You're probably sick of me bragging on my baby girl - sorry - it won't go away - it's what I do. But I'll give you a break and instead brag about my awesome hubby.
Seriously, this guy is so wonderful. You all know about his kitchen skills... let's have a moment of silence <...............................> thank you. Really, I shouldn't be so dramatic. Just last week JJ was cooking up a storm more nights than not. It was finals week and so his schedule was way off, but Wednesday he told me, "I like to cook. It is a stress-relieving break for me. Just let me do it." Alright fine. I guess I'll take one for the team and let you cook, but only if you think it's going to help you this week.
JJ is also the most involved Daddy. For example, he was just about to golf the other day when MVJ threw up. I texted him what had happened and he was home about a half hour later after canceling with the boys to be home with his sick baby. He is the best story reader. I am always entertained and I know MVJ loves it too because lately when Mommy starts reading to her, she usually stops me about half way through asking for Daddy. Our special favorite lately is "It's Okay to be Different" by Todd Parr. If you don't know this book, you need to get to know it. JJ totally ad libs with his own text sometimes and it just cracks me up. For example, on the page that actually reads "It's ok to get mad." (with a skunk letting off it's spray) JJ reads, "It's ok to be stinky sometimes." Or for "It's ok to have a pet worm." we often hear, "It's not ok to have a pet worm. We'll discuss it later."
MVJ adores her Daddy. Just the other day, while he was playing with her in the living room, she pulled him down to her level and planted a big 'ole kissy on his lips. They dance together, draw together (sometimes... if she's on a particularly good streak of keeping the crayons out of her mouth), take walks together, and generally chat about their days together. He tries his very best to make it home by the 7:30 bedtime deadline and I can tell the disappointment and sadness in him when he gets home closer to 9pm, which is an often ETA.
JJ has been working so hard in school. They already had finals for their first section. CRAZY! The first section has been described to me as a biology degree in five weeks. Yikes! Next up? Musculoskeletal system and all that can go wrong with it. Yippee! JJ has thrown himself into a new health kick blaming his labs where they are practicing on each other. He has three rotating lab partners, all of whom are women... enough said on that front! JJ has joined many student groups to get to know his classmates but also network with local physicians and get to know different career paths and shadowing opportunities. He came home one night rethinking orthopedic surgery. I think it's good that he didn't go in with a set decision and can be open to awesome opportunities that come up and the one branch of medicine that will prove to be his best fit.
Daddy, Mommy, Big Sis, Big Bro, and baby #3!
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Sunday, September 12, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
My hubby has a White Coat!
... and not just any old white coat ... : )
Thursday was so stinkin' amazing! Let's see if I can set the stage. His parents came to town first, we enjoyed some Salsarita... ok engorged ourselves, but whatevs... and then his Mom and I buzzed around town a bit. In the meantime, JJ's brother, AJ and SIL LJ came to have a hand in JJ's BIG DAY.
AJ and JJ headed to the auditorium... a bit late... but everything seemed to work out just fine there. CJ, RJ, LJ, MVJ and I hung out for a bit, having a snack and getting prettied up for the evening's festivities. I got a new black dress last week and MVJ even had a cute little black and white number with her sweet little black dress shoes. In fact, I think all of us had new outfits besides CJ, JJ's dad. Maybe AJ too...
Ok, so I drove us to the school, which is in downtown KC. I hate HATE driving in big cities, but Gar-gar did not disappoint and we made it safely, with one wrong move that I don't think anyone even caught because I got off a ramp and then right back on a little bit later. : ) Oops, now at least LJ may know... ; )
We drove around looking for parking - there seemed to be a lot of people milling around so I knew seating was going to be troublesome. JJ's class is very large and people were only allowed to have four guests at the event. Well, it seemed everyone used up their four tickets, thankyouverymuch. We made a quick u-turn and ended up in a parking lot with an empty spot or two. Phew! We walked around the campus towards the building everyone dressed up was walking to.
There was NO room on the ground floor so we headed up to the balcony. There was plenty of room to move about and this was probably the best place for us. MVJ could wiggle and squirm to her heart's content, while her mother tried desperately to keep her from jumping off said balcony.
