Sorry, you were offered a job. If you took that job, you'd have ultimately become a producer or studio VP? You are smart and capable.
LOL-You are being sarcastic, I hope! If I was interested in working in the movie industry, it would have been in the art/graphic division since I was an art major in college. My working career was Mortgage Banking with large corporations in Baltimore.
Here comes the sun even though I love that rainy day feeling!
Sorry, you were offered a job. If you took that job, you'd have ultimately become a producer or studio VP? You are smart and capable.
LOL-You are being sarcastic, I hope! If I was interested in working in the movie industry, it would have been in the art/graphic division since I was an art major in college. My working career was Mortgage Banking with large corporations in Baltimore.
Not being sarcastic. I remember your art background/ talent. That could have enhanced any movie job. You would have moved up in the organization. You are smart & have leadership skills, so would've moved up and up. If you so wanted. All jobs have politics, true for Hollywood x 1000? And then there's the art vs commerce aspect. The independent film vs the blockbuster. So maybe too many headaches?
1) The Complete History of over 50 Roaring Years. The MGM Story by John Douglas Eames. 1976. 2) The Academy Awards by Kinn & Plaza. 2002. 3) History of the Movies by Edwin Dolan Jr. 1983. 4) The Hollywood Musical by Clive Hirschman. 5) Films In America 1929-1969 by Quigley & Gartner 1970. 6) The Golden Age of Movie Musicals: The MGM Years. By Lawrence B. Thomas. 1971 7) Commemorative Life (Magazine) in Hollywood: 75 Yrs. of Academy Awards. Marlon Brando on cover. March 2003. 8) Cagney: The Actor as Auteur by Patrick McGilligan. 1975.
I have a one month old today, and I'm looking at my two babies and it really hit me today, mom of two. I have two tiny humans who I have to look out for. I don't know if it's post partum or what but it really kicked in today. It's been emotional and just overall a lot and not enough at the same time, best description I can give. I don't think I have the words to describe it overall, but they are happy emotions and a touch of pride because I created them, hubby likes to say he helped, but let's be honest I did the heavy lifting!
1) The Complete History of over 50 Roaring Years. The MGM Story by John Douglas Eames. 1976. 2) The Academy Awards by Kinn & Plaza. 2002. 3) History of the Movies by Edwin Dolan Jr. 1983. 4) The Hollywood Musical by Clive Hirschman. 5) Films In America 1929-1969 by Quigley & Gartner 1970. 6) The Golden Age of Movie Musicals: The MGM Years. By Lawrence B. Thomas. 1971 7) Commemorative Life (Magazine) in Hollywood: 75 Yrs. of Academy Awards. Marlon Brando on cover. March 2003. 8) Cagney: The Actor as Auteur by Patrick McGilligan. 1975
1) The Complete History of over 50 Roaring Years. The MGM Story by John Douglas Eames. 1976. 2) The Academy Awards by Kinn & Plaza. 2002. 3) History of the Movies by Edwin Dolan Jr. 1983. 4) The Hollywood Musical by Clive Hirschman. 5) Films In America 1929-1969 by Quigley & Gartner 1970. 6) The Golden Age of Movie Musicals: The MGM Years. By Lawrence B. Thomas. 1971 7) Commemorative Life (Magazine) in Hollywood: 75 Yrs. of Academy Awards. Marlon Brando on cover. March 2003. 8) Cagney: The Actor as Auteur by Patrick McGilligan. 1975
Thank you! I'll check all of these out.
Welcome. I may have more to add to the list. The late movie reviewer Roger Ebert was one of my favs, I always meant to get one of his books.
Linviolet, while parenting these two sweet gifts of life you should be proud and overflowing with love and excitement. Your children are lucky to have parents who recognize the blessing of guiding them. I'm glad you have family to help out. You've got this!
Children are precious, especially 2 under age 4. I envy you seeing the world through the eyes of babies, seeing the world as fresh and new, with no idea the world can be cold/ cruel/ political. You and your spouse sound smart and sensible in raising your kids. Some kids are overindulged and they don't hear 'no' often, so they want to be accommodated as adults, and/or they become politicos or performers. Or whiney business-types. Some developers are raising buildings & rents (what the market will bear?) God sent these 2 sweeties to the right parents.
Forgot to ask- is your outside job part-time for now?
Children are precious, especially 2 under age 4. I envy you seeing the world through the eyes of babies, seeing the world as fresh and new, with no idea the world can be cold/ cruel/ political. You and your spouse sound smart and sensible in raising your kids. Some kids are overindulged and they don't hear 'no' often, so they want to be accommodated as adults, and/or they become politicos or performers. Or whiney business-types. Some developers are raising buildings & rents (what the market will bear?) God sent these 2 sweeties to the right parents.
