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  This week was good. It was nice because on Wednesday, one of Paul's lab mates made us this salmon tikka masala dish and it was delicious and I also didn't have to cook!   Thursday I met with a pediatrician and I really liked her.  The first office I contacted didn't offer consultations and said I wouldn't meet Mary's primary care doctor for at least 4 months after her birth.  They had other policies I did not love but this new clinic was much better and answered all my questions to my satisfaction.  Later that night I went to the Relief Society Christmas Party with my ministering sister, Alissa.  It was super fun.  They had Chipotle cater and I brought some chocolate chip cookies for dessert.  Other desserts that were brought were these yummy brownies, chocolate peppermint cupcakes, and a cinnamon roll cake.   Friday, Kaylee tested positive for Covid and didn't come to work.  I had been working with her the most but I didn't feel any sickness.  Mike and We

 Monday was my replacements first day.  We filed a PCT application.  I made tacos for dinner.  Tuesday I went in to work and had a lot to do, so I was setting up my replacement, Kaylee, with another PCT application, since she had done one yesterday.  I guess I overwhelmed her because she started crying.  I told her that she didn't have to work on the PCT if it was too much.  She ended up just shadowing me until 3 PM.  Then I passed her off to one of my coworkers to learn how to send letters to clients so I could get going on a report Scott needed done.  Paul worked until 9 PM, so I just made myself a grilled cheese and some tomato soup for dinner.  Dr. Nam was going to throw a Christmas party this year but somebody sniched and the department told her she couldn't do that.  That made Paul and me sad.  Wednesday I got to work a little early because we got our carpets cleaned.  Kaylee worked with my other coworker, Robert, all day.  It was nice getting a break from training.  It w

 Monday Ben flew to Paris and, from updates from my mom, he arrived safe and sound.  I made a seven-layer dip for our dinner and Paul made quesadillas to go with it when he got home. Tuesday I FaceTimed with Clare (Gottschall) Schramm.  We talked for almost 3 hours.  It was really fun to talk and catch up with her.  I made coconut cod again this week but it didn't make very much, so we also had some leftover dip. Wednesday Paul started his training for the 2MP machine.  He said it went really well.  I FaceTimed with Brianna after work on Wednesday.  It was so fun to talk to her and see her cute girls.  She started making dinner toward the end of the call and I got to talk to Jacob for a little bit too.  I made cajun chicken pasta for dinner. Thursday I talked to our leasing office about getting our carpets cleaned and they scheduled it for December 2nd but then called back and asked if the carpet people could come this next Wednesday.  That will be nice because we will have clean c

 Monday started with my 30-week doctor's appointment.  Everything looks good and baby Mary is healthy.  Then I went to work and the gym then came home and made an enchilada casserole.  Thank you to Wendy for the package! and Happy Birthday to Hannah! Tuesday I got a pregnancy support belt because I started having ligament pain over the weekend and my doctor recommended I get one for like the third time, so I finally did.  I made coconut-crusted cod with sweet chili sauce for dinner.   Wednesday, I chatted with mom about the shower for Thursday, I made lasagna for dinner and requested an appointment with a potential pediatrician.  Thursday morning I got a call from the pediatrician's office and they said that I just need to make an appointment once I am discharged from the hospital and that I will be taken care of by their nursing staff until they can get an appointment with the doctor scheduled (several months after the birth).  I didn't like how that sounded, so I am still

  Monday I went to the post office before work to pick up Paul's last birthday present because they wouldn't deliver it for some reason.  I made curry for dinner and bran muffins for breakfast for the week.   Happy Birthday to Rachel on Tuesday! Tuesday I made salmon for dinner.  Wednesday I made chicken rolls.  Thursday we interviewed two more candidates and we liked both of them.  Scott didn't seem to  prefer one above the other, so we'll see which one he extends the offer to.  They both would  probably accept because they recently moved back to Dallas and are ready to start working.   I made a creamy tomato pasta to use up the rest of our vegetables for the week before going to  the Relief Society activity.  We made felt nativity puppets.  It was a cute activity and I got to get  to know more sisters in the ward.  Happy Anniversary to Mykael and Peter on Friday! I was getting ready for work when I saw a spider in the bathroom and it took me about 20  minutes to muste

