...maybe it's time to be living the rhyme...
It has been a full three months since I made a post of real substance. And oh my, has a lot happened.
First off, I didn't get the lead position I so badly wanted. Instead I received a Level 2 position, which is the step below the lead position. I didn't have enough experience, which is understandable. And it gives me something to work towards. I went to school for this. I do a good job at what I do, and I want to stay there for awhile. The money I make, the flexibility I have, and the insurance I hold is worth it for the time being. I will prove to them that my degree and certificate are worth something, and that my age is not a hindrance.
Secondly, Cristian is going to be SIX months old on the 27th. Can you believe that? My baby is getting so big! He is growing like a weed, eating like a trucker, and is the absolute light of my life. He gets baptized on the 28th (when some of his New Jersey family is in town), and I'm excited for that. He visited Santa and did FANTASTIC, and we took his Christmas pictures.
Isn't he absolutely adorable? He sits up on his own, and he's working on pulling himself up. He's not crawling, but he wiggles like crazy. He sees his new pediatrician tomorrow for a check-up on his ear infection. I love his new doctor, and I'm really glad we were able to switch to her. We found her by accident because I originally wanted him to see a different doctor. I never thought I would be a mother at 23. But I am so glad that I am because he has changed my life forever and for the better.
Blake will be done with school next week, which I am excited about. I get a month of my husband, and then he's only got one more semester. Today marks our 2 year, 10 month anniversary. Yes, it's been rough. Yes, there's been a lot of tough times. But I wouldn't change anything for the world. He is the only man I can picture falling asleep next to, and the only man I would want to wake up next to. He is such an amazing father and husband, and I thank God every single day that I am lucky enough to be his wife.
Other than that, life has been constant. Steady and somewhat boring, but constant. I have my girls at work, which make the place for me. Fe's not going to be there as much, which makes me sad. But she's having a baby! I have my friends outside of work too. I wish I could see more of Leigh and Annie and Cathy and Manda and Claire and I know I've missed people but it's late and I'm tired. But we are all living our lives and I'm so proud of everyone. I miss all of our Jersey people, but money only leaves us the opportunity to come out once a year. The invitation is open to come visit us! I also have a mom's group that I'm in which is going alright. Most of them are older, which is nice because they will help me go through all the milestones. I have a huge support group, which really is amazing.
I'm officially a member at Tippecanoe Church, which is shocking because I never thought I would join a church. But I feel really comfortable there and I'm glad that Cristian will be baptized there. I'm also really happy that Blake's parents and grandmother could come out for this and to spend some time with him. I wish that more of his family could come out, but I understand that time and money are tight all around. I'm glad we are all getting along better, and I actually am looking forward to this visit. I want to take them to the museum, and then let them take us where they want.
I say this every year, but in 2009, I am going to lose weight. 50 pounds to be exact. A huge slap in the face hit me this week when I was denied life insurance. And I've been wanting to do this for awhile, but now I have reason. Besides being healthier for my husband and my son and myself. I am going back to Weight Watchers. Packing healthier lunches. Working out at least 4 times a week WITH MY HUSBAND (it's a different kind of quality time). But I'm allowing myself 1 "cheat" day a week. I won't deprive myself. And I refuse to go back to the bulimia, which wants to rear its ugly head. I won't let it! I will not be made a victim. So I am going to do this right.
Christmas is right around the corner. Cards are sent out. We only sent 60 out, so I apologize if you didn't get one. I still owe a few people pictures that we took. Let me know if I owe you one. All presents are bought and/or made. Most are wrapped. I feel really in control of the season, which excites me. I want to make Cristian's first Christmas the best I can. And it will be nice because he'll be around family and then have his Jersey family come in and be baptized.
Looking back, 2008 has been quite the year. I have grown so much as a woman. A wife. A friend. A daughter. A sister. An employee. And most importantly, a mother. I owe so much to those who love me when I don't love myself. My amazing family and my truest friends. The most amazing husband a wife could have, and a little boy who makes my days worth living. When I sit back and look upon my blessings, I realize that they are abundant and that my life is fantastic. Thank you for all of you who make it that way. I hope that 2009 has as much in store for me, if not even more. I can't wait to see what is ahead of myself and my family.
