Monday Five Countdown

SO much anticipation today, my mind is spinning. Let's get it organized into the Countdown!

Five Things I'm Grateful For

1. Nate. Yesterday we took him for his one year pictures and the photographer said he was the best kid she had all day and my sister said she thinks we'll probably hear that a lot. Aww! That just melts my heart. I love how happy he is - it is a daily reminder for me (who can dwell on gloom and doom quite easily) that there is always something to be happy about.

2. My sister. I know I shouldn't, but I have very specific opinions about other people's parenting - and I can always talk about those things with my sister. I would never ever write anything here or say anything with anyone else, but with her, I can just be brutally honest. And it's not like she and I agree on all parenting decisions either. In fact, we disagree on several "hot button" parenting issues, significant ones. But we never argue about them. So while my relationship with her lets me vent about parenting choices, it also helps me relax and not judge them so easily. It's this great balance.

3. Last night Nate went to bed early enough for me to finally have time to write the thank-you cards for his party. (There will be a separate post updating the whole sleep situation.)

4. This morning we're going to check out the daycare (they had to reschedule from Friday). I'm so glad that we don't have to start our search from scratch - that we just have to formally go visit the place we already know we want because my sister and my cousin take their kids there. So many parenting decisions have been made easier for me because of the experience of other mothers.

5. Other than Nate's 1 year photos, we had nothing else to do this weekend. It was the first time in probably, literally, six months (at least??) that that's been the case. It felt incredible.

Four Things I Can't Stop Thinking About

1. The hubby's second interview for the job was on Friday. The first guy told him he got it and basically that this second interview was a formality, but the hubby will get the "official" call sometime today. Until he gets that call, I'm worrying (and worried all weekend).

2. IF the hubs gets the job, he was told he would start immediately - as in TOMORROW. Um, hi, immediate babysitting needs. We have to figure out what we would do for Tuesday and Wednesday if this happens (only those days because I have vacation days on Thursday and Friday).

3. We're supposed to go to Baltimore this weekend. Now how long we go depends on the hubby's potential job. If he is working this week, we'll only be going for 2 1/2 days instead of 4-5 days, but that's okay. Still going and can't wait!

4. The Nook Color. I have an original Nook, but I so want one of the new ones. I even dreamt about it a few nights ago. LOL

Three Things I Want To Accomplish This Week

1. Put air in the tire of the jogging stroller so we can take it to Maryland.

2. Clean the bathroom.

3. Successfully pack for Nate for a weekend away! (First time doing so!)

Two Things I Am Working To Be Positive About

1. Bills/budget. Even with the hubby's potential new job, we're not rolling in dough. Things will still be tight so we're going to have to construct a good budget.

2. Nate's sleeping. STILL working on it and it hasn't been easy, but I'm feeling hopeful. (Like I said above, there'll be a separate post on this. Gotta update!)

One Random Thing

1. Today is my mom's birthday! Happy Birthday, Mom!

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