It is never good to get a meeting appointment set to your group with no information attached, and then see this:
Pfizer Plans to Lay Off Up to 800 Researchers
Pfizer Inc. is laying off as many as 800 researchers in a tacit admission that its laboratories have failed to live up to the tens of billions of dollars it has poured into them in recent years.
The world's largest pharmaceutical company by sales Tuesday told scientists and technicians at its labs around the world that it is eliminating their jobs, according to a person familiar with the matter. By year end, the New York drug maker expects to have laid off 5% to 8% of its 10,000 research employees, according to Martin Mackay, who heads Pfizer's research and development.
Meeting is tomorrow at 3:30 so I guess by Thurs morning I should be able to share more. Please cross your fingers.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
My Young Buck
Today is Aaron's birthday - Happy birthday honey! He is still a young buck at 29 and I'm sure he won't let me live it down this whole year that he is still in his 20s! The kids and I made him a Butterfinger dessert last night, and this morning I went out and got him breakfast from Hardees for when he woke up. Unfortunately I won't be home to see him for his birthday, I have school tonight till 10. Last night Mackenzie gave me a guilt trip about it saying "I thought everyone was ALWAYS home when it was your family's birthday!" And just right now I just looked at the calendar and wouldn't you know it that her birthday is on a Tuesday too:( I guess I'll just have to take that day off work then so I can be home with her on her birthday.
I got the kids pictures taken this weekend. Seems like I hadn't gotten them done in forever and didn't want it to get missed. I LOVE having pics of the kids. Even when I don't get great ones, we always end up with good ones...I mean how could you not with these subjects! Don't spend much money on it either, just get enough for me to have the moment captured. Here are my favorites (but I didn't get them all, just one of each kid with their number and the one of all 3 together).
"I guess I'll just go with it."
"Really, with these good looks, do I need much more?"
"Here's a little close up for you ladies - irresistible"
"I'm so over this!"
(this is the look that I'm sure will keep those girls clammering for him - you know, the "whatever" look!)
"I'm cute, I know it"
"well not just cute, I'm absolutely beautiful"
I got the kids pictures taken this weekend. Seems like I hadn't gotten them done in forever and didn't want it to get missed. I LOVE having pics of the kids. Even when I don't get great ones, we always end up with good ones...I mean how could you not with these subjects! Don't spend much money on it either, just get enough for me to have the moment captured. Here are my favorites (but I didn't get them all, just one of each kid with their number and the one of all 3 together).
"yeah - I'm ONE!!!"
"Oh no - I'm ONE!" :(
"I guess I'll just go with it.""hmmmm, how long do you think I can keep mommy at my beck and call with this look?"
"Really, with these good looks, do I need much more?"
"Here's a little close up for you ladies - irresistible"
"I'm so over this!"(this is the look that I'm sure will keep those girls clammering for him - you know, the "whatever" look!)
"I'm cute, I know it"
"well not just cute, I'm absolutely beautiful" "Oh mommy, we love you"
Hope you enjoyed!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
A Small Confession
OK, So I have a small confession. Almost no one knows about this, I've been hesitant to talk about it just in case things changed on me, and I needed a little time to get used to the idea myself. So here it goes....everyone knows that last week Aaron went around to get enrolled in his teaching program (he is enrolled and starts this week or next). Well, funny thing....I enrolled too! Not in a teaching program, but in an MBA program. Yeap, I'm going for my Masters. It was kind of decided on a whim, just found a program I couldn't refuse, and it is the best thing I can do career wise in the next year. I basically told NY&Co that I couldn't work during the week anymore. I think my boss there summed it up the best...."OK let me get this straight, you are going back to school, have two jobs, and three kids, your F'ing CRAZY girl!" And after having my first class yesterday, I totally agree with her! lol I want everyone to know what is going on because for the next year and a half, no one will probably see or hear from me much. Every spare moment I have free will be spent reading, researching or writing. The class is only 1 night a week on Tuesdays (Aaron has class M, W, Th) but it is very intensive of 9 credit hours over a 12 week period, so lots of out of class work. For example, I just had my first class yesterday, and before hand I had to read 200 pages, and write a short 2 page paper. By class on Tuesday I have another 100 pages to read, and over the next 12 weeks I have 1 ~20 page research paper, a ~10 page research paper, 3 ~5 page papers, 1 out of class activity with 2 page summary, 1 hour long classroom presentation/lead a topic, 1 30 minute research paper presentation, and my final. When, you ask, will I get this all done? I'm still trying to figure that one out myself! Some of it will come from the extra 2 hours I get by making what is now a standard 8 o'clock pot of coffee, and then literally, I can't waste a moment of time. Even typing this, I feel like time is ticking by. So bear with me through this all. Don't think I'm ignoring you, or being withdrawn...I'm just SUPER busy.
