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Sorry to hear about the job but its because the rift one will come along. Good luck with the app to the school district.
As for being unpacked, you are not alone. We've been moved in since last August and I still have boxes to unpack.
Hooray for Disney! It's coming close and I think you guys need it. The shoes are adorable! I look forward to seeing pics of Bri in the cute onsies your aunt bought.
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I really hope things work out with job hunting for you and for David. I know it took Nate a full 2 months to get out of retail once he started applying at places. I think he was applying to 5+ places a week too. You just have to get lucky I guess.
Good luck with your todo list. Getting things done with a baby in tow are never easy. Unless you don't like sleep. In which case you can get a lot done after the baby goes to sleep. I for one always choose sleep. Although the last few days Mallory has not chosen sleep at all.
wow I've missed so much! Anyway, I'm so happy to see so many good updates and positive things going on and I know that must really help you out Hey it never hurts to apply for a job right? you never know what it can bring!!! Good luck to both you guys! I adore those little minnie shoes! how cute! Yay look at those awesome magic bands!!!! wow thats a long list you got there but I'm sure you will get done
Sorry to hear about the job but its because the rift one will come along. Good luck with the app to the school district.
As for being unpacked, you are not alone. We've been moved in since last August and I still have boxes to unpack.
Hooray for Disney! It's coming close and I think you guys need it. The shoes are adorable! I look forward to seeing pics of Bri in the cute onsies your aunt bought.
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Don't worry about not being unpacked. You've got a lot on your plate. I'm embarrassed to say, we moved over 5 years ago and still have boxes that are not unpacked in the garage. We may just pitch this stuff - I mean, really, we haven't missed it. You're almost there! Yay! Fingers crossed for your new position. Never a harm in trying!
I am so VERY happy to hear about all of the new updates! You can even tell in your writing style that things are different. I love the colors you picked out for your MagicBands! We picked Yellow, Pink, and Red. Not much longer to go; I'm so EXCITED for you! Every time you post "doing excited dance" I can picture you with a smile and it actually makes me feel relieved. You're smiling; and that can brighten any day!
I almost chose red. But I liked the green because it reminded me of Tinkerbell. Smiling definitely makes everything better.
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Sorry David's job didn't work out.
Me, too. But I firmly believe there will be a better job for him out there.
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Sending lots of and your way for that job. You are so right - you never get anything, unless you give it a go - definitely the right attitude!
So sorry to hear about that other job - what a blow, although the way to think about it is if that's how they treat people, you probably wouldn't want to be employed by them anyway....
I hadn't thought of the situation that way. I'm gonna steal that to cheer up David next time he starts moping about it.
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Sorry to hear about the job but its because the rift one will come along. Good luck with the app to the school district.
As for being unpacked, you are not alone. We've been moved in since last August and I still have boxes to unpack.
Hooray for Disney! It's coming close and I think you guys need it. The shoes are adorable! I look forward to seeing pics of Bri in the cute onsies your aunt bought.
I'm hoping that the onsies make it here on time. I'm not sure how long it usually takes to ship stuff! And her Minnie Mouse shoes still haven't arrived. Grrr...I'm feeling so impatient!
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I really hope things work out with job hunting for you and for David. I know it took Nate a full 2 months to get out of retail once he started applying at places. I think he was applying to 5+ places a week too. You just have to get lucky I guess.
Good luck with your todo list. Getting things done with a baby in tow are never easy. Unless you don't like sleep. In which case you can get a lot done after the baby goes to sleep. I for one always choose sleep. Although the last few days Mallory has not chosen sleep at all.
I'm sorry you're running short on sleep!
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wow I've missed so much! Anyway, I'm so happy to see so many good updates and positive things going on and I know that must really help you out Hey it never hurts to apply for a job right? you never know what it can bring!!! Good luck to both you guys! I adore those little minnie shoes! how cute! Yay look at those awesome magic bands!!!! wow thats a long list you got there but I'm sure you will get done
A lot of it is just last minute mumbo jumbo. We'll get it done in no time. Thank you for the luck!
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Sorry to hear about that Job for David!! for your appliation. Hope things turn out for you guys!!
Thank you!
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Glad to hear some good news! Love your magic bands, although I'm still unsure of them myself - I don't like to wear things on my wrist.
Normally I don't like wearing things on my wrist either, but I think as long as it's on my left wrist and not my right (I'm right-handed), I don't think it'll bother me TOO much...although I hope it doesn't make me itchy. I have weird sensitivity to plastics and stuff on my skin.
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Sorry about the job
Also - wanted to let you know that we just got back POP and noticed they were already replacing the fridges!
Ohhh! That's good to know! I wonder if I called them if they could tell me when they'll be done replacing them.
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Sorry about the job David was hoping for! that another and better one comes along.
Sending that you can get the school job.
for all the trip preparations on that to do list.
Thank you for the pixies and luck!
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Don't worry about not being unpacked. You've got a lot on your plate. I'm embarrassed to say, we moved over 5 years ago and still have boxes that are not unpacked in the garage. We may just pitch this stuff - I mean, really, we haven't missed it. You're almost there! Yay! Fingers crossed for your new position. Never a harm in trying!
The last few boxes are pretty much books and video games. It's just a matter of getting it DONE! I am determined to come home to a completely unpacked and tidy apartment...and I still have 10 full days to get it done!
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I had to run up to Walmart today to pick up some milk, and happened to see shorts that were on clearance for $7.00! So I bought two pairs, which means I have three non-maternity pairs of shorts to wear while in Disney World! Yay! I can totally do that if I do laundry midway through the week! Hurray!
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Hey it never hurts to apply for a job right? you never know what it can bring!!! Good luck to both you guys! I adore those little minnie shoes! how cute! Yay look at those awesome magic bands!!!! wow thats a long list you got there but I'm sure you will get done
for your appliation. Hope things turn out for you guys!!
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