Also around that time I got a promotion at work, yay! I moved into the role as Merchandiser for the Women's Better Dress department. For those not familiar with the lingo my job is to merchandise the stores with the goods that the buyer has selected. This department buys product from vendors like Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, and Tahari to name a few. I am so excited to take on a new role, a new challenge, and I have been blessed with a great person to teach me the ropes. That woman should be sainted when its all said and done, and I hope I can convey how thankful I am to have her there to lead me. Oh yeah, and my new boss is awesome, I could not have asked for anyone better to follow up the amazing team that I just left. Two very enthusiastic thumbs up on the professional front.
I spent my first weekend away from Ashtyn over the 4th of July. I feel bad saying that it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be, and I had a lot of fun. I went up to Michigan and stayed with my family, spent the 3rd with my cousins out on White Lake and experienced a monsoon at the Tigers vs Giants game later that night. Some QT with Zeke, was outstanding. We went to Lake LeAnn on the 4th and spent more time with family, God i love my Uncle Frank!
My brother in law Josh raced at Mid Ohio the following weekend, and we had a full house with all of Dann's family and my parents visiting! Josh finished 11th on the first day, and sadly took 19th on the second. I loved getting to see Josh do what he loves, especially after having to jump some of the hurdles he's faced the last couple years. He is a pretty awesome guy that Josh Galster! We also got a night out thanks to my mother and father in law (Horrible Bosses was H I LARIOU S!!!) Thank you so very much!
Last weekend was the release of Harry Potter, and with my cousin and Aunt we braved the ludicrous crowd to see the double feature starting at 9 and ending after 2am. I need to find time to see the movie again, I loved it! *Tear* I can't believe its over.
I went back to Bluechip Athletics and have started Kettlebell- beat downs once again. Anyone that knows me is aware that I like a good physical challenge, I love a workout that will push me to my physical limit and Dave never disappoints. I walked away after I went back to work just because I couldn't make myself find the time and I had an overwhelming amount of guilt about doing something for me that meant less time with Ashtyn. Now I'm out the door by 515am and home before she wakes up. It makes me feel better, stronger, and happier so while I miss my bed and the gym is hotter then Hell at the moment I want to get back on my way towards RKC and achieving some personal goals.
In between all these things Ashtyn figured out (in no particular order) crawling, pulling herself up, walking with a push toy, climbing the stairs, cutting more teeth, feeding herself, dominating the sippy cup, and basically leaving behind babyhood and entering toddlerhood at a run. I'm not ready for this yet everyday I see that toothy silly grin and love everything about my Ashtyn Lily. I love my life, but by far the very best part is being a mom and sharing it with the best other half a person could ask for. It makes me smile just thinking about it!
We have another crazy couple of weeks coming up with another trip to Michigan, a mommy-kid pool party with friends of ours, vacation to San Diego, and planning a certain little lady's first birthday party.
Maybe fall will slow down a bit... Maybe ;)
~S~
