Bring on Tuesday!

[americanninjamommy]

Anything?

[americanninjamommy]

Things that come up when you google "Tuesday randoms":









Also, probably because of this post, my Bump Award shows up. Eek.

[americanninjamommy]

Do you guise want a work update? It might mean I will shut up about work for awhile, finally.

And this will be long and without gifs (sorry) and I may not be able to get back here much today.

Sooooo.... last week, my boss approached me again about the big project they have been trying to get me to take on. Apparently, they want to restructure the whole team, slim it down to just 5 key people who will have decision authority. They want to take away the layers of leadership that have been slowing down the decision making and they want to get the project moving at a faster pace. The guy making these decisions came to my boss and told her that the new structure wouldn't work unless I could be on the team full time because he feels I am the glue to the whole thing. He also offered money

So my boss and I had a very long conversation about it (when I called her on a couple of things from last week). She agreed to take everything else off of my plate (which is where a lot of my work frustration has come from), and she is going to hire a support person to do the heavy lifting on my quarterly reports so all I have to do is look at the data he collects and provide my analysis (also another thing that has been causing me a lot of frustration). It is also only a 1 year commitment, which works nicely for us wanting to move to Ohio sometime next year.

In talking to a couple of my trusted friends, it became clear that this is a once in a lifetime project that will add a lot of new and valuable things to my resume. And in comparison to the internal transfer, it appealed more to me. I also talked to the lady in charge of the internal transfer position and was very open with her about the request on the new project and she asked a few questions to help me think about it and also said that, should I decide to take the big project, they would still be here next year and she would love to speak with me in the future.

So, I told my boss I would agree to it on a couple of conditions - I asked for a raise , and requested full responsibility of the training component and the change management component of the project.

They came back and agreed to the last two requests but said they will not do raises because it requires approvals that will slow them down. What they are going to do is give an end of project bonuses, which is a higher percentage than the raise I asked for. And the entire team would get the bonus.

TLDR: I decided to take the big project my boss wanted me to take because they restructured it and gave me everything I demanded.

[staryb]

Good morning!

I must have gotten sucked back into that alternate universe again because my kid has been asleep for over 11 hours now. Also, she put herself to sleep! In her crib with minimal crying! What??

I, on the other hand, woke up several times last night just out of habit. I just kept staring at her on the monitor waiting for her to wiggle around a little so I could be sure she was OK.

[staryb]

americanninjamommy, that sounds great! I know that work stresses you out and that you have a lot in your plate but I'm not gonna lie, I'm kind of inspired by you and a little jealous. I love, love, love being home with my kid as much as I am but I miss working regularly and feeling like I'm important and necessary to accomplish things. I mean, I still work but it's so sporadic that it's become kind of stagnant with no real room for growth. I don't know how much sense that all makes or why I associate these thoughts with you specifically. I think it has something to do with your kick ass negotiating skills. You're always like, here's my list of demands, make it so and they're like OK ANM, here's some money please don't leave us! That's gotta feel pretty damn good!

[MrsTinMKE]

Jun 16, 2015 7:28:01 GMT -5 americanninjamommy said:

Do you guise want a work update? It might mean I will shut up about work for awhile, finally.

And this will be long and without gifs (sorry) and I may not be able to get back here much today.

Sooooo.... last week, my boss approached me again about the big project they have been trying to get me to take on. Apparently, they want to restructure the whole team, slim it down to just 5 key people who will have decision authority. They want to take away the layers of leadership that have been slowing down the decision making and they want to get the project moving at a faster pace. The guy making these decisions came to my boss and told her that the new structure wouldn't work unless I could be on the team full time because he feels I am the glue to the whole thing. He also offered money

So my boss and I had a very long conversation about it (when I called her on a couple of things from last week). She agreed to take everything else off of my plate (which is where a lot of my work frustration has come from), and she is going to hire a support person to do the heavy lifting on my quarterly reports so all I have to do is look at the data he collects and provide my analysis (also another thing that has been causing me a lot of frustration). It is also only a 1 year commitment, which works nicely for us wanting to move to Ohio sometime next year.

