This past week was tough being away in Connecticut, but on the up-side I was able to stop in and see Laura Twilliger (Weyland) and her boys for about 45 minutes before catching my plane out of Boston Logan Airport. Her house is beautiful, boys are adorable, and she looks the same as always - fun times! Next trip out there I'll have to spend the night and really have a chance to catch up with Laura and see Kevin too!
I came home fighting a nasty cold and unfortunately the worst of it hit Friday when I was interviewing for a new position within Lockheed. I should know tomorrow or Tuesday if I was selected. Fingers crossed as that would be a nice treat for the holidays.... a promotion into a position that theoretically has some longevity to it. My current role theoretically terminates at the end of next year (although all these failures are making things last much longer).
Kevin came down with something yesterday, and it was raining... so I took advantage and while he watched Olivia I caulked some of the crown moulding! Yay!!! That has been bugging me for ages! Today a little more progress was made during Olivia's nap and the net result is the guest room, hallway and half of the kitchen are caulked! What remains is our bedroom, the family room and the den. Then there is the touch-up painting of course - all reasons that I would love to have a 2 week vacation at home to finish up a number of half-complete projects around the house.
Kevin and Steve worked on the pergola today, planning out the top rafters. I think the plan is complete, the first set of end cuts have been made and markings drawn. Kevin is taking Monday and Tuesday off to work on the pergola since the weather will allow and he has extra comp time and vacation. Steve will be able to help tomorrow too - getting close! It'll be so nice!
Olivia was Olivia - as sweet as ever. Yesterday we dropped by Anne, Joe & Julia's house for a pre-party to their annual Thanksgiving party. Olivia cannot be social over the lunch hour since that's her nap time and woe to the person who messes with nap time! She fell asleep within 5 minutes of us leaving. :) It was a nice time to see them though without a ton of folks around. Olivia loved the chips Joe offered and danced to the music. She parallel-played with Julia a bit and Lena arrived early with her two boys as well. Yay social!
Last night we had dinner with Rich & Debbie and Olivia was a little trooper. We kept her up way past her bedtime.
Today we hung out around the house, went for a nice long stroller walk, played with Christmas stickers on her diaper box (she kept pulling them all out of the bag, then put them back in... over and over - very impressive fine motor skills). We drew with crayons and pulled her tricycle out front. Olivia can now push herself forward and backwards on her tricycle. She's been standing on her own a bit more lately and still loves balls.
Oh! I finally brought George home from Megan's desk at work and she remembers him - still loves cuddling with that little monkey! Very cute!
Olivia makes it known that she likes stroller rides - she'll pull herself up on her stroller and squawk / cry until she gets a stroller ride. Too funny. Olivia also let's you know she's hungry by pulling up on her high chair. I think Olivia needs a little play kitchen where she can emulate me rather than come trolling around the stove as I'm cooking bacon, etc. I love her little smile and that sparkle in her eye when she figures something out.
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