Monday, I had my 28 week doctors appointment and took my glucose test.  I passed but the drink did make me woozy.  That night I made some vegetarian, sweet potato chili for dinner and practiced the piano for the primary program on Sunday.  Happy birthday Andrew on Tuesday! Paul went to a meeting for his calling on Tuesday and got a list of people that are new to the ward that he will contact.  Wednesday we had our final interview for my position at work.  Everyone liked the candidate but when Scott offered her the job, she declined it.  He extended the offer to another candidate and we are waiting to hear back from her. Paul got home early, so we took the opportunity to celebrate his birthday a little early.  We went to Meso Maya for dinner then we went to the movies and saw Dune.  It was really good!  Thursday I made pumpkin s'more bars for Paul's birthday cake.  He said they are his favorite dessert that I make and I haven't made them yet this year.  I tried to find some

Monday, Paul had a final for his one class this semester and is officially done with coursework..forever! Tuesday, we had our third interview.  The woman seemed nice and has a lot of legal experience but no IP experience.  Scott wants to interview one more person before making a decision.  Saturday we helped some ward friends move.  Kimmy is having a baby girl in January too and they moved to a two-bedroom apartment in preparation of their baby coming.  Her husband is wanting to change jobs, so they are looking into buying a home next summer. Sunday, we practiced the primary program in the chapel.  I was able to practice an hour a day this past week and it has helped me feel a lot more prepared for the program on Halloween.  The kids did great and have a lot of enthusiasm for singing the songs and are very heartfelt in their talks.  We stayed after church and Paul was set apart as an Elders Quorum Secretary.  A lot of people move in and out of the ward throughout the year, so they are

We had interviews starting this week for my job, so I told my two coworkers that I am expecting and will be quitting at the end of December, that is why we are interviewing.  The first person we interviewed was really good I thought, but her experience is concentrated in the ownership or practicing ownership of patents and not the whole process.  The other woman we interviewed was more of what Scott was looking for but her experience was from the perspective of the patent office and not from an IP firm, so still not quite a match.  I opened the job listing again and we have one more interview already scheduled, so we will see how that goes. Thursday there was a Relief Society activity.  We had soup together then we went to the cultural hall and painted mason jars.  I painted mine black and the shape of the window is of a ghost.  They had really cute ribbons, so I used a Halloween-looking one and a purple one to add color.  It was super fun and I had a great time socializing with women

  Happy birthday to Nathanael on Monday! Tuesday, Paul resent his research material to Germany.  It took him half the time to prepare new stuff, he is learning so much and progressing very quickly in lab.  Paul felt Mary kick for the first time! Happy Birthday to Claire on Wednesday!  And good luck to Ben in Milwaukie, OR.   I let my boss know this week that I will be leaving at the end of December, so I made a job posting for my replacement and posted it.  We had a few people apply right away and I set up interviews for three candidates in the next couple of weeks.  I called my mom after work and we had a nice conversation.  I also texted my new ministering companion and we made a plan to talk and make a plan for ministering. Paul got his test results back today from his genetics class and he did really well! Thursday Paul finished his grant writing class.   Friday, one of my coworkers, Robert, went to New Mexico to help his in-laws and my boss, Scott, and my other coworker, Sarah, we

Monday started off good trying out the apple pie overnight oats that I made the night before.  Paul liked the pumpkin overnight oats from last week better but I think I like the apple pie ones better.  I made pork chops for dinner, cleaned up dinner while I waited for Paul to get home.  We did our daily goals and went to bed. Tuesday was very productive.  I went to the tax office and renewed our car registrations before heading into work.  I got out of work early and ran errands before coming home and making chicken enchiladas for dinner.  Paul had a long day and fell asleep pretty quickly after eating dinner.  I finished my goals for the day before heading to bed too.   Happy birthday to Eliza on Wednesday!    Thursday Paul got to leave lab early for the first time in forever!  I asked my boss if I could leave early too and he said yes.  Paul got home about 5 minutes before me.  We got a package from Wendy with a baby quilt, some books, and a cute apron.  We had our date night early a

Sunday night I made pumpkin overnight oats for us for Monday breakfast.  I am really ready for fall but it is still hot here, so I am just incorporating fall foods.  Paul had to get up early for an exam.  Luckily breakfast was made and he had something substantial to eat before going to class.  The exam lasted two hours!  I couldn't believe it.  Last week Paul sent proteins he's been working on forever over to Germany and UPS was supposed to get it over there in three days but put it in a warehouse where it is probably still sitting.  The protein was packed in dry ice because it has to be kept at a certain temperature or it will degrade.  Paul even got a bad burn from the dry ice while preparing the package!  So Paul checked the status last Saturday and it was still in a warehouse in Kentucky, 5 days after he sent the package! when it was supposed to have arrived in Germany by last Thursday.  So on Monday, Dr. Nam went after UPS for ruining all the work Paul had been working on