Family Time

BooBoo with Gramma and Grampa

Today my sister hosted Sunday dinner.  It was awesome to have everyone together and play with BooBoo.  She was super cute, like she ever isn't.  She's crawling every where and loves to be a copy cat.  My dad was having a coughing fit and she started fake coughing at him.  She also gave him the slow blink when she was over his coughing.  That's right, a slow blink.  It's much like rolling your eyes, but more dramatic when coming from a baby.  I cannot help but laugh and then she fake laughs at me.  I was feeding her lunch which is much like wrestling a pig.  Girlfriend wiggles so much and has to have her own spoon.

Tonight I've been cleaning up the house and packing.  I'm not excited to go back to WV at all, but I think I might be home soon.  I have a feeling that Fadra may have been released while I was gone, which means I'll be next!  Fingers crossed as I'm ready to be home for some R&R.

Super Saturday

Alfie and Chelsea = true love

Pretty cool in Auntie's Aviators

 Playing with Halloween Little People sets

Today was just the greatest.  I spent all afternoon with the BFF and her babies.  I had intentions to go out with some co-workers tonight, but called it off this morning.  I just didn't feel in the mood to talk shop.  I was much happier giving baths, swinging and playing with pumpkins.  The BFF got us sushi for lunch and it was amazing.  Oh how I miss decent food.  I also watched my niece inhale 3 cookies and then the subsequent sugar crash.  It was totally worth it though.  That baby loves her some sugar.  After she was put down to bed, Danyal and I were hanging out upstairs.  I know I have a huge soft spot for him and I think he has the same for me.  He still curls up on my lap and rests his head on my chest.  It's a good thing I have big boobs cause he'll fit comfortably for another year or so.  Tonight though he did try to fluff them up.  It was quite funny as he pushed on one side then the other, trying to make it all one pillow.  It's so hard not to laugh at his cuteness, he doesn't know they are attached to me and won't move quite like that.

Once I got home it was straight to business.  I had to clean up the mess of my massive Fisher Price order.  Then it was on to make some dinner, finish laundry, check some work items and swap out photos as I finally have some updated ones printed out.  Now I'm catching up on some photo editing and watching the WI vs NE game.  I'm still not that into college football, but I would like to have some bragging rights, particularly to some certain NE boys I know.

Fun Friday

Yep, this cuteness was waiting for me this morning.

And yes there are approx 8 hairs in that bow.  First pony success!

It was sunny and mean auntie wouldn't turn her around.

Today was a pretty awesome day.  Went to all my favorite craft stores with my sister, had lunch at one of my favorite restaurants, my friend Kati came to hang out with us and we had chinese for dinner.  All in all a great day!  Tonight I got home late, but not too late so I couldn't paint my nails.  I got a new color called Lubu Heels by China Glaze.  It's a black base with red glitter that I am in love with.  Death nails to a whole new level, LOVE!  Now it's time for my nightly Friends watching in bed.  My big comfy warm and squishy bed.

Team Ingram

This is my sister and her lovely family aka Team Ingram.  The photos were taken by my mom's co-worker, the back drop is my parent's yard.  The photogenic family, courtesy of good genes and the world's cutest baby.

Team Ingram

Tickle Time for smiles

A little pouty (it was pretty chilly out)

Wearing the Tutu auntie bought, and shoes mommy blinged out

Flower?  and those cheeks!!! 

A road weary traveler

He's a model, he told me so

And this one, no she doesn't like having her picture taken at all.

My rental car is a Chevy Cruze, cute and fun in town, 6.5 hours on the hwy, not so much.  My back is killing me right now.  Bed and advil are soon!

My interviews went well.  During my first panel I made a huge error on an answer and I couldn't back out of it or change it.  The interviewers asked me followed up questions, but it was just snowballing at that point.  I couldn't formulate how to wrap up my scenario or tie it back to the competency being asked.  In my second panel, same question and I nailed.  Not sure why I panicked in the first one.  Here's hoping they don't hold it against me too much.  If they do, I have to understand that as well.  It was a big error.

During my drive a couple things came to mind.  #1 I don't miss my debbie downer, not one bit.  I haven't given her one thought since I "broke up" with her in June and honestly am not bothered.  It confirms that I made the right choice.  #2  I sleep with guys who are managed by my friend Colleen.  First it was Mike, but that was before and then while he was on her team.  And Clint, well he's only ever been on her team.  This made me laugh for a good long while.  I know she has a couple new people on her team, so maybe I should check them out.  #3 It's been a week since I declared I wasn't speaking to Clint.  It worked until yesterday, even then it was only 2 back and forth texts about him getting a raise.  I've realized he talks to me when it's convenient for him.  Actually I've always known that, but chose to ignore it.  Anyways, another thing I'm not really missing.  #4  I have some super excellent people in my life who really do care!  To them I say thank you for all your happy juju vibes today and for helping me prepare and putting up with my stressed out hot mess attitude the last week.  I love you all soooo much!

Now it's bed time.  My huge super comfy bed is pulling me down down down! 

A weary traveler

First trip to the dentist!

NOOOOOO, my PHOOOOONNNEEE

Yet another evening battling what I should be doing vs what I am doing.  I have gotten in quite a bit of review time for my interview tomorrow.  I'm feeling confident and not overly nervous.  My boss reminded that if I keep my passion in mind I'll stay true to myself.  I agree with him 100%.  Everything comes back to me wanting to teach and as long as I stay focused on it, I'm golden.

Today's travel was just crazy.  Delayed for maintenance by 1.5 hours leaving WV.  This meant no time for yummy foods in ATL.  Instead I had enough time for a conference call and to talk with my old boss.  He's part of the interview panel, unfortunately I don't think it will be mine.  He works in the centralized environments and I'm sure he'll focus on those candidates.

I realize that IL is not my home, but it kinda feels like it.  As soon as I got my rental car I was off to shop at some of my favorite spots.  And since this town has the most chain restaurants, I had my pick for dinner.  I opted for Noodles, you carb up for interviews like marathons right?

Now I'm laying in bed, with my interview prep materials sprawled all over, blogging and looking at Pinterest.  I need to go to bed!  I have a 9am conference call and I want to be showered and have Starbucks in hand before it starts.  My hope is I can steal about 30 min of my bosses time and go over a couple last minute questions I have.  Nothing like cramming it all in at the end, thankfully I work well under pressure.

Instead I think I'll watch some Big Bang.  I love me some Sheldon!

What I should be doing vs what I am doing

Drinking and Driving

Eating and driving

Texting and driving, it kills massive cats.

Seriously, raccoons weigh less than this cat.

I'm supposed to memorizing my interview opening.  Instead I'm watching the worlds most frustrating football game.  And laughing at booboo, I cannot wait to kiss that baby this weekend!