So everyone... yet again, I say, "it's been a while!"!! Yowza! I cannot believe what a whirlwind the past month and a half has been! As I tend to think in segments, I think I will have to tell the past month and a half in segments:
- My new job: As we all know, I recently left General Mills for Schwans. I am now ending my seventh week on the job, and have been candidly having mixed feelings. I honestly miss all my past coworkers - so much more than I thought I would have. I also miss some things the company offered, having processes in place, and knowing what I am doing. I have also had days where I feel like I am making a huge difference, thriving, and finally getting my new job. Then there comes a day where I feel like I have failed. I know I will get it eventually. There is just a lot to do. Even more so than just learning the job. I am virtually helping my team build these jobs, processes, guidelines, etc. This is what is making it so much more difficult. I will get it. I just need to be patient.
- Thanksgiving: This year was Bennett's first Thanksgiving! We actually had a wonderful time at my parent's house. Kaeden was able to join us for the first part of it, and he had a wonderful time playing with the Carlson kids - specifically, Lucas. He loves it when he can see Lucas!! Natalie, Lucas' sister, loves babies. She just hovered around Bennett. It was really sweet! I do think Bennett got a little overwhelmed though! Black Friday actually started at 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving, so of course our family was gone by 7 p.m. so Laura and I could get back home to go shopping and get our deals on!
- Black Friday: Laura and I had made our lists on Thanksgiving, and went out together on black Friday to get all of the amazing deals we could. As Target and a few other retailers opened at 9 p.m., we made coffee upon arriving at home and went out ready for a long night ahead. We got to Target, where we stood in line, however, got some AMAZING deals, that was totally worth the wait!! We ended up going to a few other stores, and overall, our night was successful!
- Friendsgiving: The weekend after Thanksgiving, we had decided to have a "friendsgiving" dinner with Jae's friends. WE had everyone over to our house to catch up over a nice meal. It was so wonderful to see everyone and hear about what was going on with them as we rarely catch up or see eachother even though we mainly live in the same neighborhood... crazy.
- First Snow: A few weekends ago, it was the first big snow of the year. Nearly blizzard weather! Of course, we didn't have boots that fit Kaeden, so out I went in the blizzard to Target so Goob could go outside an play. It was totally worth it when I saw how happy he was building his snow forts :) What a wonderful feeling! We also tried to get Bennett outside. We bought these cute little bib snow pants, however, Bennett was not having any part of it. He hated it!
- Bennett's Milestones: Bennett is officially 11 months old right now. I have no idea where all this time went! I love him so much, and it feels like just yesterday I was holding him as a newborn! Now he is scooting, crawling, sitting, walking around furnitur - well.. you understand where I'm going.
So that pretty much sums up our past month and a half. WE have been one busy, happy, crazy family! Looking forward to early next week and the week after! Christmas time is going to be the best few days! I love my family. They make me incredibly happy! Im case I am not on here for a couple more days, Merry Christmas!
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