GG has taken her first steps!!! I'm still undecided how I feel about it. She was taking 2-3 steps tonight and I'm blown away. I thought it was cool that she is doing something new- and then I thought- UHH my daughter just walked. Walked?! *sigh* she's growing up too fast. Thats for sure. She'll be 10 months on Tuesday. I know its early and its only a few steps but I just can't believe how soon she'll be doing circles around me.
Thats all for now ..The Momma is tired after a long day.
Well, last night what the "Birthday Bash Wrap Up". It was such a great night. It seems like a bit much after having two full days of work and more time than I like away from GG, but it was totally worth it. Wicked is an amazing show! I didn't even know what the story line was but I've been listening to the soundtrack all week. Ah, I just loved the show. Our evening started with Sushi at Blue Fin- it was OH-SO-YUMMY! I haven't had sushi in some time now and man it was worth the wait. Oh, and who knew GG was such a spinach fiend? She probably scarfed down like a full cup of greens. Oh, and edamame was a fave for her too. Here are some pics I wanted to share from last night.
Well, GG is napping and I probably won't see her again for another 5 or 6 hours. That will probably be the longest time ever since she's been born. Actually, I'll probably go take one-more-peek before I leave. ;o) Today is my first day of work. I'm not so nervous about work. I'm much more nervous about not being with GG all day. Everyday I get to be there, to hug, to love, to smile back, to care for, to give kisses...and today I'll be in another town...with GG on my mind all day long! But I know she'll (I'll) be fine. I'm excited about going to work and getting started. I've been at the same church for 5 years or so and I'm really comfortable there so I know I'll be fine. I already know what I'm doing today and organizing is my forte' so it'll be great. That, and meetings. Then...home to GG, dinner...and off to school. Wow, a busy day for The Blah Blah Momma today.
Oh.....and its my birthday today. :o) shhHhHhh....
I've had the Signing Time theme song lyrics in my head all day. "It's signing time with Alex & Leah...." We received the DVD we got from babysteals.com...so I thought its a nice time to share what little signs GG can do. She started with "more" at 7 months and now has picked up these others at 9 months. Here is the list:
Today was quite a day. Our wonderful plan was to go the beach. Well...I'll only give you the highlights:
Tonight I got my final paper done for my summer class. Went smoother than I thought it would and I whipped it up just like mashed potatoes! ;o)
I need to get to bed at a decent hour tonight. Oops, its already 11pm isn't it? *sigh* I've got this terrible insomnia that makes me look like I'm a cast member of that movie "Night of the Living Dead" Ew. Someone actually told me "You don't look good" the other day. I think she meant well..hmm.
Anyhoo, anyone have any insomnia remedies? Because I'm back to drink 2-3 cups of coffee a day. I was doing so well with that too. Aye Aye Aye. Oh well.
Anyway as I get ready for bed, enjoy a pic of my GG and her "little lover" ways. ;o)
Well right now I've got two napping baby girls (well, "napping" is used loosley 'round these parts lately...GG is babbling to herself as we speak...) and in a few hours I'll have a toddling almost-two-year-old here too. I miss delly...so she's gona come visit today with us and we'll have a house full of girls.
But while the wee ones are napping I'll take this time to talk about the latest fun fact in my life. Well...I suppose it depends on what you call "fun". I just started doing the "Real Money Makeover" with Dave Ramsey. I got the audio book and listened to it all in a few days. I tell ya, this man....is a genius. In just a few weeks I feel like I've got so much more peace about my finances than I have in a while. I actually have $$ in the savings account and I'm getting out of debt. Yes! And the best part? I know where my money is going every month...no more asking myself "what the HECK did I spend all that dough on?" (hehe)
So the "fun" for me in following the RMM is that I get to "organize" my $$...yes I'm an organizing, compartimentalizing freak (is that a word?) anyhow...each month when I get paid I take the $$ and deposit whatever I need to pay in bills into my bank (exact amount) and then I deposit a savings for the month as well. Then with the left over cash I divvy it up in my "cash envelopes" I use envelopes for gas, food, entertainment, christmas savings, toiletries, entertainment, clothing...hmm what else? Can't remember- sleep deprived. Anyhow, once the $$ is gone for that particular category, its done! No more spending.
Sounds simple, right? But you know, I actually spend a lot LESS money. There is something about cash that when it leaves your hand it makes so much more of an impact than if you are swiping a card- so in consequence, I spend less.
Anyhoo- thats just one part of the RMM, I look forward to sharing more tidbits with you all later. For now, I must go "de frump" myself. ;o)