The White Coating Ceremony of the Class of 2014 began with a welcome from the Executive Vice President for Academic and Medical Affairs, who also happens to be the Dean of JJ's school. Then we heard a little speech from the student senate president, a second year giving out all kinds of valuable advice (like make sure you take time for your family and hobbies... yeah!) : ). Then the keynote speaker was the acting pres. and chairman of the board of trustees - and coincidentally, the auditorium we were in was named for his father. He, too, gave an inspiring speech. I was so proud as he addressed my husband and his classmates.
THEN they had the traditional white coating. The special thing about this particular white coating is that JJ was able to be coated by one of his brothers. It was so special and so neat. It was made a teensie less emotional and dramatic by the fact that I was chasing after MVJ, but she honestly did very well, as long as I let her run around. When JJ was on stage, she did do her classic, "Goooo Daddy!" a few times. It was so sweet! We got *just a few* pics of the ceremony - you can check them out on fb. As each line of students put on their special white coat for this significant first time, they smiled for a long pause as the camera panned on each of them, then they walked off stage.
After all 250some students donned their new special medical accessories, the curtains raised for a dramatic moment as, behold the WHOLE class was gathered together on risers. The audience burst into a loud standing ovation. JJ said that he felt like he was at a rock concert, but as a musician. He told the gal next to him (an Amy Adams lookalike), "It feels like we're at an AC/DC concert!" When he didn't get a reaction, he tried again, "Justin Bieber?" Everyone laughed and AA's twin replied, "That's a good one."
Then they said their oath, which went well until the part about striving to develop those qualities that will earn the respect of my "patients, my colleagues, my family and myself." The students basically want the respect of their patients and themselves... but to be fair, the guy was pausing at weird times during that line...
We headed outside with little hope of finding JJ amongst the crowd. The little hope we did have came from the fact that he is taller than the general public. As I was looking around frantically, we realized that he had snuck up behind us. Yay! We took a few pictures and headed out to a fancy pants ballroom for JJ's fancy pants reception.
There were not enough chairs but by this time, MVJ at least seemed to have mellowed out and was not a frantic baby, so that definitely helped the situation for this guy. JJ directed me to just go find a chair while the others got food and we tried to congregate somewhat together. The table I happened upon had a family from MN of all places and the mother was a special educator. Small world! She was amazed that I had secured a job, so I felt pretty proud of myself. : ) The food was deliciously fancy, but friendly enough for MVJ to find favor with it. I think I may have gotten the last of the white fluffy stuff that was for desert with the yummy cake (pound cake?), which came complete with chocolate dipping sauce and a variety of fruit. I was complaining about there not being much for desert (you know, have to pick apart everything...) when JJ reminded me that this was a function for doctors and so they had to have a resemblance of healthfulness.
I wish we would've gotten pics at the reception because we could've taken more time and could've gotten someone to take a pic of all of us. Oh well. It was a fabulously special night for my hubby and I am so incredibly proud of him. The whole ceremony had a live online feed and is supposed to be put online soon. I hope to somehow save it so we can have a copy to save forever.
Thursday was so stinkin' amazing! Let's see if I can set the stage. His parents came to town first, we enjoyed some Salsarita... ok engorged ourselves, but whatevs... and then his Mom and I buzzed around town a bit. In the meantime, JJ's brother, AJ and SIL LJ came to have a hand in JJ's BIG DAY.
AJ and JJ headed to the auditorium... a bit late... but everything seemed to work out just fine there. CJ, RJ, LJ, MVJ and I hung out for a bit, having a snack and getting prettied up for the evening's festivities. I got a new black dress last week and MVJ even had a cute little black and white number with her sweet little black dress shoes. In fact, I think all of us had new outfits besides CJ, JJ's dad. Maybe AJ too...
Ok, so I drove us to the school, which is in downtown KC. I hate HATE driving in big cities, but Gar-gar did not disappoint and we made it safely, with one wrong move that I don't think anyone even caught because I got off a ramp and then right back on a little bit later. : ) Oops, now at least LJ may know... ; )
We drove around looking for parking - there seemed to be a lot of people milling around so I knew seating was going to be troublesome. JJ's class is very large and people were only allowed to have four guests at the event. Well, it seemed everyone used up their four tickets, thankyouverymuch. We made a quick u-turn and ended up in a parking lot with an empty spot or two. Phew! We walked around the campus towards the building everyone dressed up was walking to.
