So tired...
I really want to write something today. I really do. I even tried to apply for a position at the Examiner (www.examiner.com). But, and it's a BIG but...I'm so freaking tired! What is up with me?I didn't even go to work today, had a conference, then came home. But, now, I'm just so tired.Agh! It's frustrating!

My funny kid
I know everyone wants to brag on their kid. Really, don't we ALL have the best kid ever? Well, tonight, as challenging as my little child was, she made me laugh!She is getting so funny! She's just like her daddy. She's very determined, independent, and smart. After a very challenging evening at gymnastics (from her pointing her finger at me telling me "no" to her running around like crazy, not paying attention), we came home a a great dinner of spaghetti. It was yummy! Well, she had spaghetti all over the place. Greg came in to the kitchen to discuss whether we really need to give her a bath. She knows what a bath is & she LOVES her baths. He asked, "Do you think we need to give

Savings!
Just a quick quick post to say I saved over $30 at Target today! I used coupons for nearly everything I bought! So proud of myself for saving money for my family.On a side note...I hope to have something very exciting happening in my life very soon. And no, it's not a pregnancy. :) Wish it was!

Going Green. And being frugal.
I'm on a mission. First and foremost (but not at the expense of my or my family's health), I want to save money. I want to be frugal. But, like I said, not at the health of myself or my family. And, I want to be green (kinda goes hand in hand with the health thing, right?). Here are some things (just a few), we've done to save money and try to be green.1. Buy as many of A's clothes at re-sales. Just Between Friends is a new lifesaver! The important thing to remember is that you can still get some clothes cheaper & new than some of those designer kids clothes at a resale shop. My most recent purchase included a pair of pajamas for 50 cents! Isn't that crazy?2. Use wha

Is it time?
Hopefully if you know me in real life, you'll respect me and what I'm about to say.....my job is getting old!I'm a nurse manager in a large urban tertiary care hospital. I'm the manager of 2 large, high-acuity nursing units. I've been a manager for 3.5 years. For the most part, I love the people I work with. I love thinking that maybe I made the difference in the life of an employee and better, yet, a patient. Yet, I've never worked more. Never worked harder. Never felt less appreciated. Never felt like I made less of a difference. Never felt like I needed to work more. Never felt like I sacrificed my family so much. Never.So, I've been thinking. I miss p