March review

Today is my last day at work. Sad in that I'll miss most of the people I work with. Not so sad in that I get to move on to something new and exciting.

Looking back over March, it has been a month with lots of changes. The biggest change was moving. We still need to do a final clean-up at the old place today, and then hand over our keys. We are settling into our new place quite nicely. There are just a few odds and ends that haven't found homes yet.

April promises to be full of changes too:
-My birthday is this weekend. My husband's birthday is at the end of the month.
-I will be looking for, and hopefully finding, a new job.
-Spring will hopefully finally arrive. This morning there was a little dusting of snow. I am so sick of snow. I want to see green and sunshine.
-I need to get on track with my weight loss and exercise goals. I don't even want to think about whether I maintained or gained weight this month. We'll just look forward instead of looking back. To help motiviate me, I joined an 8 week Slim Down for Summer Fitness challenge at Fun on a Dime. It starts Monday, April 4.

Cute Tot

It's official. Mikey is a cute tot. And it's not just me saying it, it's another blog. So it must be true.

Check out all the cute tots. Can you figure out which one is Mikey?

If you're visiting from the cute tot post, please let me know.

Blog design finished

Well, it was quick because once I started, I couldn't stop until I was done.

I have the new design up on my book blog. Take a look and let me know what you think. I am super happy with it. The only I don't like is that I can't figure out how to make the whole background show all the time. And why the tab colour disappears when I view it from work.

Now I have am thinking about redoing this blog. I think I'd like to keep the same colour scheme (chocolate brown, pink and hearts). I'll have to think about it. Nothing wrong with switching things up now and then.

Missed Mama Monday

Apparently I missed my Mama Monday post. So here it is on Tuesday:

Yesterday I bought myself a new purse and wallet. I was sick of having to empty out my too-small purse to find my wallet. I would end up with a huge pile of baby related stuff and garbage in my hands, and it was just getting annoying.

It's hard to see the colours properly, but the purse is a gorgeous grey with little pink and purple flowers. The wallet is black with purple and grey stripes, and matches the flower on the purse exactly. It is big enough to hold everything I want, including my current book.

My only concern is that I have neer had a purse without a rigid structure before, or one made of fabric. But I think I will get used to it. And it's just so pretty.

My husband called it my curtain bag. It reminds me a little of Mary Poppins carpet bag. But no matter, I am still excited about it.

New blog design

A new blog design. Again. But not for this one, I really like the look right now. I've decided to redo my book blog. It just doesn't have the feel that I want.

I have spent quite a bit of time trying to figure out what I want. I'm still not there yet. I went back and forward about whether to get a professional design done. But I decided it was too expensive. Then I looked at premade templates because they usually run about $5 or less. But I couldn't find anything.

So I have decided to try it myself. Probably with my husband's help since he knows how to use Photoshop, and the only graphic software I have figured out is Paint. I looked around to find a cool digital scrapbooking kit to use, and stumbled on an awesome deal.


Stella K Studios is having an amazing deal. She's offering 10 kits for $10! Considering most kits cost #2.50-$5 each, this is quite the savings. I looked through her offerings, and she has over 100 kits available, and had such a hard time narrowing it down. There seems to be a bit of everything. She specializes in flowers, and they are goergous! If you're into digital scrapbooking, you should check her out. Her special only runs until March 30.

Now if I can just figure out how to use the graphic software, and choose the elements I want to use, I should be good. I'll let you know as I go.

Friday night leftovers Mar 25

- My mom and sister-in-law will be up this weekend. They are coming to get our old baby stuff for my SIL. They didn't believe me when I said I have more than one car load, but they will when they see the pile. I can't believe how much stuff there is. I guess I will be storing anything they don't take in our basement. Yea for basements!

- I have Monday off for Mikey's follow-up appointment with our pediatrician. I am slightly nervous because this is the doctor who told us to take away milk and yogurt until Mikey chewed foods. Which we didn't do.

- Mikey had a check-up with our family doctor last Friday. He is happy with Mikey's progress, and doesn't care whether Mikey chews or not, since I am able to get lots of nutrients in, and he's gaining weight again. He's up to 26 lb now, having put on 2 lb in the last 3 months. He is now 2' 9" tall. Not huge, not small, he is just about average all around.

- After today I have 3 working days left here (Tues, Wed, Thurs). It still seems a little unreal.

- We found our iPad. Not sure if I had mentioned it, but it went missing during our move. We finally found it last night in the "safe" place where Mike had hid it. It only took him 5 days to remember where that place was.

