I Wish I Could Go To School

Today I was looking through Facebook at all my former classmates from Franklin H.S. I noticed that most of them are going to be graduating in 2011. Great for them but, sad for me. How I wish I could go the school and further my education. I would give anything just to be able to have a degree on hand. I really feel like such a failure to myself. Granted I am only 21 years of age and still have time left but, right now I am doing nothing for myself.

It sounds so easy just to go enroll in a college but, I don't have the funds. Yes, there is financial aid and that alone is limited. I really messed up my credit so I can not get a student loan. I am basically stuck in a rutt and it sucks. I just want to be able to provide and be financially stable. I am not even close to that right now. I would be lucky to make $12 an hours.

What I would like to be is a nurse. There is alway a high demand and the money is good.

Relactating - A Fight Tell The Finish

I am in the process of relactating for my 6 month old. I was lazy and gave up on it now, I want to breastfeed again. Honestly formula is too damn expensive at $200 or more a month. My little guy will not even take the jar food or cereals so he eats more formula. However breast milk or formula is all they need for the first year.

On Monday evening is when I began my misson and there is no sign of milk just, sore nipples. I have been told and heard it takes about 2 weeks for anything to happen and a month for it to come in full. I just wish it was easier than that. I will be honest I am starting to get discouraged. However, that does not mean I am giving up that easy.

I am currently using a Medela double pump every 2 hours. I also have one of those Medela manual pumps I take with me. For aide in my mission I have fenugreek and domperidone (thanks to a kind mom). I take three domperidone and 6 fenugreek daily.

Did you know, you can produce breast milk without every being pregnant. This is very true women whom adopt or want to build a milk supply for whatever reason do this often. While it does take much longer and more time than those who have had children.

I will keep everyone posted on my mission to relactate.

New Photos Of My Little Model - Lily & Chris

I have a love for photography. If only I had a professional camera, I could take that love to the next level. Right now I am working with a Sony Cyber Shot. My favorite photo editing software to work with is Corel Paint Shop Pro. Corel is just like Adobe but, easier to use and has more features. Maybe when income tax day comes I will get a new camera. I cross my fingers and hope.

Lily

Chris

Stop Driving & Talking On Your Cell Phone!

You are walking to the grocery store, with you child in a stroller. Suddenly, out of know where a person who is talking on the cell phone almost hits you and your child. Your heart beats fast and you almost don't know what to do.

This is what happen to me the other day. I was walking and a man came less the an inch to hitting my stroller. I was thinking what if he did not have good breaks, would my children and I still be alive? In the state of Washington cell phone use while driving is illegal but, people still do it any way. The other day while walking near Kent Meridian High School I counted how many people where using cell phones. There was a whopping 23 people on cell phones. I was counting for about 5 minutes.

I know one thing for sure. When someone calls my cell phone and I am driving I will not answer it because, I do not want to put other peoples life in danger. I also know that when I am talking on the phone it is harder for my to focus one what I am doing.

Do more and more people have to die to relize how dangerous this is?

Tinkerbell Costume Made By Me!

I have been trying to find the perfect costume for my daughter. I checked Party City, Gymboree, Children's Place, & More. Suddenly a light bulb turned on! Whallaa! I can make my own costume for her.

The Tinkerbell costume was fairly easy to make and only cost me $26 at my local fabric store. I used 10 yards of tulle, elastic, and ribbon. The best thing was it took me only 1.5 hours to do. Now I am hunting for the perfect wings. I found Tinkerbell shoes at the Goodwill Outlet for less than $1.

Below is the picture. Please do let me know what you think. As you can see some of the tulle has glitter. My daughter picked out the glitter tulle.

Looking for a job in Washington

I have been looking for a job with little luck. Christmas is coming and money is tight enough. Today I have applied for over 20 different positions with hopes someone will contact me for an interview. Has this economy got so bad that I, can not find a single opening? Honestly, right now I am not picky, I just need at least an income of $1,250 a month. This would help a great deal.

I am just going to cross my fingers, pray to God, and hope I will have a job I like within the next two weeks. It really sucks when you have to sell your things just to get money for diapers.

Also I have been using Craig's List. If you know a job search site that you like in Washington let me know.

Creme Brulee Kids Sale

I went to the Creme Brulee Kids Sale. It was awsome! I only spent $52 and in return got nice name brand items. I found a Gymboree down jacket for $10 retails for $50, Rocawear boys outfit for $5 retail around $50, NWT Gymboree cupcake outfit $3, and so much more! I can't wait till the next sale.