Whatever it takes...

Well this past Saturday, I loaded up the jogging stroller, threw the girls in the car and headed to Jackson Park for the annual March of Dimes walk.  As many of you know, I had wanted to do a 3k (run) for my new years resolution... that still hasn't happened YET, but  I have started off nicely by walking 3.5 miles with my 2 little girls.  It was nice seeing everyone out there supporting such a wonderful charity.  The weather was just perfect and nothing could have been better! Originally, I had 4 ladies sign up to do the walk with me... slowly but surely, all but 3 backed out due to various reasons.  It was only me and Katie left to do the walk with Pressley and Brae... it was such a wonderful time.  There was a professional photographer taking pictures through out the  walk and  I've contacted the local MOD division to find out where we can see these pictures at... but until then, just use your imagination and picture me,  sweating it out, pushing a double jogging stroller up a hill with 2 babies, either hollering "hello"  or crying.  To top it off, as I was packing up the car... they began to call out the door prize winners and LO AND BEHOLD I WON A DOOR PRIZE!  **I don't think I've ever won anything in my life so I was super excited!  ...

what does that really mean anyway?  

thats all...

I went to the Dr.. yesterday and that appt. was great.  He basically ruled out graves disease (which I didn't even know was a possibility) Got some blood work done, again, and so he should know exactly what the problem is ... He thinks is postpartum hyperthyroidism which can he fixed with meds and will more than likely go away on its own.

hi everyone,  several of you have emailed me wondering where in the heck I was!  I've been here, but not really.  Its been about a month now since I've been feeling extremely down, highly irritated, super tired, hair falling out... and much much more.  I had done some research on Post Partum Depression and went to see my Dr. about getting on some meds until this all passes.  I had some tests done after an extremely disturbing night and it was brought to light that I was actually experiencing thyroid issues. After getting on some meds to help regulate everything in my life things seem to be going back to normal.  I do get to see the endocrinologist today at 3:15 to start treatment and hopefully get my thyroid fully functioning again. Thanks to Google, I have done some research on this thing called the thyroid... what it does, and how important it is.   I found what's called "postpartum thyroiditis"  that about 10% of all women get after childbirth.  And after 12 months or so it usually goes away on its own...   All in All-- there is help-- and of-course hope that I wont have to face the last month again.  Thanks to all ya'll who keep up with this blog. Keep my family in your prayers.

Well I've got a lot to update...  our anniversary was a blast.  We ended up having dinner at P.F. Changs...  We just got one near our house (about 45 minutes, really)  so we ate there... it was so good!  We had a blast.  No pictures though. :-/

Oh yeah, and I can't forget Saturday's at our house,  its all about diapers, paul mitchell and neon blue tinker boots.

Today, 2 years ago, is the day I married my best friend.  We got married at dusk on a very beautiful evening.  It was a full lunar eclipse ...it was just so beautiful... so in honor of our anniversary, I decorated his car (unbeknown to him) while he was at work... 

Thanks to Kara I found this really neat blog.  After spending an outrageous amount on groceries yesterday and coming home with not much its been eating me alive to find better ways to spend our hard earned money... Low and behold  I stumbled upon pure gold, in the form of a blog.  I'm still trying to understand the logistics of some of these deals but I'm sure that re-reading it a few times will help out.  Let the savings begin! :)

So a couple weeks back, I send out an email to all of my mothers side of the family, in search of my Cousin Arianna's blog address.  Since switching over to Mac computers, I lost it and wanted to get back connected with her... unfortunately no one responded... Well today, upon checking my blog out for any comments on what to do with my office, she responds!  At first, I didn't know who it was by the username, but upon clicking on her name, I realized it was her.  Now I've got lots of blogging to catch up on.  Its been since Aug 08 that I read anything she wrote.  She will be added to the blog roll so any of you can check her out too!  (I hope you don't mind Ari!) 

Not much is going on in my personal life right now, other than the fact that BRAE SLEPT THROUGH THE NIGHT LAST NIGHT & Pressley got a little scratch from another kid at daycare. But here at work we are doing a lot! As we speak, the painter is painting the walls and the flooring guys are laying the beautiful laminate.... here take a look...
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Here's a pic looking from the back of the office to where I sit now.

This is a view from where I used to sit towards the side/back of the office.

Here is Scooter Dave, He is painting my office now... Yellow!

And Little J laying the flooring!  

I will add to this as the months go by....

I'm kinda glum, worn out, sad... and a lot more things.

I feel that I'm so overwhelmed. Mom always used to say to just "cry it out" and I did a good job at that this morning, but it didn't seem to help. I love having 2 little angels, I love their smiles and their laughter and tons more about them. I love my husband, his smile, his hugs, his laughter and tons more about him too...

I just need some time away. Away from the hassle of dishes, and laundry and crying babies and barking dogs (any type of responsibility.) Can Someone come watch the girls for the weekend so I could run away and sleep on a nice sandy beach somewhere?

Love-

J

Okay ML,  I think you were talking about me when you "tagged" me... but I really don't understand the rules... and I've got a ton of folders in my photo's section of my mac so I'll just do the 4th one out of every folder... lots of fun! :)