Livejournal is blocked from work and I think its my fault. I just came in one Monday and it didnt work. I think its because I had the tab open all day and didnt close it. Maybe the bandwidth was too high. I miss it. I can rarely get online like I want to at home but since im in training the day is slow and its nice to take a mini-vacation.

If you are looking to expand a personal relationship or a business partnership, today might not be the best day for it. Instead, focus on creating a balance between your personal life and your professional life. One of them has been taking over the other, and things will start to fall apart soon unless you adjust your priorities. If you have been calling in sick when you're not really sick, stop. And if you have forgotten your best friend's name, call them immediately and make some plans.

You always behave well around your boss, but how well do you act when you are around your coworkers? Spies among them is a possibility, so make sure you are being good today. You should definitely avoid getting involved in any idle office gossip. Steer clear of people who just love to complain but hate to offer suggestions on how to make things better. Changing your tune is easy when you realize that a better attitude equals a better career.

Starting over again with a new set of people, rules and personalities.

This weekend was nice. I thought there was a party on Saturday but I was wrong. We hung at home doing nothing and then decided to go out once the sun went down. We went to Whole Foods to get hotdogs and chicken nuggets for Gabby for daycare. She's been feeling kind of down because the other children were eating hotdogs and she didnt have any. I havent had an awesome experience with veggie hotdogs but I got the Yves brand so maybe she will like them. They were on sale. I got her the Quorn chicken nuggets. They taste the best in my opinion. I usually send those but have been out the loop because it seems like we are buying diapers for daycare every two weeks. Luckily in a month Gabby will be fully potty trained.

After Whole Foods we went to Noodles & company and got food for Gabby and I. She loves the spaghetti and I love the Peanut Saute and Chinese chopped salad.

The party on Sunday was nice. It was at Bounce r us on Whitehead road. Gabby loved it. She was able to run around without me telling her to stop. She was completely pooped by the time we got home. We got the birthday girl a Dora doll.

Short week but it felt just as long. Ive had a nose bleed everyday this week. Ive been feeling light-headed all morning. I took my meds. I hope im not coming down with anything. Getting sick is so inconvenient right now. No time to take off. Im looking forward to the weekend. There's a birthday party for the girls' daycare friend and Sunday we'll be going to the park to play with Zoe.

Sometime between the two I plan on making a dent in cleaning the basement. I have to finish up the Spring cleaning I started before I had the baby. I have the get the house together for Chanukah because my MIL will be coming over as well as Karen and Zoe. Karen always hosts the playdates and get togethers so now its my turn. I like being around her. I dont keep kosher but I only cook vegetarian so close enough in my opinion. Im also going to make lactation cookies. I have had severe dips in my supply.

This week has been a week of putting in bids for contractors. I have to get new drywall for the foyer, girls' bedroom, utility trim for the trees out back and replace the storm doors. I'll be broke by the end of this but grateful that it will be done. I hate looking at stuff that needs to be done.

clipping coupons, shopping sales and saving where I can

Maid service once a month.

The world is yours

Finally the end of week three at the new job. Took a test today and Im confident I passed. We had international day on Wednesday and my veggie rice was a hit.Oh, I lost $15 for the parking garage and I fell flat on my face on Thursday. I miss my old coworker buddies. I miss the sisterhood and freedom. I miss not paying for parking. I miss the ice machine. I miss having a dress code enforced.

Yay!!! I came to work and there were balloons and decorations up. I was so excited about the pink cake that I called James and told him about it. When I left today I pulled out of my parking space and heard a noise. I looked out the window and realized I left the cake on top of the car!!! There was my pretty, uneaten 1/4 sheet cake laying in the parking lot.

Its late/early. I cant sleep. I pumped milk about two hours ago. The baby is sleeping in the room with my mother and Gabby is asleep in James' arms. Ive gotten a lot of rest these last two days. It feels good to be back at home. We're leaving tomorrow and its back to my busy life. Yael has behaved well and Gabby is soaking up all the extra attention. Im glad that everyone got to meet the baby and see Gabby grown up.

It really sucks that I have been so busy that I havent posted about having the baby and being home. I gave birth by C-section on April 1st. Her name is Yael. When I get some time I'll post a picture. Gabby turned 2 yesterday. I'll have pictures of that too.

