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I decided to start a separate blog for the new travel job.  If any of you are interested in the newest deals on Disney vacations, please follow this blog: http://www.travelwithangiescott.blogspot.com.

Hormones are a bitch

I hate pregnancy hormones.  I feel so out of control and moody for no reason.  I have been taking it out on the husband because he is the closest person to yell at.  I have no energy, and trying to keep up with a two year old while trying to use tv to entertain her as little as possible is starting to wear me down.  I can't sleep anymore because my knees and hips hurt, and I am only 17 weeks!  I am trying so hard to keep the house clean, but it is a losing battle.  Plus I feel like no one is helping out.  Hannah is stubborn and won't clean up her toys even though we discuss it all the time.  The husband keeps leaving clothes around the house, or cereal boxes out.  I won't even tell you all the stuff I found in the recliner the other morning.  I have no real reason to complain or get angry.  He does a lot with Hannah when he can.  He tries to give me some alone time do what I need to do to make it through the day.  I pin all this on hormones...or I am a bitch and the hormones are making me worse.  Either way I need to tone down the moodiness because it is making my household tense.

Changes

Well, I have decided to make a career change.  I was studying to be a medical transcription editor, but I absolutely hate it.  I can't picture myself doing it as a job even though it is a great opportunity to stay home with my daughter (and baby on the way).  However, as I was perusing the internet one day, I found an opportunity to work from home as an independent contractor specializing in Disney destinations.  In short, I will be selling and booking Disney vacations for people.  I am pretty excited about it.  I love Disney so I hope that enthusiasm comes through with clients.  I know it is going to be hard work, and I know I won't make a ton.  I am just looking to supplement my husband's income so we can start to pay down some debt without having to pay a ton in day care.  I still want to go back to school to become a med tech, but it will be a few years until I am in one place long enough to complete the degree.  So...if any of you are thinking about taking a Disney vacation let me know!

Happy birthday Hannah

Today, my baby girl turns 2.  I guess I can't call her my baby girl any longer.  I can't believe how fast the time has gone by.  I now have a full blown toddler that tells me no, grabs my hair, sings songs, and tells a store full of people she has to pee.  I love that little girl so much, and I can't wait to see what the next year has to offer.

Only a few minutes old

Taken a few weeks ago

It is amazing how fast they change.

I'm a freezer

Yesterday, Hannah and I were at the pool for a play date.  Hannah loves the pool.  She is trying to learn how to swim.  I had taken her floaty thing off since she was at the table eating a snack.  She decided she wanted to sit on the steps of the pool and play with a friend.  Since she was on the step, I didn't put her floaty back on.  I looked away for a second to put some food away, and when I turned around I saw my daughter under the water.  I was completely paralyzed.  I was told I did say her name, but in a very calm fashion. Luckily another mom saw her as well and jumped in to get her.  I saw Hannah kicking her legs, and waving her arms so she was trying to get to the surface.  I ran over right after the mom, and grabbed Hannah after she was pulled out.  Surprisingly, Hannah was just fine.  She didn't spit out any water or cough.  All she wanted was to sit down and eat some crackers.  I think she was a bit shaken up, but okay.  She even cried later because I wouldn't let her get back in the pool.  I am guessing she was holding her breath which helped her in the long run.  Plus she must have just gone under since there were 3 other moms around watching the kids.  It still scared me to death.  I was so distraught by my reaction.  I just froze when I saw it.  I didn't run until after I saw someone else run.  I am so disappointed in myself.  If I had been the only one around, Hannah may have been in serious trouble.  I felt like the worst mom in the world.  It also made me realize I need to brush up on my CPR skills.  This time she was okay, but it could have been worse.  Or it could be someone else's kid that needs help.  I definitely learned from that accident.  It keeps replaying over and over in my mind.  I am terrified to take her back to the pool, but I know I have to.  Next time I won't take the floaty off until we are outside the gate.  And she is definitely taking swim lessons this summer.

It's been awhile

My mother-in-law was visiting which meant my computer time was limited.  Our guest room is also our computer room.

Nothing too big has been going on around here. Hannah has finally settled into the new house and no longer asks to go home.  A girl her age lives next door and she loves playing with her.  Hannah has even knocked on their door to ask if the little girl could swim in her kiddie pool with her.  They have a blast together.  I am glad Hannah has a playmate that is so close.  We didn't have that in Florida.  I had to rely on playgroups when I had a car which was not very consistent.  It is pretty cute to watch them together.

In other news, I am hoping I have found a job.  I hate the current online program I am taking.  I have no desire to ever use it in the real world so I really don't want to finish the program.  I have found an opportunity to work from home doing something that I think I will love.  I am hoping it works out so we will have some extra money since we will need it with a second kid.  We would like to buy a second car, but right now we just can't afford it due to bills.  Let's hope a second income (even a small one) will help stretch our budget a bit.

Big news!

I am really bad at blogging these days.  I feel like such a slacker.  I don't really have a routine here yet, and I know that is part of my problem.  I have also spent free time trying to catch up on my online class which I now want to quit, but that is a post for a different day.

Since I finally made it to a doctor yesterday, I feel comfortable announcing that my family will be adding a new member in November!  I am just about 12 weeks pregnant, and this pregnancy is kicking my butt.  Hopefully, it will get better since I am almost to the second trimester.  I have been so tired that I prefer to lie down as soon as I have the chance.  I am excited and terrified at the same time.  I am still unsure if I can juggle two since I can barely handle one kid right now, but I guess I will figure it out.

My prediction for this baby is boy.  This pregnancy has been so different that I just feel like it will be a boy.  I guess I will find out in July!