Timeline

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

From the Mouth of Kids...

I'd best write some of these down lest I forget...

Atticus: Mommy, can you do me a kindness?
Wren:  Mommy, are you doing Atticus a favorite?

Wren: I really like walking on the ballerina.  (balance beam)

I'll have to keep updating this list.  There were a few other gems recently that I'm sure I'll recall after I get some sleep!!

MRI

If the little one is feeling better by tomorrow morning, I have an MRI of my shoulder scheduled for in the morning.  It's been close to two years now of a constant ache and the feeling like there's a bruise on my shoulder.  Of course, the ortho docs think I'm nuts because I can still bend in all kinds of directions and hold heavy objects -- but the constant ache is just weird.  Sometimes, like right this very instant -- theres a small throbbing pain that feels like it's on the top of my shoulder bone.  Weird, I know.  Anywho -- let's hope the MRI turns up something useful... I've tried cortisone shots which were pretty worthless!


Holiday Cards & Jumbled Thoughts

In theory - you should have all received a holiday card from our family.  It contained a lovely note and some warm wishes for the upcoming 2013 assuming the Mayans were not correct.  However, you will probably note that the post office has yet to deliver this stunning article to your mailbox because I have yet to make it to the post office here in NYC despite walking past it at least two times a day.

I'm working on it, I swear...

In the meantime - I've been interviewing, caring for sick kids and trying to organize the household for our stay-cation.  Greg's been having some crazy hours the past few weeks -- as in only home for between 3 and 8 hours per day.  Yeah, do the math -- between 16 and a whopping 21 hours a day at the office.  However, one of the deals supposedly finished (???) today so perhaps we'll see some more of him at least until the new year begins.

Last Friday started off great.  I dropped the kids at preschool and treated myself to a salon "blow out".  (I know, that means something totally different once you have kids!!) Alas, it was a wonderful treat and my hair looked amazing, I must admit.  I ran home and began to get ready for my interview.  Of course, I didn't want to mess up my suit, so I waited until about 15 minutes before it was time to go to put it on. Uhhhhh... not sure if I've mentioned my Weight Watchers challenge with my bestie Nicole -- but while this normally would be an awesome "problem" to have, my suit pants were literally falling off me.  As in, even with the belt, I was hiking at them every two seconds so that I wouldn't trip!!  I thought about taller shoes, but I was afraid that would make the situation even worse!!  So, me and my too big suit, hurried out the door.

In the reception and waiting area, there was a movie playing on the small tv -- which I was partially ignoring because I was busy watching the world hustle and bustle outside as it can only do in NYC.  Then, someone came over to the receptionist and asked if she could turn on the news.  Along with the nation, I sat there in disbelief staring at the television.  I should have asked them to turn How to Eat Fried Worms back on... watching the tragedy unfold was NOT the best thing to see 2 minutes before the interview and opportunity I've been waiting for.

So, while I'm fairly confident I did well in the interview, the days since then have been spent hugging my kids and holding them close and doing alot less worrying about the interview.

On the upside, I did get a cool new gadget for my birthday and some lovely flowers.  Thanks babe for helping bring some beauty to the day and weekend.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Window Displays

I had high hopes for this evening's entertainment... we (ok - mostly me) wanted to go see some of the holiday window displays in the fancy stores.  So, by the time we finally got all our ducks in a row and made it to the bus stop, it was 4:40 pm.  We made it to 57th and Madison about 5:30 pm.  YIKES!  Good thing we were on the bus and not trying to take a taxi, it would have cost a fortune!

I was going to give you a rundown of some of the displays, but it's been covered by so many other folks who say and describe it a bit better.  HERE is the site we went off of to start our mini tour.  We managed to see Louis Vuitton (cool gold displays), Bergdorf Goodman, Barney's, some of Tiffany's -- and of course the big giant snowflake that looks like it's suspended in the sky over the intersection.  I think the snowflake was the favorite of the kids.  I really wanted to see Electric Disney display at Barney's but alas... my children (maybe they're not really mine?) weren't nearly as excited as I was.  Bummer.  Who doesn't love Mickey Mouse?  I mean, come on for Pete's Sake!

And, after all that - we still didn't see the big menorah, which is part of why we went down on the first night of Hanukkah.  Well, I suppose this means I'll just have to take the kids one day this week when it's hopefully a tad less busy?  Let's hope.  We also missed Bloomingdale's which I'd like to see too... And, if you read to the bottom of the Mommy Poppin's article, there are some great ideas for things to do by Bryant Park.  :)  Smush anyone???

So many cool things, eh?

Thursday, December 6, 2012

A little of this and that...

Goodness.  Where to begin...

Been a tough week.  Atticus is being a pill this week - not sure if he's upset that Wren's been staying home with me, or if it's been Greg's crazy work schedule, or just the reduced schedule he's been on?  He got in trouble for hitting at school and then twice this week he's reenacted the Clorox commercial where the little boy comes in and tells his mom that he went potty... Mom runs in to see, looks in the potty and looks at the boy and says, WHERE??? Yeah - that's been fun.

Wren is still screaming at the drop of a hat.  That's a treat too.  Little lady refused to nap today and was trying to refuse bedtime too until she just pooped out...

In other news -- I managed to grab a bagel with an old friend who was passing through town (and meet her kids).  I had coffee with and a lovely albeit cold stroll with Teresa and Vivvy.  I've gotten a bunch of holiday shopping done -- just need to wrap it all.  I've made plans for a lovely brunch this Sunday.  The kids and I attempted a tree lighting at the local park.  That went mostly well -- although I still think I'll take them next week to see the tree at Rockefeller.  Also on tap is to go by the big menorah here on the UES for the candle lighting.  Oh - and I really want to go by all of the window displays too.  Teresa was telling me about a big suspended snowflake and a light show set to music at Saks.

Lots to see and do in the next few weeks.

Oh - which reminds me.  The four of us did get out for the company's family outing.  We went to the Big Apple Circus.   We had popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream, cracker jacks, hot dogs... and we saw a pretty cool show too.  The kids really enjoyed the trapeze artists and the horses, but my favorite was probably the contortionist.  That woman was unreal.  Insane strength and wicked bendy...

Hmmm... what else have we been up to?  Visiting the various parks in town.  A very exciting trip on the bus to the Target.  Looking for a job... which, speaking of -- keep your fingers crossed for me and if you're inclined, say a big giant thank you to every angel you know for helping me get a jump start.  Now the ball's in my court and I'm feeling pretty confident.  I love people.  I love numbers.  I won't say any more for the moment.  :)

I know this is a random collection of thoughts - but it's been a while since I've talked to all of you.  So... what else can I share?  Atticus is learning about the solar system at pre-k.  He's pretty excited.  He may also be willing to try out the Museum of Natural History again too.  Of course, he would like a trip to Times Square too.  Wren is also getting a much tighter grasp on letters and spelling.  Both kids can count to 10 in English, Spanish and French unassisted.  Atticus can do Hebrew too.  I'm trying to speak more French when I think about it too -- the more they hear it, the less "foreign" it will be... Actually, just hearing the amount of French spoken around the neighborhood makes me want to brush up on my skills!  That's what we get for living around the corner from the Lycee Francais!

Ok, I'll have to wrap up for now before I truly start babbling... but I promise to write more often.  Promise!  I swear.  :)