Back in the Game

So I'm back from my long holiday in Algonquin Park. It rained a lot - so we spent much of the time indoors with the kids, which wasn't always easy. Nonetheless, it was nice to get away as a family and spend some time out of the city.  

While I was away, I got a call for a job interview. It is this Thursday. I'm terrified.  First, I still have baby mush brain. I feel like I can't hold an articulate conversation - sometimes I forget what I'm saying .. my memory is terrible lately.  I am at a total disadvantage in that I don't have any of my projects in front of me to review.  I'm spending the next few days trying to re-connect with my work.  I am finding myself talking out loud to myself, yes ... rehearsing my explanations.  I'm sure it will be fine.  The strange thing is that the interview is only an hour. Usually with government interviews there is a test beforehand and then a few hours of conversation ... so I'm a little worried that I only have 1 hour to impress the judges.  

Okay, second, I'm still fat. Yes, there I said it. None of my pre-pregnancy clothes fit. I don't have a thing to wear. I can't get my suits on ... well, the jackets don't close and my skirts don't zip up all the way. So I have two days to find something (stores closed today with the civic holiday).  I have lost almost 25 lbs with Weight Watchers and was feeling good about myself ... until I tried on those suits.  I did fall of the wagon a bit during holiday week (okay, a lot ... drank copious amounts of wine once the kids were asleep and ate brie, crackers, ice cream etc... didn't journal .. however, I only gained about a pound and 1/2 once I stepped on the scale at home ... and will work this week to get it off before Saturday's weigh in ... I figure we only vacation once a year, it was worth it).  Sorry for my rambling ... back to the issue at hand. I need to find something to wear but I don't want to spend too much as I'm hoping to lose more weight. 

Third. I look like a mom on mat leave. I haven't been taking care of myself.  This order of business means I'm scheduling an appointment for a colour and highlights, and an eyebrow wax and a pedi/mani. I am out to impress. I didn't colour my hair while pregnant (obvious) and I haven't been able to justify the expense with the babes. I have been using over the counter dye jobs.  So it's time to get some professional help here.  I need it!!