New Jobs Galore!

I guess you could say a bit of time has gone by since my last post....

eeek! almost 7 months!

I guess it just shows how busy life with twins can get. We've had some crazy, fun, amazing moments over the last few months. Some things we've accomplished... first birthdays, starting part time daycare, getting some teeth, learning to walk (and run!), and learning to sleep through the night (yay!). Some things we haven't accomplished... I still haven't figured out how to fit in exercise regularly & loose this baby weight, I haven't yet 100% figured out how to get on top of our finances, I haven't figured out a magic way to keep on top of the laundry & cleaning. BUT we are having a lot of fun in all those moments in between. That's the important part right?

A couple of things are new in my life!

I left my job of 11 years to switch to working as a home care PT

I opened an Etsy shop selling baby, toddler, and mom shirts

I became an Usborne Books & More consultant

All of these things are prompted by trying to make a little more money to support my family. Even though I am taking home more money working per diem 2 days a week, than I would if I were full time and the kiddos were in daycare full time, it seems like we can never catch up (especially after replacing our entire HVAC system this summer!)

I'll share more on each of these adventures and how they're helping me to get on top of my finances better later. For now, I just wanted to post a quick update since I haven't posted in FOREVER. I'm not sure if anyone still reads this anymore, but just in case anyone stumbles along it!

Keep at it!

xoxo

Cider Donuts and Good Beer

It is official, I no longer have a full time job!

After 10 years, it feels strange but exciting to not be going back full time. Thankfully the life of a physical therapist make it very easy to work per diem (as needed), and pick and choose the hours I want. I'm starting at a new consulting job this week, and then will be starting the following week working part days on fridays at my old job. I am so excited that I will have this opportunity to still work a bit, while at the same time be able to spend more time with my babies and watch them grow up!

I still haven't ironed out that workout schedule, although Kevin and I talked about it.  He wants to make sure I can get back to running, triathlons without feeling overwhelmed. Our plan is to really work on getting our bonus room cleaned out so that I can ride on the trainer in there and do some strength training too. We've been able to get out for 3+ mile walks about 2-3 times a week, usually with other new moms that go to our play group on thursday mornings. At least I'm getting some exercise!

bundled up with a treat for our chilly morning walker

Over the weekend, we ventured out to get cider donuts. We stopped at Silver Bell Farm & Echo Hill Farm in Monson, then made a stop to Tree House Brewery before getting home. We had a long and busy day out saturday, which meant sunday was a day for catching up on things around the house. Its unreal how hard it is to get things done with 2 babies stirring. Even as I quickly type this out they are starting to wake up from their nap!

Our Tree House beer to take home!

I hope you all like my new blog design! It took me a while to find one I really loved, and finally I did find one on Etsy. Corinne from The Blog Decorator was great to work with and really made sure I had a new blog design and Facebook header I loved. I think it turned out great, I hope you love it too! Eventually I will blog a little more about how I made it through twin pregnancy and how I'm making it through twin life and link it all in the other pages on the blog so its easier to find. As I get back to racing, no worries there will be plenty of training posts and race reports again too.

What new things would you like to see on the blog?