Still Alive!!

Oh, you thought now that I wasn't an immigrant, I was no longer writing? Actually, I've just been veryyy busy in the past few months. Partly (mostly) because of this crazy toddler running around, but also because I started my big-girl job!

So let me give a quick summary of my last few months since returning from Italy (obviously you want to know since you clicked through to my blog!). After a lovely vacation in Sardinia, I returned to the US. Yes, a trans-continental flight with just me and Ale. It could have been worse, but it wasn't something I would recommend if you can avoid it. Anyways, so after I got back, I continued on my job search. I found and interviewed for a couple things, but they just weren't right for me, so I moved on. I decided it was better to spend a couple more months unemployed than to take a job that made me miserable. Then I was so sure of one job that I applied for that I enrolled Ale in daycare. That subsequently fell through, as the hiring manager decided to retire. Then, when I thought it was all over, a light appeared at the end of the tunnel, and an awesome job fell right into place. I am officially employed with the RJ Young company as an account representative for Cullman and Morgan county. My office is in Madison, but I can work from home, although most of my time is spent out. It's taken some time to get adjusted, both to leaving Ale all day, and to doing a job that requires me to be so self-motivated and outside of my comfort zone. But I'm falling into a groove, and see great potential.

What exactly am I doing? I'm selling document management solutions; ie, software, multi-function devices, and production machines; everything to streamline your workflow. So give me a call if you need anything :) Had to give myself a shameless plug!

Anyways, life has been very busy. Ale is loving his school; he's become such a big boy! He babbles constantly, most of it still not making any sense. He loves Thomas the Train and any and all animals. Paolo was here over Christmas, and we took Ale to the zoo. It was like paradise for him! He's literally been growling ever since (seriously, it's a bit weird).  Oh, and he's getting extremely opinionated. He wants his way, or no way. I now understand where the term "kicking and screaming" comes from: toddlers. But on the plus side (the MAJOR plus side), he's sleeping through the night. This came about suddenly, shortly after his birthday, as I was on a two-night job training conference. It was my first time away, and wouldn't you know, my mom got him to sleep all night by himself??! Somehow, she was more willing than I am to let him cry for a few minutes. So now, I'm getting to sleep ALL NIGHT! It's incredible! If you think your child will never sleep all night long, there is hope!! Although I will admit, I miss snuggling with him. But not being a zombie is working out better for both of us (and probably everyone else who comes in contact with me).

Speaking of sleep, it's time for this mama to go to bed! I hoped that I would get used to waking up early once I was an adult, but that has yet to happen. I so miss sleeping in. Where can I find a job that lets me sleep in late, and make tons of money? ;)

Ciao for now,

Kathleen