Sun & Shower

Braeden has been enjoying Sesame Street for a while but today he is mesmerized by Yo Gabba Gabba! on Nick Jr.  I’ve heard good things about it and so far it looks like a good kids show. I think we’ll add this one to the DVR for him.

From early November.

This is from back in October.

From September.

Braeden’s first trip to the beach…

Kari and I took Braeden to North Avenue Beach in Chicago to play some volleyball. Okay, so Braeden didn’t play any volleyball but Kari and I did. We took turns playing and protecting Braeden from stray volleyballs. Kari played great! And I… well, I’m a bit out of shape and hurt my back diving for a ball.

I lost my job today. I wasn’t really surprised. I had heard on WGN News a few weeks ago that CPS planned to layoff over 500 people in my office. Being a project manager without a project assigned to me, I expected to be let go.

Although I was prepared to begin looking for another job, I was not prepared to leave CPS. I truly loved working there. Sure it was frustrating at times, and leading IMPACT led to some serious stress-related health problems, but I enjoyed it. The people there are great. I’m going to miss them, and I hope to keep in touch with as many of them as possible.

My resume is updated and ready to go. If you know of any project manager openings, please let me know!

Braeden had his first lemonade stand over the weekend at Grammy’s garage sale. All lemonade stand proceeds went to his college fund (the little blue Illini piggy bank on the table).

Braeden has become an expert at rolling from his back to his tummy. We put him down to sleep on his back and he immediately rolls over to his side and starts sucking his thumb. By morning, he’s on his knees in child’s pose with his head turned to the side and thumb in his mouth. It’s so cute!

Braeden is really into grabbing things these days!  Every morning he yanks on my hair until I finally convince him that he’ll get to eat as soon as he lets go.  I don’t have pictures of him holding onto my hair but I do have pictures of him holding onto other things…

Braeden likes to show off for the camera…

Braeden checks his email---Still checking email...

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Braeden likes to send instant messages to Mommy

Sk8er Boi

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Look Ma, no hands! (for Daddy)