On the bright side, I can't fail...my family needs this, I need to prove to myself and everyone else that I can do it, and I want to be a positive example for my kids. I will be done in 15-18 months, depending on some financial stuff, but we are anticipating that Aaron and I may be able to walk together in Graduation both receiving our Masters next summer/fall!! Wow, what an accomplishment that would be and how proud I would be of ourselves.
And to top it all off...we also got Cameron enrolled in school, and he got a second job....so all is good, but very busy around here!
On the bright side, I can't fail...my family needs this, I need to prove to myself and everyone else that I can do it, and I want to be a positive example for my kids. I will be done in 15-18 months, depending on some financial stuff, but we are anticipating that Aaron and I may be able to walk together in Graduation both receiving our Masters next summer/fall!! Wow, what an accomplishment that would be and how proud I would be of ourselves.
And to top it all off...we also got Cameron enrolled in school, and he got a second job....so all is good, but very busy around here!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Happy Birthday Austin!
My little guy is one whole year old today. Click here to read back on his "birthday" story. I'm so glad I have all these details captured. Austin, you melt my heart. I cannot imagine our family without you. You came sooner than we were trying to plan for, but thank goodness for surprises, because I can't think of a better one. Everything about your life has given me pure joy. Your smile and cuddles melt my heart. Your laugh is contagious. Your attitude is adorable. I love the way you have the little wobbly duck walk right now. I love the way you push out your bottom lip to pout when something gets taken away from you. I love how you try to dive off my lap in full clothes to get in the bath, and how you cry when you see me get the towel ready. I love your big smiles and grins in the morning. I love to hear you babble your stories all day long. I love how you rub your sleepy little eyes and whimper when you are tired. I love how you watch your big brother and sister in admiration. I love how you have to give everyone a hug before you go to bed at night. I love that you love your daddy, but are still a mommas boy too. I love your fat little feet and big chubby cheeks. I love how you always crawl with your left hand in a fist and your right hand palm down. I love how you know that brother and sister's milk is different than yours, and will drop your cup and pick theirs up in a nanosecond - our little "milk swiper" as we call you. I love that you are such a good sleeper. I love how you don't have to be sick or tired to lay your head on my shoulder for lovin'. I love that you just the right mix of being independent, but still needing your mommy. I love those big blue eyes. I love how you hate mashed potatoes, no matter how many times I try to sneak them in (one day you'll love them). I love that you look like your daddy. I love that you remind me of your sister. I love that you are all boy like your brother. I love that you are so uniquely different from each of them. I love that you have made this past year one of the best of my life. I love that you will make every year of my life one of the best. I love that you are my son, that I get to be responsible for the amazing child you are. I love that you have made me a better person, a better mother. I love that you are growing into such a little boy...but I hate that you are growing into a little boy. But as I've taught your brother and sister before you, recite after me "even when I get big and am a daddy, I'll always be Mommy's baby boy!" We love you Austin, Happy First Birthday!!!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Back to the daily grind
Tomorrow I'm back to the daily grind...and I'm not sure how I feel about it. On one hand, I like order, and the past 2 weeks have not been that. I don't HAVE to have order so much that I haven't enjoyed my time, but I like routine. Plus I do better mentally and physically when I'm busy. i feel like I've grown into the New Year Blimp over the past two weeks. I'm so undisciplined at home with all the goodies. On the other hand though, I know that I will miss the kids as soon as I get there and be exhausted and home sick after going back to the 7 day work week. But I am going to try to take off most, if not all of my birthday weekend, so I know I only have a month, I can do that. Tomorrow Aaron is going to the colleges to get all his necessary information so we can hopefully make a final decision and plans. We've been in kind of a state of limbo here. Friday Aaron got on a whim and decided that now was the time to expand our patio. Boy I bet he is regretting that whim right now! Actually, it is going to be well worth it and will look great. Cameron and Aaron have been working their tail ends off the past two days digging and hauling. I can't wait until it is finished. it will give us a lot more room in the back for our fire pit, table/chairs, sandbox and grill.
