Nearly EVERYTHING makes me anxious or nervous. So, why should this be any different? I've got a work dinner tonight. Certainly not my first meal with a client, but IPES! This time...co-counsel.
The purpose of the meeting/dinner is to celebrate the successful settlement of a yucky issue and to establish a rapport with the attorneys from a local firm. I've learned that referrals are pertinent to the business and building relationships to accomplish that is a priority. So, it is a great idea.
Personally, I am terrified. I'm just me. I'm not an attorney. So, right there, I'm an odd ball. Next, there will only be four of us total, which means the likelihood I'll have to open my mouth is great. CRAP! In these settings, I try to blend in with the tablecloth. Now what! Talk about politics? I hope not. Other current events? Maybe, but I doubt they'd be interested in my daughter's Halloween costume or the piece I heard on NPR the other morning about college drinking.
Add another layer of anxiety by going to Morton's. I love Morton's, by the way. It certainly isn't a restaurant I frequent. I'm always anxious by going in to those places. I know they know I don't belong right away. I might trip down their stairs. I might spill my water or food. What if I get something stuck in my teeth?! Who will tell me? BREATHE.
I know. I am being silly. I appreciate the opportunity to go and I know my boss would not ask me to go if he thought I would embarrass him. I just cannot help it. I've got to get it together. I have to go skim the paper and catch up!
Have a good day and I'll let you know what I screwed up tomorrow. Ha. Ha.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Project Runway-Like Task!
Okay, now I've been working slowly, very slowly, on Sydney's Halloween costume. Now, with four days left to go, I'm almost in Project Runway mode. I've got to get on the stick and sew, sew, sew! The sewing machine I'm using, which is quite old and abused, has now decided to stop back stitching all together. It needs maintenance for sure, but I don't have the time. This could be a disaster, folks. :) I just keep thinking..at least she'll have a dress and wings!
After this, I'm taking that thing apart! I know I'd use it more often if this machine weren't so persnickety! With the economy as it is, I've held off purchasing a new one, but maybe I should. What do you think? Refurbish the old one or pitch it for a new one? I'd like to start doing my own alterations to save us a ton of money. It almost seems like it would be a huge savings for me to just invest in my own, but maybe I just making excuses to buy a new one.
After this, I'm taking that thing apart! I know I'd use it more often if this machine weren't so persnickety! With the economy as it is, I've held off purchasing a new one, but maybe I should. What do you think? Refurbish the old one or pitch it for a new one? I'd like to start doing my own alterations to save us a ton of money. It almost seems like it would be a huge savings for me to just invest in my own, but maybe I just making excuses to buy a new one.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Tada!
I'm excited to report that I caught Nathan standing, unassisted, TWICE today. My little man is just growing growing. He is also just about ready for his first haircut. Wow!
My sister and I made a killer dinner this weekend for the family. The menu:
Coq Au Vin
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sauteed Mixed Veggies
Homemade Rolls (Yay!)
Raspberry Ripple Cake
We cooked ALL day, but I think it was worth the effort.
Today, I'm just hangin' out with my babies while Marc works.
My sister and I made a killer dinner this weekend for the family. The menu:
Coq Au Vin
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sauteed Mixed Veggies
Homemade Rolls (Yay!)
Raspberry Ripple Cake
We cooked ALL day, but I think it was worth the effort.
Today, I'm just hangin' out with my babies while Marc works.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
One More Day
I'm pretty happy that today is Thursday. It has been an odd week.
Nathan's at the doctor's office with Dad right now. He's had really bad diapers and a rash for a few days. We're not sure what is going on, but we feel just terrible for him.
Sydney is up to her antics, which is becoming par for the course these days. I think her theme song this week is, "No! I don't want to!" or "I didn't make the mess!" Good grief. I'd reached my boiling point with her last night when she almost caused me to fall head first into the tub when I was trying to get Nathan out of the tub. She wasn't trying to hurt me or him and was just excited about getting in the tub. I yelled at her. I feel badly about it and I did apologize. I hate it when that happens.
I was so exhausted from yesterday's annoyances that I ended up going to bed at 8pm. Thankfully I did because Nathan woke me up at 3am. He's gotten into that pattern again and I'm wondering if we'll ever get to sleep through the night again. Poor little guy has his stomach issues and teething all at once. He's still smiling through it, mostly.
So, I'm really looking forward to the weekend. We're spending it with family. That is always good.
Well, I'm off to find something to do. As if that is hard! :)
Have a good day!
Nathan's at the doctor's office with Dad right now. He's had really bad diapers and a rash for a few days. We're not sure what is going on, but we feel just terrible for him.
Sydney is up to her antics, which is becoming par for the course these days. I think her theme song this week is, "No! I don't want to!" or "I didn't make the mess!" Good grief. I'd reached my boiling point with her last night when she almost caused me to fall head first into the tub when I was trying to get Nathan out of the tub. She wasn't trying to hurt me or him and was just excited about getting in the tub. I yelled at her. I feel badly about it and I did apologize. I hate it when that happens.
I was so exhausted from yesterday's annoyances that I ended up going to bed at 8pm. Thankfully I did because Nathan woke me up at 3am. He's gotten into that pattern again and I'm wondering if we'll ever get to sleep through the night again. Poor little guy has his stomach issues and teething all at once. He's still smiling through it, mostly.
So, I'm really looking forward to the weekend. We're spending it with family. That is always good.
Well, I'm off to find something to do. As if that is hard! :)
Have a good day!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Lookin' For Ideas
What do you like to eat when you are feeling blah? Snacky things. Preferably things with a shelf life.
