2.28.12 Money

This one is a hard one for me here lately. As I've posted before, I recently started my own law practice. It's been good. I'm making more money, but being a one gal show I can't really handle too large of a case load. I'm at the point where I need some staff. I could have really used it when Margaux was sick and my Grandfather was in the hospital. Maybe not full time staff, but at least part of the time, but that becomes problematic because you need a particular type of worker for a law office. I have a friend that helps me once a week and she is AWESOME, but I need a bit more. So I've been thinking more about making another change. Well, I heard of an opening coming available at the DA's office. I applied and heard nothing and a good friend ended up getting the job and I'm very happy for him. Then I applied for another job I heard that was coming available here in town. It hasn't officially come open yet, but I've been in contact with the main attorney and was just waiting it out. Then... I got a job offer from another attorney who has more cases than his office can handle and they need another attorney. Hum... there's something to consider too. THEN... I got a call from yet another position that was coming open and they are interested in speaking to me about filling the spot. Holy Cow! The main thing I need to think about now is what area of law. All the offers practice in different areas of law. So the main question is, "What kind of law do I want to practice?" Right now I guess I'm sweating over too much. The second of the jobs is a for sure offer. The first one hasn't even begun the interview and application process. And the third one I have an interview about next week. They all are about the same pay only two are steady salary and one is percentage split. Everyone keeps telling me none of them are going to be a bad decision and just to think and decide where I want to focus my efforts. ***Sigh*** could be worse I could have nothing going for me. But then an offer would be easy to decide on.

2.27.12 Something I ate

Soups on! how exciting.

2.26.12 Night

My little girl at night. She is a hard sleeper. I always have to check to make sure she is breathing. Unless I can hear her snoring of course.

2/25/12 green

You can't get any greener than a greenhouse. Looks like Matt's students are doing pretty good thus far.

2/22/12 where I work

2/21/12 fave photo of me

Favorite one I've taken today with my little mini me!

2/20/12 handwriting

A thank you card from a friend I really enjoyed helping.

appreciative

I have had a really rough two weeks. One week Margaux was sick with a nasty virus Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. She kept a fever and apparently had a very sore throat. Well she had that up till I came down with it on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and started getting better on Sunday. Then something much worse happened. My Grandfather went to the hospital with congestion. It ended up being pneumonia. Then he started bleeding into his stomach that would not clot. His kidneys shut down, his heart started to fail, and things looked very bad. My family members flew in from Texas and South Carolina. We were making quite a few trips to Nashville to get some time with him. I did a lot of crying and appreciating the fact that I have had a Grandfather as an important part of my life for so long. Prayers were answered because he is improving. His kidney function is back and he is gradually getting better. We still don't know when he can come home, but things look much better than they did last week. He wants us to stay home and let him get some rest now.
It was a nice surprise to have all my cousins together at the same time. It was a scary event that brought us all together, but whenever my Grandfather started improving we were able to visit for a bit. We all went to see my cousin's son play basketball in the district championship game. Unfortunately his team wasn't able to pull through with a win.

cousins left to right: Stacy, Ryan, Kristen, Kelly, Landon, Me and my sister Lindsey

I hope we are all able to get together again sooner for much more pleasant reason. However true to my family there was some very funny things that went on at the hospital. Lots of reprimanding for making my Grandfather laugh. Lots of jokes that weren't in the best taste. Lots of stares at one of the tallest families I think that hospital has ever seen (check out the picture and keep in mind that I'm 6 ft tall). No wonder the man wants us to leave him alone.

2/19/11

Something I hate doing: cleaning out the fridge. It's just do gross.

Photo for 2/18/11

drink: coke zero

2/14/12 heart

I heart my valentine's day gift from the hubby. A pretty citrine necklace.

2/13/12 blue

Photo assignment for today: blue. I happen to have on a blue jacket and I have blue eyes.

2/12/12 inside my closet

Its a mess and not a walk in so, any how. It's a disaster.

2/11/12 makes me happy

No explanation necessary.

2/10/12 self portrait

Well Margaux I'm glad to say is feeling much much better. Her virus is on the mend. However her mommy has now acquired the bug. It really is an uncomfortable one, but at least I can take better drugs than children's Advil. I took a sick day today in an attempt to rest and head this thing off.

2/9/12 front door

Front door to the church I married Matt in.

2/8/12

Photo assignment "sun". Not much real sun and baby still not feeling very sunny. Wish she felt up to playing with her toys like this.

2/7/12

Button. This is a cute pair of shoes that the second button has now popped off of. A more appropriate button would be the snooze button. Margaux has been sick so I haven't slept well since Friday night. Saturday night was just because of the hotel not the sick baby. But anyhow, it's been rough. At 5 this morning I finally just started sobbing because I had only a few hours to try to squeeze in some sleep. Luckily it happened. I really wish I had a job that allowed for some sick days.

2/5/12 10 am

Today's photo challenge assignment is 10 am. Well, it's 10 am on feb 5 and we are on our way back from lake Cumberland. M is snoring like a champ in the backseat after having me up at 5. Mommy did not sleep well at all so I'm dragging and considering dozing off myself if I can manage it.

Stranger 2/4/12

Hello stranger! Long time no see.
Todays photo is "a stranger". We are at lake Cumberland in KY today. I haven't been here since I was 16 weeks pregnant with margaux. She has already been in the pool and is having a blast.

2-3-12 hands

So the photo challenge subject is hands. With work, motherhood and just life in general these hands seem to put me under the most pressure.

Words

I know this isn't a photo, but she is the source of my favorite words. Excuse the bouncy video the kid was grabbing at the camera. 

Also, did you notice "Elmo P"! hee hee hee!

My view

Franklin Street and the courthouse. Feb 1, 2012