Editor's Note

Yes, it's true. This has been my focus. Not my blog. But, this chocolate chunk cookie dough in A BUCKET. Why? S.T.R.E.S.S. No excuse. I know it. But, really....leaving my job after 5 years....it's thrown me for a loop. I know, I know...it's the right decision and it's what's best. But, I can't seem to focus on anything...including my blog, or eating remotely healthy, or working out, or....I don't know. I've just really been focused on this BUCKET. Okay, so not really...I just got it yesterday from some fundraiser for a coworker's kid. But, really...the stress has been a little hard to handle. Thanks for my family and friends who are being patient with me...and to those who aren't...knock it off. :) I've missed blogging. I've backdated things...and almost caught up....I'm just focusing on breathing and getting through the week. Then I'll have the stress of a new job. Sweet. Actually...I think things are settling down and I can keep everyone up to date on sweet little Kira....and my super thrilling life!! I apologize to those who were going through withdrawls. :)

She's getting so Big!!!

Kira now does the following...and every single thing is so adorable:

1. She hugs. Like, the wrap her arms around your neck hug. It's cute, but it's also hard because when I go to put her in bed if she's not happy...she clings. But, secretly I love it. Except when I'm tired. Then it's frustrating.
2. She can take a couple steps. She chooses to crawl, but she loves when you hold her hand and walk around with her.
3. She freaks out when it's time to get out of the bath. She wants to stay in there all night. She clocked me in the eyeball the other day when I took her out and she was mad.
4. She walks around furniture, or she will walk leaning up against the wall a little bit. Any day now she's going to be cruising around.
5. She tries really hard to copy what we're saying. Like, she really focuses on your mouth and you can see her thinking about how to copy. Her latest that cracks me up is when I say "WOW....." and she says...."OOOOWWWWW." It's SOOOO cute!
6. Maybe it's every kid? But she hates wearing her shoes and socks. She always takes them off..especially in the car.
7. She understands what we're saying to her. Like, the other day I was taking a toy out of her hand, and she started to get mad. So, I said, "Kira, do you want your toy, or do you want your bottle?" She handed me back the toy and sat until I got her bottle. Smart, huh?
8. She gets into everything. Her favorite thing to do is take the laundry from the basket that (gasp) isn't folded and throw it on the floor. Hilarious. Not really. But, kind of.
9. She likes books. She likes to open and shut them, and point to things. She'll be reading soon enough I hope.
10. She likes to crawl in circles really fast. Like, in the middle of the family room she will crawl around in a circle until she's out of breath and tips over. And then she'll do it again and again. I maybe should stop her but it cracks me up.
11. Kira has a really cute giggle....when you tickle her, etc. But, she's also got like a fake laugh. When any of us are laughing...she copies the laugh. She's a faker. But, again...hilarious.

Tough weekend....

While I realize that this picture isn't the most flattering of my child. Normally she is dressed, and her eyes are open....and this weekend I couldn't keep her runny nose from running!!!! Anyways, I'm posting it because she's standing up on her own now. She's taking tiny steps and then plopping back down. But, this night cracked me up because she was SO cranky until she had some tylenol. Kenny was in Vegas this weekend with his friends, and it happens to be the weekend that her molars were coming in. NOT FUN. But, she really did handle it well. And, thank goodness that's really the only time she's ever terribly cranky.

Kira went and got the tylenol and handed it to me. I'm not sure if it's because she likes the grape taste, or she knows it makes her feel better. I bet it's just because of the taste...but I'll pretend she's smart. For 2 days straight she carried the tylenol around and chewed on the rubber part at the top. It must have made her teeth feel better. She's so cute.

Oh brother....

"Okay Kira....Smile!!!!"

"Okay Kira...let's try again...Smile!!"

"Kira--Okay, Smile...Keep your eyes OPEN"

"Okay...one more time...let's try it...SMILE!"

Well people, I tried. Apparently I've turned my child into...I don't know. I love that she smiles as soon as she sees the camera....but I can't get her to keep her eyes open. I taught her well...but I just have to fine tune her camera style. She's got the cheese grin down. Now I just have to work on keeping her eyes open. Baby steps. Baby steps. :)

Kira's New Hang out

Yep, the cutting board drawer

Apparently it's really cool. You should try it.

Soda?

We went to see Grandpa Hart...he's been sick and in the hospital. Someone (not me) gave Kira soda...she was thirsty.. I bet she turns out just like her mom....and addict. Well, hopefully not...but she's a big girl and can drink out of a cup with a little help. :)awwh....

And..... She's Finally Getting Out of Jail....

So, it's official folks. The time has come. I'm leaving the jail. I've turned in my resignation, so it's safe to announce. I know, I know...It's not like I was tied down to this place, or stuck inside with no way out. But, as most of you know I've worked with the Sheriff's Office for almost 5 years now...and I am sadly saying goodbye.
I started as a clerk 5 years ago...had a good time, and made lots of friends. I was promoted to a Supervisor 2 years ago, and have really loved every part of it. I love my job, and I love my staff. And, I've always said that.
But, an opportunity came to apply for a new position as Officer Supervisor in Family Health with the Salt Lake Valley Health Department. It's higher pay, weekends and holidays off, and my own way nice office. It's trading my uniform for business attire. It's a chance to learn more, develop new skills, and have an opportunity to grow.
Change has always been hard for me. Especially when the change is coming because I know that's a good thing for me to do in a professional sense, and for my family...but my comfort zone is what usually comes first. Not this time. I am leaving what I've known and what I've done for the past 5 years and taking the risk that it was a smart move on my part. Let's hope that it was.
I'm stepping into a position--supervising people I don't know, dealing with a subject matter that is not familiar, working in fast paced enviroment with busy, busy people...and having to just do my best and hope it all works out.
So...for those at the jail....gosh it'll be hard to leave my friends and co-workers and I've loved working with you all. And for my family and friends....guess what? I won't miss anymore family parties because I'll have weekends off and never work afternoons again....!!! :)
On a side note--I am aware that I've lacked slightly in the blogging...I mean, it has been almost a week....but with me stressing over my interview, etc....I neglected the blog. I'll be back on track though!! :)