Some have inquired about Bryce's work.
Bryce works for a company called Advanced MD (well technically ADP Advanced MD since ADP purchased their company last week). He's a support tech. He's AMAZING at his job. I'm not just saying that because I'm his wife. He has learned their software (medical billings and records storage) in and out. He was able to make senior tech after 7 months of employment and it takes 6 months to achieve senior tech. They now have a different name for the position. He was put on a special project in about September or October. He's been working CRAZY overtime!! One paycheck he had 48 hours of overtime. Besides the Team Leader/Manager (who went on business trip) he worked WAY more hours than anyone else.
He did great and the Team Leader really wants him to move to their department. Well, it's in the Engineering Department. So they prefer they have a degree BUT there is a level 1 position that doesn't require the degree. The CTO of the company, the engineering director and the product release manager all want him there BUT the Software Testing Manager (the one he'd be under) replied "Yes we have the option of level 1 but I've never hired for it and I don't plan on it."
That was Friday. Monday morning (because he was supposed to give his boss and answer where or not he'd take a different position in support) he was supposed to meet with the CTO and go over how there is errors in their system. If so many people want him, they why can't he be there. Well, The Software Testing Manager called and said that they were opening a level 1 position under the TEAM LEADER/MANAGER (of the project he just gone done with). If Tiffany has any say, the position will be his. BUT they have to open it up to ALL the employees there so it's not a guarantee. This is what we have been praying for. This is the department he wants to be in. He can go back to school and he can make a career out of it and he LOVES it. We're hoping for a miracle and that he gets the position. I will let you all know!
Regardless, I am so so proud of Bryce and all the hard work he's done the last 6 months!!!
Robert Jack
Weight Loss Tracker
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
Daycare Update
I found the most PERFECT daycare for Robert. I ended up taking most of Friday off. I was having anxiety and the daycare places are just too expensive. I understand that A LOT of people get state assistance for daycare but come on $815 is a joke! Why work?
I went and checked out a few places and was feeling ok about them and so I went home and went thru the list of daycares I had and felt like I needed to call the Turner's. I called them and we set up an appointment for Monday (today). I went to my last appt I had on Friday and that one was going to be the one, but it still wasn't feeling just right. It was good, but out of the way so just because it was cheaper didn't mean I was going to save anything. I called JoAnna back and asked her if I could just come over that day (Friday). She said yes.
The whole way there, I was feeling like this is going to be the one. I walked in and I just knew that that was were Robert needed to be. It's perfect. It's a home daycare. Husband/Wife team. I met a very happy dad, that has two children there. I signed him up and he'll start going April 4th.
I had happy dreams about it all weekend.
Thank you Heavenly Father for directing me to JoAnna and Tom Turner.
Now we wait to hear about Bryce's new position at work. He turned down one position today that if this other one doesn't work out would have been a great 2nd choice BUT it didn't feel right. We're praying that the other one works out. It's where he wants to be and he will have the best chance of success there and he will be able to make it a career in that department
I went and checked out a few places and was feeling ok about them and so I went home and went thru the list of daycares I had and felt like I needed to call the Turner's. I called them and we set up an appointment for Monday (today). I went to my last appt I had on Friday and that one was going to be the one, but it still wasn't feeling just right. It was good, but out of the way so just because it was cheaper didn't mean I was going to save anything. I called JoAnna back and asked her if I could just come over that day (Friday). She said yes.
The whole way there, I was feeling like this is going to be the one. I walked in and I just knew that that was were Robert needed to be. It's perfect. It's a home daycare. Husband/Wife team. I met a very happy dad, that has two children there. I signed him up and he'll start going April 4th.
I had happy dreams about it all weekend.
Thank you Heavenly Father for directing me to JoAnna and Tom Turner.
Now we wait to hear about Bryce's new position at work. He turned down one position today that if this other one doesn't work out would have been a great 2nd choice BUT it didn't feel right. We're praying that the other one works out. It's where he wants to be and he will have the best chance of success there and he will be able to make it a career in that department
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Daycare....
I never imagined how hard it would be to find a daycare for Robert.
We have been EXTREMELY blessed the last 17 months (with 1 month to go) to have Bryce's FABULOUS sister Brionne watch Robert. She's amazing. She created a blog for me so that I could see what was going on each day. At the beginning it was so I knew when he was eating and pooping and now it's just to see what he's eating and all the fun stuff he's doing. It's hard that I'm not going to have the personal connection. That Robert isn't going to have the love of an Aunt and his best friend and cousin Max with him almost everyday. Robert can finally FULLY say Max (including the "X"). It's adorable to hear. He calls Aunt Brionne AMA which is kind of like Aunt MA :) They have a special connection and we are going to miss the Carrolls so so much when they move to San Fransisco. It's a necessary move but one that we're not happy about.
I went and interviewed my first daycare this am. It wasn't BAD. I don't think the kids were not safe or being ignored but it just didn't feel right. From the moment I walked it. I wanted so badly for this to be the right one, but we've been praying hard that we would be directed and I know it was the Lord's hand in what we need to do. Gaby was nice. The kids looked happy but it just wasn't right for Robert. So I went back to searching. I think I just printed off 15-20 ads from KSL and this childresourceandreferralmetro.com. Hopefully I can find one in all of these. They're not as convenient (ie 2 streets south) but it's not about that. This is who will be teaching Robert most of the things he learns. He will spend MORE time with them then he'll spend with me. I want someone to fill the "daytime mommy" (as we affectionately called Brionne) spot. I want him to learn, thrive and be happy. If I can't be there, I want the best that I can afford :) It's expensive. One daycare center charges $800 a month! Are you kidding me?!?! I know you're watching my child but come on!
