Jack has decided that it's time to give mom and dad another heart attack. It's walking time!!
I took him to a playgroup on Saturday morning and just like he'd been doing it for weeks let go of a standing toy and took a few steps. I about died. Seriously? THIS is where he picks to take his first steps??? I didn't have my camera, my phone was across the room and Jay wasn't there. The girls all cheered and he smiled so we've decided that since he was the only boy in a room filled with a dozen girls and their moms that he was just showing off.
I got home and told Jay so we kept our phones around just to see if he would do it again. I just happen to get this on video, it's not that great and it's only a couple of steps but it's still considered walking.
I know it looks like we never have him fully clothed but I promise you we do. Around the house it's easier for him to just wear whatever or just a diaper. He's a very messy eater so his shirt comes off during food time and sometimes it doesn't get put back on. We've also had the hottest summer on record so we try and keep him as cool and comfortable as we can.
He's still building his confidence so he only gets a couple of steps but he's coming along quickly.
Today I get home from work and walk in the door only to be greated by Jack holding Jays hand and walking like a big little man. I quickly put my stuff down and had to get in on the action. Can you tell that Jay dressed him for daycare?
I love how he reaches for Dexter at the end. They are going to be best buddies as they both grow.
If I keep pushing him down will he stop walking? I'm not ready for him to grow up. I love my wonderful happy baby. Babies don't walk.
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Toothless Wonder…..no more.
Can you guess what happened? Yup, that’s right. Jack got his first tooth. Actually, he got two teeth at the same time. Hey, this kid defiantly takes after me……If you’re going to do something big then do it big.
He defiantly didn’t have anything the Tuesday night when he was gnawing on us because we would have felt it. Jay didn’t feel anything Wednesday morning while getting him ready but when he picked him up from daycare the teachers told him that Jack had two teeth. I think they were kind of worried about telling us since it happened at daycare and not in front of us. I’m pretty sure Jay was shocked because he hasn’t been fussy at all. He’s actually been a dream to be around. We figured since he is such a moody kid that we’d know for DAYS that something was going on (there have been several false alarms so we’ve got plenty of teething toys and Motrin for the pain). Jack had fallen asleep on the way home from daycare so Jay put him in his room and came and told me. I was just shocked. Sure enough after he woke up I stuck my finger in his mouth and felt two teeth. They are barely there but they are there. I don’t know if we are going to be able to get a picture for a bit because he sticks his tongue out and covers it every time we open his mouth. Jay will have to work some fancy camera skills while I get him to giggle to get one.
No word on if they are straight or not but knowing my history I can see some pretty big orthodontic bills in my future.
He defiantly didn’t have anything the Tuesday night when he was gnawing on us because we would have felt it. Jay didn’t feel anything Wednesday morning while getting him ready but when he picked him up from daycare the teachers told him that Jack had two teeth. I think they were kind of worried about telling us since it happened at daycare and not in front of us. I’m pretty sure Jay was shocked because he hasn’t been fussy at all. He’s actually been a dream to be around. We figured since he is such a moody kid that we’d know for DAYS that something was going on (there have been several false alarms so we’ve got plenty of teething toys and Motrin for the pain). Jack had fallen asleep on the way home from daycare so Jay put him in his room and came and told me. I was just shocked. Sure enough after he woke up I stuck my finger in his mouth and felt two teeth. They are barely there but they are there. I don’t know if we are going to be able to get a picture for a bit because he sticks his tongue out and covers it every time we open his mouth. Jay will have to work some fancy camera skills while I get him to giggle to get one.
No word on if they are straight or not but knowing my history I can see some pretty big orthodontic bills in my future.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
I got a JOB!
I realize this is suppose to be a blog about Jack but I write it so this post is going to be about me.
I got a JOB! I got a JOB! I got a JOB!
I got a JOB! I got a JOB! I got a JOB!
I got a JOB! I got a JOB! I got a JOB!
I got a JOB! I got a JOB! I got a JOB!
I got a JOB! I got a JOB! I got a JOB!
Did I tell you I got a job?
I almost didn't apply for this job becuase they paid to much and I thought I'd never get it. After some editing of my resume and a few phone calls from the recruiter a phone interview was set up. Thankfully the manager was traveling and couldn't make our phone interview and converted it to a face to face interview. I hate phone interviews. I'm terrible on the phone which I'm sure is a product of being on a computer all the time. I'm awkward to say the least and I have horrible reception at my house so the interview never seems to go well. I also second guess myself a lot. Plus I can read people fairly well and I simply can't read their faces over the phone.
