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Workin’ 9 to 5
August 17th, 2007
First off, thank you all for your advice on the bedtime issue and your well wishes. I’m going to let Maddie stay up as late as she’ll go and try to get us to 7:30. I’m also going to move her naps back to help her not get tired so early.
Now, for the really big news. I’m still a working girl. At the last minute, Workplace made me an offer I couldn’t refuse. I’m working from home. How cool is that???? I’m still working part-time, but I’m doing different things now. I’m going to go into the office once a month, but otherwise, I’m flying solo.
I’m beyond thrilled with this arrangement. I’m home with the baby, and NOT POOR! Don’t get me wrong… I was totally prepared to be poor. Maddie’s more than worth it. But NOT POOR is way better than poor. So, I guess this makes me a sahm and a wahm. One who is NOT POOR, in case you hadn’t heard. It’s going to take some work to get a schedule together that works for me, the baby and the Workplace, but I’m confident we’ll manage.
Today, I’m taking Maddie for her very first professional portraits. I can’t wait to see how they turn out! I’ve got tons of picture frames just waiting for her fat little cheeks. 
**Update**
Wow. That was…. interesting, to say the least. Maddie didn’t nap well this morning, so we started off on the wrong foot. The photographers were super sweet and patient, but Maddie wasn’t having any of it. She actually burst into tears a few times during the sitting. This is unusual for her. She’s normally very laid back in new situations. I’m guessing it was the lack of nap that set her on edge.
Despite the non-cooperative wee one, we got some good shots. I ended up spending $75 on pictures. Too be honest, $30 was for one picture alone. I can’t speak for all Penney’s studios, but this one was really good. I’m definitely taking Maddie back as she gets older.
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Hey congrats on the WAHM thing! Sounds perfect!
Where are you going for the pictures? We’ve only gone to Studio One-to-One, and I’m on the fence as to whether we should go back.
We’re going to Penney’s. I’ve got a million coupons and the other moms I work with say they do good work. I’ll let you know how it goes.
I’ve heard good things about The Picture People, but they’re kind of expensive.
Erica, that is wonderful! I hope this new work arrangement goes great. I’m so happy that I have a tutoring job, because it allows me to earn a little extra money and take Zachariah with me. It’s the perfect place.
I hope the pictures turn out great. It’s always fun getting new pictures. Post them here for us to see too.
That sounds perfect. PERFECT.
I like Penney’s for photos. I use the “$7.99 [or $9.99] package” coupons for the single-born children, and I use the “$3.99/sheet” deal for the twins.
Can’t wait to see pictures…..YEA!!!
Wow! The best of both worlds – congrats!
Erica, I’m so pleased for you, life is better when you aren’t poor.
Looking forward to seeing the professional pics.
Warm hugs,
Paul.