September 8

It’s been awhile. Things are moving right along. Work is going really well for me. I appreciate the flexibility of my new job and love not taking things home every day. That was the whole point of quitting teaching – and it is well worth it. This job is a whole new world and I feel like I am learning a new profession. I am learning to be a better listener and really want to help these new teachers. I feel for these people - it's hard to be brand new! It’s a different busy than I’m used to, but I really am enjoying it and love the people I work with. I look forward to Thursdays and Friday afternoons where I get to spend time with my little boy. It’s a nice break during the week.

Gavin turned 3 months old on Friday. I (again!) can’t believe how fast the time goes. He is so alert and smiley and I just can't get enough of him. He is making happy noises and is trying to copy our sounds and faces and mostly just looks at us with big, interested eyes. Besides all that, he's already learned to read.


Actually, it's quite cute. He really does look at the pictures and his bobble head just takes him back and forth between the pages.

Over labor day we went to St. George with Brian's fam. Gavin caught some sun. I wasn't able to lay by the pool and read my book like I planned, but I guess those are the sacrifices you make when you've got a kid.

Some of the Robinson cousins


And one last picture...Lyns - did you give us these pajamas? I can't remember. We think he looks like a pirate...or the baby off of Labyrinth. Just cute, dangit.

Blessing Day

Brian gave Gavin a sweet blessing yesterday. It was so fun to see family and friends and have them come over to eat with us. It turns out I bought way too much food...come over if you're hungry for fruit, bagels, or muffins.
My mom and dad were the king and queen of setting things up, so the food was presented in a way that was much more classy than I would have done. Brian's parents were also helpful in getting us outside furniture, shade, and drinks. We love our family and are glad they love our little boy so much!

Work

Ugh. The thought makes me sick inside. It started yesterday and I’m just not sure that I’m ready. The summer has flown by – much faster than it has in years past – and I have a feeling time will just keep passing more quickly as I get older. At least that’s how it’s been so far. It’s not that I’m not excited about the idea of a new job. I hope that coaching new teachers will be fulfilling and that I can help them be better at what they do. It’s nice to have people to talk to about similar interests and feel needed in the teacher world. After my meetings yesterday, I realize that this job will be a new adventure for me.

But…Let me vent for a moment.

Life actually feels normal again and we are just getting into a routine at our house. The truth is that I’m not ready to share Gavin and let other people be in charge of him. That sounds a little possessive, I know. I will say that the people who will watch him are absolutely wonderful and I feel very lucky, confident, and comfortable to leave him with them. But I just want to do it myself, that’s all. I know a two-month-old doesn’t need much…just some hugs, a little milk and a diaper change every once in awhile. People leave their kids all the time and they are just fine. Gavin will be fine. But I’m just trying to tell myself that I’m going to be fine. And I really hope I will - eventually. Last week my good friend Mrs. Straddles reminded me that there is a season for everything. Unfortunately, this just isn’t my season to stay home with my little boy. I do want him to have some consistency in his schedule and feel like I have little control over that now. Even though it doesn’t matter, will they lay him down right? Will they know how to make him stop crying when he’s mad and tired? I’m sure they will, but again, I just want to do it. Mostly I worry about what I’m going to miss. Am I going to miss too many smiles? Perhaps him rolling over? If I sound jealous, I am. I’m just jealous that other people get to hang out with him all day.

And then I went to pick him up yesterday and I don’t know that he even realized that I was gone. So, in the end I realize that this is the best time, if any, to leave.

But at least I’ll get you every Thursday, little man. And Friday afternoons, too. And don’t forget the weekend! So it’s probably not as bad as I’m making it sound. I guess it’s time to remember by my own motto: “I can do hard things!”

Scentsy Order

I am putting in my last group order for the Spring/Summer 2008 Catalog on August 18th! Free shipping!
The NEW Fall/Winter Catalog comes out September 1st and I'll be having a Fall/Winter event...I'll keep you posted on an official date! You will love all the new warmers, scents, packages and products!!

Here is a link to the Discontinued Items from the Spring/Summer Catalog. Check it out and stock up on any item you love through August while supplies last. I have no idea if they will bring any of these scents back next year.

https://www.scentsy.com/images/photo/Discontinued_08.pdf

Two Months

Friday Gavin turned two months old. I can't even believe how fast the time has gone. We'll talk about how I feel about going to work later...

For now, all I can say is that babies change so fast! Gavin is so much fun. Especially lately - he's been smiling a ton and making happy noises and is trying hard to laugh. It's fun to feel like he recognizes us and is happy when we're around.

A picture review of our summer...

One Week - Newborn Perfection. I almost can't remember how little he was.

Two Weeks - I miss those snuggly daily naps. Now I'm trying to get him on a better sleep schedule, which doesn't always involve me holding him. (Although I still do sometimes just because I can't help it.)

Three Weeks - I LOVE this picture. First book, first church outing. Too cute.

Four Weeks - More aware. He loves his swing and looking at himself in the mirror. He probably doesn't know who that is staring back at him, but it's fun to watch.

Five Weeks - Just naked. I would have posted a naked bum - my favorite - but didn't want to offend anyone.

Six Weeks - My favorite outfit. Nothing cuter than tank tops on these chubby arms!

Seven Weeks - Nice combover! How can this picture not make you laugh out loud?

Eight Weeks - Loves to smile. It just melts my heart. Cheesy, but true.

Me and My Boy

I'm always behind the camera and didn't want Gavin to think he didn't have a mom. Today I made Brian take a picture of us. I love this little boy!

AZ Trip

So I didn't take too many pictures - I was just having too much fun! Mostly we just hung out around my parents house with all my brothers, sisters, and their kids. It was way fun to see everyone. My grandpa had open heart surgery while we were there, so I got to see him and my extended fam as well.

Just so you know, Gavin was a CHAMP on the plane. Not one peep. I felt like a proud mama. Not that I had anything to do with it, but it was just nice to have a quiet baby.

Some pictures with the grandpa and great grandparents...