Anyway, I arrived at the interview today and was told it was a panel interview which means it's in front of 4 people who are usually team members or key components of my team. I've had panel interviews that last 20 minutes and I've had them last for 4 hours and have gone both ways, they can be grueling. I guess they liked me and liked my answers becuase I got a call from the recruiter later in the day because they wanted to offer me the job. I gladly accepted and did my happy dance in the kitchen. I called Jay as soon as I got off the phone and blurted out that I'd gotten an offer. I was glad he actually answered becuase he's usually to busy to answer his phone and I don't like calling him for stupid reasons. He's busy and I doubt he needs to hear from me during the day asking what time he's going to be home and what he wants for dinner. Luckily it was towards the end of the day and he was close to packing up. He may or may have done a happy dance in his office too.
Jay got home and we went out to dinner to celebrate. Jack was of course thrilled and was the hit of the waitstaff.
I start work on Tuesday since Monday is a holiday. I am really excited to be going back to work. I'm just not the stay at home type. Although I think Dexter is going to miss mommy and Dexter play time. It's kinda far from the house but still manageable and I've driven farther. I might regret buying an SUV when gas prices go up this summer though. I don't think the drive will be a big deal since I'll be going a different direction than traffic. We never took Jack out of daycare so thankfully I don't have to rush around trying to find a place for him. That daycare has been one of the best decisions we've made.
Now the next couple of days will be spent running around Austin trying to finish my errands and get ready for work. I will actually need makeup since I haven't been wearing it consistently for the last year it's dwindled to the bare minimum. And clothes....I don't think my jeans and t-shirts are going to cut it in this office like they did at Powered. I haven't had to buy nice office clothes in over a year due to pregnancy and being out of work after Jack came. I can't wait to go shopping and I can't wait for Tuesday.
I got a JOB! I got a JOB! I got a JOB!
I got a JOB! I got a JOB! I got a JOB!
I got a JOB! I got a JOB! I got a JOB!
I got a JOB! I got a JOB! I got a JOB!
I got a JOB! I got a JOB! I got a JOB!
Did I tell you I got a job?
I almost didn't apply for this job becuase they paid to much and I thought I'd never get it. After some editing of my resume and a few phone calls from the recruiter a phone interview was set up. Thankfully the manager was traveling and couldn't make our phone interview and converted it to a face to face interview. I hate phone interviews. I'm terrible on the phone which I'm sure is a product of being on a computer all the time. I'm awkward to say the least and I have horrible reception at my house so the interview never seems to go well. I also second guess myself a lot. Plus I can read people fairly well and I simply can't read their faces over the phone.
Anyway, I arrived at the interview today and was told it was a panel interview which means it's in front of 4 people who are usually team members or key components of my team. I've had panel interviews that last 20 minutes and I've had them last for 4 hours and have gone both ways, they can be grueling. I guess they liked me and liked my answers becuase I got a call from the recruiter later in the day because they wanted to offer me the job. I gladly accepted and did my happy dance in the kitchen. I called Jay as soon as I got off the phone and blurted out that I'd gotten an offer. I was glad he actually answered becuase he's usually to busy to answer his phone and I don't like calling him for stupid reasons. He's busy and I doubt he needs to hear from me during the day asking what time he's going to be home and what he wants for dinner. Luckily it was towards the end of the day and he was close to packing up. He may or may have done a happy dance in his office too.
Jay got home and we went out to dinner to celebrate. Jack was of course thrilled and was the hit of the waitstaff.
I start work on Tuesday since Monday is a holiday. I am really excited to be going back to work. I'm just not the stay at home type. Although I think Dexter is going to miss mommy and Dexter play time. It's kinda far from the house but still manageable and I've driven farther. I might regret buying an SUV when gas prices go up this summer though. I don't think the drive will be a big deal since I'll be going a different direction than traffic. We never took Jack out of daycare so thankfully I don't have to rush around trying to find a place for him. That daycare has been one of the best decisions we've made.
Now the next couple of days will be spent running around Austin trying to finish my errands and get ready for work. I will actually need makeup since I haven't been wearing it consistently for the last year it's dwindled to the bare minimum. And clothes....I don't think my jeans and t-shirts are going to cut it in this office like they did at Powered. I haven't had to buy nice office clothes in over a year due to pregnancy and being out of work after Jack came. I can't wait to go shopping and I can't wait for Tuesday.
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