I haven't written lately because I've been busy. As Angel mentioned in her blog, I got a promotion. It was a difficult process. I am very happy to be promoted but it came with 2 bittersweet moments - our great friend Russ did not get promoted and I have to move to another platoon.
How does this make me busy? Well, I've changed schedule so everything is a little messed up right now. I also have to take some additional training which leads to hectic weeks. All this upheaval leads to cherishing my time with my girls even more. I love being home with my girls.
The time at home becomes more special every day. Ava is doing so many new things - crawling, placing balls in play tubes, standing, walking, looking at books, and other tricks that make Angel and my jaws hit the floor!! What a wonderful kid!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
new successes
As usual, it's been a while since I wrote anything. It's not like nothing has been going on - maybe that's why I don't have time to blog (or check email as much as I used to).
As the followers of Angel's blog know, I have been going through an application process for term positions as either a training officer or as a field supervisor. The process has been long (the training officer posting closed in mid-December). Approximately 30 candidates wrote an exam that focused on supervisory roles in disasters and planning involved. From this exam, a group of 7 candidates were interviewed for 4 positions (2 training, 2 supervisor). I was fortunate enough to be one of the seven. My great friend Russ was also one of the interviewees. After the interview, both of us felt positive and expected both of us to be promoted. This morning, I received the phone call I was waiting for - I have been promoted as a supervisor. I am excited, apprehensive, and thinking about the changes this brings about. Unfortunately, it is also bitter sweet as Russ was not successful.
The most important change in our life is Ava's new accomplishment - she's crawling!!! And man, can she motor already!! One minute she's here, the next she's there. It requires some extra attention. She likes crawling to us and/or her musical playground so she can stand. I think she actually prefers to stand and sometimes does it without holding on!! What a little daredevil. I'm sure she's going to be walking pretty soon as it is clearly her preference.
As the followers of Angel's blog know, I have been going through an application process for term positions as either a training officer or as a field supervisor. The process has been long (the training officer posting closed in mid-December). Approximately 30 candidates wrote an exam that focused on supervisory roles in disasters and planning involved. From this exam, a group of 7 candidates were interviewed for 4 positions (2 training, 2 supervisor). I was fortunate enough to be one of the seven. My great friend Russ was also one of the interviewees. After the interview, both of us felt positive and expected both of us to be promoted. This morning, I received the phone call I was waiting for - I have been promoted as a supervisor. I am excited, apprehensive, and thinking about the changes this brings about. Unfortunately, it is also bitter sweet as Russ was not successful.
The most important change in our life is Ava's new accomplishment - she's crawling!!! And man, can she motor already!! One minute she's here, the next she's there. It requires some extra attention. She likes crawling to us and/or her musical playground so she can stand. I think she actually prefers to stand and sometimes does it without holding on!! What a little daredevil. I'm sure she's going to be walking pretty soon as it is clearly her preference.
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