Impatient

I was never a terribly impatient person. I mean, when I am stuck in traffic and running late and my kid is crying in the back seat, sure, I get edgy. But law school has made me impatient about the kinds of things that I feel I should just be willing to roll with.

Before school, I wanted my schedule *right now.*
After first semester, I wanted my grades *right now.*
After second semester, because grades were somewhat depressing, I wanted my rank *right now.*

Now: I want the damn results from the write-on. RIGHT NOW.

*sigh*

Sometimes I hate what law school has done to me. Or revealed about me. Or whatever.

Going ga ga

Clownfish missed his nap yesterday, so by bedtime he was a little wound up and silly.

"You're a Ga Ga, Mommy!" he yelled as I was trying to wrestle him into pajamas.

"What's a Ga Ga?"

"A mommy that lives under the sea."


Conclusion: Clownfish has been reading the blog.

MILS #4

... is at Saramel's place.

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The Weekly Moms In Law School (MILS) Roundup** is hosted on a rotating basis Reasonable Expectations, at PT-LawMom, and at A Little Fish in Law School and is usually posted no later than Monday morning. Next week’s MILS Roundup will be at PT-Lawmom. I think.

No spoilers

So I "went dark" for a few days there to avoid Harry Potter spoilers ... and then my husband spoiled it. He read the last five pages and kept dropping hints until I made a guess so accurate he believed I had read the pages too.

I hadn't.

But his facial expression gave it all away.

I think he's too evil to be a Hufflepuff. But he just had PRK done to his eyes today so I suppose I'd better be kind to him.

The book was great though. Looking to discuss it but NOT on the blog. No spoilers. Email me if you'd like.

There aren't enough hours in a day off

I took today off from SummerJob because the write-on deadline wasn't until a few hours ago and I had so much other stuff to do that just did not get done this weekend. Clownfish and Bullshark came back Sunday night and I spent very little time with them. In fact its probably been two weeks since I've spent any real time with them both together.

So my mission for today was:

1. Finish write-on and turn in.
2. Do laundry.
3. Pick up dry cleaning.
4. Get my nails done (desparate need here).
5. Clean up around the house.
6. Spend evening with family, maybe pick up Clownfish early from school (I am ever an optimist after all).
7. Maybe . . . maybe peek at the first chapter of Harry Potter.

What I accomplished today:

1. Finish write-on and turn in.

For all my friends taking the bar

This will keep your toes tapping through the entire exam, especially as it worms its way into your brain and takes up residence right where your understanding of interpleader should be.



Manamana.

Kick Barzam ass.

Hat tip Annonymous Law Student.

MILS Round-up #3

The Weekly MILS (Moms In Law School) Roundup** is the brainchild of Saramel. It is hosted on a rotating basis at the Reasonable Expectations, PT-LawMom, and A Little Fish in Law School blogs and is usually posted no later than Monday morning (the plan, of course, being a Sunday post).

Next week’s MILS Roundup will be hosted by Saramel.

The "How To Recognize A Mommy" Edition*:

• She is puking. Knocked up and in law school.
• Toys bring out her inner feminist. Peanut Butter Burrito
• She is terrified and elated simultaneously. Lag Liv
• She handles change well. Magic Cookie
• She talks shit. Diary of a Law School Mom.
• She's got perspective. PT Lawmom
• She's conflicted about wanting something more. Reasonable Expectations.
• She's got options. Butterflyfish
• She misses her kids even when she's Barzaming Zuska.

BONUS: This blogger is not a MILS. Hell, this blogger not even female. But I think all parents can relate to this one: Blather. Wince Repeat.

*I seriously considered doing a Harry Potter themed round-up because so many bloggers mentioned him this week, but I am doing the write on and can't start over. Maybe next time.

If you’d like to have your blog added to the MILS blogroll for weekly review or would like us to consider a specific post, drop the hostess(es) an email or leave a comment at their respective sites.

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Right on

I left work early. I have picked up the packet. I made some copies. I have stocked up on caffeine and semi-nutritious food. Clownfish and Bullshark are out of town til Monday.

And I just got an email telling me I got the highest grade in the section (not just in my little class) on my memo in Legal Skills last semester -- (which surprised me because my grade in the class would lead me to beleive there was at least one higher paper, if not more.)

Write on competition: pwned, bitch.



(Gulp... I hope. I'm gonna keep a file so I can "live blog" the nightmare, er, experience.)

In my head

In my head there are blog posts that will not be written.

There is one about daring fashion choices -- I'm talking to you classy backless halter wearer on my commute ... you clearly don't care that we can see the flab rolls, and you really should consider wearing different undergarments with that top.

There is a post about a lunch & learn that involves seafood and acronyms and a Britney Spears solo.

There is one about meeting a Very Important Person for the first time, one who clearly had me confused with someone else because he kept saying things like "And I of course know where you go to school," but in a way that implied it was like Harfurd and not my actual school. And he was confused when someone else said my name.

But of course, I don't blog about work club. So the world will just have to live without.

The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches...

... but its not me.

Well, its not like we didn't know that already.

Hat tip Angry Pregnant Lawyer.

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Quizzes and Personality Tests

Forget being a lawyer

I've got my retirement plan all worked out.

My not-quite-three-year-old can hit the hell out of a t-ball.

Write on approaches

If Fox is correct, I'd really better ace the write on.

Also, I need a joke ... other than my Contracts grade.

Moms in Law School

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A borrowed meme

This is half-a meme because its all I have time for...

What were you doing 10 years ago?

I had just graduated from college, gotten engaged, and was preparing for my first teaching job. I was moving into my first "my own" apartment and getting ready for Bullshark to move halfway across the country.

What were you doing 1 year ago?

Saying goodbye to the little girl I had taken care of for 18 months or so. She is still like a "twin" sister to my son. Preparing for my first year of law school. I was reading the E&E in Torts and adjusting to Clownfish being in daycare. Oh, and dealing with Bullshark being in Iraq.

Catching onto a theme in our relationship yet?

Five snacks you enjoy:

1. Good dark chocolate.

2. Kettle popcorn

3. Chocolate chip cookies with milk

4. Chocolate covered pretzels or peanuts or almonds... preferably dark

5. Umm... oh! Mint chocolate chip and/or bittersweet chocolate ice cream.

Five songs that you know all the lyrics to:

Wow. There are a lot in this category. So I'm picking random ones from my iPod... well, not totally random. Dubious accomplishment to know the words cold to a few of these.

1. Hook. by Blues Traveller.

2. American Pie by Don McLean.

3. Space Oddity by David Bowie.

4. We Didn't Start the Fire by Billy Joel.

5. What's Up by 4NonBlondes.

Sunday

Clownfish likes to give "noggin" kisses (forehead to forehead), nose kisses (nose to nose), chin kisses and ear kisses (you get the idea).

And I've gotten quite a few of those today. And hugs.

I think he loves me again.

For SH

And wuv, twue wuv will follow you...

I can't get the embed to work, so click here: The marriage of Buttercup.

Congratulations!