Any input would be great! Thanks!
Any input would be great! Thanks!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Sleep, My Love
I climbed into your bed last night despite fear that I would wake you. More and more I worry less about things like that. I just wanted to watch you sleep for a while and listen to you breathe.
I was surprised at how brightly your nightlight shone on your face. I wondered how you could sleep at all. You were soundly sleeping though and didn't know I was there. I snuggled as closely as I could without disturbing you. It is hard to believe that you have grown so quickly, both of you. I wondered to myself how my first baby had sprouted into a tiny little lady in just three years. You aren't nearly as feisty while you sleep. :) Instead, you are a still and quiet doll. My Sydney paused for just a few short hours. I wondered about your dreams. I kissed your tiny head and hand.
I couldn't help but think about how lucky I am. Earlier in the evening, Nathan was snuggled on my shoulder while I rocked him. His tiny little hand grasping my pendant, any attempt to remove it from a half-asleep Nathan would result in major protest. No doubt it is his way of keeping me close when he closes his eyes. So lucky am I, with two sweet babes and a loving husband.
I never knew life could be so sweet.
I was surprised at how brightly your nightlight shone on your face. I wondered how you could sleep at all. You were soundly sleeping though and didn't know I was there. I snuggled as closely as I could without disturbing you. It is hard to believe that you have grown so quickly, both of you. I wondered to myself how my first baby had sprouted into a tiny little lady in just three years. You aren't nearly as feisty while you sleep. :) Instead, you are a still and quiet doll. My Sydney paused for just a few short hours. I wondered about your dreams. I kissed your tiny head and hand.
I couldn't help but think about how lucky I am. Earlier in the evening, Nathan was snuggled on my shoulder while I rocked him. His tiny little hand grasping my pendant, any attempt to remove it from a half-asleep Nathan would result in major protest. No doubt it is his way of keeping me close when he closes his eyes. So lucky am I, with two sweet babes and a loving husband.
I never knew life could be so sweet.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Friday! Woo Hoo!
I'm sitting in my office freezing! I'm drinking hot coffee for the first time in a while and it isn't helping. I just have this chill that won't go away. Nutty.
So, this weekend sounds like it will be pretty, but cold. I can almost hear ice cracking when I think about the upcoming season and I don't like it. Time to roll out the blankets and snuggle. That I do like. I plan on working on Syd's costume, shopping a bit for b-day gifts, visiting another pumpkin patch (we'll come home with one this time) and celebrating my 6th wedding anniversary. Hard to believe! WOW!
Life really is just so fleeting and short. A dear friend's wife was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Thankfully, they believe they have caught it early and all of the reports have been great thus far; however, it really made me stop and think, as so many things do. First, I immediately thought about how worried this woman and her family must be. Second, I was reminded that in this economy, as scary as things appear or could get, it could very easily be worse! Third, I just want to run and hug my hubby and kids. I'm so thankful for my family and friends and NOTHING is more important. Lastly, I thought about this woman and my thoughts of her. I think this particular woman is extremely fascinating and I've always wanted to spend more time with her, like so many other people and she probably doesn't even know that I think this. So, I should change that right? So far, I've just sent her a few pop-in emails. I know she'll be facing radiation soon and I'd like to do something nice for her, but I'm just not sure what. Any ideas?
Well, I hope you have a great weekend! I've got lots of pics to post. I know, I know. Marc took over 1,000 photos off the camera last week. There were photos of Jess and Rachael and you all know how long ago that was (June/July). Rachael, by the way, you are ALWAYS welcome and we would love to schedule another attempt as soon as everyone is well. :)
Allie-I cannot believe it! I'm almost afraid to say it, but I've used Ivory soap for four days straight and my face is clearing up!!! I cannot believe it. Could it be a fluke? I don't know, but we'll soon see.
So, this weekend sounds like it will be pretty, but cold. I can almost hear ice cracking when I think about the upcoming season and I don't like it. Time to roll out the blankets and snuggle. That I do like. I plan on working on Syd's costume, shopping a bit for b-day gifts, visiting another pumpkin patch (we'll come home with one this time) and celebrating my 6th wedding anniversary. Hard to believe! WOW!
Life really is just so fleeting and short. A dear friend's wife was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Thankfully, they believe they have caught it early and all of the reports have been great thus far; however, it really made me stop and think, as so many things do. First, I immediately thought about how worried this woman and her family must be. Second, I was reminded that in this economy, as scary as things appear or could get, it could very easily be worse! Third, I just want to run and hug my hubby and kids. I'm so thankful for my family and friends and NOTHING is more important. Lastly, I thought about this woman and my thoughts of her. I think this particular woman is extremely fascinating and I've always wanted to spend more time with her, like so many other people and she probably doesn't even know that I think this. So, I should change that right? So far, I've just sent her a few pop-in emails. I know she'll be facing radiation soon and I'd like to do something nice for her, but I'm just not sure what. Any ideas?
Well, I hope you have a great weekend! I've got lots of pics to post. I know, I know. Marc took over 1,000 photos off the camera last week. There were photos of Jess and Rachael and you all know how long ago that was (June/July). Rachael, by the way, you are ALWAYS welcome and we would love to schedule another attempt as soon as everyone is well. :)
Allie-I cannot believe it! I'm almost afraid to say it, but I've used Ivory soap for four days straight and my face is clearing up!!! I cannot believe it. Could it be a fluke? I don't know, but we'll soon see.
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