#042022

Plenty of Easter fun was had by all. Pep enjoyed his first egg hunt, organized by my mom in her backyard, and bless her, the eggs were filled with jelly beans and loose change. Oh, the choking hazards. But with close supervision he had a ton of fun and actually understood the concept of looking for the eggs and then putting them in a basket. So cute!

My dad took him for a few rides on his riding lawn mower which obviously was AWESOME from a 1yo perspective. My parents also just recently got 18 baby chicks and for a baby just learning about and loving animals, that was super cool too. We enjoyed lots of time outside visiting with family, kicking around a soccer ball, and we ate plenty too. Turns out pep likes deviled eggs? What won’t this kiddo eat?!

What else? I’ve recently moved into a new position at work — finally, it feels like, and I’ve been loving it so far. It’s been a long time coming but I’ve finally moved out of the team I had been working with, a team which is very micromanaged and filled with people who refuse to take personal responsibility for just about anything. Clearly, not a fit for me, and I’m glad the big boss agreed. I’ve moved to a role focusing more on corporate regulation, and it’s one where I can manage myself and my own time, it’s much more project-based, and much more of an advisory “big picture” role. Lots to learn, but I’m digging in and enjoying it. It also surprised me that I was able to move into this position with basically two more months of work til my 6-month parental leave. Love that journey for me.

Pep had his 15-month well visit on Monday and he’s “perfect”, their words, not mine. 😁 26 lbs and a whopping 34”, still clocking in at 97th percentile for height. So tall!

B and I have been planning his mom’s 60th birthday bash which will be in a few weeks and it’s actually been pretty fun to coordinate everything. We decided to do it up — outdoor with tent and seating, catered food, balloons and decorations, cake, music.. all that good stuff. The baby blue dress I’m wearing in one of those pictures is the dress I bought to wear to her party.. had to get something nicer, because my usual outfit of leggings and too-small-tshirt probably won’t cut it.