Please slow down!

Okay - wow. My life has GOT to slow down and soon. In 1 week, I've:

* Been to the dealership 3 nights in a row, staying late.
* Skipped Church group last week to spend that time at a dealership. (Bad).
* Bought a Mom-mobile.
* Worked really late 2 nights in a row last week.
* Spent some relaxing time at NorthHampton Wines, and ended up meeting some people that attend the same Church we do. Small world.
* Swung by Lowe's one night and dropped a LOT of money for Carpet and installation.
* Had 16 hrs of Reserve duty, most of which I spent those hrs very angry at someone, which ended up in an open door, very loud argument. Yes, I will win this one.
* Dropped some sailor language while at drill. (see above)
* Attended a traditional Navy Ball decked out - had my share of beers, but not too many. Thank ya
* Did the cha-cha once.
* Semi-completed a project at work that's been in the works since July. Yah! (Reason for the late nights) Still have some modifications but only after in store-pilot testing.
* Attended the very end of our "Fall for Greenville" weekend event, which they were cleaning the streets, so we didn't get to enjoy it this year (again). Drill always falls on same weekend.
* Had Carpet installed in our living room and hallway (yesterday).
* Worked out probably 3 times, don't even know the stats on that.
* Not been online more than about 30min in about 6 days total! (Reason I haven't read your blogs).

Pics from the "Navy Ball"

In NH with friends, Erik & Lori


Cake


Friend, Phil giving up 6 more years to the Navy (Commanding Officer re-enlisting him)


David & I




some Cha-Cha




The Ball was fun, at least for us and who we hang out with! Went to da' club afterwards and again, got in free, and up to the VIP room. Reason - Men in uniform!

I did get a Mom-mobile last week and so far, I'm really enjoying the huge amount of room I have. As David mentioned to me the other day, it will take time to get used to it, as I went from driving a golf cart to a bus. That's what it feels like. However, it's not like I have never driven anything large like that. I used to drive large military vehicles regularly. We're trying to figure out what seat to get Grace for it. She's in a Britax Marathon now in David's car, and we would really like to stick with Britax, but shouldn't get her another Marathon because she might outgrow it too soon (considering what you pay for them). We went to Babies R Us yesterday and tested the largest Britax out in the new van (Regent). But, it was too large and actually would hit the door once it closed. So, now we're looking at the booster seats with the back. But, she's not tall enough just yet, and quite frankly - I'm not ready to take her out of the 5-pt harness. Decisions, decisions... Welcome any advice from you parents out there...

So, this is what Motherhood has done to me!

From this....


To this... (same gray color) - Pathfinder... and you thought I got a van! hehe No way!!! Not me... "Not that there's anything wrong wit that" (In my best Jerry Seinfeld voice).


I didn't get rid of the Batmobile just yet... It's up for sale though. If I don't sell it, oh well! :-)

Hope my blogging buddies are doing well. Will be catching up all day today! Look forward to seeing what ya'll's been doin'.