- I got new glasses yesterday. I am pretty excited, I really like them. They are OGI Classic Grey. I got them on sale, and they only cost me $50 after everything was said and done. Which I think is an awesome price. And now I have 2 pairs of glasses that I like.

- I still need to get contacts though. Mainly because I my eyes get really sensitive to the light in the summer, and I like to wear sunglasses when I drive long distances. And swimming is much nicer with contacts. I think I'm leaning towards daily disposables though, now that I like my glasses.

Totally Toddler Thrusday - Mar 24

Mikey seems to be settling in and really enjoying our new place. He loves going up and down the stairs. He seems to go down in three different ways. One is walking while holding someone's hand (usually Daddy), the second is going down on his bum (usually with me because I will sit and go down with him) and the third is going down on his stomach feet first (by himself). The last way he can fly down really fast. I know he learned this from his cousin, and when they are together, they have races.

Earlier this week we went to the dollar store and picked up a few wall sticker sheets for his room. They are adorable, and he really seems to like them. There were 4 kits:

- race car which is above the head of his bed, and doesn't match anything else, but Daddy insisted on it.

- cartoon-y animals. He LOVES these, and points at each one and makes the noise or says the name (bear, lion, elephant). They come out as grr, grr, elly.

- cartoon-y humanized bunnies with a ball, balloons and dots. He loves to point out the ball (ba-ba) and balloons (ba-ba-ba).

- giraffe scene. There were two tall giraffes with cactuses, and I put the small giraffe from the cartoon set with a few branches all along one wall. I love this little family scene.

I also want to get a glow-in-the dark star kit to put higher up on the wall above the giraffes. I think it would be cute.

Mikey has also decided that when he drinks his milk, he needs to cuddle on my lap in his rocking chair, in his room. Which is a bit inconvenient, but very cute. And I love the cuddle time. He is really big into hugs and kisses still. He also plays with Daddy about it. If Daddy asks for a kiss, Mikey comes and gives me 10-15 kisses, while ignoring Daddy. Who makes a big deal of it, and tries to get Mikey's attention. It's a hugely popular game right now.

Some bad news

Yesterday was not a great day. At 10 am I got called into a meeting and was told that my job was being eliminated, and as of March 31 I'd be unemployed. And then they gave me the rest of the day off to process it.

When I came home, I had a brief cry. Mike was very supportive, and kept telling me it would be okay. I should be able to find a new job fairly easily, and I should take a bit of time off before starting my search.

Really, it wasn't a complete shock. I could kind of see it coming, but it still didn't feel good.

I am starting to feel better today. I just need to remember that this means I can move on to something bigger and better. Now, does anyone know of a job where I can just sit and read all day? Because that would be awesome.

100 Followers!

I reached 100 followers! That is awesome! Thanks so much to everyone for reading my ramblings.

I will definitely need to host a giveaway to celebrate. What I should giveaway, I have no idea. What would you like to win?

Giveaway winner - Children's Bowtie

Winner announcement

Congratulations Angie!
You won the adorable red and orange checkered children's bowtie from Pinch and Pull Neckwear.

The winner has been contacted by email and has 48 hours to respond with their mailing address. Otherwise, a new winner will be selected.

Move complete

Our move is complete! It has been a long 3 days, but it is done. Not only is everything in the new place, we are about 90% unpacked. All that is left are a few office area boxes, and the playroom.

Our new place is very nice. It is a townhouse with 3 bedrooms. The dining room has a bright little nook in the dining area. It is very bright and sunny, perfect for the kitchen. The living room is cozy, smaller than we had in the apartment, but still nice. We gave Mikey the tiny bedroom (only space for this bed, rocking chair, with his dresser in the closet), took the small bedroom for ourselves (only space for our bed and dressers) and made the big bedroom the playroom. This way there is more play space, and the living won't always look like a toy bomb went off. We are using the basement just for laundry and storage for now. It is unfinished, and not really suitable for anything else. But it is nice to have so much storage!

The best part of the new place? My 10 min commute to work. Way better than 20-60 minutes. I will so enjoy that, especially with the price of gas. And there is a big Walmart and big Canadian Tire a block away. Very convenient.

Mikey seems to be liking the house so far. He has gone up and down the stairs a hundred times or more. We did buy a baby gate for the top of the stairs since Mikey still gets up some nights. I don't want him to fall down them while wandering.

