Being back to work full time is busy people. Busy with a capital fuckin’ B.
Not only have I been busting my butt trying not to get in trouble again for not carrying my own weight (still hurt by that, by the way), I am slowing becoming aware of how much I’ve taken on and how it’s affecting my family and health (Hello Benylin? I LOVE YOU LIKE A FAT KID LOVES CAKE.).
Both kids went for a sleep over at their grammie and gramps’ house Saturday night. Mike and I had big plans for a night out on the town.
Okay, so dinner out was the only plan but whatever.
We went out for dinner together and then promptly home to get our sweats on and crash on the couch. Flicking through the channels, staring at the screen as each scene went by, blurring into one show. I could feel the fatigue taking over, I finally gave up and headed to bed. 10pm on a Saturday night when both my kids were away. Fuck, I’m old.
Lame Saturday night, yes. But! Seriously? Nothing compares to waking at noon for the first time in five years. Not only did I get to sleep in, but it was peaceful, restful, and rejuvenating. Exactly what I needed. All these late nights plugging away on The Business (which, by the way will be totally remodeled and renamed in the near future! Stay tuned!) accompanied by the early mornings (5am y’all! I detest 5am) has wreaked havoc on my sanity.
And apparently I didn’t have enough stress in my life at the moment because now I’ve decided to add house hunting to the list.
You heard it right. We’re now on the market for purchasing our very first home and I couldn’t be more excited, stressed, overwhelmed and anxious about it all. I think I’ve become very picky about what I want (I blame HGTV) and MUST have in my new house. Needless to say, I believe it’s going to be a long process.
A very long process.
Because…
I’ve decided I want a pool.
I NEED a pool.
I MUST HAVE a pool.
Not too far fetched, but definitely narrows the searches.
Today one of the first homes we saw had 3+1 bedrooms (another must have for visiting family and friends as well as office space for The Business) and a pool. Gorgeously redone and very modern, it was The House, but had already three offers and one accepted conditionally upon financing. Sold as far as I’m concerned. Totally unfair, but this is what I’ve welcomed into my life. Stress, stress and more stress.
We haven’t even gotten close to the bidding, counter offering, and BIDDING WARS.
I think my hair will either be a few shades of white and grey or completely fallen out by that time.
But dammit. I better have a pool.
Though, if I don’t have a pool, I suppose I could get my new pool boy working on something else…..
His tan people! His TAN on his bare bum.
UPDATED:
The pool gods hate me.
Mike was laid off this morning.
Kissing my new house goodbye…..
Fucksakes.
Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing] says:
Until today when we spent 5 hours at a waterpark, I haven’t wanted a pool of my own. But, for shiz, on the way home today, I decided I want one. The bad thing – our yard it about 12×20. Just big enough for a jacuzzi.
Dammit.
Enjoy your pool. I hope YOU get one.
Hrumph.
June 7th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
pgoodness says:
You needed that Saturday night; I’m glad you got to sleep.
Can I come visit your pool
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June 7th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
AmazingGreis says:
Good luck with the house hunting!
I’m hoping to do the same thing before the end of the year. I want to take advantage of the 1st time home buyer incentives out there and the tax credit would be nice.
What to do with my lease that doesn’t end til February 2010?!?!?
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June 8th, 2009 at 8:40 am
Kellee says:
Ohhhh, how exciting for you!!
Good luck on your search. Don’t forget to ENJOY it. This is something you SHOULD be excited about, even if it comes with some stress. And you’re inviting me over when you have your pool, right? I’m not big on swimming, but I do love the pool boys. hehe 
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June 8th, 2009 at 9:50 am
ali says:
you do not want a pool! you live in ontario…where it is almost mid-june and I am currently wearing a sweater.
pool boy? yes.
pool? NO!
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samantha Reply:
June 8th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Well, maybe you belong in Atlanta then.
Sweater? Are you nutso!? Iz got a t-shirt and sandals – with feet in desperate need of a pedi, just for you!
June 8th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Mrs. Schmitty says:
I hope find the perfect fit. Hey, git yer mind outta the gutter, I was talking about the house and pool…not the pool boy! LOL
Good luck in your search!
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June 8th, 2009 at 10:08 am
mrs chicken says:
Oh, Sam. I am so sorry, sending good job vibes your way.
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June 8th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Jodee says:
Oh I am sooo sorry!!!! Don’t lose hope the pool will come just maybe later then sooner. sigh …..
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June 8th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
catnip says:
Well, damn. I’m sorry.
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June 8th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Thea says:
Oh hell, this is beyond sucky. So, so sorry.
Big hugs,
Thea
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June 8th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Chibi Jeebs says:
Fucking fuck. I’m so sorry, Sam. I wish there was something I could do. Hey! I work for a construction company: any interest in moving to BC? We had a mondo heat wave last week, so a pool wouldn’t be completely out of the question.
*squishy bewbie hugs ‘n stuff*
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June 8th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Colleen - Mommy Always Wins says:
I just have to comment…
I’m not a regular reader (yet) but I’m SO right there with you on the little I’ve read so far. (Except for the hubby being laid off…so sorry for that!) Working full time SUCKS and my hubby most certainly got a little “biness time” for letting me sleep in on Saturday. God, it takes to little to please me these days!
Hang in there…
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June 8th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
punkinmama says:
So sorry to hear about Mike’s layoff! That totally and completely sucks! ((hugs))
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June 8th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
RubiaLala says:
Dooooooooode! That BLOWS.
June 8th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
tutugirl1345 says:
Oh no! Here’s hoping its a very short break before he finds a new job.
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June 8th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
daysgoby says:
Sam, I’m sorry. Hoping tomorrow brings better news.
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June 8th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
mama2addie says:
I hope the Job Gods decend upon you! This economy is el crapo! Best of luck!
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June 8th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
flutter says:
welllll, crapshit.
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June 10th, 2009 at 1:40 am
Devilish Southern Belle says:
Keeping those kinds of hours would wreak havoc on my sanity, too!
For some reason, I thought you already owned your own home. Best of luck in finding the perfect one for you. With pool. And pool boy
June 12th, 2009 at 11:40 am