Busy, Busy, Busy

Well, where to I begin? Haven't blogged for a few days because I have been swamped. So let me catch you up...

Work: Training out in the field is going really, really, well. We had 9 regional trainings last week and have 3 Tuesday, 4 wednesday, 3 Thursday, and 2 Friday. Then we will only have 3 the remainder of the month. It is very rewarding to see all the hard work come together and then have it received so well in the field. With all this training comes a lot of hard work as I (with 1 other person) am providing support to all the trainers during their training sessions. Therefore, 12-16 hour days last week really was starting to get to me. I did realize today in looking at my schedule, that I am only in the office for 5 days the remainder of January. I head out to Kentucky on Wed afternoon and will return Thursday night. Then I head out on the 23rd -25 in San Diego, CA for training and then 28-30 in St. Louis for training. I sure will be glad when Feb comes!!! Good thing I love my job.

Home: Got my laundry done, sheets washed, and house cleaned this weekend - LORD DID IT NEED IT!!!!!!!!!!!! Didn't make it to the grocery store so will have to do that tomorrow night after work.

Child: Ms. Julie told me this week that she thinks Carson is starting his terrible two's early. In some ways I would have to agree and some ways I would not. We have noticed that since he had his roseola - he has been getting extremely frustrated at toys, things, etc. We have been working on getting him to stop whining and to use his words. He is getting a little better at it. We also have noticied this weekend that we are using the time out chair more than we have before. Tonight, we think CW really is starting to understand that when we say no we mean it. Would like to report that the whole night routine thing is going very well. We start at about 7:45 picking up our toys, then we change our hiney, and brush our teeth. We are then ready for our 1 bottle of the day and get all snuggled up with our friends. I am still amazed how some stuffed animals have been our live saver in getting this routine down....I am all for Big Elmo, Little Elmo, Laying Down Elmo, Dinny, Pooh, and Teddy.

Husband: Just want to mention how great of a husband I have. Cory has been extremely supportive during my many hours at work the past few weeks. I don't necessarily come home in the best moods (I KNOW - Can you believe that - me grouchy!?!?!?). He is always there, ready to pour my glass of wine, listen to me complain, and tuck me in the bed.

Mother-In-Law: We are VERY, VERY, fortunate to have Cathy especially when all my family is in MO. Cathy has been so gracious to pick up Carson at Ms. Julie's, bring him home, get his nap in, do laundry, clean, get dinner and bathtime sometimes for Carson, etc. She is such a huge help to me especially on those "swammped"days.

Class President: Who knew you had to plan class reunions when you were the president of your High School Senior Class? ! This year will be 10 Year class reunion so I am starting the planning sessions of our reunion. Fortunatly, I don't have to do it by myself however, getting it going is one thing. I have been working on that in my spare time (late night hours when I can't sleep)