Enjoying my days off

So it's been a good couple of days off.

I organized Angry Toddler's clothes from last summer. I'm sorting through them to prepare for e-bay. I really loathe the whole e-bay experience (picture taking, waiting, etc), but I love it when the money comes rolling in. I've already sold a ton of his clothes on my loops and parenting forums. It's been nice to make some extra payments to Mr. American Express.

I finally went and bought the baby gift I was looking for yesterday, at Baby Gap. It's really sad when you go to you're usual stores at the mall, and they ask where my mom is. My mom is my shopping buddy. I had to tell the manager at Janie and Jack, that I have weekdays off and that I actually shop with my own money, giggle.

I enjoyed a wonderful Tropical Ice Tea from Paradise Bakery. I soo love their tea. I then left the mall for my next destination, The Spa. I had a gift certificate burning a hole in my planner to Burke Williams.
I scheduled a half hour deep tissue massage.

I can't remember my massage therapists name, but she was tough on me. She told me that I have all sorts of knots in my shoulders, duh. I was very painful and relaxing at the same time. I then jumped in the steam room after that.

After leaving the spa, I ran into Costco for a few things. I went directly to the aisles where I needed things. I saw all sorts of goodies in there though. They were shouting at me, "Hey Julie, buy me, you want me", but I resisted.

Today, I spent more time organizing. I started calling all the medical facilities that are awaiting payment from me. After Angry Toddler's bout of Upper Respiratory issues, ear infections, and seziures, we have quite a stack of bills. I was shocked the my insurance actually finally paid an outstanding bill from um, April.

I think I will finish off the night by trotting along on my treadmill and then watching some Grey's Anatomy.

Holiday Pictures

I keep forgetting to post these. I'm such a total slacker. Working nights the past 4 months has cost me some brain cells. Here are some pictures of Angry Toddler during the Holidays. Maybe next year, I can actually get some photos of Angry Husband and myself.

The Christmas Card Picture



Reading a book he received from my Secret Santa (notice the backwards pj's, the kid is still stripping)

Christmas Eve, with my Friend's Daughter, Madison


Attacking dessert on Christmas Eve


Santa's Loot




Opening some presents

I made it!!!

YAY!!!!!!!!!!

Tonight is my very last night of swing shift. After 2:30am, PST, I will be on day shift until September. I can't wait for some good sleep.

I used to be a night person, unfortunately Angry Toddler's early wake-ups ruined that.

Hopefully, it won't rain too hard and the criminals won't come out to play like they did last night.

I admit it, I'm a kid's clothing snob

Angry Husband's cousin just had a baby on Sunday, a baby girl!!! I asked AH's other cousin what the family needs (secretly hoping there is a registry). She responds with, "Oh, they have all the basics, but they need clothes."

This is a really hard predicament for me. I admit it, I'm a clothing snob for kid's clothes. I really didn't turn into "this person" till Angry Toddler was about 3-4 months old. When he turned about 3 months old, he finally started fitting into all the cute Gymboree clothes that I had received from baby showers. Once I saw how cute the stuff was, well I never went back to Carter's.

So I went out this afternoon looking for the perfect baby gift. I went to Nordstrom, my favorite Department store. I saw all kinds of cute things, but nothing perfect.

I then went to the dreaded Carters. I grabbed like 3 outfits, that were like $8 each. I looked at them, they were cute, but not cute enough. Sigh, I walked out of the store.

I then went into the Bellini baby store. I walked around in circles. I even told the employee, I am a snob, I need a gift, but can't find the perfect item. Even the clerk said, did you try Gymboree? I sighed and said, yes, my mom even works there, but they don't have anything "Spring enough" right now as this family lives in Arizona.

I did buy one thing though, I got these Trumpette socks, aren't they cute!!



I think I may hit the local baby boutique when I'm working these weekend. Sigh...

And even though, I wasn't looking for Angry Toddler, I found a ton of cute stuff for him! Not that he even needs clothes, his closet is out of control.

Day 2

Well, it's January 2nd.

Last night, I decided to rip apart our master bedroom closet. I yanked out all the clothes I haven't worn in like 2 years. I made the husband go through his stuff too. Really, one man doesn't need 50 black t-shirts. I don't care if they have Bettie Page on them.

Then I moved onto my shoes. I have to put my shoes in the garage since we live in such a small house. Thank you California for you're high prices and little square footage. I wear a size 9. I had shoes ranging from a 7 to a 9. Umm, let's just say I have room for more shoes.

Angry Toddler is finally well. That was exciting for both Angry Husband and I. He ate some solid food yesterday.

I got up this morning and started off cleaning. My cleaning people come today, but I always pre-clean, the husband doesn't understand that. I picked up the million toys in our front room, and tossed them all into a tote.

Edited to add: The husband took Angry Toddler to PRESCHOOL today. Woo-hoo, school is back in session. Time to write out the huge tuition check.

I fluttered around and then the cleaning people finally arrived. Nothing feels better than have a clean, quiet house.

After they leave, I'm going to Home Depot. AH and I decided last night that we need more storage racks in our garage. I'm tired of tripping over Home Theater install crap in our garage. Besides, the fact that he can never find what he's looking for in his big mess of tools.

I hope that this year brings more organization and less chaos to the household.

Only two more swing shifts for me, and then I'm working day shift. Which means no more 2am blog posts, cause Angry Julie will be sleeping!!!!