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.

Helmet head no more!

Big day in our household!  Dylan got his helmet off!!!!  Dylan's little noggin had rounded out and the DOC band days were FINALLY behind us.  Mom was ecstatic!

The DOC band made a huge difference and I am so glad that we did it.  The flat spot on his right side of the head had smoothed out and his head was not so pointy and cone-like.  I had really psyched myself into thinking that this experience would be horrible but it truly wasn't.  It's amazing that a piece of plastic could do so much for our little guy.  We are so pleased with the results and this type of day should be celebrated with frozen yogurt!!!