Last Hurrah

 

Today and tomorrow, I’m in Troy, Michigan, for client meetings. Normally for these types of fly-by trips when I barely step outside the walls of a conference room, I won’t bother writing a post. But, this trip is significant because it will be my last biz trip with D&E.  My last day is next week. I start at Rosetta later this month to help build a social media department, and I couldn’t be more excited! 

I know what you might be thinking: new baby and a new job = crazy. Maybe I am, but I feel ready for the challenge, and Rosetta could not have been more accommodating so far for me and my bun. I know pretty well the people I’ll be working with on my core team, and that makes this new venture (at Ad Age's 2011 Top Agency to Watch, no less) much less daunting. Plus, I have an incredible partner in my hubs, who has been relentlessly supportive.

But, back to Troy.  I’ve been lucky enough to travel with one of my favorite co-workers, and after a long day of driving and meetings, we hit the nail salon and Morton’s for fab nails and a big, beefy meal. Our meetings were in a glass-windowed conference room across the street from the restaurant, and I kept staring at the sign ALL DAY. A girl can’t go wrong with filet and sautéed spinach. Mmmm!

San Fran is soon, so stay tuned for recaps of our first family vacay.

Dylan's first road trip

Just got back from a whirlwind trip to Michigan for my cousin's wedding near Detroit. The trip with a newborn was manageable with a few key items: my magical wrap which is 2-0 for putting him to sleep at weddings, the unfortunately named My Brest Friend nursing pillow and D-man's pacifier and clip.

The reception was at Waldenwoods, which is a charming, historic resort/luxe campground. Lots of little cottages and lodges on the ground. The bridal party kept the soirée going post-reception with a bonfire, but we hit the hay instead thanks to D-man's haphazard sleeping the night before. My aunt and uncle hosted a yummy brunch this morning since so many guests were from out-of-state and it was nice to recap the weekend.

We hit major traffic driving home because of the Michigan game and we wished we were driving Phil's car with his OSU tire cover. To add insult to injury, we had our own unfun version of a tailgate in a rest stop parking lot when I had to feed Dylan cuz of a mini hunger meltdown. Such is the life of new parents, I guess.

Dylan was a charmer and handled all of the attention (I lost track of how many people held him) and new surroundings like a champ. Let's hope I have similar luck with our Dallas trip!