Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to work I go

Today is my final day on maternity leave. Technically not really, because I would have this day off normally but I still like to think of it that way. I am starting to get anxious. I hope Jake is okay with not getting all the attention at my moms. I hope Jax sleeps for her. The kid hardly sleeps during the day. I hope he takes a good nap for her in the afternoon. I know it will take some time but I just hope it goes well. 

I feel like I have forgotten everything at work. I didn't forget with Jake but this time, I don't even remember how to turn on my computer. I am sure after I get through my hundreds of emails, things will start coming back to me. I hope they do. On the way plus side, Josie comes back the same day as me! I am very fortunate for that! Someone else to go through all this with! It will be really hard to first day to just get into the swing of things. I have a feeling I am going to be extremely exhausted when I get home. I hope I'm not. 

Let's hope I can sleep tonight. I am completely exhausted already but sometimes I get overly excited and then I can't sleep. I might have to take some Tylenol PM, but maybe only take 1. That stuff makes me so groggy the day after. 

It has been a great 10 weeks off and I am so blessed to have been able to take this time. Jax is a fantastic and perfect addition to our family and we love him more and more each day. 

Too bad for the dogs, they have had a plush life the last 10 weeks. Tomorrow, they will meet their fate of not being so free! Sorry kids!

o.b.s.e.s.s.e.d.

I bought this song on iTunes, I think in December. I heard it on VH1 on morning. Yes, I listen to VH1 Jump Start in the morning. Anyways, I heard Christina Perri's "Jar of Hearts" and fell in love instantly. The song now stalks me and I don't mind. I have all this new music and I keep listening to this song and the new Britney. Uh, I need to go back to work! LoL.

Yikes

I have been doing awesome on the "not spending a ton of money while sitting at home front." In 8 weeks, other then Christmas gifts, I have stayed pretty reined in. Until this weekend and yesterday. I'm sorry Michael. Music is my downfall. A few of my favorite bands released new albums and other artists music was on sale, and before I knew it, I think I had downloaded about 100 songs. Review time.

Mumford & Sons: I finally broke down and bought this. I love their bluegrass vibe and the lead singer has that "different" voice that makes him stand out. I love "The Cave" and "Little Lion Man". My only disappointment with the CD, is I'm not the biggest fan of people dropping the F-bomb randomly in good music that doesn't really fit. Enter "Little Lion Man", but I have to get past it because the music is honestly good.

Bruno Mars: I have had "Grenade" stuck in my head for weeks. I finally broke down my guilty pleasure wall and bought a few of his tunes. I will admit, I enjoy them.

Sia: I love love love "My Love" and "Cloud", so I broke down and bought some more of her tunes. I enjoy her different style voice and it's great music to relax and sit back with a glass of wine to.

The Decemberists: I had heard their song randomly on a TV ad, and pulled out my Shazaam application on my phone to find out who sang the catchy tune. I love their indie/folk rock sound. It also reminds me of southern gospel at times but with a twist! I could listen to "Down By The Water" over and over again! Good purchase in my eyes.

The Script: If you you know me, you know my mad love for Ireland. I fell in love with these boys last year and was so pleased to see their new release in my iTunes a few weeks ago! I finally can continue my obsession with men with accents! The albums is also fantastic.

Other purchases: I have Pink's "Fun House" album but completely forgot about all the songs from the past. I quickly threw in "Get The Party Started", "Trouble", "Stupid Girls" and so on. I think I downloaded about 9 songs of hers. I also LOVE her song F***ing Perfect". It makes me cry like a baby. Horrible, but it's so good. The title is not in the song so that is a plus for me!  I also bought the new album from Cold War Kids. I have Iron & Wine in my "out basket" and I am just minutes away from clicking download. I also really want to pre-order Hillsong United for Febuary. Now I just have to wait for the new Adele and Britney albums. I will be set. This is not good. I need to not be at home looking through music. It's my down fall!

One more week

I have one more week until I return back to work. Now I feel like I have a ton to do. I really don't. Most of it I think consits of shopping. I need new shoes and pants. None of my pants fit me from before Jax. Good thing but yet, I hate shopping. Yes, I'm a girl that hates shopping. Sorry folks! I just need to get on it before it's too late. I better do that this week. Unless I just wear my yoga pants and Iowa t-shirts everyday! I could do that! It would be amazing.

I am a little nervous about going back to work on the Jake/Jax front. I just hope everything works out smoothly. Ugh, I have been stressing about it. Jake is an excellent helper on the weekends and at night, I just hope he is during the day! I am sure it will be adjustment for all. 

I have a few things now that I need/want to get done before the weekend. I hope I have time to do them! I knew this last week things would pop up!

Things I will miss...

Being able to work out in the morning, usually between 8-9.

Watching Regis and Kelly. I love them.
Not fixing my hair!

Ryan Lavery on All My Children (only watch on occasion!)

Grey's hour on Wifetime.
Not doing my makeup.

Watching Friends if I remember it's on

Being able to wear t-shirts and yoga pants all day.

Blasting my music.

Doing my weekend chores during the week to free up my weekends.

Movie days with friends.

Play dates.

My men movie time. Basically watching all my Gerard, Hugh, Dempsey, and Twilight flicks so Michael can't get mad at watching them again.

Nap time. Will definitely miss nap time.

Our course I will miss Jax the most. He is honestly a good guy. He has his moments but what baby doesn't. I am so thankful for the time I had home with him. I have one more week to live it all up!

11 days

This time home has flown by. It's mind blowing. I cannot believe it's been 9 weeks since I have left work and almost 7 weeks since Jax has entered our family. The time, I really don't know where it's gone. I will not lie, I'm bored out of my mind. Jax is pretty laid back and when he's upset, it doesn't last long. That gives me about 9 hours to do whatever while Michael is gone. Sadly, there isn't much to do. The weather is cold, the house is 99.7% clean, I can't really pack anything unless Michael is here, and you can only clean the bathrooms and the kitchen so much. I need more adult interaction. I really do. My friends are fantastic but most of them work during the day and the ones that are at home, well, you can't spend everyday with them. Besides my electric bill going up, so are my texts. In December alone, I sent over 3600 texts. I received even more but that is a different story. Thank you Verizon for unlimited text messaging plan! Also, a side note, thank you for back dating for my brother in law! That was $180 of text messaging in two months! I have knitted scarves, blankets, hot pads, dish clothes, and other things. I have read 2 books series and I am about to start another book. I have caught up on any TV I have missed since I was going to bed at 8 come Fall. I've watched a few of my favorite DVD's and listened to a lot of music. I went through all 10374 songs in my iPod and went all OCD on them. I have even spent time coloring in Jake's coloring books. Obviously, I need my job to intervene. There are quite a few things I am not looking forward to in going back, but at this point, I need something to do. I also need to get back into my routine. Everyone else is in theirs and I need to get on mine! It's been a blessing being off for this long but I am so ready to go back. I am sure after the first week, I will be ready to be at home again. I wish I could do one week on and then one week off. I doubt that will ever happen.

One a side note, I am trying to think of something creative to do for Michael for our anniversary this year. It's our five year and I want to do something different. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! =)

SNL

The past few episodes of SNL have been fantastic. Jim Carrey's skits had me rolling on the floor laughing. I love when he hosts. Gweneth Paltrow was the host last night and she rocked my socks off! I loved hearing her sing and her sketches were out of this world. I especially loved the "Forget You" sketch. Mainly because I heart that song. The "Forget You" version which is why I found it hilarious. I have been enjoying my late night dates with SNL!

Jim Carrey:

Gweneth Paltrow favorites: