Yep I'm good. Still stuggling with this working FT and being a mum of 2 with a part time hubby (works away and all odd hours at times) I've been in my job 5 months today. You would think I would have the hang of it by now. It's just way more challenging with 2 than it was with just 1. My house hasn't been clean since I don't know when and I'm always grumpy and irritated by the time I get home. Then the house is a mess so I get more annoyed then I just yell and get more upset cause I'm yelling. I can't win. I really want to get a cleaner but I just can't extend the money far enough at the moment
Hugs BD. I do think that 2 is more than 2x as challenging as 1. I am really lucky in that I have a very high tolerance for mess and dirt (our floor has not been cleaned since my mum left in Feb!!) much to my mums distress (but I think it is one of the greatest gifts she gave to me as I think it has made motherhood 100 times easier). DH also couldn't really give two hoots as long as his stuff is organised. Sometimes I think I should get my act together and sort stuff out but there always something I think is more important/interesting to do, and I also think - ok 6 months and the floor has not been cleaned and what has happened - nothing - no one has got sick, the house doesn't stink - the only time it really concerns me is when someone might come round because I am a little tiny tiny tiny little bit ashamed of it - but generally not enough to do anything about it apart from plan to do it when I get some time.

School still annoys me with some of its attitudes (an information session they are delivering there are 4 sessions during school hours between 9-3 - and one session outside of those hours (which was added as an afterthought) - there is a definite vibe given off by some that if you cared about your kids education you can reschedule your work to attend. But I am getting involved in various things around communications to try and shift that perception, being 'visible' at the school is not the only way to contribute.

Now just to sort out a new work wardrobe - this environment is a bit more corporate than I have been working in and have actually had to buy real shoes (as opposed to black trainers) and my target way too baggy black trousers (baggy because I have had them way too long) just won't cut it. Shoes are my nemesis - I have no tolerance for anything uncomfortable and really do not do any heels well - so now I have some shoes sorted (3 pairs) I am hoping the clothes will be easy - but as I hate shopping not so sure on that front. Do I do what I always do and go to Target down the road the night before and use the pressure to force me to buy something - or should I be brave and go to Chadstone tomorrow night (the thought of it makes me feel weak!).