Of what you got - it's oh so sweet.
Speaking of lovin', I've decided that, after watching Mr. Schuester on Glee, Joe needs to wear a vest. What would be ideal is if on a date night, Joe dressed in a nice pair of his jeans, a dress shirt (with the long sleeves rolled up a bit as he always does), and a button-up suit (not a sweater) vest on over it. You know the hip, casual look. And he's got the V - baby boy has nice broad shoulders. He could totally pull it off, and he would look HOT. And I would take a sweater vest for myself. Every time I try to go damn shopping for myself, I get anxious and can't find anything. I really need a personal shopper. Damn it. Instead, I shall buy for Joe and look very undesirable myself. Woot.
Thank you for all the compliments on the paint job. And Joe, babe, what exquisite language you used. :-) I bought some curtains today and hung them. I hate dealing with curtain hardware, and I'm going to have Joe adjust it when he gets back. I think they look good in the room, though. However, I'm freaking out that the color is a little bold (oops, and I was supposed to stay neutral). Um. This may turn into me being unable to dress my house as well as myself. Crap.
So thoughts of the future. Someone asked me about my job today, and it was probably the first time that I really admitted to myself a strong dislike of it. Which then led me to think of other jobs I would rather do, which made me realize that I don't like to work and probably wouldn't even volunteer if I was unemployed again. Which led me to the only other way I will be productive as a stay at home Katie - I must make more of myself and mold them into decent human beings. I've been thinking lately of possible time frames in which to begin a family. I either need to try, with Joe's help of course, to get pregnant late this next summer and have a kid in 2011 or wait until Joe's out of the Army and we go wherever the hell we're going next. Which could turn into trying in late 2012 in order to have a kid by the time I'm 30. And dude, who knows if all our parts work. So yeah. Just thinking out loud. I should really talk to Joe about all this. :-) But let's talk less about scheduling now and more about - IS ANYONE REALLY EVER COMPLETELY READY FOR A CHILD?? Like, I start to think about everything, and I get a bit anxious. Because I'm selfish and I isolate and I don't really like talking to people all that much, but after there is a small Mulia around, I will be forced to give up my reclusive lifestyle. Shhhhit. I hear, though, that once the kid is born, you'll love it and forget (sorta) everything else. Right?
Also, what are everyone's gift ideas for this Christmas? I don't know what to buy anyone. (Have I written this before?) I hear sending gift cards is SILLY, but I think that's the best way to go when you have an entire family to buy for and mail stuff to. Last year I (we) spent well over $100 in shipping. I'm certain. So uh, what are y'all doin'? TELL ME.
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Okay, here are a few comments:
1) I didn't mean to get you start thinking about your life when I asked how your job was going. :) Tee hee hee I just feel that those of us who work with crazies can rely on each other for group therapy. And yes, there are still days when I tell myself, "This is bad...but Katie works in a real mental hospital."
2) I applaud you for thinking of starting a family. You & I Joe will be wonderful parents and I totally would not say that if I didn't mean it. :)
3) On that note, don't you think it's interesting the pressures that society puts on us women? If we have a job, it's "okay" not to have children. If we don't have a job, we'd better be popping out the babies ('cause what else are we here for?). I'm just saying that if you really truly don't want to work, don't feel like you HAVE to have children. Being a military wife does have it's perks, mainly free insurance and housing allowance. So, I'm telling you, it's okay to take advantage of that and find something that you really enjoy. Life is too short as it is!
4) And let me just say that: YOU KICK ASS!
And regarding the Christmas present thing...
Us Lowreys are fairly small gift givers. It's not usually a "thing" that anyone stresses over.
My in-laws this year are attempting to do a secret-Santa thing. I don't know how well it will work considering some of us want to buy for everyone, some of us don't, and some of us don't really care. I say, JUST DO WHAT YOU WANT! It's the holidays!
And I deleted my earlier post because I was trying to edit this one. No worries. :)
gift cards are awesome. do it. i also send grandma flowers every christmas because she doesn't like getting "stuff" and she can throw them away when they die. so yay for flowers!
i know what you mean about popping out a kid. several people told me i "should just have a baby" if i couldn't find work. i tried to express that me not working = extremely tight budget and inability to pay for the setup of a new human. didn't seem to register.
so i'm glad i found a job :).
Ooh, flowers for some folks. Yeah, or those edible arrangements. Good call, Suze. About a baby - it's something we've been thinking about anyway. And I really don't want to work. To hell with society. I don't do what "it" tells me to. I want a kid. One day. :-)
Another random present idea - movie/date night. Depending on your budget you could buy a gift certificate for a movie theater chain (AMC, Dickinson, whatever in their area). Get enough to cover a couple of tickets and a popcorn combo. I think sometimes you can ship it directly to their address.
Just a thought!
Oh, agree with you on the baby thing. I like my free time and ability to whatever whenever. I get anxious every time someone asks when we're going to have a baby. Apparently as soon as you are married, you are asked if you are pregnant every time you complain of not feeling good. Sheesh.
Kids are wonderful and add such a new dimension to your life and marriage! When you decide to add more Mulias - you won't regret it! But there's no shame in just being a house wife - there's an occupation lost with the times! I keep telling Nic I NEVER plan on working another day of my life - even though he teases that when he retires, I go back to work! HA! But anyway, I think you should become a house wife, go off the pill (not a fan anyway) and just see what God has in store for you :)
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