We're back!

There is a lot that has happened in my family's life since my last post! Time got away from me ladies. Sorry about that. I hope you have a cup of joe (hi Katie) cause this one is going to be long!!!!

Well to sum up, I've been shopping for a new job since last August. I got a lead in January from my girlfriend Elise about a great new opportunity with a medical device company in Norcross. Now Norcross is a longer commute for me but I knew it was a necessary evil as I was grossly underpaid. I had a great initial phone interview and was then asked to come in for a more formal interview. After a few weeks, I was asked to participate in yet another phone interview with the VP of Regulatory Affairs at the corporate office in Sweden. I was a little nervous but things went fine and 30 mins after it was over, I was offered the job! I was excited, scared and overwhelmed all at once! I had never worked anywhere other than Kiel Laboratories as I started there right after my high school graduation and was able to stay on after I graduated with my BA in Finance from UGA. Plus, I had just enrolled Little Brian in Blackshear Place Baptist Church's preschool program 3 days before the offer and it was right down the street from Kiel. I was a little distraught that I would be farther from my son and would not get to take him or pick him up from the program. I don't want to miss out of these early years. Plus all of my friends were at Kiel and I didn't want to lose touch with them.



My family and husband were very supportive and this opportunity would ensure my family's financial security. After a week of worrying, evaluating and praying that I would make the right decision, I accepted the new position with Molnlycke Health Care. Needless to say, Kiel Laboratories was not happy about this as I was there only regulatory employee. I finished up 2 major project for them and said see ya later. They tried to counter but it was a pitiful offer and I felt that the new position was a better opportunity.



I've been at the new position for a little over 2 months now and could not be happier. One of my short term career goals was to work in the medical devices community, mostly due to my Type I Diabetes and my dependence on my insulin pump. I'm very excited to see this goal completed. But another pump is getting to me. It currently takes $100 to fill up my Expedition for 5 days. So my hubby and I are in negotiations to purchase a Nissan Altima for better gas mileage. I hope to get this completed by this weekend. That$100 could buy cute new work outfits!

I completed my first graduate class with an A and have maintained my 4.0 gpa! Whoo hoo! I have only 6 more classes until I graduate with my Master's at UGA. I'm very excited and pleased that I'm on my way to fulfilling another of my personal goals. I hope to graduate in May 2009 or August 2009 at the very latest.

Exciting things have been going on for my son as well. On the 19th, Little Brian turned 2!! I can't believe that he is two already! Where did my baby go? We had his party at the Mall of GA Gymboree Play and Music. It was a great place for a party as the kids had fun activities to keep them occupied and it wasn't at my house for them to destroy! I highly recommend this place. Little Brian and his friends had a blast. My aunt did a fantastic job on his cake. I've included a couple of pics to show the fun!

Little Brian and his partner in crime Carter :)

Hi!

Doing the "Monkey Roll"!

Bubbles!

Maracas.....I need to drink when I hear those.. wait stay focused on the party ;)

Me and my hubby

(I didn't realize that I looked like my mother used to.)

The fantastic cake!

Blowing out his candle. I didn't even have to "help."

Yummy!

Finally, the parents were encouraged to stay with their kids and this was the motivation......

That sums it up right?

Little Brian had a great time and he was blessed with so many gifts that it was great to see how many people care for him. We got him a train table and it as the best money we have ever spent. You have to pry him away from it! We also are going to have to super glue the track to the table as our little engineer tries to create new tracks around the house.

Also last week was the last session of his Puggles class until the next school term starts. He did a great job being quiet during the awards ceremony and he even accepted his certificate all by himself. I'm so proud of him! He was upset though as he didn't understand why he wasn't going to his classroom. He kept crying "Puggles. Nate. Tanner." Those are his friends at church. I hope we can make it through the summer.

He has also discover his love of the pool. My aunt who lives next to my parents has a pool and Little Brian is anxious to get in it. Needless to say, we are going to get a life jacket on Friday.

Finally, my weight loss goal is still a work in progress. I've lot 11.2 pounds so far but I will admit it is because I've not kept at it. I will though as my new goal is to lose another 30 before vacation in August. Wish me luck!