Camouflaged Daydreams: August 2006Camouflaged Daydreams

Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Don't I Look Professional Now

This past two weeks have been some what laid back at work. School is not in session so I am able to bring my kids. I've also been able to ditch the nicer clothes and go for the more comfortable look. Not sloppy mind you. But I've gone for jeans, a tee shirt, and my tennis shoes.

For some unknown reason I decided to put on a white tee-shirt today. What was I thinking?!

I had pretty much banned all white items from my wardrobe since the birth of my children. But somehow one lone white tee-shirt managed to make it into my wardrobe. I must have gotten some incredible sales deal on it.

On the way too work all the kids are grumbling about being hungry even though it had only been a matter minutes since they ate. They wanted to stop by the McDonald's drive through. I decided to compromise and stopped in a store for doughnuts. Again I have to say - what was I thinking?!

White shirt and doughnuts. Can you see where this is going?

I was part way into my mid morning rush routine, talking to my boss when I noticed a smudge on my shirt. I looked down and there was chocolate smeared across my shirt. Right over my boob. Nice huh?

I rush to the kitchen to try and clean it, I only managed to smudge it more. It was then I realized I didn't even have a chocolate doughnut. Chase had had one. Apparently during my morning rush he managed to use my shirt as a napkin. Thus bringing me back to my theory of never owning white.

So there I was at work with this chocolate stain over my boob, trying to look professional and all. It was only the regulars at work. I figured not too big of a deal. It would have been much worse if it had been a regular school day. Soon I put it out of my mind and by afternoon pretty much forgot the stain.

In the late afternoon a new mom came in and wanted to sign up her child. I put on my best professional face and gave her a tour of the school.

It wasn't until after she left that I remembered the stain. The chocolate stain that was across my chest the whole time I was telling her what a great school we have and how her child would benefit from attending our school. Lovely.

Thursday, August 10, 2006

Bare Butts

My child that used to be shy. The child who didn't want anyone to see his behind, apparently has gotten past his modesty.

One of the teacher's aides was painting a mural in the boys bathroom at work today. While she was in there Chase walked in, waved and told her hello, then dropped his pants and started peeing.

The following creature is also getting less shy. I see the squirrel run across my back fence and up my tree almost every day. Today I caught him on the back porch.

Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Decorating The Married Way

A certain mood hits me every now and then where I want to re-arrange everything in the house and decorate every empty corner. I think it must come from moving around so much and having to arrange furniture to fit many different housing areas.

I've been in that mood lately. I've re-arranged my living room furniture, my computer area, the den (or what used to be the dining room until we realized we never really use it as a dining room or the table that was in there), and my kitchen cabinets.

I have some weird obsession with my kitchen cabinets. I am always re-arranging them trying to make them more efficient. Even when I'm not in the decorating mood. Must be CRD or ADD or some other letter disorder kicking in when I try to cook dinner. Or maybe in the back of my mind I figure if my kitchen is organized and efficient, a love of cooking will follow.

This whole decorating process used to drive Hubby crazy. When we were first married I used to ask him to help me move the furniture. But he just didn't seem to understand that each piece has to moved three or four times before it looks just right. Now I just move it myself.

When we were first married I also used to have this idea that it was 'our' house so we should both decorate it to reflect both our personalities. I felt I should get his opinion about things I bought for the house. It didn't take me long before I realized he could care less about color schemes, would never understand the concept of throw pillows, and didn't know or want to know what a motif is.

Monday, August 07, 2006

Monday

Another start of the week. I was back to work today and I'm starting to make head way. At least I'm starting to make head and tails of things.

I didn't realize how tough it is to jump right back in after a month off. When I came back in my desk was completely covered in paperwork. While I was on the phone today I tried to grab one of my notebooks. As I did a whole heap of stuff toppled over and onto the floor. *sigh

I brought the children with me today. They will go with me until school starts up again. What a great job I have that I can take the kids with me!

Anyway, I've cut my hours back to about 5 hours a day. The kids have been so good, but about 5 hours is all they can take. After that it's like a scene from 'The Exercist' complete with spinning heads and freaky voices. You know it's bad when the staff members start handing you your gear and asking you if you're going to call it a day.

Friday, August 04, 2006

Back In The Swing Of Things

Yesterday I went back to work. I brought the kiddos with me. We don't have any classes in session so they had the run of the school. And despite that they were still very good!

I felt a little lost trying to plunge back in. I spent the first hour or so trying to figure out what had been done and still had to be done. I had been gone just over a month. I did manage to get our email accounts up and running on both the boss's new computer and my own new one. Other than that I think I may have just been spinning my wheels.

I was also a little sleep deprived. Have you ever have those nights where you know you have to sleep so you can't? If not, I envy you. My mind plays these tricks on me. When I know I have to go to sleep, when I know I have to wake early, my mind won't shut down and I can't sleep. I was still up and staring at the clock at 2:30 a.m. the night before. I think I managed to get just under four hours of sleep.

Last night I slept much better. I feel ready to jump back in today. Missy also has a doctor appointment today. Just a sports physical, but she is very nervous. She's asked me about a dozen times if I'm sure they won't give her any shots.

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