COFFEE!!!
Charles left at 6:30 this morning for a video shoot, and I've been struggling to get in some more Z's ever since then! Seeing that Daddy was up, Reagan decided she should be up too! She kept making faces, laughing, and babbling to get my attention.. it definitely worked.
So here I am awake! We bought new bottles/nipples for Reagan at BabiesRUs after talking to lots of other mommies about which brand their babies liked best. We got 2 Playtex bottles, hopefully this helps! I offered her one a little earlier, she didn't cry but she didn't drink it either. I think I need to get Charles to offer it to her instead of me when he's home.
Job Update: I quit!!!! I have been wanting to be on my way out of there for awhile anyway, I wasn't enjoying it the same way I used to. So when they tried to give me an ultimatum like do whats best for Reagan or work at Nordstrom, it didn't seem like a hard decision. She is my number one priority! Don't these people have children?? Maybe they thought I was bluffing about this, but I'm definitely not. My super awesome manager, CJ, called me the next day when she heard about it and told me she'd fight for me to keep my job if I wanted, but I think it's for the best! I'm going to miss my Nordy family, they were all I had consistently the first few years I lived on my own in Chicago. I appreciate them so much!
On the suggestion of a friend I submitted a profile on Nannies4Hire.com yesterday. It would be perfect because I could a) bring Reagan to work with me b) have fun playing with kids! and c) make money!
I also got a job selling subscriptions for the Chicago Tribune at summer events and festivals, which pays verrryyy well. On top of that I am going to create the newsletter for a women's comedy group called MessyWorks, meeting with the guy tomorrow to talk about ideas! So even though I quit Nordstrom, I have other options.
Upcoming: Excited to see my family this coming weekend!!!! We're supposed to leave on Friday and come back Sunday. My Grandma is sooo over the top excited to see us and meet Reagan and Charles! I know they are both gonna be a hit with the whole fam, we love new people :) I miss them all too, I wish they could all see Reagan more often. This will be a much needed "vaca" for me; I've always felt like going to my Grandparent's ranch is like a vacation ever since I was little. Everything is so laid back and relaxed, the food is amazing, there are always activities, and the company is pleasant! All the mixings of a good vacation in my opinion.
Well time to reheat my coffee, just sipped it again and it's a little chilly.
Spending time right now with all of the people I love and care about the MOST. After a loooong drive we made it to "the farm" where my grandparents live yesterday afternoon.. I'll have to put a picture or two up once we get home. 