There was NO room on the ground floor so we headed up to the balcony. There was plenty of room to move about and this was probably the best place for us. MVJ could wiggle and squirm to her heart's content, while her mother tried desperately to keep her from jumping off said balcony.
The White Coating Ceremony of the Class of 2014 began with a welcome from the Executive Vice President for Academic and Medical Affairs, who also happens to be the Dean of JJ's school. Then we heard a little speech from the student senate president, a second year giving out all kinds of valuable advice (like make sure you take time for your family and hobbies... yeah!) : ). Then the keynote speaker was the acting pres. and chairman of the board of trustees - and coincidentally, the auditorium we were in was named for his father. He, too, gave an inspiring speech. I was so proud as he addressed my husband and his classmates.
THEN they had the traditional white coating. The special thing about this particular white coating is that JJ was able to be coated by one of his brothers. It was so special and so neat. It was made a teensie less emotional and dramatic by the fact that I was chasing after MVJ, but she honestly did very well, as long as I let her run around. When JJ was on stage, she did do her classic, "Goooo Daddy!" a few times. It was so sweet! We got *just a few* pics of the ceremony - you can check them out on fb. As each line of students put on their special white coat for this significant first time, they smiled for a long pause as the camera panned on each of them, then they walked off stage.
After all 250some students donned their new special medical accessories, the curtains raised for a dramatic moment as, behold the WHOLE class was gathered together on risers. The audience burst into a loud standing ovation. JJ said that he felt like he was at a rock concert, but as a musician. He told the gal next to him (an Amy Adams lookalike), "It feels like we're at an AC/DC concert!" When he didn't get a reaction, he tried again, "Justin Bieber?" Everyone laughed and AA's twin replied, "That's a good one."
Then they said their oath, which went well until the part about striving to develop those qualities that will earn the respect of my "patients, my colleagues, my family and myself." The students basically want the respect of their patients and themselves... but to be fair, the guy was pausing at weird times during that line...
We headed outside with little hope of finding JJ amongst the crowd. The little hope we did have came from the fact that he is taller than the general public. As I was looking around frantically, we realized that he had snuck up behind us. Yay! We took a few pictures and headed out to a fancy pants ballroom for JJ's fancy pants reception.
There were not enough chairs but by this time, MVJ at least seemed to have mellowed out and was not a frantic baby, so that definitely helped the situation for this guy. JJ directed me to just go find a chair while the others got food and we tried to congregate somewhat together. The table I happened upon had a family from MN of all places and the mother was a special educator. Small world! She was amazed that I had secured a job, so I felt pretty proud of myself. : ) The food was deliciously fancy, but friendly enough for MVJ to find favor with it. I think I may have gotten the last of the white fluffy stuff that was for desert with the yummy cake (pound cake?), which came complete with chocolate dipping sauce and a variety of fruit. I was complaining about there not being much for desert (you know, have to pick apart everything...) when JJ reminded me that this was a function for doctors and so they had to have a resemblance of healthfulness.
I wish we would've gotten pics at the reception because we could've taken more time and could've gotten someone to take a pic of all of us. Oh well. It was a fabulously special night for my hubby and I am so incredibly proud of him. The whole ceremony had a live online feed and is supposed to be put online soon. I hope to somehow save it so we can have a copy to save forever.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Happy Birthday Lovie!
My hubbers is the big 2-8 today!
He is the best man ever. I know God planned for us to be together because I can't imagine us ever being apart. Some of you may not have ever seen these sides of JJ, and that's OK with me! : )
Here is EJ's TOP TEN reasons JJ is THE BEST!
#10: He de-spices all of his food for me. He is the ultimate foodie but foregoes much of his favorites just because I'm such a picky eater. Oh, and did I mention supper made every night? For me? And packs my lunches? Yeah.... I'm spoiled!
#9: I make lists. Lots of lists. JJ checks things off the list. Many things off the lists. It's awesome!