And I can't wait for everyone to continue to be by my side.
<3m
First off, I didn't get the lead position I so badly wanted. Instead I received a Level 2 position, which is the step below the lead position. I didn't have enough experience, which is understandable. And it gives me something to work towards. I went to school for this. I do a good job at what I do, and I want to stay there for awhile. The money I make, the flexibility I have, and the insurance I hold is worth it for the time being. I will prove to them that my degree and certificate are worth something, and that my age is not a hindrance.
Secondly, Cristian is going to be SIX months old on the 27th. Can you believe that? My baby is getting so big! He is growing like a weed, eating like a trucker, and is the absolute light of my life. He gets baptized on the 28th (when some of his New Jersey family is in town), and I'm excited for that. He visited Santa and did FANTASTIC, and we took his Christmas pictures.
Isn't he absolutely adorable? He sits up on his own, and he's working on pulling himself up. He's not crawling, but he wiggles like crazy. He sees his new pediatrician tomorrow for a check-up on his ear infection. I love his new doctor, and I'm really glad we were able to switch to her. We found her by accident because I originally wanted him to see a different doctor. I never thought I would be a mother at 23. But I am so glad that I am because he has changed my life forever and for the better.
Blake will be done with school next week, which I am excited about. I get a month of my husband, and then he's only got one more semester. Today marks our 2 year, 10 month anniversary. Yes, it's been rough. Yes, there's been a lot of tough times. But I wouldn't change anything for the world. He is the only man I can picture falling asleep next to, and the only man I would want to wake up next to. He is such an amazing father and husband, and I thank God every single day that I am lucky enough to be his wife.
Other than that, life has been constant. Steady and somewhat boring, but constant. I have my girls at work, which make the place for me. Fe's not going to be there as much, which makes me sad. But she's having a baby! I have my friends outside of work too. I wish I could see more of Leigh and Annie and Cathy and Manda and Claire and I know I've missed people but it's late and I'm tired. But we are all living our lives and I'm so proud of everyone. I miss all of our Jersey people, but money only leaves us the opportunity to come out once a year. The invitation is open to come visit us! I also have a mom's group that I'm in which is going alright. Most of them are older, which is nice because they will help me go through all the milestones. I have a huge support group, which really is amazing.
I'm officially a member at Tippecanoe Church, which is shocking because I never thought I would join a church. But I feel really comfortable there and I'm glad that Cristian will be baptized there. I'm also really happy that Blake's parents and grandmother could come out for this and to spend some time with him. I wish that more of his family could come out, but I understand that time and money are tight all around. I'm glad we are all getting along better, and I actually am looking forward to this visit. I want to take them to the museum, and then let them take us where they want.
I say this every year, but in 2009, I am going to lose weight. 50 pounds to be exact. A huge slap in the face hit me this week when I was denied life insurance. And I've been wanting to do this for awhile, but now I have reason. Besides being healthier for my husband and my son and myself. I am going back to Weight Watchers. Packing healthier lunches. Working out at least 4 times a week WITH MY HUSBAND (it's a different kind of quality time). But I'm allowing myself 1 "cheat" day a week. I won't deprive myself. And I refuse to go back to the bulimia, which wants to rear its ugly head. I won't let it! I will not be made a victim. So I am going to do this right.
Christmas is right around the corner. Cards are sent out. We only sent 60 out, so I apologize if you didn't get one. I still owe a few people pictures that we took. Let me know if I owe you one. All presents are bought and/or made. Most are wrapped. I feel really in control of the season, which excites me. I want to make Cristian's first Christmas the best I can. And it will be nice because he'll be around family and then have his Jersey family come in and be baptized.
Looking back, 2008 has been quite the year. I have grown so much as a woman. A wife. A friend. A daughter. A sister. An employee. And most importantly, a mother. I owe so much to those who love me when I don't love myself. My amazing family and my truest friends. The most amazing husband a wife could have, and a little boy who makes my days worth living. When I sit back and look upon my blessings, I realize that they are abundant and that my life is fantastic. Thank you for all of you who make it that way. I hope that 2009 has as much in store for me, if not even more. I can't wait to see what is ahead of myself and my family.
And I can't wait for everyone to continue to be by my side.
<3m