The move did have one big dark spot. Today, Mikey was playing quietly while I was doing some unpacking. Very quietly for 20 minutes or so. When I went to check on him, I found why. He drew all over my couch in pen. Not cool. I did not know there was a pen where he could reach. And these were the clean cushions on the couch downstairs. I had already "hidden" the pen covered cushions on the love seat in the playroom. So now all my cushions have pen drawings on them. Oh the price of having kids...

Totally Toddler Thursday - Mar 17

Just one little story today.

Last night, Mikey fell asleep the faster I have ever seen him do before. We went out to browse Rona for some shelving for the new place. We forgot the stroller, and since Mikey hates regular shopping carts (shout out to Home Depot who have awesome carts where kids face forward and have a steering wheel!), he alternated between walking and me carrying him. He is getting way too heavy for me to carry him. He also tends to lean back a bit, which makes it super awkward. This week, I have felt my hip start to lock twice while carrying him. Not good!

Anyway, at one point I was carrying him, and he decided he wanted Daddy instead. So I happily handed him over. He gave Daddy a hug, did a great big yawn, closed his eyes and passed out cold. Completely dead asleep. Didn't stir when I put him in the car, took him out, took his coat and shoes off, or put him in bed. Normally each step has him waking to look around, and then falling back asleep. And all this happened between 7 and 7:30, an hour before his normal bedtime. Tired boy!

Giveaway reminders:

* My giveaway for an adorable children's bowtie is open until Sunday evening, March 20. Enter on the giveaway post. Open to US/Can.
* The Lucky Leprechaun Hop is open until Sunday evening, March 20. I am hosting my giveaway on my book blog, and have several prizes. Open internationally.

Moving in 3 Days

The countdown is on hard core now. And the packing needs to get started.

We picked up our keys Monday evening, and I took Mike for a tour for the first time. That's right, he hadn't seen the place yet. His reaction? "It's small." "It will be hard to move into." (Both comments were moderated by me to remove certain words.)

Needless to say, his reaction was not what I wanted to hear, and left me very guilty since I'm the one who picked the place. I made sure to let me know this, and he assured me that he will probably like it once we are in. It's just getting in will be unpleasant.

The parking lot is small and there isn't really room for a moving truck or trailer. We are an end unit in a wing that is not facing the parking lot. It is accessible via a sidewalk between our wing and the one perpendicular to it. No problem, except there are communication boxes right beside it that have leaned over and partially block the sidewalk. So everything will need to be lifted chest high over them, while climbing the muddy slope on the other side of the boxes. Not ideal. And since our unit is on the back of the wing and is reached through a small hallway, they will be bringing everthing around the building to come in our patio door. Through the mud and snow.

Do I need to mention that it is pouring rain today, so unless it is sunny and clear for the next two days, everything will be a giant mud pit? Lovely.

But it's only one day's work. Then we are in, and can start loving it. I can't wait.

Giveaway reminders:
* My giveaway for an adorable children's bowtie is open until Sunday evening, March 20. Enter on the giveaway post. Open to US/Can.
* The Lucky Leprechaun Hop starts at midnight tonight and goes until Sunday evening. I am hosting my giveaway on my book blog, and have several prizes. Open internationally.

Free books

I am totally about free books.

I am absolutely in LOVE with NetGalley, where you can get review copies of upcoming books in ebook copy. And there is always the Kindle store that always has free copies going on. And Smashwords, where authors self-publish always has someone giving away free books in return for publicity.

The lastest find straight from an author is The End of Marking Time by CJ West. He's offering it free in ebook copy from his website. All you need to do is send him an email. Very great way to get readers! He also has two other books that he is currently running contests on. One involves deciphering a hidden message in the book that has gone unsolved for 6 years so far! How is that for a reader challenge.

I am also a huge fan of book giveaways. I love entering them, and have had pretty good luck the last few months. I have won a few books. Now if all my library requests would stop coming in, I could read them.


Speaking of library requests, there is the best source for free books! I love our local library. I think the best feature is the online catalogue that lets you places holds, and be notified of when they are ready. I actually spend very little time in the library itself, mostly just run in and run out.

Where do you get your books from? Do you still spend all your hard earned dollars, or have you have great ways to feed your book love for free?

Weekly Money Check-up - Mar 14

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on clothes. We got our income tax refund over the weekend. We have a plan for the money, and part of it involves buying new clothes. So we went shopping, and I am very excited to say I bought new underwear, bras, pjs, shirts, and 2 hoodies. I still need to get a few new work pants, and maybe some new work sweaters. Clothes shopping is not something we do often, so it is very exciting when it happens. Provided I don't get too discouraged while doing it.
2. Today I feel excited towards money. I believe the answer above sums up why.

