Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Wordless Wednesday - Daddy Love
No further description needed. This picture is worth a thousand words...Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Pink Rose Award
“Give the Pink Rose Award to those who inspire you or need to be inspired, to those who have encouraged you or those who need encouragement.”
The Pink Rose Award was given to me by Monica H at STILL HOPEFUL. I was touched by this gift, especially since she is the one who has touched me with her stories of her boys, and the strength and courage she has shown during her few last painful years. Monica, I truly believe you will get your happy ending, whatever that may be.
She asked that I also give this award to someone deserving. Since I am new to the blogosphere, I will give this award to 2 women who have inspired me with their stories. First to Larisa - reading your infertility story in the local paper got me started on reading blogs. Our infertility journeys were so similar, and it was comforting to me to know someone else out there was going through the same thing. You got pregnant right after I did and I followed your entire pregnancy on your blog. Elodie was born a month and a day after Jordyn and from viewing your photos and videos from her birth, I realized you were in the same mother/baby room that Jordyn and I were in - Room 213. I am happy that we both conquered our infertility together and have our beautiful little girls.
Next, I am giving this award to Jamie who also went through a parallel pregnancy journey. Her sweet Bo was born 2 weeks before Jordyn and I've enjoyed following along with his growth and development. I look forward to Jamie's blogs about Bo's food, activities, teeth, and she has been a tremendous help when I've had questions about schedules, feedings, etc. She also is a fabulous baker and I can't wait to make her French Silk Pie.
Thank you Monica, Larisa and Jamie for inspiring me with your stories, and for all the strength and encouragement you have all given me. Even if you didn't know it, you were all there when I needed you at different times and for that I thank you.
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1. On your blog, copy and paste the award, these rules, a link back to the person who selected you, and a link to this post: http://smartone.typepad.com/smartone/2008/05/pink-is-my-favo.html. You will find the story behind the Pink Rose Award and other graphics to choose from there.
2. Select as many award recipients as you would like, link to their blogs (if they have one), and explain why you have chosen them.
3. Let them know that you have selected them for an award by commenting on one of their posts.
4. If you are selected, pass it on by giving the Pink Rose Award to others.
5. If you find that someone you want to nominate has already been selected by someone else, you can still honor them by posting a comment on their award post stating your reasons for wishing to grant them the award.
6. You do not have to wait until someone nominates you to nominate someone else.
The Pink Rose Award was given to me by Monica H at STILL HOPEFUL. I was touched by this gift, especially since she is the one who has touched me with her stories of her boys, and the strength and courage she has shown during her few last painful years. Monica, I truly believe you will get your happy ending, whatever that may be.
She asked that I also give this award to someone deserving. Since I am new to the blogosphere, I will give this award to 2 women who have inspired me with their stories. First to Larisa - reading your infertility story in the local paper got me started on reading blogs. Our infertility journeys were so similar, and it was comforting to me to know someone else out there was going through the same thing. You got pregnant right after I did and I followed your entire pregnancy on your blog. Elodie was born a month and a day after Jordyn and from viewing your photos and videos from her birth, I realized you were in the same mother/baby room that Jordyn and I were in - Room 213. I am happy that we both conquered our infertility together and have our beautiful little girls.
Next, I am giving this award to Jamie who also went through a parallel pregnancy journey. Her sweet Bo was born 2 weeks before Jordyn and I've enjoyed following along with his growth and development. I look forward to Jamie's blogs about Bo's food, activities, teeth, and she has been a tremendous help when I've had questions about schedules, feedings, etc. She also is a fabulous baker and I can't wait to make her French Silk Pie.
Thank you Monica, Larisa and Jamie for inspiring me with your stories, and for all the strength and encouragement you have all given me. Even if you didn't know it, you were all there when I needed you at different times and for that I thank you.
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1. On your blog, copy and paste the award, these rules, a link back to the person who selected you, and a link to this post: http://smartone.typepad.com/smartone/2008/05/pink-is-my-favo.html. You will find the story behind the Pink Rose Award and other graphics to choose from there.
2. Select as many award recipients as you would like, link to their blogs (if they have one), and explain why you have chosen them.
3. Let them know that you have selected them for an award by commenting on one of their posts.
4. If you are selected, pass it on by giving the Pink Rose Award to others.
5. If you find that someone you want to nominate has already been selected by someone else, you can still honor them by posting a comment on their award post stating your reasons for wishing to grant them the award.
6. You do not have to wait until someone nominates you to nominate someone else.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
9 months
My sweet Jordyn is 9 months today. Where has the time gone? Here is a pic of her when she was less than one day old, followed by a pic from this evening.
Sweet baby, please don't grow up too fast. You are changing every day and I want to cherish every moment...
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Frustration with Corporate America
I hate corporate America. After working in it for 10 years, each day I realize more and more how much I hate it. Its all about putting money in the head guy's pocket and not caring about the hard working employees who make the company successful. Decisions are made for the wrong reasons, without thinking of the consequences. And I've just about had it.
I have been working on this huge event for months. 67 guests are confirmed and others still pending. It is scheduled to take place in 2 and a half weeks. I have put my heart and soul into this event. I spent 2 weekends away from my baby to ensure the event would be perfect. I was informed today that the event might be canceled because the execs didn't think it would be "fiscally responsible" for us to hold it given our financial situation. Since we are within 90 days we are still on the hook for the full amount. 200k. They are debating what they want to do. Hello?? Are you there?? DUH?!? This should be a no brainer. You still have to pay the full amount. Doesn't it make sense to still hold the event?? I just don't see the logic in canceling an event where you still have to pay the full amount. How is THAT fiscally responsible?
I just don't get it. And I don't think I ever will. I am so over Corporate America...
I have been working on this huge event for months. 67 guests are confirmed and others still pending. It is scheduled to take place in 2 and a half weeks. I have put my heart and soul into this event. I spent 2 weekends away from my baby to ensure the event would be perfect. I was informed today that the event might be canceled because the execs didn't think it would be "fiscally responsible" for us to hold it given our financial situation. Since we are within 90 days we are still on the hook for the full amount. 200k. They are debating what they want to do. Hello?? Are you there?? DUH?!? This should be a no brainer. You still have to pay the full amount. Doesn't it make sense to still hold the event?? I just don't see the logic in canceling an event where you still have to pay the full amount. How is THAT fiscally responsible?
I just don't get it. And I don't think I ever will. I am so over Corporate America...
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Wordless Wednesday - bubbles
Jordyn was introduced to bubbles at Gymboree and loves them. Of course I bought the same ones so now we can have bubble time at home too!
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