I spoke too soon!

Good news...for now. The high school (I am going to leave it anonymous on blog land, email me if you want to know) I was trying to work at called me out of the blue and told me they got approval to hire me as a long term sub! It isn't the real position yet but it is something. I started today and it was absolute insanity. My alpha was sort of disorganized and there is paperwork everywhere. The day flew by because I was working like crazy the whole time. It is really exciting. I am pretty sure I will be getting the full time position if it becomes available because they are already giving me an email, voicemail, and computer login, as well as my own office, etc. I feel really good about everything and comfortable doing the work. It just seemed to fit really well. It is nice to put my skills to practice! I just wanted to thank everyone that has helped me and prayed for me. This is seriously such a blessing!

No Job but my Baby is cute!

Okay, so in case you aren't aware there is a hiring freeze going on in Clark County School district so my search for a job as a school counselor has not been very easy. I finally found a high school that needed a counselor but because of the freeze, would not be able to hire one, however, they wanted me to be a long term sub for the position. I was so excited because if I ended up subbing there, I would pretty much be guaranteed the actual position. Well, I went through all the run around and got everything taken care of so that I was a certified substitute, and then I found out on Friday that they could not get the position approved. The director (whoever he or she is, that is all they were ever called) at CCSD did not approve substitute counselors, only teachers. Needless to say, I was beyond bummed out. The high school said they are still very interested in me, however, I will need to go through all the proper channels when the job does post and interview for the position. It looks like the freeze will end when all the numbers come in on final count day, which will be around the end of September. All I can do is hope that the school really did want me bad enough to hire me in September when they can. The only good thing is that I am all set up with Substitute teaching for now, so hopefully I will get a few jobs and be able to make a little bit of money while I am waiting. We really needed that job ASAP but I guess we will have to wait and hope and pray that everything works out. On the bright side, because I am not working yet, I get more time to spend with my cute little boy. I know I am going to miss him so much when I have to work so I will try and enjoy the time I get to spend with him. We have had a lot of fun this last week swimming at the rec center with my sister and her kids and just playing together. He is learning so many new and cool things. The above picture is Casen playing in his swim floaty. I brought it inside and he loves to play in it in and out of the swimming pool. Today, he was throwing the ball back and forth with us and practicing walking again. I tried something different with the pictures but it didn't really work out how I planned it, but here is a picture of Casen walking. He is now in the double digits on taking steps. He has taken up to 12 steps but for some reason is still too chicken to take off on his own and really walk. We always have to prompt him. The close up picture is when he made it to me (he is always so excited). I can't believe how fast he is growing and all the amazing things that he does every single day. I am sure by next week I will be able to post a blog about him really taking off and walking on his own. I am so grateful for Casen, he is so cute and I really just love to look at him and take care of him, even though he is a little stinker sometimes! For now, it is bedtime for Casen so I guess I better go and help Marc out!

My Little Escape Artist

I officially cannot leave my child unattended for even a second. I am not a neglectful mother or anything, but it is nice to be able to put him in the saucer or the walker for a little bit and know he is not getting into trouble. Generally, he will hang out in there and watch his cartoons for the 10 minutes that I take a shower. Well, a couple of days ago, I heard a little crash while in the shower. I stick my head out and there is Casen, no longer confined to his saucer and looking rather smug about it. When I got out and dried off, I put him back in the saucer just to see how the heck he did it, and thus the above video. I couldn't believe the little stinker! Marc was watching him earlier this evening and he did the exact same thing with his walker which has no give like the saucer (2nd video). We are really in for it with this guy, he has such an independent little spirit. He will literally do whatever he wants, when he wants to. His other latest news is that he is standing on his own and taking 2-4 steps. Back to the he will do whatever he wants when he wants...he will really take off on walking when he feels like it will benefit him the most. It is cute to watch though because he gets all excited and starts flapping his arms and then after 1 or 2 steps, he just lunges for whatever is closest (usually me). I am sure he will have it down soon. This is my first time posting a video so hopefully it works out well! (P.S. I might have a job...I will post when I know for sure and have all the details!)

Hooked!

Okay so I finally started reading the Twilight series. I know I am a little late. My best friend, Jess, told me about them at least a year ago but I was way too busy. I am proud to say that I started reading them a week from yesterday and I am already ready for the latest, Breaking Dawn. My mom's coworker is bringing it to her and forgot on Friday otherwise I would probably be done with that one as well!! In hindsight it actually worked out well that I waited, because now I didn't have to wait more than a day to continue Edward and Bella's saga. I can't wait to get book 4 and I can't wait for the movie in December. Most of my friends are either just starting or just finishing so I am sure we will all be ready for one awesome girls night out when the movie comes out. Marc even said he would see it although I am not sure if I should share that with everyone (too late!). He works at Deseret Book so he hears all the girls talking about Edward nonstop and I guess he is a little curious. He has been very supportive this week while everything I talk about is Edward, Bella, or Jacob. I was enthralled in the book when I told Marc that Jacob ran away (sorry for the spoiler anyone). Unfortunately Marc wasn't completely in tune to the fact that I was discussing my book and he thought I meant my nephew, Jacob. I scared him for a half second until I also realized what he would be thinking and then corrected those thoughts (oops). So I guess I am competely hooked and slightly in love with Edward now. Marc actually bought me book 3 because my mom bought the rest and it has iron ons for Team Edward or Team Jacob. I think I will have to make a Team Edward T-shirt for the movie!! Thanks for getting me hooked Jess, I love it! If you are a fan feel free to tell me how much you love Edward and if you are a Jacob fan, I want some reasoning.