It’s been “unnormal” around here lately.
My last day of work was the 31st. I was the only one that didn’t cry when I left the office. That was kind of weird. I could care less about the office . . . or the job . . . or the company . . . I will miss the people terribly.
I drank way too much on NYE . . . actually, all of the women did - the dads ended up taking care of the kids and getting everything cleaned up and all the kids to bed. Oh, but it was a BLAST!
My parents are here to celebrate a late Christmas. It’s been great having them here. But having my Christmas stuff up for almost 2 months now is definitely NOT normal.
I’m officially unemployed since last Friday was not a company holiday. I, however, was planning to be on PTO until the 7th anyway, so to me it’s like nothing is different.
It’ll be different on Thursday the 8th . . . parents will be gone, hubby will be gone flying, and both kids will be in school. My first day as unemployed mommy. That will be weird for me. First time in 22 years I haven’t had at least one job.
I’ve been getting a ridiculous amount of spam on my blog . . . one post in particular. For example, 600 spam comments on the post in 5 days. I’ll probably just delete the post.
I haven’t been in the mood to blog. I have tons I would like to blog about, but I’m just not motivated to do it.
I have about 30 pictures of this Christmas. That is absolutely totally unnormal for me!
Anyway - it’s unnormal around here, I need it to get “normal” - I need to find some kind of routine, starting
Thursday the 8th. I like order. I like things where they belong. I like routines. I like schedules and calendars. I need to get something going here.
Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, an awesome new year, and are looking forward to 2009 as much as I am!
As much as I am not looking forward to going back to work tomorrow- part of me is a bit relieved because then life will go back to ‘normal’ and our routine will kick in again. I too like routines and schedules.
Sorry about the blog spam- that must be annoing to deal with! I wonder why that one post is getting so much- must be some word or something in that post.
Here’s hoping 2009 is your year- the year you enjoy a little time off and then find the best job ever!
I am glad that you got to enjoy yourself. Love the fact that all the dads were on duty so the moms could get crazy for a change!!
Abundant blessings to you and yours!
By the way Normal is WAY over rated!!!
Normal starts tomorrow! That’s when the girls go back to school, Dave’s dad leaves, Dave goes back to work. I CAN’T WAIT!!!! 2 weeks plus 3 snow days is way too long. However, just to throw a little kink in it all - it is snowing again tonight. Just a little scare to make us think, oh no, what if they kids don’t go back to school tomorrow??? So hopefully, life will go back to normal tomorrow. Wait, I take that back, after 2 weeks with Grandpa, I’ll need another week to deprogram the kids. So maybe Jan. 12.
Having company is always hard on me. Things are not in their normal place. Other people’s things are lying about. More people are in the house. There are more dishes in the dishwasher, which gets run more often. You can’t do the normal things as easily - laundry, clean, veg, exercise, etc….. even if its your family - its just not normal. Even though we love seeing them! Here’s to getting back to normal. I need to take my christmas decor down - I want normal back too!
J
I am glad I am not the only one ready for “normal”! Well as normal as it can be. I feel like I have been floating in a cloud since December 20th. That is when family arrived. Then the last of the family left Dec 31st. But wait, there is more…. Austin’s birthday. Holy crap, I have to plan a party….So that was a big wirlwind in its self. I want “normal” back too!!!
I hear yah on the blogging. Took a couple weeks off over the holidays and realized the world didn’t come to an end and honestly? I enjoyed not blogging. It was nice to take the time off.
OH! and Happy New Year!
Enjoy your “down” time. It sounds like you’ve earned it!
Jody… we are trading places… I just went back to work, kinda. I’m working pt at H & R Block for January and February. Sorry to hear about your loss. I know it was a grieving process for Briggs. Finding normal when your a stay at home parent/partner is a difficult if not imposible task. Finding a happy medium should be your goal. I can HIGHLY recommend a book for the new job search, “What color is your Parachute? 2007″. I got it at the library just last week and I’ve learned so much already about how most people get a job. If you ever find yourself with a need to talk, I’m arround during the day MWF. Sorry about the scattered thoughts… guess that’s just my state of mind tonight!
Good Luck!