In talking to a couple of my trusted friends, it became clear that this is a once in a lifetime project that will add a lot of new and valuable things to my resume. And in comparison to the internal transfer, it appealed more to me. I also talked to the lady in charge of the internal transfer position and was very open with her about the request on the new project and she asked a few questions to help me think about it and also said that, should I decide to take the big project, they would still be here next year and she would love to speak with me in the future.

So, I told my boss I would agree to it on a couple of conditions - I asked for a raise , and requested full responsibility of the training component and the change management component of the project.

They came back and agreed to the last two requests but said they will not do raises because it requires approvals that will slow them down. What they are going to do is give an end of project bonuses, which is a higher percentage than the raise I asked for. And the entire team would get the bonus.

TLDR: I decided to take the big project my boss wanted me to take because they restructured it and gave me everything I demanded.

Yay for bonuses!! Sounds like this could be a good thing for your! Glad they agreed to MOST of your conditions!!

[MrsTinMKE]

I slept like crap... the kid did pretty well. Only one wake up last night. I ended up sleeping in our spare room because H's snoring was so freaking loud!!

Yesterday I did not run on the treadmill or eat a cheeseburger. I had a few slices of salami, a cookie and couple of bites of salmon. Weird I know.

My goal today is to do better. I did my push up challenge this morning before leaving work. Tonight Ab challenge and running! I have to do this out of necessity. I don't want to by new pants to fit my big butt.

[mrsbabe614]

nothing like getting to work and realize you can see your underwear through the dress you put on



Here's to sitting most of the day

[mrsbabe614]

americanninjamommy

[kellrr]

@anm that's exciting! Hope it works out even better than expected.
staryb hey girl!
MrsTinMKE keep up the good work!

[mrsbabe614]

Jun 16, 2015 7:33:08 GMT -5 staryb said:

Good morning!

I must have gotten sucked back into that alternate universe again because my kid has been asleep for over 11 hours now. Also, she put herself to sleep! In her crib with minimal crying! What??

I, on the other hand, woke up several times last night just out of habit. I just kept staring at her on the monitor waiting for her to wiggle around a little so I could be sure she was OK.

sleep baby sleeep

[apk4]

Jun 16, 2015 8:37:00 GMT -5 mrsbabe614 said:

nothing like getting to work and realize you can see your underwear through the dress you put on



Here's to sitting most of the day

Are you trying to bribe the boss for part time?

[apk4]

My kid is still screaming and crying and waking up every hour. Daycare is closed because of the tropical storm, so I'm home with him. I'd rather be at work in this shit weather. Momma needs a brizeak.

[staryb]

Jun 16, 2015 8:37:00 GMT -5 mrsbabe614 said:

nothing like getting to work and realize you can see your underwear through the dress you put on



Here's to sitting most of the day

I did this on Saturday with a matching bra.

[mrsbabe614]

Jun 16, 2015 8:53:14 GMT -5 apk4 said:

Jun 16, 2015 8:37:00 GMT -5 mrsbabe614 said:

nothing like getting to work and realize you can see your underwear through the dress you put on



Here's to sitting most of the day

Are you trying to bribe the boss for part time?

that's kind of why I'm mortified. Lol I even pinned the straps up this morning because I was worried about my cleve

[mrsbabe614]

Jun 16, 2015 8:55:10 GMT -5 apk4 said:

My kid is still screaming and crying and waking up every hour. Daycare is closed because of the tropical storm, so I'm home with him. I'd rather be at work in this shit weather. Momma needs a brizeak.

are teeth imminent?

[mrsbabe614]

[apk4]

Jun 16, 2015 8:56:40 GMT -5 mrsbabe614 said:

Jun 16, 2015 8:55:10 GMT -5 apk4 said:

My kid is still screaming and crying and waking up every hour. Daycare is closed because of the tropical storm, so I'm home with him. I'd rather be at work in this shit weather. Momma needs a brizeak.

are teeth imminent?

I don't see anything different in there. I'm guessing teeth or nightmares or leap 6 bullshit. Ahhhh

[sweetsurprise]

americanninjamommy You go girl!

staryb yay for your amazing sleeper!

MrsTinMKE GL with being healthy! Better you than me

apk4 so sorry about your screamer. Hope you guise are safe and keep electricity. Our day care is closed too but dad's on duty.

