Alright...

So I took the afternoon off...well, I'm leaving after my 12-2 meeting, to do grad school work. I haven't listened to any of my lectures yet, and since I have some assignments due in the next two weeks where I actually have to do something, I should probably learn a little about the subject matter. I will also be dedicating the evenings during the next month to studying for the comps. I figure that I never want to have to take them again, so I really want to make sure that I pass the first time. So if you need me during the next month, you may not find me. I'll be working on my matron of honor duties for Wen's wedding and massively studying for my comps.

Motivate me!!!

I'm losing my motivation for grad school. Yes, it my last semester but I feel like I haven't done a thing (a stark contrast to my last semester in undergrad). My goal is to start studying for comps next week since they are on April 4th. I have been reading some really great non-school related books recently. This months book club pick is AWESOME!!! I can't seem to put it down. Tonight, I have the house to myself (secret woohoo) for a bit and I'm sure all of that time will be spent snuggled in my red chair reading. I should really read some of my textbooks, but they just aren't nearly as interesting...I spent 15 minutes rationalizing all of this for Cirucci yesterday.

Anyway, other than grad school, I am really happy recently, which is a great thing! We are still sorting through some financial things from Carl's time of unemployment, but I'm feeling better about everything. Instead of feeling unlucky, I'm feeling blessed and thankful.

I have two beautiful little girls who give me hugs, kisses and lots of laughs everyday.
I have an awesome husband.
I'm pumped about two of the projects I'm working on at work.
We're free of the explorer and we're buying a new CRV in April.
I have two amazing BFFs.
I have a 20% off coupon for a case of wine ;)
I have been spending lots of time with close friends and family, which always seems to make me way happier.


I do need to find some motivation for working out. One would think that the need to wear a beautiful, but strapless bridesmaid dress in two months would be all of the motivation that I need, but no. Not even going on vacation with Carl's entire family seems to be doing the trick (although I have until August to slim down for that one). The weather seems to be improving so perhaps that will help. I just need to work out 2 or 3 times and I will be hooked. Cirucci, up for an early morning workout at the Klein household? ;)

some decisions

I have made a pretty big decision recently. While my boss is still planning to retire this June, I will not be applying for her position. I want to have the maximum amount of time with my little girls, and working as the director would not give that to me. As mentioned before, I'm loving every moment of being with them. They constantly make me laugh and smile and I wouldn't trade this time while they're little for an advancement that I don't necessarily need at this time in my life. Soooo...it looks like i'll be in my current office for a good bit longer. Any decorating ideas ;)

And I just wanted to add one more cute story about my babies. Last night, we needed to make a last minute late night (post bath and pj time) trip to my parents to pick up my dad's car. We told the girls we were going on an adventure and gave them each one of mommy's scarves and hats to wear along with their winter coats, pjs and slippers. They looked so cute piling into their carseats. When we got home, Laney asked if we could have more adventures in the future :)

my email

Every so often I take my lunch at work to sift through all of my personal emails in my yahoo account. Today, while reading the newsletters and sales flyers I "subscribe" to, I realized, someone could really learn a lot about me by sifting through my inbox. It is filled with things that interest me....newsletters filled with information about being a mom, being a femininst, book recommendations, family magazines, martha stewart recipes, rachael ray stuff, pics sent from friends and family and receipts from recent online purchases. Its crazy how these little pieces of my life seem to pile up.

i love you alie

Last night, during the car ride to my moms house carl and i were talking. then, above our chatter and the noises coming from the backseat we heard laney say "i love you alie". i love moments like that.

just some thoughts

First of all, needless to say, Disney on Ice was a HUGE hit! The girls LOVED it and Carl and I loved watching their excited faces. They talked about it the whole ride home and all through dinner.

After the ice show, I had to stop by work to give a brief presentation to the student ambassadors (tour guides). As we drove onto campus (on the other side from my office) Alie saw Stevens Hall and proclamed that we were going to "mommy's office". Whenever the girls talk about mommy going to work or to her office, I get this strange sense of pride. I have always been proud to be a working mother, and have not wanted it any other way. I am glad that my daughters see that. As they get older, I hope that they remember visiting "mommy's office" and all of the great work-life balance opportunities my place of business affords us. Obviously, when they are grown and have children, I want them to make decisions that will work best for them, but I am glad to be giving them a positive example of what a working mother can be.

Disney on Ice- Here we come

I just purchased tickets to Disney on Ice this weekend and I am soooo excited. The girls have asked to go, but we weren't sure if it was in the budget. My friend Kevin suggested a few months ago that I might want to look into the entertainment book. I decided to check it out this afternoon and it offers great savings on lots of great things to do, including Disney on Ice! I bought the book and the tickets (I've already paid for the book and saved $20 more bucks in the first use!). I'm looking forward to taking the girls to lots of other discounted fun events in the future. They're going to be so psyched with this suprise.

school

Ugh! This is my last semester and I'm having a terrible time motivating myself to get into my schoolwork. The girls are at SUCH a fun age. They constantly want my attention and I love to give it to them. They love to cook dinner with me, bake with me, snuggle with me, play games with me, cook play food for me, dance with me, sing to me and chat with me (among other things). Carl has a normal job and I really mean it this time. He goes to work in the morning and comes home in time for dinner and it is wonderful. I love hearing him come in the front (or back) door as I'm cooking dinner. It's bringing out my inner domestic goddess...well maybe she's not so much an inner goddess ;) I have developed an addiction to reading. I have always loved reading, but right now my reading list is long and pleasure reading always seems more exciting to me than school reading. Finally, I have a great group of shows that I'm addicted to. I didn't used to be a tv addict, I more just watched dumb shows when I was bored. I no longer seem to do that and I have started to be a regular show watcher. I love to watch "How I Met Your Mother", "90210", "The Mentalist", "Ghost Hunters" and "CSI: Vegas". I really need to rally this last semester to get everything done.

Cirucci and I are really starting to get things in gear for Wen's wedding. This afternoon I'm going to order my bridesmaid dress. We are beginning to plan her show and I booked the condo that we will be staying in for wedding weekend. I'm really getting excited. The girls even picked out dresses that they want to wear for her big day.