Forgot to ask- is your outside job part-time for now?
Thank you, I feel like I just got the best compliment. We are trying our best, because they deserve our best. All I can do is try and hope they see it as well. But my little hugger seems to be doing okay, and my newest bundle is just upset the milk isn't fast enough for her, I can't wait to see how she develops that personality of hers.
My outside job is in someone else's hand until my maternity leave is over Mid May, when she leaves for her own maternity leave. I will have the option for working from home through the summer, so I'll be in the office building for the month of June till about July 10th. Then they will only have a few staff members rotating who will stay in the offices for the summer weeks, and I was confirmed for end of August to return in person by my boss, have that in writing and in my email.
I don't know how you balance your needs, those of your spouse and the 2 babies. And upon your return to work, the stress of a job. But my hat is off to you! I haven't held a baby since 30+ yrs ago, when my nephews were born about 2 years apart. The expressions on their little faces and keeping them safe- and trying to get them to smile or laugh- priceless! Please inform your MD if you think you have the 'baby blues.' Hang in there!
I don't know how you balance your needs, those of your spouse and the 2 babies. And upon your return to work, the stress of a job. But my hat is off to you! I haven't held a baby since 30+ yrs ago, when my nephews were born about 2 years apart. The expressions on their little faces and keeping them safe- and trying to get them to smile or laugh- priceless! Please inform your MD if you think you have the 'baby blues.' Hang in there!
There are nights I don't know how I get through the days. But the giggles, the hugs, the mama!, the little outbursts of energy that happen randomly, the playful moments make it worth every bit of exhaustion.
But I have a team behind me, and an excellent partner, that eve if we separate (God forbid!) I know I will have a partner anyway. He takes Leo to his doctors appointments, he knows what his son loves to eat and what he doesn't. He actually communicates with me what he thinks and what he plans to do (because you never know). When he gets home tired as he is he walks the dogs, takes them to the vet if they need to go, if he sees dinner isn't done he will make it or order something. Is he perfect? no, though he's close since he gets me, but being raised by a single dad who was always there for him and who was always making sure he was well taken care of is the life he has known, and the example he has lived. He wants to emulate this to our son now our children since we have two.
My mom, dad, sister in law and older brother and my wonderful oldest niece (my go to sitter) are a major help, even my grandmother who says I can always dial 911 if anything goes wrong (LOL!) are always a call away and one of them is nearly always available to help me out. I cannot state it enough how amazing my father in law is and how much he loves and cares about us. He was cooking meals for me to pick from when I was having horrible morning sickness, he would pick me up from work and take me home whenever he could. I thank God and the universe for the help I have been given, the people who are near me and support me are my blessings and I try to reciprocate it as much as I can whenever I can.
As for the PPD I have been on top of that since I started feeling off I called my therapist and then my regular doctor (my mom and husband insisted and I decided to listen), thank you for caring. It's a little harder this time around because I'm balancing two kids now, when it was only Leo it was only his needs I needed to handle, and so sometimes it feels like there's no time to get it all done, but I do what I can and leave the stuff that can be done later for later.
Like right now I'm able to sit and book shop, or read, or check on here (I'm here to look up the free books I may have missed, lol!) and let you all know a bit of what I'm reading, and tell you about my babies or something random because my father in law is here and he's helping with dinner (I made some rice, and was prepping some veggies to steam) while my husband gives Leo a bath, while baby girl and I sit on the table (she's in her infant lounger). Every day and every time I have them with me I thank God for it.
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You seem to have a great support system. And you help them too. I've always encouraged folks to notice their moods & anything their body is trying to tell them. Sounds like your husband is observant & anticipates ways to help you. So you are lucky. Also, yrs. ago Carly Simon sang "these are the good old days."
I worked as a social worker at an ADC for those w/ dementia or a serious mental illness. The program was short-staffed as it grew. I offered to help deliver lunch plates of food to clients. I had on a top, skirt & a too-loose half-slip. My slip fell to the floor. Everyone laughed. I scooped it up, washed my hands, and delivered more food plates. I told the clients we are all human & not 100% perfect and they smiled. (After work I bought a new half-slip.) Part of our job at the ADC was to teach clients choices and how to cope w/ disappointment. One lady claimed to be the 2nd wife of Elvis, & she'd sing "Love Me Tender." We listened to her, but did not contradict her. This seems like only yesterday, but it happened in 1997 or 98. So "these ARE the good old days."
Banana Boat I really do have a great blessing with my family and friends. mlover yes, these are the good old days. These are the memories that will make us nostalgic for the past, but I feel if I do it right for my kids they will do it right for the world and their own family if they wish to have one.