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This is turning out to be pretty pathetic. I mean I haven't blogged in a week. I decided today that I HAVE TO sit down and say something. Btw, here is the picture of kazu on his first day of school.

First of all, I'd like to give all of you working mom's a big round of applause. I don't know how you do it. It's harder than I thought it would be juggling work and kids. I had this past weekend off, the first day(s) off since I started and I spent it sleeping and cleaning. I'm still trying to find the balance of work and family. I'm grateful that Duke has picked up ALL the slack. He's cleaned, cooked, takes care of the dog, he gives the kids a bath, feeds them, reads to them and has them in bed by 8:30. How impressive is that? I'm pretty impressed. I'm even more in awe of you single mom's out there. I really don't think that I could do it all by myself.

I'm hoping that things will settle down when I'm NOT working 60 hrs per week. I mean the OT is great but going from SAHM to working 60+hours per week is pretty traumatic for my system. My poor body is still craving my afternoon naps.

I miss my boys so much. Kazu made his own pb&j sandwich for the first time while he weas with my mom and I missed it. I was so sad. I know it's such a minor thing but I've been there for ALL of his firsts. I know it's just the beginning, and I'll miss a lot of Kala'i's firsts. I guess I'd better accept it.

Speaking of Kala'i he's doing wonderful in preschool. I spoke to his teacher and she said he's eating well (always did), and naps well, and is doing really good. He doesn't cry anymore when he gets dropped off at preschool and only cries when all the other kids cry. I can't blame him though. He's such a strong little boy for all that he's had to go through in his short little life.

Alright, I'm off to take a nap. I work at 12:30 today but I've been up since 5am. I had a 6am conference call for work.

Working 9-5...

Or I wish it were 9-5. I got a job! After being a sahm for 5.5 years I've gone back to work. I'm a bit torn about going back. I miss my boys A LOT but the $ is awesome and I like the job. In fact, I got a raise after being on the job for two days.

We are short handed and that's why I've been MIA. So if any of you know of anyone who needs a job. I'm hiring. I'm working at Papyrus and if any of you sb'ers haven't been into one you must check it out. They have some BEAUTIFUL handmade cards, sb's, and came out with a new line of sb products called Do-Jiggy's. The do-jiggy's are 3-d embellishments.

Other than being short staffed I have no complaints about the job. I love their product and the fact that the company stands behind it. They have an awesome return policy which is bad for me but great for our customers. And they also have stunning handmade wrapping paper sold by the sheet. Some of these papers are so pretty you could frame it and use it as art.

I started work on Aug 1 and Kala'i started school the same day. He's been having a hard time. I can't blame the little guy. So if anyone out there can give me some words on encouragement, and tell me it will get easier for him please do. It breaks my heart to hear him cry.

Kazu went to kindergarten last week. He goes for a half day tomorrow and Tuesday and starts a full day on Wednesday. He LOVED his first day of school. I think he'll be just fine. I took a picture of him on his first day and he looks so happy. I'll up load it later.

Since, I've started work I haven't even looked at my sb desk. I've gotten lots of ideas from the store but no time to do anything. I don't know how you working mom's do it. I don't know if it's just because I haven't worked in so long, and I'm on my feet ALL day but I'm beat by the time I get home. It's a good thing Duke has picked up the slack.

Well, it's 4:30am and I can't sleep so I thought I'd post a quick note. I'm still here and barely alive but I'm here.