Wish me LUCK!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Fandango Deal
Bryce and I are always looking for a cheap date. Movies are expensive anymore and this deal is pretty much a 2 for 1 :) check out this fandango at living social.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Weight Watchers Journey
WOW! What a week. I just prayed that I didn't gain. It was hard being home with Robert everyday, but I lost and I lost a lot.
I lost 2.6 lbs which makes me down 11.4 lbs. I hit my 2nd 5 lb mark (duh) but also my 5% it's actually 6%.
I'm so excited. My friend who is going with me also hit her 5% mark. It was fun to hit that on the same day! Let's hope to keeping it up.
I know that my mom and aunt are really excited to start and I've inspired another friend to lose.
I'm lucky to be able to lose weight easily with things like this but my goal is to keep it off. I haven't lost a pant size yet (just a cup size...blah!) but you can VISUALLY tell I've lost weight! It feels great!!
Also TODAY marks day 1 NO SODA! I had to get off the Diet Rockstar for my budget and for my overall wellness.
I lost 2.6 lbs which makes me down 11.4 lbs. I hit my 2nd 5 lb mark (duh) but also my 5% it's actually 6%.
I'm so excited. My friend who is going with me also hit her 5% mark. It was fun to hit that on the same day! Let's hope to keeping it up.
I know that my mom and aunt are really excited to start and I've inspired another friend to lose.
I'm lucky to be able to lose weight easily with things like this but my goal is to keep it off. I haven't lost a pant size yet (just a cup size...blah!) but you can VISUALLY tell I've lost weight! It feels great!!
Also TODAY marks day 1 NO SODA! I had to get off the Diet Rockstar for my budget and for my overall wellness.
Robert Says
WOW! Where has my little boy gone?!?!
I spent last week Tues-Fri home with the little Mr. He has his first (and hopefully ONLY) case of the CROUP.
During this last week, I swear Robert knows a word for everything. He grew leaps and bounds in a week.
This morning he came into the bathroom and said "come". He wanted me to following him. So I did and he pointed to the juice and said juice bippee (sippy).
We went for a walk on Sunday and he excitedly pointed to the garage and said something close to garage. I knew what he was talking about.
He points out EVERY SINGLE flag/flagpole that he sees. There are A LOT of fwagpoes that I never noticed before!
He still stops everything when he hears the helicopters/airplanes. The more he does this, the more I feel like it's partial a connection with his namesakes (my grandpa director of aviation at mccarren and bryce's grandpa died test flying a plane for the service---sorry don't know which service but he flew planes--i want to say navy).
He starting to think he can climb OUT of his bed. I'm not ready for him to not be in his crib. Hopefully he forgets about that. He hasn't made it out but it's only a matter of time. Maybe I need to start looking for a toddler bed :)
Another Robert obsession is with cleaning his hands. I'm assuming my sister-in-law is afraid of the exchange of sickness. He says, hands...hands and sticks them out so you can squirt anti-bacterial soap. He rubs it in and 10 minutes later he wants more. I distract him and that usually helps until he sees it again.
His favorite show is "EMO" aka Nemo, which we watched at least 3 times a day while he was sick. Not really a fan of Cars (well he better become one because his room is going to be cars, not the movie cars but cars) and he enjoys Toy Story 2 (we don't own 1 and I think 3 is dumb).
He loves to mimic noises and will repeat any word you say to him. He tries REALLY hard to say Aunt Brionne. Doesn't come out like that at all, it's like Awbwe or something.
He's mastered
Papa (still his favorite person)
Dada
Mama
Max
Jace (our next door neighbor
Jen (Jace's mom)
Gamma
Gampa
Josh
Jazzy (Yaz)
DeeDee--Darron, in fact a lot of people are Dee Dee--;)
He's said Dougie once, clear as day and now doesn't try
Still working on the rest.
I spent last week Tues-Fri home with the little Mr. He has his first (and hopefully ONLY) case of the CROUP.
During this last week, I swear Robert knows a word for everything. He grew leaps and bounds in a week.
This morning he came into the bathroom and said "come". He wanted me to following him. So I did and he pointed to the juice and said juice bippee (sippy).
We went for a walk on Sunday and he excitedly pointed to the garage and said something close to garage. I knew what he was talking about.
He points out EVERY SINGLE flag/flagpole that he sees. There are A LOT of fwagpoes that I never noticed before!
He still stops everything when he hears the helicopters/airplanes. The more he does this, the more I feel like it's partial a connection with his namesakes (my grandpa director of aviation at mccarren and bryce's grandpa died test flying a plane for the service---sorry don't know which service but he flew planes--i want to say navy).
He starting to think he can climb OUT of his bed. I'm not ready for him to not be in his crib. Hopefully he forgets about that. He hasn't made it out but it's only a matter of time. Maybe I need to start looking for a toddler bed :)
Another Robert obsession is with cleaning his hands. I'm assuming my sister-in-law is afraid of the exchange of sickness. He says, hands...hands and sticks them out so you can squirt anti-bacterial soap. He rubs it in and 10 minutes later he wants more. I distract him and that usually helps until he sees it again.
His favorite show is "EMO" aka Nemo, which we watched at least 3 times a day while he was sick. Not really a fan of Cars (well he better become one because his room is going to be cars, not the movie cars but cars) and he enjoys Toy Story 2 (we don't own 1 and I think 3 is dumb).
He loves to mimic noises and will repeat any word you say to him. He tries REALLY hard to say Aunt Brionne. Doesn't come out like that at all, it's like Awbwe or something.
He's mastered
Papa (still his favorite person)
Dada
Mama
Max
Jace (our next door neighbor
Jen (Jace's mom)
Gamma
Gampa
Josh
Jazzy (Yaz)
DeeDee--Darron, in fact a lot of people are Dee Dee--;)
He's said Dougie once, clear as day and now doesn't try
Still working on the rest.
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