You may have noticed that I haven’t been commenting much lately (or maybe not – but just in case you have…) Last week was my last week of work. There are a number of reasons why we decided that one of us needed to stay home for a while, but I’m guessing that they’re only really interesting to us, so if you want more detail on that, e-mail me and we can talk.
This week, I’ll be getting used to being home with the kids all day (god help me) and next week, we’ll be at the beach, so I will be taking a break from posting and commenting.
I did set up posts for Wishing True for the next two weeks, so come visit me there! I should also have a post up on DC Metro Moms at some point this week, so I’ll sneak in a quick note about that. And of course I’ll have an oldie but a goodie up for Flashback Friday at the end of the month.
AND – I’m keeping my giveaway open through the end of the month. So if you haven’t entered yet, you can do so HERE.
In the meantime, to all of my friends going to BlogHer:
1. No one will think you look fat – so don’t waste one more tear over that.
2. No one will care what you’re wearing – so just wear what you like best.
3. No one will ignore you if you smile at them or try to talk to them – so smile at everyone and talk to everyone.
4. Tell Tim Gunn I said hi – because I have come very close to slitting my wrists several times since I learned he’d be there and I was going to miss it.
Seriously – I LOVE Tim Gunn. He’s one of my favorite TV personalities (I’d say “people,” but since we’ve never met that would seem a bit familiar – of course if I was actually going to BlogHer…DAMN IT!) So many times have I been running late in the morning and imagined Tim saying, “Kate, you need to leave for work in two minutes and you haven’t even started on hair and makeup. I find this troubling…really, it’s make it work time.”
I’m even sad about missing Carson Kressley. I adored the Fab Five and Carson won me over when gorgeous Kyan was bonding with gorgeous straight guy saying, “really? People say you look like Keanu Reeves? People tell ME I look like Keanu Reeves!” And Carson said, “really? People tell me I look like Ellen DeGeneres.”
Okay – so enough about what I’ll be missing. I really do hope everyone has a wonderful time, and look forward to reading the post mortems.
Here is what I WON’T be missing (from our vacation last year):
See you in a couple of weeks!
Have an aaaaaawwwesome time, doll!
Welcome to the "other" work force.
It is an adjustment though, so hang in there. :)
Welcome to the Dark Side.
Have a great time at the beach. Who is the hot guy pouring a glass of wine?
*visiting you from my summer rental on Lake Okauchee Wisconsin*
happy vacation to you!
I think Tim and Carson, and Kyan for that matter, would be very proud of you!
Have a great time!
Have a lovely time!
have a great time kate! i´m going to miss you! besos!-jane
ha, love number one!
congrats! i think?? ;) ok i'm totally looking in to blogher b/c I HEART TIM GUNN!!!!! and kate hood i'm so proud of you for posting pics in a 2 piece!! have a great vacation and look me up when you get back!
That last one of you with your dress blowing in the wind is so pretty!
I love Tim Gunn and could TOTALLY hear him when you said, "people". LOL! Love. Him.
Will miss you while you're "gone"!
What you are NOT missing is going to make it all worthwhile! Have fun with your family….
Have a wonderful vacation!
Have a great time, looks like a BLAST!
Have a wonderful time!
Kate – I miss you! When you get back we'll need to do a play date. Seriously! We're overdue.
I love you quoting Tim Gunn…that made me laugh.
Have a great time and don't forget, when you get back, it's play date time…your house or mine?
Hope you have just as much fun this year. And you know I'm going to try to get a photo of Tim Gunn, and/or a photo WITH him…I'll shoot it over to you asap if I do!
And I can't wait to see you in August! Woot! Have fun at the beach!
Have a wonderful trip, catch you on the flip side.
We're heading out in a week ourselves (18+ hours of travel from Israel to New Hampshire, god help me) so I may be a bit scarce myself for the next month.
Do enjoy your vacation before beginning your "new" job. I hope you'll post more about how you reached that decision because I'd love to hear the thought process. My husband works from home, which makes me the designated benefit provider (although, with my employer cutting back on contributions, I may as well pay for all my family's health insurance out of pocket). He used to watch our son two days a week until Ryan learned to walk, when Jerry realized how huge a responsibility it was to keep him entertained. As I write this, I'm coming off a weekend of doing most of the "entertaining" by myself because Jerry was sick, and I woke up today feeling like I had been hit by a truck and a tad bit relieved that I could go into my office to "relax." Guess all I'm saying is, enjoy the days off while you have them!
Honestly, you made the right decision re: BlogHer. But you will be sorely missed. :) Have a great time!
I've never watched Project Runway, so my awareness of Tim Gunn is somewhat on the fringes; however, today I read somewhere that Carson was going to be at BlogHer and I may have expressed a bit loudly my dismay at missing out on seeing him. How I miss the Queer Eye boys!
Enjoy your vacation!
Have a wonderful trip! We can do BlogHer next time. Loved the pics!
Last week was NOT your last week of work. It was your last week of getting paid to work. It's effing harder than you think; go easy on yourself.
I hate you for not coming to BlogHer when I'm going to be there for the first time. Thanks for the advice. I'm deep in angst! I'll be sure to have one for you. Have a great vaca!
Blah. I am so jealous of everyone going to BlogHer! Next year…
Sweet babies!!!! :) Have a wonderful time. I'd love to go to BlogHer someday…someday. ;)
I am So happy for you Mommy. You are living my dream!
I will be at the beach then too! We can form a "we went to the beach instead of BlogHer" club:)
Please tell me the Fab 5 are back on the air!!! Don't you just love Kyan?
Kate, i love you. I am not part of the Fab 5, nor am I Tim Gunn, but the fact that you appreciate them as much as I do makes my heart thump for you. (is this too much?)
John
If last years pictures are any test, it looks like you will have a fabulous time! Plus, I think Tim Gunn would way approve of that sassy bikini!
Have a great trip!
Sorry for all the exclamation points!
Is that you, the hottie in the bikini?? Wowzas!! You look fantastic!!
And, yes, I do want to know how you came to the decision to be at home. I know it's none of my business, but I still want to know. I'm nosy like that.
Have a GREAT time!! Love your beach pics—-will look forward to the new ones!!
I adore Tim Gunn too. Those pics are so sweet.
Ugh, I'm very jealous of meeting Tim Gunn as well. He's the best! When I read words that he supposedly says, in my head I imagine his voice. Let's make it work!
Have a great time on your beach vacation and this week at your 'staycation'… :)
Have a great time at the beach! :D
Those of precious pics
Happy Wednesday!
Have a great time!
And you amaze me with your comments on kids and travel – 3 toddlers at once! You are a brave and very strong woman!
i'm sorry we won't be at the beach next week w/you. have a wonderful time and make sure to hit up the rides on the boardwalk but make sure to have lollipops or something to give them when you leave -mine were hysterical.
oh have so much fun and we'll all miss you!!!
but just enjoy and love it!!!
Kate enjoy your holiday. I have just taken 2 years off and now am back at work. Words of advice if I may, somedays are really hard, somedays are fabulous and each day is a new day. You will have no regrets – because they will be at school soon enough and we will never get that time back. There are days you may want to cry – and there are days when all day long you will smile, its the hardest job I have ever done, but worth every single minute.
Those pix are great.
What a beautiful family, Kate! I hope you have a restful and terrific time.
These pictures are all beautiful, but the first one is too precious for words.