They are taking bets as to when I will actually give birth. Im hoping to hold out until the end. It has been a little hard waking up for work this past week. I keep trying to make up the hour I missed. I was late 3 times this week. I ended up in the hospital on Monday because my blood pressure had spiked. Work is becoming so stressful. Luckily Gabby has been a lot easier to deal with these days. Im trying my best to think of ways to make this a smooth transition for her.

Im due in 5 weeks. I'd be lying if I said I wasnt scared. Ive been through it before and I was freaking then too. These past two weeks have been tough. My boss has been riding my back. We attempted to go on vacation to get away from it all just to find out that both my grandmothers are in the hospital. Im trying not to stress but its hard. I woke up with red eyes three mornings in a row. It looks like Ive been crying even though I havent. I put some drops in and it seems to help but an hour or two later its back again. I guess its stress. Im meeting with some friends tomorrow. I havent seen them in about 6 years. I think its going to be weird for them to get used to the "new" me. I was in my early 20's then. Im a mom now and so different. My hair is natural and I dont eat meat. My personality is pretty much the same but with minor tweaks. I hope they still like me and if not, oh well. I havent seen them in 6 years and Ive made it without falling apart so I guess I'll be okay either way.

2008 was interesting to say the least. Im content and excited about all that will happen this coming year. I have a new baby on the way in 11 weeks. The Haskins Family will be going to Miami next weekend. It will be the first time the family has seen Gabby since she was 6 months old. Im sure they will be blown away by my belly bump. I seem to be much bigger this time around. There are always comments at work about how big im getting. Work is coming along fine. I dont know how Im able to keep my sanity at times. Ive been there for a year and two months. The glamour is gone but I still like it. Im looking forward to my 12 week vacation. Not many resolutions for the new year. I just want to be more punctual and keep the car clean.

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Sorry I havent posted in so long. Im having another Girl Due 3/26/09

What a great way to spend a long weekend. I have been sick pretty much all of last week. Gabby brought home a cold that she picked up at the babysitters and then I got it now James is sick too. If she was dealing with this I feel so sorry for her. I'm extremely weak and achy. We had plans to make today a couples day while Gabby is at the babysitters and we are both off. I wanted to take James to the Whole Foods off of Falls road. I looks so beautiful over there. Instead I have been drinking an inhuman amount of tea with honey and lemon, popping meds and sleeping. My voice has been going in and out so that made for a very quite weekend. We went to AC Moore on Saturday and wound up just going home because we were too tired to do anything else.

I mustered enough energy to teach Gabby to say buh-bye and wave her hand. She picks up sign and mimics facial expressions very well. Poor Gabby hasnt had any mama's milk because of all the drugs I have been taking. I think I'll stop when she turns one. She isnt drinking much milk anyway these days. She wants solids. Its getting harder to raise her vegetarian because the baby food choices for her age group are now adding meat. I find myself serving her table food and her baby food. She still seems so hungry after her meals and she doesnt want a bottle.

Im going to lay down now and watch some crap on cable. Wish me luck at work tomorrow. I dont know how im going to take calls with no voice.

2008 will be my year. At least I hope so. I'm satisfied with life and myself for the moment.
Although there is always room for improvement. A few things that I'm looking forward to this year....Improving my punctuality, getting out more, staying neat and tidy, Lose the 50lbs I was chasing before I found out I was pregnant(the baby weight is long gone so I cant use her as an excuse), be a better friend (I really suck at that for some reason, make time for my crafts, get my gallbladder and remove the F word from my vocabulary. Actually I shouldn't curse at all because would hate for that to be Gabby's first word. I need to get out more and hang with the friends that I have neglected.

BTW FRIENDS if you are reading this and you know who you are(Michael,Tanya, Paul & Penny) I'm so sorry for being absent. Especially you Tanya. You're ALWAYS there for me (always have been). You're a great friend and I love you. Paul, I miss you. I really do. You always find a way to make me smile. Please call me. We keep playing phone tag. Michael I miss you too. We'll get together somehow. Penny I apologize for missing so many meetings. I'll make it my business to be there even if I have to bring the baby with me. Anjel thanks for inviting me to your parties. I'll stop by your job one of these days and have a coffee. LJ friends I'll try to post more. I read all your entries and enjoy learning more about you I'll try to reciprocate.