(I am starting a group called) Blog Slackers (read: I really am too busy to post) Anonymous

Hi, my name is Alicia and my job has officially taken over my life. That is my non-worthy "why I have not posted in FOURTEEN days" excuse. Sheesh.

I do have a lot to talk about but not much time. Here is the quickie version.

I am starting at a new jobsite on Monday that is 25 miles closer to home….YAY! But, I leave a t a later time, which means, I will sit in traffic…..for at least an hour. NOOO! On the bright side though, if I get out earlier enough, I should be able to make it home without too much traffic….YAY! Good deal. It works for now. This job lasts another six weeks. I am going there to take over for one of the girls I trained. She is going on maternity leave. After the six weeks….I have no idea where I am going. The prospect of that is scary, but almost relieving because I said there is ABSOPOSITIVELOUTELY no way I am doing the DC drive again. Not going to happen. Sorry Charlie. They agreed. Bless them. So, I will keep you posted on my next adventure.

I am really ready for the holidays this year. If you recall, last year, I took Chris to Miami for his first ever Dolphins game on Christmas night. The year before is when all of this craziness started with the commute and the move, etc. I haven’t really been able to thoroughly enjoy my holidays with the family. I am looking forward to having the entire week off with Chris and our families and just really soaking it all in. I am hoping to be close to having our first baby by next Christmas.

I’m beginning to do some research on pregnancy and birth. I have been researching methods and really trying to find in my heart what is right for me. I have definitely taken an interest in using a birthing tub. I have so much research to do and I just want to be comfortable knowing that I have somewhat of an understanding of what methods are out there because I can be an EXTREMELY indecisive person….especially when I am overly hormonal.

I am well over half way done with my Christmas shopping! We are not buying a lot this year. Most of the things we have for others are hand made gifts. The money was spent more on materials for those than anything. I will have tons of those materials leftover when I am done with the gifts to use for other things! I like this planning and buying in advance system I adopted this year! Chris and I typically are last minute people because that’s almost the lifestyle we are pushed in to….last minute everything. *sigh* I am working on a change in that area.

I really do have so much more to say, but my time has run out. This weekend is going to be WONDERFUL and I will be sure to post about it next week. Spa day for Chris and I on Saturday and Married Life Live at church on Sunday. This weekend is a much needed break for us and rejuvenation for our relationship. We don’t get to see a lot of each other anymore! L more on that later.

*HUGS* to you all!