Saturday, June 27, 2015
Summer fun with Gigi
Gigi took off a couple of Fridays in June so we could go to the Zoo and the Arboretum. We had so much fun!
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Getting bigger every day!
Hey, Mr. Dylan, please stop growing up so quickly. Okay???
Dylan is getting so big and is happier and sweeter every day. I think we are up to 7 or 8 teeth. Dylan loves to giggle and thinks it's hilarious when mom says "Psssttt....." He is now eating all people food. His favorites right now are still berries, bean burritos and peanut butter and jelly. When he is eating something he likes he says "Mmmmmm" He loves to laugh and point. He dances (by bouncing up and down). He says dada for most things and points at himself and says mama (which make sense because when I say mama, I point to myself...must've been lost in translation). He also calls most animals "dada" in various tones. He LOVES dogs and points at every dog during our nightly strolls. He also loves his stuffed animal dogs the most. He face plants into stuffed animals and anything soft and cuddly. He still sleeps like an ostrich with his butt up in the air. He also still sleeps pretty consistently from 8:30pm to 7:00am. He has this sweet glo worm that he plays with before he goes to bed and then by himself in the morning as he is walking up. He also loves throwing all of his stuffies and blankets out of the crib before he dozes off...the glo worm makes quite a thud. He loves playing peek a boo (throwing a blanket over his face and then pulling it down), building with his blocks and just being such a wonderful boy!
We started swim lessons and at first I thought it was a bad idea. Dylan screamed for most of the first lesson but he now seems to like it a lot and even puts his face in the water on his own. He isn't as crazy about his splash days at school but I think that's mainly because he doesn't really understand the allure of getting sprayed in the face by a sprinkler.
We have been spending time together going to the grocery store and doing other fun things. I have loved being part time so much This is truly such an adorable age.
Dylan is getting so big and is happier and sweeter every day. I think we are up to 7 or 8 teeth. Dylan loves to giggle and thinks it's hilarious when mom says "Psssttt....." He is now eating all people food. His favorites right now are still berries, bean burritos and peanut butter and jelly. When he is eating something he likes he says "Mmmmmm" He loves to laugh and point. He dances (by bouncing up and down). He says dada for most things and points at himself and says mama (which make sense because when I say mama, I point to myself...must've been lost in translation). He also calls most animals "dada" in various tones. He LOVES dogs and points at every dog during our nightly strolls. He also loves his stuffed animal dogs the most. He face plants into stuffed animals and anything soft and cuddly. He still sleeps like an ostrich with his butt up in the air. He also still sleeps pretty consistently from 8:30pm to 7:00am. He has this sweet glo worm that he plays with before he goes to bed and then by himself in the morning as he is walking up. He also loves throwing all of his stuffies and blankets out of the crib before he dozes off...the glo worm makes quite a thud. He loves playing peek a boo (throwing a blanket over his face and then pulling it down), building with his blocks and just being such a wonderful boy!
We started swim lessons and at first I thought it was a bad idea. Dylan screamed for most of the first lesson but he now seems to like it a lot and even puts his face in the water on his own. He isn't as crazy about his splash days at school but I think that's mainly because he doesn't really understand the allure of getting sprayed in the face by a sprinkler.
We have been spending time together going to the grocery store and doing other fun things. I have loved being part time so much This is truly such an adorable age.
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Uncle Don Graduates
The youngest in my family, Uncle Don, graduated this past weekend! It's crazy because I realized that he was Dylan's age whenever I graduated from high school. Dad was fishing with his grandpa and cousins in Minnesota so he wasn't able to attend so I faced the great unknown with a newly walking toddler.
Don had quite the crew for your graduation. Aunt Phyllis, Uncle Peter, Elissa, Ryan, Ann, Dad, Nonnie (Ann's mom) and of course me and Dylan. Dylan was AMAZED by the chandeliers in the ballroom in the room that Don graduated in. He loved pointing at them and couldn't take his eyes off of them. He did great when he was sitting with me but about 10 minutes into the ceremony - we had just watched the graduates walk in - he promptly tried to wiggle out of my arms and I took him out of the room. We were right in front and I thought it was the best for everyone.
Don's class was very small - 35 people - but the ceremony was VERY long (over 2 hours). Rick Santorium (running for president) was the speaker which was pretty cool. Dylan had quite the time in the back area... He was crawling at mach speed from one part of the room to the next leaving a wake of toys in his path. He tasted lemonade for the first time - yum. And had a cookie - he freaked out he loved it so much. Mom was really glad when the ceremony was over.
Afterwards, Dylan and I met Don, Elissa, Paige, Nonnie, Dad and Ann back at their house. We ate cake and berries and had a fun time catching up. Dylan especially loved climbing the stairs (mom did not love it as much).
