hump day

The last few days have been a whirlwind of fun beginning with my pseudo-bachelorette party in DC. It started with awesome margaritas and Mexican food and ended with dancing at a club where we felt like middle school dance chaperons. A great time was had by all and I'm so thankful for such wonderful friends; the kind of friends that will make you a penis-shaped rice crispy treat. :)

Today was also very exciting in a different way, I had an interview for a well-known non-profit. I got a lot of positive feed-back and was asked to come back for a second interview. Please keep your fingers crossed and say a prayer. I have faith that everything will work out as it should, but I'm hopeful and excited about this possibility.

Looking forward things are great. We have a wedding for Anthony's college roommate next weekend and our own marriage blessing in a few weeks so we're getting all the final details for that set. (you may remember our small intimate wedding 2 years ago that was only immediate family, but now we're having a blessing in the Church and a party with friends and extended family!!) In addition, we're down to under a month till closing and I'm chomping at the bit to start packing. I even bought 12 space saving bags. YESSSSS!!!

Happy Hump Day!

VACATION!!

We're finally settling in to Mr. F's vacation month and its fantastic! We both made it to the gym every day last week and we're beat, but so wonderful. Aidan has also been getting lots of daddy time and we're getting the house stuff more and more settled with the million of mortgage documents etc. Its alot of work, but I know it will be so worth it.

We also spent Easter week at home visiting our parents and had a great time.




We also made a quick 18 hr trip to Richmond so Mr. F could have his teeth cleaned by his sister who is a dentist. Aidan and I visited my college roommate and checked out the Children's Museum, which was awesome and I totally wish there was something like it in Philly.



And finally, we capped off the week with the wedding of two of our good friends.




I've also been applying to jobs like a madwoman and finally have an interview next week. I'm excited and nervous, but hopeful.

Happy Weekend!!

Movin on up!

I cant believe its already March 25! The days and weeks are absolutely flying by, but maybe thats because we've been so busy. In addition to just trying to keep up with the Little Man, I've been working on some research for a professor (which I just want that project to end...ughh), Mr. F is finishing up medical school, and we are under contract on a house!!! We finished negotiations yesterday and just have to wait until the end of May for closing. HOOORAY! I'm actually going to have a laundry room and LM will have a back yard. Of course, we've already begun shopping for a grill for Mr. F. Just the thought of having his and hers closets instead of the 3 of us in one tiny closet gets me all giddy :)

Additionally, over the last few weeks Mr. F has basically hit the culmination of months and years of medical school. Tomorrow is his last official day of class until graduation in May! Last week was also incredibly busy because he was the chair of planning an all day conference capped off by a fancy pants banquet that evening. The event couldnt have gone better and I'm so proud of him! Last week was also the national Match Day when all 4th year medical students find out where they got in for residency. Mr. F found out back in Jan. where he was going for ophthalmology, but we did find out he'd be staying in Philly for internship, which was great because our offer on the house was contingent on his match.

Over the last few weeks we also attended an annual fund raising ball and had well, a ball!



And of course, LM is getting so big! He's talking up a storm and becoming more a little boy than baby every day.



All in all, life is pretty great here in Philly. In the upcoming weeks Mr. F and I are going to concentrate on me getting a job, packing (and throwing out as much junk as possible!), and getting to the gym more often. And obviously, I hope to make keep this blog up with more regularity than I've managed in the last few weeks.

Happy almost Friday!

My little Irish, Italian, Egyptian Leprechaun

Heck Yeah WMBG!!

This sums up WM like no other:

GO TRIBE!!

Dear Baby Einstein,

This is why I love you:


The 15 min of peace I get to do simple things like a take a quick shower, make the bed or go to the bathroom are wonderful...all while the Little Man is learning colors while listening to Mozart and Bach and looking at Van Gogh paintings.

Thanks again!
Jenna

Remember you are dust...

Yesterday was Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. Aidan and I went to get ashes (Mr. F was in the hospital all day) and I was reminded of one of my favorite parts of Ash Wednesday, seeing all of the other people on the street with ashes and watching people's reactions to my ashes. Some stare openly, some snicker, and one time in high school some kids called me a devil worshiper. I found that last one ironic and humerous and learned along time ago to ignore the defamatory remarks and use the opportunity to be a silent witness to my faith. This season of lent is always a time of reflection and prayer and every year I find myself at a different point in my journey. This year is no different, but I must say having a child has changed my perspective on lots of things, my relationship with God chief among them.

So this year instead of adding prayer time to my daily routine like I have many years past, I'm returning to giving something up like I did as a child. This year I'm giving up dessert. I remember the nuns saying it was kind of cheating the purpose to do something like giving up dessert to help reach a diet goal instead of increasing your relationship with God, but this is truly going to be a struggle for me AND I'm hoping to see waistline benefits. Besides, when self-control fails, there is nothing quite like good old fashioned Catholic guilt, right?