The new girls

I know G hates me for this, but I was able to fit back into regular pants within two weeks of having Addy. This was super exciting to me because I was sooo tired of maternity pants (although elastic is VERY comfortable). I guess I thought that once the pants fit so would everything else, but I neglected to realize that your tummy is not the only thing that gets bigger when you are pregnant.
I went to work one day in slacks, heels and a button down blouse. About an hour into my day the new girl that I'm training gave me "the look" and pointed down to my shirt. The middle button right across the chest had come open and I'm sure I had been showing my bra for quite some time before that was pointed out. I figured that I was too hasty in buttoning back up after my first pumping session of the day, so I promptly buttoned up and continued on.
Well, I figured wrong. The shirt just plain didn't fit anymore and the poor little buttons were strained until they popped open. This reminds me of my freshman year of college when my jeans "broke". Yes, broke. The zipper just wouldn't stay up and I was constantly catching it down and having to fix it. That sounds broken to you, yes? Well, no. That is what jeans do when the wearer has put on fifteen or twenty pounds and they no long FIT and the zipper has given up becuase there is no way it can do it's job with all the extra weight smooshing it down!
Just like the jeans, so went the shirt. The worst part of the day was when my boss (a man) had to point out the second offense. At least I hope that was the second...

I'm back!

Sorry for the long lapse in posts! My goal was to write something at least once a week, but since our move on August 8th life has been very hectic.
Here is a quick update on the last 5 weeks. We moved from Charlotte to Winston Salem (if anybody still needs the address email me). We are still unpacking boxes and preparing for the major project of remodeling the kitchen With any luck we'll have that done in time for Thanksgiving.
I am still working in Charlotte and commuting daily. I think I am close to having a job here and it can't come too soon. Right now I spend about 4 hours each day in the car! If anybody would like to recommend a book on CD or a podcast I'm all ears.
Addy started her new school this week and she has adjusted well. She now gets to spend more time with her daddy and less time in the car so that's a win for everybody. I am tired, but doing well. More pictures and blogs to come soon.

Love to all,
E