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was playing with Mikey on the weekend. We had a great time. We read books, drew pictures, played with stickers, lots of running and hugging and kissing. Lots of couch snuggling, playing on his slide, and eating cheesies.
4. I will consider this week a success if I get everything packed and moved.
5. My ancestors are a mixed bunch. On my mom's side, they are Canadian for several generations, with some English and Irish (my great-grandfather was an Irish potato orphan). On my father's side, he and his father were Danish, and my grandmother was Swedish.
Weekly Money Check-Up is a fill-in-the blank post once a week. The first four questions are always the same each week and the fifth is always different. Care to participate? Visit My Pretty Penny to link up.

Giveaway: Children's Bowtie

I am pleased to bring you a giveaway for an adorable children's orange and red bowtie from Pinch and Pull Neckwear.

The Prize:

This orange checkered and red bowtie comes pre-tied, and has instructions telling how to tie it, for future reference. This is the first tie from the Joshua collection, and attaches with a hook and slider adjustment.

I had originally won this in a giveaway on another blog, but my son does not seem interested at all. So rather than let it become buried in a drawer and never worn, I'd like to give it to someone else.

How to Enter:

Complete the form below.
Bonus entries available if you follow Workaday Ramblings through Google Friend Connect, subscribe by email, or tell me your favourite bowtie from Pinch and Pull Neckwear.

Eligibility:

This giveaway is open to residents of the US or Canada. Entries will be accepted until 11:59 pm Mar 20 (EST). There will be one winner chosen using Random.org and will be contacted by email. They will have 48 hr to respond and confirm their mailing address, or a new winner will be selected.

Entry Form:

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Mama Monday - Mar 14

No questions this week, just write what you want.
What to write... Usually I am brimming with stuff, but it is Monday morning, and this is supposed to be a post about me, which can be tricky.

I did get some packing done on the weekend. Minimal though. Got the baby stuff packed for my sister-in-law to take. Packed up all my books. And that's about it. We get the keys today, so we'll start taking small stuff over during the week, and all the furniture on Saturday. I finally took home the boxes I got from work, so we have a good amount to start with. Yea moving!

Last week's task - Phone a friend.
I did call my mom and talk to her for a while. I didn't call my sister-in-law, but I did Facebook message here.

This week's task - Plan and have a date night.
That might be a bit tricky since we're moving this coming weekend, so we're pretty busy.
We did do something special on the weekend. We went shopping for clothes for us! We rarely do that. This is a treat that we planned for part of our income tax refund. It might not sound like much excitement, but it was for us. We each spend almost half our money, so we still have half each to spend. I can see a shopping trip or two happening this week.

Friday night leftovers Mar 11

So while stalking reading my favourite mom blog, Unexplained X2, she had a list of 5 things she couldn't live without. For everyone in her family, which is awesome. I figured I'd throw my list, and the one I made for Mike and Mikey in here as part of my leftovers.

My list:
1. Chocolate. No explanation needed.
2. Internet at work. Not that I don't do work, but I do have free time occasionally. And I spend it reading the 136 (!) blogs I subscribe to. And sometimes reading ebooks.
3. Books. Have I mentioned I love reading?
4. Car. I couldn't imagine not driving whenever I felt like it, or when I need to go anywhere. My car has begun showing it's age (it's just over 10 years old), but it still gets me everywhere.
5. Sweaters. I am always cold. Except in our super hot apartment lately. But normally I need a sweater everywhere.

Mikey's list:
1. Milk.
2. Cheesies. This kid is seriously addicted.
3. Portable DVD player. Not only is it a miracle in the car, he has one in the house that he insists be playing all the time lately. Take it away and you get melt down central.
4. Scout. The signing, talking, music playing teddy bear is his best friend at night. And is required for him to go to sleep.
5. Special Agent Oso. His current best friend a la tv.

Mike's list:
1. Coca cola.
2. Internet.
3. Smartphone.
4. Wrestling.
5. Mikey.

Mike's list was the easiest to write. I had to think hard about my choices, and kind of hard to think of 5 things for Mikey. It would have been super easy to just list the first 3 for him.

Since this is supposed to be a leftover list, I better add at least one other item. My new favourite treat is chocolate covered cranberries. And since there is a fruit involved, that makes them healthy, right?

Toddler Thursday Mar 10

 

This week I thought I'd talk a little bit about television. I am one of the those "horrible" moms who lets their kid watch tv. We often have it on for background noise, however I have been turing it off more often lately. We usually tune to either Treehouse or Playhouse Disney. They are both kid appropriate channels with no commercials.

