Oh Boy!

The Teen leaves for Miami bright and early tomorrow morning. We've shopped, washed, packed and will be out of the house by 4 a.m.

He's excited.

I'm still nervous.

He's trying to ease my nerves with humor.

We were talking last night and wondering about who he would be lucky enough to sit by on his very first plane ride ever.

I asked him, "what if you sit by some hot little chick going back home to Miami?"

The Teen: "I'd introduce myself! I'd say (lowers voice) hello, my name is Justin. Justin Credible."

**pa-dum-pum!!**

Ummm...I think I'm even more worried now.

Aye Aye Aye!

Going To Do #2

Gotcha! LOL

Interview #2 that is!

Tomorrow.

Noon.

Wish me luck!

Shhhhhh...Don't Tell The Hubby but...

I am kind of excited about the possibility of going back to work.

Yes.

I said it.

I had an interview this morning and I think it went great. I have a really good feeling about it and was told I will definitely be getting a call back to interview with 2 of the partners.
*hopefully i haven't jinxed myself!*

Driving home I had a smile on my face.

Don't get me wrong, I love being at home with The Toddler. I want to be home with him. But due to the dreaded layoff, I knew that wouldn't be possible if The Hubby couldn't find a new job.

Maybe it doesn't seem so bad now because I know The Toddler will be at home with The Hubby. Maybe it doesn't seem so bad now because it is a job I would enjoy.

Also, you know what this means...

NEW WARDROBE! Just kidding...

sort of.

Do You See What I See?

Overheard this morning while entertainment news was on:

The Toddler: "Dada! That's a monster??"

*actual picture The Toddler saw*

Leaving on a Jet Plane

Alone.

For the FIRST time.

Never flown before.

16.

I'm talking about The Teen.

My brother called me the other night. He has been living in Miami for a little over 4 months now. He LOVES it but does not LOVE being away from family. He got pretty homesick over the holidays. He and his lovely girlfriend were hoping to come home at the end of the month but now it doesn't look like that will happen. SO...

He purchased a ticket for The Teen to go out and visit him for 5 days. At the end of the month. Alone.

I know The Teen will be very well taken care of and looked after. I know he will have the best time. He and my brother are only 5 years apart. They are as close as 2 can be. They are ornery. Funny. And look like trouble but are far from it!


My stress is coming from the fact that he has never flown. Never been in an airport. Never been on a trip alone. If this had been a direct flight, I might not be getting gray hairs by the minute. He will fly from Denver to Atlanta then to Miami. Coming home he will fly from Miami to Cincinnati to Denver.

LAYOVERS People!

The Teen is very responsible. The Hubby knows he will be just fine. I thought of paying for the unaccompanied minors program but "the guys" think that is over doing it for a 16 (almost 17) year old. *by the way. that is a WHOLE other post*

So this mama will put on a brave face and drive her baby to the airport on that day. Holding tears back. But you better believe I will be getting a pass so I can take him to his gate directly! I can already hear it..."oh mooooooommmm."

Now my question is: Have your kids ever flown alone? What got your through? And if not, would you??? And how would you get through??

Take Two!

I failed miserably last time I tried to start blogging again. Miserably.

Blame it on the weather.

The holidays.

All the kids being home on break.

Me.

Although I have had a lot to blog about! The Toddler is still cracking me up(mentally *check*, humorously *check*)! The Tween is keeping me on my toes. The Teen is a busy body.

The Hubby?

Laid off in October. Not at ALL expected. It's been difficult. Scary.

We have come to the conclusion that I need to start looking for a full time job, outside the home. Just in case... Do I like the idea. Nope. Not at all. But I have come to accept it. We do what we gotta do in times like these.

Oh. And the baby...

It's NOT me! *phewthankyoulordamen*

My little sister is pregnant!!! I am going to be an aunt to a little bundle of PINK!! I couldn't be more thrilled!

Now, tell me what I've missed out on with you! And...I'm anxious to catch up on all your blogs!

Pinky swear.

Layoffs and Drama and BABIES, Oh My!!

I've been gone too long.

But now I'm BAAAACK!

I'll be filling you all in soon!

If there are any of you all left...