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I asked hubby to read my last post, “I would trade it all in” and tell me what he thought.  After he read my post, he commented on one of the ads that was running on my sidebar.

It was an anti religion ad and he was pretty surprised that I allowed it on my site.  He was no more shocked than I was because I hadn’t noticed it before.  I immediately had it removed and changed my Adgitize settings.

My frustration is with myself for not being more vigilant with my sidebars.  I must admit, my eyes tend to focus on the look of the post and pretty much ignores the sidebar.  I have to do a better job with checking what goes on my website.  If I offended anyone yesterday, I apologize.

Since I’ve been back at my job, I’ve spoken about the difficult clients, the restructuring and even my having to do the job of two people (without an increase in pay).  The truth is, I enjoy what I do.  Of course there are the stressful moments that come with every job, but in general, I have a great time.

There is not one day where I’m not faced with a challenge that I have to overcome.  I also love helping my team reach their potential and drive the results.  The best part is when one of my associates tells me that I’ve made a difference in their lives, or that they succeeded because of my direction.

I love being given an aggressive target and the feeling of achieving it.  I’m lucky enough to work with a boss who appreciates me and is always encouraging me.  I also am extremely lucky to work with a team that although there are some tough moments, they respect me as their leader.

All that said, I feel lucky that my job drives me and challenges me.  It’s exciting and motivating.  It helps me become a better person every day.  It made going back to work easier.

Yesterday morning as I dropped of the kids in daycare, Tyler was having a clingy moment.  He is normally very happy to go to daycare and play with his friends but this morning, he didn’t want to let go of me.  He hugged me tightly and did not let go.  As I passed him off to the daycare instructor, he started to cry.  It broke my heart to leave.

All I was thinking as I was walking to my car, was how those two minutes holding him before I left meant more to me than any success I could have at my career.  Given the choice, I would trade it all in for the chance to be a Stay at Home Mom.

For now, I’ll settle for being the Best Mom to my two sons while I’m with them and even when I’m not.

Almost every day, when Jeffrey walks outside and sees that the snow has melted some more, he reminds me how close Spring is.

He can’t wait to do away with the gloves, coat, scarves and boats. He is itching to wear some shorts.

The time is coming soon.  The snow is almost gone and I feel Spring in the air.

I have a challenge that I must achieve.   My whole family and I (including parents, siblings and nephews) are planning to go on a cruise in June.

I’m more excited for my parents and my kids than myself.   My parents haven’t gone further than the next province in over 20 years.  My Dad’s health conditions prevent him from flying and it’s almost impossible to get travel insurance, thus travelling too far out of Canada is risky.

Solution:  Canada/New England cruise with Carnival

Grant it, it’s not the Caribbean or a European cruise but the “cruise experience” will be the same.  Not to mention the excitement for my kids to have their cousins along.

We hadn’t planned on taking a vacation this year because of the change in our financial situation.  My husband got his first check since he changed jobs and without the bonus and % of sales he used to receive at his previous job, he’s making 23% net less a month.  Ouch!

We decided that we couldn’t pass up on the opportunity to have everyone together.  It really means a lot to my parents.  They live for their children and this would be the first time EVER that we all went on vacation together.  My Dad’s favorite moments have always been when his kids are together.

I just have to tighten my belt a little but I’m sure the experience will be worth it.

I had a plan.

I was going to watch the Oscars from start to finish last night, minus the occasional distractions and duties.  I watched the Red Carpet and the opening act.  No disappointment there, I knew Steve and Alec would make a great pair.

With a smile on my face and a cup of coffee in my hand, I thought, “I think I’m gonna make it.”

So many things to look forward to.  Who’s going to win Best Actor and Actress?  Who is going to win Best Picture?  Hubby and I debated a little on these topics.

Two hours into the show, I felt it happening…. eyelids slowly shutting.  I cannot sleep now, the best parts are yet to come…..

I didn’t even feel myself falling asleep but I did.  I’m left having  to watch the highlights online.

Thank goodness for the internet.