Job!

Just when I was really gearing up for a summer of FUNemployment opportunities, a crazy thing happened.

I got a job!

I know, right? I'm going to have to change the text in my "About Me" widget.

I'm going to start in two weeks nannying for a new family. We'll call them the Concords. They have two kids. Felix will be able to come to work with me. One of the perks is that we get to ease our way into the working world again. Until the end of the summer, we're only working mornings. Home for nap and my afternoon workout.

I'm really looking forward to contributing financially to our household, but if I'm being completely honest, I've had a great time staying at home. I'm going to miss the easy pace of days at home with just Felix.

That said, the Concords seem like a nice family, and they're offering me a lot of the things that we as a family need out of my job situation. It's hard to feel anything but grateful that this opportunity came my way.

Remind me of that when I'm up to my chin in spit up and newborn diapers and sleep schedules and preschoolers. Please. Thank you.

Life Is De Bubbles

Sebastian the crab said it better. I know.

So, here in FUNemployment Land, we are obsessed with bubbles. All three of Felix's Easter baskets contained some form of bubble stuff/wand combo, and he's hooked. He's also two, so between frequent long-format bubble blowing sessions and tantrums about it being time to end said sessions, which always tend in tears and spillage, we go through it pretty fast around here. Of course, "We don't have any more bubble stuff," is like saying, "I kicked your puppy," based on the reaction it gets, so I had to do something about the tiny bottles with their tiny volumes.

Ever the frugal FUNemployed Mama, I decided we would make our own. To this end, I turned to my old pal Internets. I found this recipe via the National Wildlife Federation - go nature! And stuff. I tweaked it a little, cause that's what I do. Can't leave well enough alone.

1/4 c. Joy liquid dish detergent (I have no data on other brands)
1/4 t. glycerin (available at pharmacies and fine cake decorating supply shops)
3/4 c. cold water

Mix all of the above and stir gently. For best results, wait a few hours or overnight. In reality, it works right out of the bowl.

I refilled my favorite bubble jar/wand combo (pictured here), and saved the day!