SPHR Exam = No Life

It's official - I'm taking the SPHR exam on Saturday, December 4th @ 12:30pm Pacific Time.  Hubby has Navy Reserve Duty that weekend, so I have a babysitter booked, as well as a back-up sitter.  I'm thinking about having a third one lined up, just in case, especially since it's several months away... last thing I need to do is stress about having someone dependable watch my child while I take an exam!. 

I'm registered for the review class and it starts in September.  When I prepared for the PHR exam I remember that I had no life for three months as all I did was study for the exam, go to class, go to work, and repeat... until I took the test.  Thanksgiving was a blur that year. 

That was then, when I didn't have a child, this is now.  I really hope that I'll be able to study well, that I'll be able to get a decent amount of sleep so my brain can fully recharge, and most importantly - that I pass the test!  I absolutely HATE taking tests... and this is a pretty important one considering it's a requirement for my job.  Of course it helps that there's a nice $ bonus in it for me when I pass. 

Soooo, my plan is to enjoy every moment of our vacation, because when we get back I'm going to need to get the whole family on a good schedule so that I'll be able to focus on preparing for my exam September through December.  Here's hoping all goes well! 

Momma's Joy

Having a child has brought me more joy in my life than I ever thought I could have.  Today has been the best ever - because today was the first time I heard my son call me "Mama"! 

It was after I gave him a bath - I was just about to put on his pj's when he looked at me and said "Mom".  I looked at him, and asked him, "What did you say?"  And he replied "Mama!"  I screamed, he laughed, I asked him to say it again, he did, and we both squealed in delight. 

Priceless!

Give Thanks

I'm exhausted.  Work has been taking a lot out of me.  Don't get me wrong, I'm very thankful that I am employed and am enjoying my role.  However, the past several days have really taken a lot out of me... so to stay positive I must remind of myself of things I should be thankful for.  Thus, I give thanks for the following (in no particular order):

• My healthy, happy, beautiful son and his equally healthy, happy and handsome father. 
• My wonderful job and the exciting opportunity that I have to be part of a new market. 
• My paycheck and benefits that come with said job. 
• The faith and trust that my boss, co-workers and clients put in me each day.
• The "me time" I have in the car, baby-free, while I drive to and from the office/clients/home. 
• The kind and fabulous woman who is currently caring for my child while I am at work.
• My parents, and parents-in-law, who are still alive, healthy, strong and an active part of my son's life. 
• Our wonderful friends and family.
• Our beautiful home.
• Our dependable vehicles - although they're old with MANY miles on them, they're paid for and still run well (knock on wood!) 
• My health, as well as the health of my husband and child. 
• My daughter, who is resting in peace in heaven, but still holds a special place in my heart and life. 
• The especially gorgeous weather that we've been experiencing lately. 
• All of the love and support that we are surrounded with every day. 
• My new perfume - I love it and it makes me feel special when I wear it. 
• My clothes - that finally fit me now that I'm down to my pre-pregnancy weight (whoo hooo!!!)  
• My cell phone, that keeps me in touch with my friends and family.
• Facebook, which keeps me in touch with my friends and family. 
• My bed.... which I really should crawl into now to get a good night's sleep....

Another Funny Conversation

Tomorrow I leave for a business trip and will be away from my son for an entire week.  I'm excited about everything that I will learn on this trip - but of course, very sad that I will be away from my family.  The last time I travelled I was away for 3 days/2 nights - it was tough, but alas, such is work. 

Funny conversation that hubby & I had when I got back:

Me:  Can I bring our son with me when I go to GA next month?
Hubby: Sure!
Me:  Really?  Can I bring the Nanny with me too?
Hubby:  Of course! 
Me:  Are you serious?
Hubby:  Yeah!  As long as she pays for her own ticket! 

Boo!