It's been pointed out that I haven't updated, although to be fair I did post last week and sometimes others' don't post that often.
I haven't pumped since last Sunday. Technically I should consider myself done and actually put the pump away. I still get tingling at night that makes me want to pump, just a little. It's not discomfort, but it's like a little whisper in my ear saying, 'Please won't you pump just a little. It won't hurt anyone and you can still say your weaning.' Fortunately I've been able to just go to bed and ignore the little voice. However, I did get a bit of leaking this evening and I'm not even sure how it can be possible. It's also entirely possible that the voice I hear isn't asking to be pumped, it's my breasts screaming at me to get them out of the horrendous contraption that Ciera says I need to wear each day to avoid nipple peek through. Have I mentioned how much I hate wearing a bra and I'm particularly not caring for the new padded version. I didn't want to spend too much on a new bra until after the girls had gone back to their 'non-lactating' selves. So I will continue to suffer through in my $10 padded bra and wait patiently for the hour of the day that I can take it off and let them breathe. (Perhaps more info than you actually wanted to know, huh?)
As for Christmas, it's coming whether anyone is ready or not. I'm actually doing ok though. We (I) got the tree up last Saturday and most of the holiday decor is out as well. I still need to bring out the wreath and organize the mantel decorations, but it'll happen I'm sure.
I've been working at an Elementary school as a 1 on 1 aide for a 4th grader. The position started out as a sub position for 3 days and it looks like it may turn into a permanent position. I am with him the entire school day (5.66 hours) and I've been there for 2 weeks now. I am also still at Toys Be We as seasonal help and working 16 hours on Saturdays and Sundays. I still don't really care for it, it's retail and cruddy pay, but I committed to the position for the holidays and I'm not one to not honor a commitment. I will work the 2 weeks that we're all out of school as well. This week and last week have been pretty busy with both jobs, but it's not forever and hopefully the paycheck will be appreciated. Brian is taking off the 2 weeks that the kids are out of school to hang out with them, so they should still have a good time while I'm working. Plus Brian is looking forward to the time off. He hasn't taken any 'real' time off since I delivered the twins.
We've got a couple of other things going on with school and the kids started basketball last week. They both have practice twice a week and Ciera still has softball once a week or so. Basketball games don't start until January though so I'm not missing any games due to the toy store.
The good news is I'm in pretty good spirits and still enjoying the season. I can be caught humming Christmas tunes when I don't think anyone is around. I went out gift shopping a few weeks ago and totally impulse bought. I spent 2 hours chatting on the phone and wandering the toy store. Most everything I bought is going back, but a few things were actually keepers. I've had a good time finding the things I needed and have even helped a friend price and find items that she needs. It's been a lot of fun to spend someone else's money. Anyone need a personal shopper?
I worked a full 8 hours today and my feet did not care for it too much. I'm officially headed to bed. I've been really good about waking up by 5:30 to get to the gym by 6 am before dropping the kids off and heading to work, but I'm debating about going tomorrow morning. We'll see.