Friday, January 2, 2009
I wonder what 2009 has in store
2008 was such a wonderful year, and a lot of change took place. I am only expecting 2009 to bring around the same kind of excitement! Minus a baby, well I guess I better hold my words till March before I can really say that (kidding honey kidding....but no really you never know) I'm thinking this year is going to be coined "the year of the school". I know sounds silly right, but chances are Aaron is going back to school, I've been giving serious thought to starting an MBA program in the fall, and Mackenzie starts Kindergarten! Suddenly we aren't going to be the ones with 3 little kids at home, our kids are growing up. Soon we won't have any babies around. Here is where I ask - no beg - would some of you friends out there start popping them out then randomly drop them off with Aunt Jen!!! Come on, what are friends for, I think I'm a pretty good friend, this is your way of holding up the bargain! lol
So 1 week away from my baby being 1. Although of course I am excited, it doesn't mean that i haven't shed a few tears over the fact. I think that the hardest thing is going to be turning around his car seat. It is just that physical proof that he is getting all grown up. He isn't going to know what to do being able to see more than just Turner in the car. But in the same, I'm sure he will miss his big brother because Turner is always talking to him and making him laugh. The other physical proof I have is that he is off of formula now, and all on milk. Just weird, doesn't seem like it should be time yet. So if anyone could just figure out a way to stop the clock for a little bit this week so it doesn't creep up on me, that would be fantastic! I don't think we are going to do much, just Mackenzie and I are making him a cake at home, and we'll all sing and watch and take a bunch of pictures!
New Year's Eve was great. Our neighbors came over for the night, and we had a few friends stop by briefly. We got Rock Band the night before and I think I can truthfully say that everyone got in to it. I even stayed up till past midnight - someone might want to write that down in the books! Hope everyone is going in to 2009 with as much joy and excitement as we are!
So 1 week away from my baby being 1. Although of course I am excited, it doesn't mean that i haven't shed a few tears over the fact. I think that the hardest thing is going to be turning around his car seat. It is just that physical proof that he is getting all grown up. He isn't going to know what to do being able to see more than just Turner in the car. But in the same, I'm sure he will miss his big brother because Turner is always talking to him and making him laugh. The other physical proof I have is that he is off of formula now, and all on milk. Just weird, doesn't seem like it should be time yet. So if anyone could just figure out a way to stop the clock for a little bit this week so it doesn't creep up on me, that would be fantastic! I don't think we are going to do much, just Mackenzie and I are making him a cake at home, and we'll all sing and watch and take a bunch of pictures!
New Year's Eve was great. Our neighbors came over for the night, and we had a few friends stop by briefly. We got Rock Band the night before and I think I can truthfully say that everyone got in to it. I even stayed up till past midnight - someone might want to write that down in the books! Hope everyone is going in to 2009 with as much joy and excitement as we are!
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