when we go home to visit for the 4th of July. She's been having a hard time up at home, so Chris thought it would be a good idea to bring her down here for a little while to get her away from things. I'm kind of excited to have her here though. I think it'll be good for her.
Well I have to go get Jr and I ready, so he can go to Heathers while I go to work.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Wednesday June 15th 2011
Today is a big day for us in our steps to moving back to Baltimore. The company we selected to be our rental company is coming to look around the house, take pictures, put up a yard sign and sign contracts. We've decided it isn't worth it right now for us to try and sell our home, so instead we are renting it out. Were hoping to get it rented ASAP so thats one less bill that we will have to pay once we get to Maryland.
We've been working so hard the past few days trying to get the house looking perfect! And it's finally done and the big day is here!! I'm soo excited to hear what they have to say about our house and if they think it will go quick or not.
On another note... Jr is getting so big. I realized how much he has grown this morning, and it made me so sad. I went to put a sleeper on him this morning because he was a little cold, and then one that I went to put on him was too small.. Sad part wasn't that it was too small in general, but that it was too small today, when it just fit about a week ago. Oh and he's found his feet. If he's laying on his back he LOVES to grab his feet and play with his toes. Its adorable! It makes me so sad that my baby boy is growing up so fast. I want him to stay little forever! HA!
I just realized that I only have about 2 more weeks of work left. And I'm pretty excited about it, but also sad. I love the people I work with, and I don't want to leave them, because I'm afraid that at my new job there won't be people there that are as funny and as awesome as the people I have now.
Oh and I've decided I want to start couponing... So if anyone wants to teach me the ways of couponing, please let me know! I'm not sure how some of these people do it so that they are only coming out of the store paying nothing or only a few dollars for hundreds of dollars worth of food and health products... Especially with diapers and formula!!
We've been working so hard the past few days trying to get the house looking perfect! And it's finally done and the big day is here!! I'm soo excited to hear what they have to say about our house and if they think it will go quick or not.
On another note... Jr is getting so big. I realized how much he has grown this morning, and it made me so sad. I went to put a sleeper on him this morning because he was a little cold, and then one that I went to put on him was too small.. Sad part wasn't that it was too small in general, but that it was too small today, when it just fit about a week ago. Oh and he's found his feet. If he's laying on his back he LOVES to grab his feet and play with his toes. Its adorable! It makes me so sad that my baby boy is growing up so fast. I want him to stay little forever! HA!
I just realized that I only have about 2 more weeks of work left. And I'm pretty excited about it, but also sad. I love the people I work with, and I don't want to leave them, because I'm afraid that at my new job there won't be people there that are as funny and as awesome as the people I have now.
Oh and I've decided I want to start couponing... So if anyone wants to teach me the ways of couponing, please let me know! I'm not sure how some of these people do it so that they are only coming out of the store paying nothing or only a few dollars for hundreds of dollars worth of food and health products... Especially with diapers and formula!!
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