So it's scary how much Jillian and Brad are alike. They truly share alot of the same characteristics- she's never cold and I am always freezing. She likes junk food when she can get it - with Daddy. She likes to play in the dirt-definetly not from me and the list goes on. I happened to come across this footage that we took at the State Fair last year and was reminded that she did inherit something very important from me...my hot dance moves!

New Schedule!

So today was my first day of orientation for Prohealthcare and Jillian's first day of school/daycare. We actually got off to a good start with no whining or crying (from anyone) which is impresive since we were all up by 6am! We got breakfast in and had time for a few pics. Jillian did very well and had some artwork to show me and daddy and the end of the day. I got out a little earlier than expected so I picked her up. She was playing well and had a very cute little blonde girl following her every move-very cute. This is just the beginning of a very long process of orienting to my new job...so far so good.

St. Patrick's Day.

So Brad and I joined some friends out last night to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. I did choose to stay away from the green beer as Brad did not:) It was a good time and felt good to get out a little even if it was a Tues. night. Jillian enjoyed the evening at my mom's and didn't miss us at all which usual when she's at Grandma's. The first Pic is with my little sis Alana who just recently turned 21 and the second is Molly my BFF.

Enjoying the weather.

Jillian and I ventured to Jackson Park yesterday to get some exercise and play. She has been begging to go to the park and the weather hasn't allowed until now. She basically ran the whole way and wasn't interested in her jogging stroller-another sign she's getting older:( We saw ducks that were perched on the ice that was still covering most of the pond. She loved it. We spent some time at the playground and realized that she was a pro at climbing and sliding and had even outgrown some of the equipment from last summer! Great morning.

Playtime!

So Jillian has a playroom that she shares with our desk and computer-it holds the majority of her toys. She never uses it and the toys end up in every other room but the one they belong in! This particular evening she has decided to make use of it and made me some tea and baked some cupcakes. Hopefully this will become more of a routine so I'm not following her around the house picking up after her.

Disney Princess obsession continues!
So for the past few months - well really since her birthday when she got her first one- Jillian has been obsessed with Diney princess dress-up. She would live in these dresses if she could. We have had to put time limits on the wearing of these. Today it happened to be Ariel but you never know who you might meet-Sleeping Beauty, Snow White etc. Well I suppose it could be worse-at least she's not asking to wear her pj's all day anymore:)

New Job!
So I have worked weekends for a little over 2 years in the ICU at St. Joe's in West Bend. I've been thinking it was time for a change and am excited to say that I will starting at Waukesha Memorial Hospital on March 23rd in the OR. I will eventually be working M-F 2nd shift with some on call hours. I will be orientation and work 1st shift for that. VERY EXCITED! I will miss everyone at St. Joe's and try to keep in touch. We will see.....

Where has Rocky gone?
So Rocky is our beloved Bulldog who unfortunately has been somewhat neglected ever since Jillian was born. We never seem to have the time or energy to give him the attention and exercise that he needs. He really is a great dog and we wanted him to get the attention that he deserves so Brad's cousin Joey graciously offered to take him as a companion for his yellow lab, Bella. He has been with Joey for a couple of days and we haven't heard anything negative and after dropping Rocky off he seemed very content at his new house with his new "sister." We are missing him but know that he is happy and that we can visit him very easily. Jillian seems ok so far but asks where is he whenever we come home. We'll see if it gets easier or harder as time goes on...

We own a computer!!!!!!!!!!!!

So Brad and I have leaped into the 21st Century and decided to use some of our cherished tax return money and purchase a computer which correlates to us now having internet access! Hard to belive I know- we weren't sure if it would ever happen ourselves. I have some friends whom have blog spots and think it's pretty cool- we'll see if I can figure it all out...