#8: JJ listens to all of my worries and frets and complaints and just lets me talk. He makes me feel better with the gift of quality time and assurance.
#7: He is so thoughtful. JJ thinks of me and surprises me with little gifts or acts of service (My favorite blueberry desert! The laundry done before I get home!). He is so funny. He can't keep a secret, so I don't ever have to wait for Valentine's Day, my birthday, Christmas, etc. Whenever he finds something special, he gives it to me right away! : )
#6: He is so smart and is the best teacher. JJ has taken time to teach me about all sorts of things from Chemistry topics to tennis. My favorite thing that JJ has taught me is how to snowboard. It has been really neat to hit the slopes with him and something I can't wait to do as a family again!
#5: JJ is so calm and easy going. He is the soothing antidote to my crazy. For example, when I was giving birth and saying "I can't! I can't! (I WANT AN EPIDURAL.) I can't!" He was right there, holding my hand, showing me how to breath whispering, "You're doing it. You're doing it. You're doing it."
#4: He is a good sport. JJ plays games with me when I want to play. He makes food and hosts our friends over. He plays sand volleyball with me. He goes on walks, takes family vacations and run errands with me. JJ enjoys spending time with our families and friends.
#3: JJ is a man of faith and helps me to strengthen my relationship with God too. My favorite time of the day (besides seeing JJ and MVJ right after work) is right before we fall asleep when we spend time in prayer together.
#2: He is following his dreams so that he can minister to people's needs and so that I can be a stay at home Mommy in the future.
AND NUMBER ONE: He is the best Daddy in the world. When I see him with MVJ it seriously makes me tear up every once in a while. MVJ has the most special gift of all: quality time with her Daddy during the day. They will have a bond that can't be created any other way.
I love you JJ, you old man, you. Muuuah!
He is the best man ever. I know God planned for us to be together because I can't imagine us ever being apart. Some of you may not have ever seen these sides of JJ, and that's OK with me! : )
Here is EJ's TOP TEN reasons JJ is THE BEST!
#10: He de-spices all of his food for me. He is the ultimate foodie but foregoes much of his favorites just because I'm such a picky eater. Oh, and did I mention supper made every night? For me? And packs my lunches? Yeah.... I'm spoiled!
#9: I make lists. Lots of lists. JJ checks things off the list. Many things off the lists. It's awesome!
#8: JJ listens to all of my worries and frets and complaints and just lets me talk. He makes me feel better with the gift of quality time and assurance.
#7: He is so thoughtful. JJ thinks of me and surprises me with little gifts or acts of service (My favorite blueberry desert! The laundry done before I get home!). He is so funny. He can't keep a secret, so I don't ever have to wait for Valentine's Day, my birthday, Christmas, etc. Whenever he finds something special, he gives it to me right away! : )
#6: He is so smart and is the best teacher. JJ has taken time to teach me about all sorts of things from Chemistry topics to tennis. My favorite thing that JJ has taught me is how to snowboard. It has been really neat to hit the slopes with him and something I can't wait to do as a family again!
#5: JJ is so calm and easy going. He is the soothing antidote to my crazy. For example, when I was giving birth and saying "I can't! I can't! (I WANT AN EPIDURAL.) I can't!" He was right there, holding my hand, showing me how to breath whispering, "You're doing it. You're doing it. You're doing it."
#4: He is a good sport. JJ plays games with me when I want to play. He makes food and hosts our friends over. He plays sand volleyball with me. He goes on walks, takes family vacations and run errands with me. JJ enjoys spending time with our families and friends.
#3: JJ is a man of faith and helps me to strengthen my relationship with God too. My favorite time of the day (besides seeing JJ and MVJ right after work) is right before we fall asleep when we spend time in prayer together.
#2: He is following his dreams so that he can minister to people's needs and so that I can be a stay at home Mommy in the future.
AND NUMBER ONE: He is the best Daddy in the world. When I see him with MVJ it seriously makes me tear up every once in a while. MVJ has the most special gift of all: quality time with her Daddy during the day. They will have a bond that can't be created any other way.
I love you JJ, you old man, you. Muuuah!
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