We are so proud of you Don! Sic 'em bears!!!!
Don had quite the crew for your graduation. Aunt Phyllis, Uncle Peter, Elissa, Ryan, Ann, Dad, Nonnie (Ann's mom) and of course me and Dylan. Dylan was AMAZED by the chandeliers in the ballroom in the room that Don graduated in. He loved pointing at them and couldn't take his eyes off of them. He did great when he was sitting with me but about 10 minutes into the ceremony - we had just watched the graduates walk in - he promptly tried to wiggle out of my arms and I took him out of the room. We were right in front and I thought it was the best for everyone.
Don's class was very small - 35 people - but the ceremony was VERY long (over 2 hours). Rick Santorium (running for president) was the speaker which was pretty cool. Dylan had quite the time in the back area... He was crawling at mach speed from one part of the room to the next leaving a wake of toys in his path. He tasted lemonade for the first time - yum. And had a cookie - he freaked out he loved it so much. Mom was really glad when the ceremony was over.
Afterwards, Dylan and I met Don, Elissa, Paige, Nonnie, Dad and Ann back at their house. We ate cake and berries and had a fun time catching up. Dylan especially loved climbing the stairs (mom did not love it as much).
We are so proud of you Don! Sic 'em bears!!!!
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Walking
Dylan didn't even wait a whole 24 hours to show us his new moves - 2 BIG steps! We woke up the day after returning from Italy, brewed some much needed coffee and headed up to Dylan's playroom to let him play while we digested all of the jet lag. Dad was playing with Dylan near the yellow playhouse but apparently the playhouse was not near enough because right before our wondering weary eyes should appear but this kid, standing up and taking two steps before grabbing the top of the house. We couldn't believe it!
Our lives are about to get much more busy! And we are excited!
Our lives are about to get much more busy! And we are excited!
Monday, June 1, 2015
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Final Days of Full-time
For the last few months, my heart has been really troubled in that I really wanted to be able to spend more time with Dylan. Dylan's school has been a great spot for him. The teachers are so wonderful and loving and I have enjoyed hearing all of his stories when I go to pick him up but at the same time I've felt very sad because I want to be there to share these memories with him. I feel like I am missing so many precious moments being stuck behind my desk. I talked with Matt about it one night and he agreed that financially we could take a hit and let me be part time. By being part time, this would give me more time to dedicate to the house, be able to cook (which I love to do) and have time to take Dylan / me to doctors appointments....basically be able to slow down.
The timing honestly could not have been more perfect. My current company is going through a bit of a transition and I wasn't sure that my position fit in to the new plans. There were some recent layoffs of highly tenured people and my position's responsibilities had dwindled in recent months. I still really enjoyed the people at my company but when I approached my boss about my desire to go part time, he didn't think that this would be a possibility.
One of my sweetest, bestest friends had left my current company to go back to work for a company that I had actually met her at. I had been at AHS for 5 1/2 years (from 2005-2011) and so I was very familiar with the people and product. I had shared with her that I wanted to go part time and she worked to create a position for me. I would be home Mondays and either Wednesday or Thursday (depending on the week) and at the office Tuesday and Friday. She also ensured that I would have flexibility to log in should Dylan get sick - which was very important because the little guy loves to contract little bugs here and there. I gave my boss at my current position my letter and he was very supportive. I can't wait for all of the fun things that we will be able to do little Dylan. I have already signed you up for swim lessons and can't wait to be your full time mama with a part time job.
Speaking of being a mom... I had a wonderful Mother's Day doing two of my most favorite things - eating Italian food and being with my family. I am truly blessed.
The timing honestly could not have been more perfect. My current company is going through a bit of a transition and I wasn't sure that my position fit in to the new plans. There were some recent layoffs of highly tenured people and my position's responsibilities had dwindled in recent months. I still really enjoyed the people at my company but when I approached my boss about my desire to go part time, he didn't think that this would be a possibility.
One of my sweetest, bestest friends had left my current company to go back to work for a company that I had actually met her at. I had been at AHS for 5 1/2 years (from 2005-2011) and so I was very familiar with the people and product. I had shared with her that I wanted to go part time and she worked to create a position for me. I would be home Mondays and either Wednesday or Thursday (depending on the week) and at the office Tuesday and Friday. She also ensured that I would have flexibility to log in should Dylan get sick - which was very important because the little guy loves to contract little bugs here and there. I gave my boss at my current position my letter and he was very supportive. I can't wait for all of the fun things that we will be able to do little Dylan. I have already signed you up for swim lessons and can't wait to be your full time mama with a part time job.
Speaking of being a mom... I had a wonderful Mother's Day doing two of my most favorite things - eating Italian food and being with my family. I am truly blessed.
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