Jack is famous!

Well not really....but he kinda is because he's mine.

Jay took off work early and took Jack to visit Grandma at work. He got to go onto the set of our local news station after flirting with some of the sales girls and newscasters.

I think he may have a future in promotions if he ever wants one. He smiled at any mention of him being used for station advertisements.

Next time we'll have to get him on the green screen to do the weather or behind the sports desk flashing his hook 'em horns!

He kept staring at the lights. He likes lights.

From JacKXAN

From JacKXAN

Happy in the spotlight!

From JacKXAN

I'm ready for my cameo, just give me the mic and step back. "This is Jack Ryan...KXAN news..."

From JacKXAN

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.

Where did we go?

Betcha your wondering where we've been? Well...actually no where. I know we're boring.

Since returning back to work last week and having computer problems I haven't been able to post. We're going to buy a new computer this week but until then I have to do everything from work and I try and not do much personal stuff while I'm here.

BTW, I pink puffy heart my new job. Love everybody I work with. Love my boss. Love everything. Who knew I'd like working in the oil industry so much. Who knew they needed QA people so much in the oil industry. The only thing I don't like is that now I have to be here at 8am and everybody know how much I loath mornings.

Anywa,y Jay got a new camera so there are tons of new pictures and I'm hoping to update by the end of this week.

6 month stats

I took Jack to the doctor today for his 2 week follow up of his bronchilitus. Good news is that he's completely clear off all the breathing treatments. His chest looks great and there is no more wheezing. We need to keep the breathing machine and medication in case he has another episode but the doctor left it up to me to give it to him as needed. There are fires in Mexico this time of year so the smoke could set it off again but we'll make sure and take every precaution when the smoke gets here. He also got his six month vaccines and the first half of the flu shot. I won't let him get any shots when he's sick which is why we waited so long for this round. I've got a friend who's son had an unfortunate reaction to a vaccine while he had a fever and I just can't take the chance. We have no idea if the fever and the vaccine combo caused his reaction but I'd rather be safe than sorry.

Our little big man is
21.8lbs

28 inches long

That makes him off the charts for weight and in the 90% for his height.

Can you believe that he weighed just 6lbs and 15oz when he was born?

****I will take the official 6 month picture tomorrow************

He has a binky obsession

I've been told that I had a thing for my binkys. I've been told I use to sleep with one in each hand and one in my mouth. I guess I liked variety even as a baby.

I think Jack might be taking after me.

We don't encourage it but there are a couple on his playmat and he always picks them up and puts them in his mouth or plays with them for a while.

From Breathing treatment

From Breathing treatment

I can only imagine what my mother went through to break me of the binky habit. I have a feeling we'll be going through it too.

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.

Jack's first wedding

Don't worry...we didn't marry him off yet.

Although I think the bride might have wanted to run off with him after seeing him in his suit.

Yes, I said that right. In his suit. I was lucky enough to find a super cute suit the week before we went. I think he looks adorable in his tie and vest.

From Jacks First Wedding

He was all smiles the entire day and even though the ceremony was directly in the middle of his nap time, unfortunately he just couldn't stay awake through the ceremony and drifted off to sleep without a peep right before communion. The priest smiled and blessed him anyway. I guess babies are the only ones who get to sleep through church.

The bride hired a few babysitters for the reception so he got to hang out with a few of the kids. He did meet a really cute girl (and I'm not sure but he just might have gotten her number). We went to go check on him a few times and the last time found him sound asleep with the grandmas watching over him. He was in a very safe and loving hands. They loved taking care of him for the short time they got to help out.