Throughout all of this, I knew that it was time for a change in my job. I found a new school in HISD that was by the Galleria along Westpark, and this was a way better location for living so far out of town. I was so so excited about the school, principal, and that my best friend from my previous school also was transferring, but I knew I would spend a lot of time driving and not so much time with my little man. Luckily the stars aligned, and a math job opened up at a junior high in Katy right by our house, which meant I was less than 10 minutes from the new house and Braden's new school - big time score! We just completed the first week of school, and I am definitely teaching in a complete different atmosphere then I've been used to the last 6 years! I am loving the school and know it will be great, but I also will miss my inner city kids who meant so much to me and truly appreciated everything I did for them.
Matt has been a busy little bee too, getting not one, but two promotions over the last few months! He is now in charge of the Med Center doing endoscopy sales for Smith & Nephew, and I am proud of his hard work. His company also asked him to become a trainer, so he will go their headquarters in Andover a few times a year to lead trainings. He isn't quite loving the drive in to town so far ;) but hopefully he can figure out a good time to leave and not hit major traffic every day.
Braden continues to amaze us - he is one cute little boy and one smart cookie! He was home with me all summer and was on the verge of walking, but just wasn't seeing enough other little kids to know that he was supposed to do that. Within a week or so of being back at school, he became a walking pro and is so proud of himself. He turned ONE this past week, and what was supposed to be a fun weekend with family in town was ruined by the stomach bug. Poor little guy has been sick sick sick, along with his Dad who has also been sick for a week now, so we haven't had time to really celebrate him turning 1.
This was approximately 1 hour before Braden broke in the new house and barfed everywhere, it will never be the same! Ha!
Quite the bookworm!
Cheese puffs are yummy :)
Oh yea, I also turned the big 3-0 in July! My sweet girlfriends took me out to a yummy sushi dinner and surprised me a huge gift card to go shopping - it is sitting in a drawer waiting to be used after Matt goes on a few hunting trips and I get some time to myself! My parents also kept Braden for a night so Matt and I could celebrate by going to Eddie V's and to see the new Batman - I think this is our new favorite restaurant for a nice meal out, it is so good!
A&M kicks off their season next weekend with ESPN Gameday coming - I couldn't be more excited for football, fall, and yummy drinks returning to Starbucks! Hope everyone is doing wonderful!