Mikey usually tunes in for a bit, then goes off to play. There are a few shows that he really likes though.

1. Special Agent Oso - This is Mikey's current favorite show. When he hears the theme music start, he runs to watch. Points at the tv and yells "Oso, oso, oso" until someone agrees with him. He dances to the opening music. And watches transfixed by the whole episode.

2. In the Night Garden - The opening shows a little kid in bed, with circles being drawn in his palm. When the show starts, Mikey wants to snuggle and have this done to him too. And when the show ends, and Iggle-piggle waves goodnight, Mikey waves and says "bye" until the credits stop rolling.

3. Waybaloo - Mikey loves the "yogo" portion. He sometimes copies them a bit. But mostly he watches the little kids and cheers whenever they do.

4. Bobs and Lolo - Mikey loves dancing to their songs. They are more a commercial on Treehouse, but they have great songs. I should probably buy a CD of them.

5. Four Square - Mikey especially loves the movement segment. He has begun copying the movements with them. Although I always question the need for their spandex suits.

Do you let your kids watch tv? Do they prefer any particular shows?

Countdown to moving - 10 days

We are definitely on the countdown until our move date on March 19 - only 10 days to go!

I have begun bring home boxes, but we haven't started packing or organizing yet. I think I will try to get quite a bit done this weekend.

The countdown is definitely needed this morning. When we woke up, there was no hot water. Barely any water drickled out of the tap at all. We have plenty of cold water though. There was no notice given, and nothing was posted in the front hall about emergency repairs. Always nice. I was so looking forward to a hot shower this morning too.

Oh, it will be so nice to move to a better place!

Building a fort

As promised, I have pictures of the fort Mikey and I built on the weekend. Or more correctly, the fort I built that Mikey destroyed. It took me a while to build, and seconds to destroy. But it was still fun.

I originally saw the idea on Royal Baloo, and thought it looked cute. And like something I could actually do.

Our foam blocks did not fit together very well as a cube. They don't quite line up on the top. And as you can see on the left side, are not very rigid. They need a corner to stand upright.

I think if I were to make it again (which I probably will) I'd make it one row wider, and not put a top on, with the door in the middle. I think it would be stronger that way. Not that it would last any longer though.

Weekly Money Check-up - Mar 7

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on gas. Well, maybe not, but it sure felt like it. $1.20/L is not fun. But at least my car is pretty good on gas, and I will soon have a 10 min commute instead of 30-40 min.

2. Today I feel excited towards money. I filed our taxes yesterday, and am excited about our refund.

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was making a foam block fort with Mikey. I saw the idea on Royal Baloo, and had to try. Our blocks were a little flimsy, and didn't fit smoothly into a cube, and the house was quickly torn down, but it was fun. I will post pictures later this week.

4. I will consider this week a success if we start getting organized and start packing. I have a bunch of boxes, so there is nothing holding us back.

5. My guilty pleasure TV show is The L Word. It's the reason we still have Netflix now that we have cable back. Such a drama filled soap opera. I watch an episode or two a week.

Weekly Money Check-Up is a fill-in-the blank post once a week. The first four questions are always the same each week and the fifth is always different. Care to participate? Visit My Pretty Pennies to join.

Mama Monday - Mar 7

1. Do you have tattoos?

No. I'm the only one in my family without at least one. I have a phobia of needles (not as bad now that I had Mikey though), and I can't see myself voluntarily getting a tattoo.

2. What are 5 things about you we don't yet know.

This is tricky. I'm going to try to write this without keeping my archives to see if these are truly "new" items.

- I have been having dreams for the last 2 weeks that I am pregnant with twins. Or should I say nightmares?

- I have a mole on the bottom of my foot. Which is probably the oddest place to have one.

- I successfully parellel parked twice last week! I usually avoid it at all costs, and have only done it maybe 5 times since I first got my licence over 10 years ago.

- I have to have a heavy blanket to sleep. Even in the summer. I need the weight on my lower back. Otherwise I will never fall asleep.

- I hate vacuuming. I would rather clean toilets than vacuum.

3. What is your hubby's best quality when it comes to the kiddies?

Mike is really good with Mikey. They love playing and wrestling. Mike has wanted to be a stay-at-home dad since Mikey was born. We are currently exploring that option, with him possibly working a part-time job.
Last week's task - Do your nails.
Nope, wasn't done. But I did get to the week before's task and have a relaxing bath. It started as one for Mikey, but he decided he wanted out within 5 min, and I decided to enjoy it instead.
 