[apk4]

I was totally kidding about the boss thing. I'm sorry about the skivvies! Maybe it's worse because you know, and other people don't even notice?

[apk4]

sweetsurprise H just got sent home so I won't be alone. It's barely rained here so I'm hoping it doesn't get too bad. I hope you guys stay safe and dry!

[staryb]

kellrr,

[mrsbabe614]

Jun 16, 2015 9:02:34 GMT -5 apk4 said:

I was totally kidding about the boss thing. I'm sorry about the skivvies! Maybe it's worse because you know, and other people don't even notice?

I know you're joking!
Well my co-worker said she had to really look and no one should be looking at my ass that long anyway.

[mrsbabe614]

Jun 16, 2015 9:01:42 GMT -5 apk4 said:

Jun 16, 2015 8:56:40 GMT -5 mrsbabe614 said:

are teeth imminent?

I don't see anything different in there. I'm guessing teeth or nightmares or leap 6 bullshit. Ahhhh

fuck the leaps!

[staryb]

Jun 16, 2015 9:01:42 GMT -5 apk4 said:

Jun 16, 2015 8:56:40 GMT -5 mrsbabe614 said:

are teeth imminent?

I don't see anything different in there. I'm guessing teeth or nightmares or leap 6 bullshit. Ahhhh

My kid was like this a few weeks ago right before she started getting mobile. I think yours is a couple of weeks younger than mine so maybe in the next week or so you'll have a crawling, sleeping baby!

[kellrr]

Jun 16, 2015 8:55:10 GMT -5 apk4 said:

My kid is still screaming and crying and waking up every hour. Daycare is closed because of the tropical storm, so I'm home with him. I'd rather be at work in this shit weather. Momma needs a brizeak.

Will he snooze in the car? Could you drive around the neighborhood or go to the mall and walk around? When DS is fussy, I try to break up the day so I don't sit around all day being battered by the wailing baby.

[kellrr]

We just had an epic poopsplosion and pee fountain. So we should be all set for the day, right? He'll be a unicorn now, right?
I'm watching the news and a new study says dieting may be more effective than exercise. Lame.
I have a busy week, but we have a date lined up for Friday and I might let DS stay the night with my parents. Even if my mom just has him for the day, it will be nice to have some QT with DH.

[kellrr]

So, DS hates purees. All of them. I have concluded he doesn't like the spoon being put in his mouth. He will eat anything in the mesh feeder, though. I wouldn't worry at all, but the pedi wants him to have cereal everyday for the iron. I've researched it a bit, and it sounds like the whole BF babies need iron thing might be overblown, but I wondered if anyone is dealing with the same thing. I have tried putting the cereal in the mesh feeder/mixing foods he likes with the oatmeal, etc. I've been focusing on putting iron rich foods in the mesh feeder, but it's hard to get meat to mash through it. Any tips?

[staryb]

Jun 16, 2015 9:17:49 GMT -5 kellrr said:

We just had an epic poopsplosion and pee fountain. So we should be all set for the day, right? He'll be a unicorn now, right?
I'm watching the news and a new study says dieting may be more effective than exercise. Lame.
I have a busy week, but we have a date lined up for Friday and I might let DS stay the night with my parents. Even if my mom just has him for the day, it will be nice to have some QT with DH.

Dieting may be more effective than exercising in terms of loosing weight but it won't help you build muscle or boost your metabolism as much.

That being said I really need to start exercising more again!

[MrsTinMKE]

Jun 16, 2015 9:28:17 GMT -5 staryb said:

Jun 16, 2015 9:17:49 GMT -5 kellrr said:

We just had an epic poopsplosion and pee fountain. So we should be all set for the day, right? He'll be a unicorn now, right?
I'm watching the news and a new study says dieting may be more effective than exercise. Lame.
I have a busy week, but we have a date lined up for Friday and I might let DS stay the night with my parents. Even if my mom just has him for the day, it will be nice to have some QT with DH.

Dieting may be more effective than exercising in terms of loosing weight but it won't help you build muscle or boost your metabolism as much.

That being said I really need to start exercising more again!

I think both are important; but I did read somewhere that exercise is meant to off set or to help with the excessive eating. Toning and muscle are important, but what you eat really plays a big part in the weight. 

Which is hard because... Oreos and pizza :/