9 1/2 Months

Well, yesterday was a pretty eventful day as I spent about 4 hours unemployed! I went into work as usual but Bart came out to my car before I even got out and essentially fired me. I guess technically I was laid off, but it doesn't really feel any different to me, especially since they gave me no notice, which is pretty inconsiderate. So I went home and spent about 15-20 minutes sulking and feeling crappy about the whole thing. Then I got on craigslist to see if I could find some jobs to apply for. It was about 10:45 when I saw one for the UofL bookstore; they were having open interviews. So I printed out a form I had to drop off at the financial aid office and headed to campus. She said since it was the last day of interviews she'd be calling that afternoon to make offers and I felt pretty well about the interview afterwards, and the manager must have too because she called me around 2:30 to offer me a job. I start my orientation/training 9:30 Monday morning. It's not permanent, the position is only guaranteed until the beginning of September but she said she will be keeping about 5 out of the 15 temporary employees long term, so it could be longer. If nothing else, I'll get 20% the price off my books so I'll save around $100!

I'm very very excited to be starting school this fall, I feel like I'll be finally moving forward when I do. It's so exciting to think that this time next year I'll be starting my LAST semester! Unless of course I go to grad school, which right now seems unlikely, but you never know!

Last week Rudy and I went to the Walk for Lupus Now Lauch party at Bearno's. It was pretty succesful and Rudy got recognized for making J Gumbo's a sponsor! Plus, the cake was delicious!

Noah has been eating even more than his usual hefty meals. I think he's about to have another growth spurt. I think he'll also have more teeth soon as he's been showing all the signs.

Rudy and I attended the last day of the very first hullabalou on Sunday and got to see Dave Matthews Band (along with several other bands). It was oppressively hot but we still had a good time and got a little sun!

Jessica (Yeska) and Isabella came to visit us Tuesday and it was really nice to hang out and catch up with them. Yeska got some great pictures, and I'll have to post some on here when she puts them online.

Noah's newest thing is sticking his tongue out. One day I picked him up from daycare and he just did it all day, its hilarious. Sometime he stick it out to the side as if he's concentrating really hard. He must have picked it up from on of his buddies in daycare because I don't know who would've taught him that here!

I think I've decided to have a Curious George themed birthday party for Noah's first birthday. Knowing me though, I'll probably change my mind at least 4 or 5 times before then.

I found this cake online and it seems pretty easy to make and its really cute. Plus, who doesn't love monkeys and bananas?

9 months, 1 week

We're finally getting a break from the heat as a storm rolls through. Noah is still playing, but I think he'll be asleep pretty soon.

He should be pretty tired because he had a full day! This morning we went to Walmart to get some groceries, to one bank so Rudy could make a deposit for work, and then to our bank to deposit some money as well. Then we headed to my parents house to spend the day since my grandparents came in town from Tennessee. Noah played hard as usual and only really took one nap. I have no idea how he's still awake honestly.

We went for his 9 month checkup yesterday which went well aside that he has an ear infection in both ears. He hasn't complained or fussed about it at all, but he's on antibiotics to clear it out. He weighs a whopping 18lbs 10 ounces and he's 27 1/2 inches long!

He's still working on what seems like a million teeth (I think it's actually 4) but they don't seem to be much closer to actually cutting through.

Noah has really enjoyed his new class at daycare and was fortunate enough to have Lucas come join him! Mrs. Margie really misses him, but we've come to visit her once a week since he moved rooms.

Noah's newest thing is dancing. It's probably one of the cutest things I've ever seen; he just shakes his head from side to side and smiles. I think he's seen people kinda twist their shoulders and upper body and he's trying to copy, he just doesn't have the shoulder motion yet. He's been clapping away and he's got a whole line of noises that he absolutely loves making. He LOVES sounds!

He's not yet walking, but he pulls himself up with little effort and he stands by just barely leaning on the couch or someones legs. One of these days I think he'll just be playing with the dog and just forget to hold on and walk. I'm just waiting for it!

I believe Noah just made me a diaper, so I will have to continue later!

9 months!!

Well, almost anyway.

Summer is in full swing and except for a few days last week we've been hanging out in the high 90s for a few weeks. It's hot!

Noah had a cold for about two weeks but seems to have gotten over it just in time for me to be sick. I've been trying to not get him sick again myself.

We got noahs 9 month pictures taken Friday and they turned out adorable of course and we celebrated noahs first 4th of July and went to my parents.

Noah and I got to spend all day together yesterday since the daycare was closed. We didn't do a whole lot, but we did get to eat with my big sister Nikki so that was pretty fun.

Tomorrow is going to be noahs first day in his new class at daycare. I think he'll like playing with older kids and playing with new toys, but I hate for him to leave Mrs. Margie!

It's hard to believe he'll be 9 months Saturday. It's flown by!