It's Official

1) The ice cream monster has come and taken over my body. What can I say? All I want is a wide variety of ice cream type things...but usually my absolute favorite: Baskin Robbin's Peanut Butter n' Chocolate. I had to break down and mix in peanut butter with some chocolate type ice cream Jason bought. It was adequate, but wasn't really what I wanted.

2) My clothes don't fit. Enough said. (No one should mention #1 and it's relation to #2!)

3) I am about to go certifiable in this tiny hotel room...

Off to search Craig's List for a home...

Interview...

First off...Due to my extreme emotional state, I did cry when I read Bec's and Allison's comments. Thank you both!

So, I just got back from San Jose, where I had an interview. Actually I got back about 4 hours ago, and then spent the next 3 hours studying for my BCBA exam. Yuck. You should see my planner, where I have blocked out the 3-4 hours per day for the next week and half to study. And on what days which sections and modules/content area I will be studying!!!! I am such a nut ball.

Ok, the interview. It went well, and the managing director, who I interviewed with, was pretty cool. Very down to earth, dressed in jeans and baseball cap with Vans on. Who woulda guessed? But he appears to be very open-minded. I asked alot of questions about philosophies and the such, and according to Kevin, they are open to whatever works best for the child. I like.

Interestingly, he thought I was applying for the supervisor position and when I mentioned yes, I was taking my exam in a week from Saturday, he thought it was for the BCABA (for those with Bachelors). I told him no--I had a Master's and was sitting for my BCBA. Then, he flipped around and told me about the Director's position that I would be better suited for. Very funny.

He seemed very open to me working from home 2 days a week, and spending 3 days in the field/office. The job pays well with good benefits, and the like. One big downside is that it is in San Jose which is about 1/2 the commute I just came from. About 1/2 hour each way instead of 1 hour each way. He said they just filled the director position in East Bay (where we are), but if I take this, I will stipulate that I be transferred to East Bay when there is an opening.

So, that's it in a nutshell. Thanks again for all the well wishes...keep sending them our way! :)

Love
EP and Bump

PS--Jay's not home or I would update you on his first day of work!

So here we are...

In Livermore, finally. We have spent the last 2 days looking for places to live, and as usual, it is quite depressing. You go from one place to another, only to find you are 1 for 12 in the end, and typically it is because the places are missing one key component or another. Hopefully something wonderful will fall into our lap. We did find a place that will let me paint the rooms whatever color I want...wish is perfect for the baby's room. Not many places will let me do that.

Thinking about the baby is funny sometimes, because I still feel no movements with little Bump. She/he is just as quiet as can be. At least to me. Though my ultrasound did show that Bump was jumping, kicking, and throwing punches right and left. Sometimes I just forget I am pregnant (if you exclude the fact that my clothes don't fit--boo!), and then it hits me...in 6 months, my life will be very different.

Well, that's it for me. Jay starts his new job tomorrow, and I have a job interview tomorrow at 11am. Wish us luck :)

Love
EP, Bump, Jay (and Clyde)

PS--Michelle, if you read this, I just got the pictures of McKenna...and they are super cute! :)

More belly pics...

As promised, here are more belly pictures.

Week 19

Week 20

Week 20