I’m sorry I haven’t posted in so long. As you know, I started a new job three weeks ago and while everything is going well, it has been quite an adjustment. I had forgotten how tiring it was to work all day, come home and be my kid’s mom and then once Gabe is in bed, try my hardest to get to some of my wifely duties around the house.

It has been going pretty well at the new job. I have about 6 bosses, which could be problematic…but surprisingly, it isn’t. They are all very nice and they work together as a team. In fact, most everyone in our department is very team oriented. It is a refreshing change from what I’m accustomed. It is extremely fast pace. I get there and before I know it, it is time to go home. I enjoy that too…although I can see why my predecessor was overwhelmed at times. My bosses have been showering me with compliments and that feels really good. I’ll elaborate in another post. My head was spinning the first couple of weeks. Last week, I really started to feel like I owned the job.

To make things easier at home, I’ve been pre-cooking our meals on the weekend. That way, we don’t eat fast food every night or eat late…which potentially means dealing with a grumpy, hungry toddler. It is going very well…but it does take up much of the weekend. Between getting last minute groceries, cooking, catching up on the laundry and taking care of my son while Mike catches up on some much needed sleep…the weekend is here and gone before I know it. Yes, I’m whining a little…but at the same time, I’m really proud that I’ve been sticking to the plan.

In all the chaos though, I missed out on one of my most important wifely responsibilities. I forgot my handsome husband’s birthday. By the time Scott pointed it out, I had all ready remembered…but felt to horrible to discuss it with the internet. I have the greatest husband on the face of the planet and I do thank God for every day of my life with him. I never EVER want to forget my handsome hubby’s birthday EVER again.

I happened to wake up in the middle of the night, when my husband gave me the news about Steve Irwin. I can recall situations in the past where someone famous died and I’ve been around people that were really broken up about it. I didn’t really get it. I’d think, “You didn’t know them. You just knew of them.” Today, I can eat my words.

You see, I go through television bursts. I had a burst where I was totally into HGTV and watched decorating shows day and night. I had a burst where I could spend all day watching various documentaries about famous figure-heads and Hollywood stars. I think my first burst was the “Animal Planet Burst”. I watched it all…from Emergency Room Vets to America’s Funniest Animals. My favorite was the Croc Hunter. I got Mike into it too. Steve was just so full of passion. I remember telling Mike how awesome it must be to love your job that much. Steve had to wake up every day anxious to start his day’s work. How many of us can say that about our work? He was so exciting to watch and he let you in to his life. We watched his relationship develop with his wife, Terri. We saw her through her pregnancies. We watched his children come into their lives. I sobbed when his dog, Sui, died from cancer. I’ve got to admit, I felt like I knew him.

He died doing what he loved and I’m certain that he lived his life to the fullest. Yet, my heart breaks for Terri and their two children. Even though my “Animal Planet Burst” has been gone for a while…I still tune in when I’m looking for something to watch and Croc Hunter is showing. I’m sad that I won’t be able to continue tuning in to his exciting, educational and passionate program. I can honestly say that I will miss this man that I’ve never met but feel like I know.

I believe that education is all about being excited about something. Seeing passion and enthusiasm helps push an educational message.
~Steve Irwin~

Where I live if someone gives you a hug it’s from the heart.
~Steve Irwin~

Big hugs to you, Mate.