Growth spurts and hot weather

Wednesday has been growing like crazy this year. So much so that all the summer clothes that I had kept from last year were all too small once the heat came. I spent any extra money on some summer essentials for her over the last month.
Then good news! There are benefits to growth spurts! The carnival! Finally no more squeezing into kiddy rides because she can now ride on her own. Plus she can now ride the scrambler with me. I was so excited that I bought us wrist bands.
Bad news, sweltering heat! 89 degrees to be exact. So we rode everything once and now we are relaxing for a bit before we brave the heat again. It's amazing how a slushie and air conditioning can feel so good on a day like this.

Mall Trip

The mall. I'm not sure what to think of the mall anymore. In high school it was my favorite hangout. I would go two or three times a week. Then when I was out of school I avoided it because my size was not same in high school even though I still wanted to dress like I was. After I had my daughter it wasn't till I had lost all my pregnancy weight that I fell in love with the mall again. Now that I have a four year old there just doesn't seem to be reason to go there unless we absolutely need something. I find it over priced unless there is a sale going on. The love just isn't there anymore. Even so, I see the excitement in my daughters eyes when we walk into this giant place filled with things to buy. We just needed one thing but I still walked around for a bit.

I'm back, yay!

I gave up blogging as well as sharing photos and videos due to faulty computers. Now my husband finally broke down and bought me an IPhone. It seems like forever. I'm sure my Facebook pals are completely sick of my zillion photo uploads. Sorry, guys, I can't help it. I am completely in love with my daughter and I take photos every time she looks adorable. Just wanted you all to know I'm able to blog again and I am so excited!

Ok, I'm Good Now.

Yes, I'm good now... Since my vow to not give a shit, life is becoming peachy once again. Not caring is such a freeing experience. And after talking to a few co-workers and getting the inside scoop, not going to lie, Gossip!! Love it!! I realize I am not the only one that is fed up and somehow that makes me feel soooo much better. And the fact that I've been super lucky the last few days with my 'numbers' it's looking like my month won't be so bad.

Funny thing. This Sunday is the day I get to meet our owner for the first time, and have dinner with him, the general manager, and all my co-workers, that includes my manager..... Not sure if I will relax and have a good time or if a few choice comments will slip out... we will see how I'm feeling... should I keep calm and carry on... OR should I raise some touchy issues that need to be touched on.....
Honestly, right now, I would choose Plan B...... but I might change my mind by then... it's kind of exciting :)

What do you think I should do??

work, really?

I'm having issues with my job. Or maybe just my boss.... and a co-worker... I don't remember having selling issues at any of my other salons. So I'm not sure if it's me or if it's the job. The pressure to sell sell sell is way too high. Not sure why they care so much. We get 100% profit from doing services. and no where near that % on products. So why the anger??? Why would you want to threaten jobs??? There is not that much money in product selling.
I tried doing this new thing at work, where I would document all my clients/cuts/and product recommendations. And I did worse this month than I have in the last year. Could it be stress?? the pressure?? or just the boss lady saying what a shitty job we are all doing CONSTANTLY! She keeps saying that we should 'prove her wrong'. I am sorry, I do not work that way. If I improve, I damn well hear a GOOD JOB! Otherwise, If I hear, 'not good enough' over and over, GUESS WHAT? I'm not going to try AT ALL. That is the way I work. You tell me I'm shit, than that is all you will get out of me. I'm done trying. I'm done. If you wanna cut my hours, PLEASE DO!!! If you want to fire me, PLEASE TRY! I'm pretty sure all my documents will get me unemployment. Otherwise, just leave me alone. seriously.

And the co-worker part. she just gives me attitude constantly. and she goes against the rules, constantly. and she is loud and annoying. and that is all.

living like we're poor

So with my goal of being a full time stay at home mom still out of reach, I am trying to spend less. Which is very very hard for me. Before we had kids, I worked more, and it was mostly disposable income. Now that my little one is here, and I work less, my shopping habits have to go. So hard!!! It's not like I live at the mall, quite the opposite, I hardly ever buy anything from the mall besides a fruit smoothie. Goodwill, Thrift shops, and garage sales are my favorite. And now I have friends who make things at home that I occasionally buy. Either way, the money is just not there. Not sure if its the Organic Vegan diet that is more expensive than the cheap shit most people eat. Or is it the insane amount of doctor bills from the two times we have gone to the doctor this year??? Either way, it has sucked our money supply dry. Not sure where this will end up. Just another new thing to learn in life.

Summer!!

What a crazy summer I've had. I took a vacation from blogging. My little girl and I have been anything but bored. I had signed her up for lots of classes such as 'Nature Nuts', 'Little Green Thumbs', 'Jungle Tales', and 'Metamorphosis Monday' at the Garfield Park Conservatory as well as 'Story Time Craft' and 'Toddler Painting' at the Greenwood Community Center. We also took a hand full of 'Story Time Yoga' classes at Peaceful Heart Yoga Studio in Franklin and Lowe's Build and Grow on Saturdays. I can't forget VBS!! Not only did Wednesday enjoy a week of Vacation Bible School, I also taught the age group for 7-9 year olds. That was one busy week! I also babysat my best friends 7 year old that week... I was so tired by that friday. Oh, and I worked 4 nights that week. I can't lie, I was so bitchy for days from the lack of sleep...
So, besides all those classes we still took time to have numerous play dates, trips to the pool, and the zoo. We also took numerous trips to my home town for some much needed relaxation and family time. Love my grandparents. They are the best for sure.

 My cousin Jake, My brother Lodden, and Wednesday

 Love these picture.

 Butterflies!

It's hard to believe that my little girl will be back in preschool in less than 2 weeks! It seems like such a short summer vacation for her, but I know she had a ton of fun. I will be looking forward to some nice 'Mommy Alone Time' every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. And I will be signing her up for a dance class on Wednesdays this fall.