Archives for May 2010
Ashford University Employee!
My mom called me to say that my post about Claire’s health issues was “waaaay TMI”. Oh well, everyone, you’d better get used to it, because I apparently don’t find it as gross when I’m talking about one of my “kids”. And since I’m about to have a baby…and babies poop and vomit…well, you’d better not read this blog at lunchtime. Just saying.
Here’s something not gross, but actually kind of a relief. I did get the Ashford University TA job, although technically all new hires are on probation for the first couple months (meaning, they are closely monitored). But it’s FINALLY the next step towards working from home and getting to use my degree in some respectable fashion. When employed for a 5 week course, I will be monitoring online question forums concerning writing assignments for all 5 weeks. 2-3 of the weeks I will be grading papers as well. That’s it!
The pay, as I mentioned, isn’t fabulous, anywhere from $800-1000/ 5 week course, depending on how many written assignments are involved. But on the weeks I’m not grading papers, it’s only about a 4 hour/week job.
And the main plus is that it’s online and from home. I know I’ve mentioned it a lot on this blog, but I’m determined to heavily supplement Jesse’s income (at this point, surpass!) so that we can eventually move on with our future someday. This is a way I can add to our savings while never needing a babysitter!
Thank God for me, if you can, because it’s been a hard couple weeks financially, what with Jesse’s car needing repairs to the tune of $1100!! We also have hardly any baby things– just a few receiving blankets and a pack of onesies! No crib, no dresser, no rocker, nothing. It’s hard not to freak out when you realize just how many things babies need!
My first “new-hire” teleconference is this Friday afternoon, so, like I said, keep me in your prayers!
Glee and Les Mis
Last night’s Glee episode centered around “dreaming”. How could they resist putting Les Mis’ song, “I Dreamed A Dream”?
Amazing. Lea Michelle with her “mom”, famous Broadway singer from “Wicked”, Idina Menzel.
Or Aerosmith’s “Dream On”, with guest star Neil Patrick Harris?
Baby Room Ideas
Right now, I’m basically stuck on the couch because I don’t have the heart to wake up my poor dog. She keeps yelping in her sleep, it’s so sad to see her go through this.
While I’m stuck here, I thought I might reveal some of the design ideas I’ve had concerning PineCone’s future room. I know I blogged about that wonderful organic baby sheet set a week ago, but I got to thinking…what if I could make most of that stuff? I found free patterns online, and even with buying expensive fabric I could save about $100. Plus, it would be completely unique. And, if you know me, that’s a selling point in and of itself.
I don’t yet have a sewing machine…a minor detail!
As I researched fabrics, I felt myself drawn to earth tones, surprise surprise. And, even though we are finding out the baby’s gender a week from today (!), after a bunch of research I settled on a gender-neutral scheme. I know…but I like it!! These fabrics are all for sale at “Spoonflower”– a site that individuals can design and upload their own fabric designs. If you purchase someone else’s fabric, they get 10% commission!
We have moved on from birds and branches. We are now officially obsessed with owls. Which I just realized was a kind of bird. Oh well.
I love the pattern because it’s a) cute, and b) has many colors and options for accessorizing….
Anyone else have any ideas? Hints? I’d love to hear!
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- …
- 7
- Next Page »