Wow, time flies. I didn't realize it had been so long since I last posted; I'll try to do better. However, right now most of my days consist of playing with J, learning the ins and outs of his dietary and digestive habits, and looking for jobs. I love the J part, although the job search gets a bit frustrating.
To that end, here is what I know: I cannot control
...the job market
...why people choose to hire or not hire the way they do
...the weather
...whether people call me back or not
...how long J naps
...the quality of T's day at work
...the health of my loved ones
...the fact that we simply have to spend money on certain things
...certain changes my body has gone through, post-baby
I can control
...how much I pursue a job and the avenues I choose to take to get one
...how I present myself as a candidate
...dressing for warmth, wind, and rain
...making attempts to get together with friends and meet new people
...the general pattern of J's days and what I do within my days
...how I respond to T when he's had a hard day to make it a better one
...positive thoughts and vibes, calling the doctor when J feels bad, trusting my instincts
...my spending on frivolous items, staying within our budget
...working out in tiny increments when I can, eating healthily, accepting the fact that my body's changes have resulted in the most fabulous life change I've ever had the privilege of going through
So I'll do my best to live the Serenity Prayer, really. Not a bad way to go about things, is it?
(Upcoming: lots of pictures of J)
