{{{Erin}}}

Aimée - I like the first rug the best.

{{{Erin}}} I can totally relate, babe. I'm sorry you're going through this, and I hope you can get back on your meds soon.

I made it through 2.5 hours of work. I'm going in early tomorrow to make up the time. Everything I needed to do was on the computer, and since my boss and I are sharing a computer right now, well, this is going to be interesting. Also, she's interesting. I hope she grows on me, 'cause right now I'm finding her quite annoying.

Also, apparently, I'm going to class tonight. My prof really thinks I can catch up and finish the session, so I'm gonna try. We'll see how it goes and how far behind I am.

Oh, I forgot about the new boss aspect of today, vw. This isn't the awful woman you sisn't want them to hire, I hope.

No, it's not the awful woman. But, she is kind of weird. I'm sure I'll get used to her, though. She's nice enough...just weird.

Believe your Prof, vw--if s/he doesn't know how much you need to do, who does?

{{{Erin}}} I hope the suck gets less. What everyone else has already said.

Aimee, area rugs are always a good thing. My friend got a nice one at target and even put some carpet padding underneath it so it's a very cozy play area.

At least I don't have a class to worry about this summer, thank dog. Sounds like your prof is sensible, vw. Take the advice people are giving me that I will take, and take it easy.

(did i just sound like Derek Zoolander? Just me? 'k.)

Aimee, area rugs are always a good thing. My friend got a nice one at target and even put some carpet padding underneath it so it's a very cozy play area.

I plan on getting some thick thick padding. Maybe even foam or summat.

Believe your Prof, vw--if s/he doesn't know how much you need to do, who does?

Exactly. And, if she's willing to work with me while I try to catch up, I think I can do it.

Ok...gotta walk the dog and get off to class. Talk to you all later.

vw - Robin is exactly right. Oh, and I'm sorry your new boss is weird.

I just had to jump in on the infant potty training thing because I actually bought a book about it while I was pregnant. After reading the book, I thought it sounded just like potty training a dog, except way more work and for a way longer time. I briefly considered it but decided that a) it was more effort than I could put forth and b) I didn't want to be constantly justifying why I was doing it to other moms. In the end, I just bought some fantastic cloth diapers and went with that.

I never meant to be an "attachment parent." A lot of times, they come off as really dogmatic. But I guess I'm going down that road, what with the natural childbirth, breastfeeding, cloth diapers, and co-sleeping. But I came to each of those decisions individually because I thought they were the best for Ellie and me and saved us a ton of money.