This week's task - Phone a friend.
I don't call many people on the phone. I'm really not a phone person. But I should call my mom, and maybe my sister-in-law and catch up with them.

Mama Monday is hosted by Toddler Awesome. Visit her blog to link up and see what other Mamas are saying and doing.

Friday night leftovers Mar 4

- This week has been busy and productive. Now that we have a townhouse to move into, I was busy signing the lease, getting utilities set up, and arranging for address changes everywhere. I will be happy when everything is done. I hate moving. There is just so much work involved.

- I look for, and find, lots of crafts to do with Mikey. We don't get to many, but there was one quick one done this morning. Dr Suess glasses were featured over at I can teach my child, and we tried them at home. End result? Very cute. But didn't last long. Mikey only wore them for les than 5 min.

That's about it for this week. I really don't have much to talk about apparently.

Totally Toddler Thursday - Mar 3

This week was a bit of a change. It's the first week of no babysitter, of stay-at-home Daddy time. It was accompanied by a lot of less sleeping at night, a lot more tantrums, and huge crying fits when Mommy left for work (which of course stopped a min after she left, but she didn't get to see that).

We pulled the wagon out of the trunk with the intention of Daddy and Mikey walks, but winter returned and was freezing with severe wind. So hopefully the weather improves and the wagon can venture outside. For now, it apparently makes a great spot to eat a snack.

There was lots of wrestling and blanket forts. Playing with dudes and colouring on the iPad. Mikey seems to prefer that over actual colouring with crayons.

There were visits with the babysitter so his son and Mikey could play.

Lots of activities. But no pictures.

Coming up, there will be packing and cleaning as we prepare to move. And hopefully some adventures outside. Daddy has asked for lists to places to visit around our new place, and activities to do. Which I will try to provide, if I can find the time. Not sure why I have to do it instead of him, but whatever. I enjoy browsing everyone's ideas and activities.

Treat myself

This morning I decided to treat myself to a Starbucks hot chocolate. I am loving the milk and cocoa version, as oppose to my old favourite of water and milk chocolate versions a la Tim Hortons. Of course, my treat comes via a gift card from Christine at The happily ever after as a win in the In Death reading challenge. (Thanks Christine!)

I was totally impressed with the service at my local Starbucks. I have never been through a more polite drive thru.

I wasn't greeted with "Can I take your order?", it was "Good morning. How are you?" After my response, she asked "What can I get for you today?"

After I ordered, she gave me my total and told me to "please come on up", not the usual "drive up", or "first/second window please".

When I gave her my printout for my e-card, she had to check with a few other people, since only one of them had seen this type of gift card before. But she was polite, and quick. And someone else mentioned that "someone must love you to treat you". Yes, someone does.

All I can say is thank you Starbucks for starting my morning so pleasantly. It makes up for having to pay almost $4 for a hot chocolate.

February review

I can believe February is over already. I know it's a short month, but this felt like only a week or two, not a full 4 weeks. Here are some highlights from the past month:

Weight loss/Workout:
Abysmal fail. I only worked out 5 times for the whole month.
I think I put weight on, I don't want to weigh myself and find out. I noticed that a few pants seemed tighter this month. Not good.

Date night:
Last Friday was our date night. Mikey had a blast staying at his cousin's. He slept all night (figures!), even through falling out of bed. He didn't wake anyone up. My sister said she woke up at 7, and could hear something. That something was Mikey sitting on the floor in the room he slept in, playing with his bear. He was so good at waiting for someone to get up and get him. If only he did that at home!

Mike and I chose a movie, but it didn't start until 9:30, so we went bowling first. It was lots of fun, and I even beat him one game! Then we went to the theatre at 9, decided to see a different movie that didn't start until 10, so went to get appetizers first. By the time we were done eating, I was exhausted. So we went home and I went to bed. I guess we will try a movie another night.

Apartment hunt:
We have a place! And I got it through contacts! Which is something I've never done before. I found it through an ad, saw it, and filled out an application. When I handed it in, the lady told me she thought the property manager (gave her name) already offered it to someone but she'd take my application anyway. I used contacts through work to get in touch with her, who said she would check everything on Monday, and let me know.

It was offered to someone, and they gave her until lunch time yesterday to come sign the lease. No word, no show. So it's ours! I will be rushing it to sign the lease and hand over a check for sure. So March promises to be busy with moving.
That's pretty much a summary of my month. Let's hope March brings good weather, and good times.