25 August 2011
Happy Birthday my little man....
the Month of Milestones.....
Big week for us at the Lane house. I only have a few minutes to write a quick post. But, in a nutshell, here's what we've 'experienced' in the last 6 days....in order:
- We started preparing for our first hurricane (which thankfully is hitting elsewhere)
- Luke started walking. Most of you have seen the video. If you haven't, you are mostly missing out on hearing Kyle and I scream like the over-excited parents we were on Sat.
- Olivia started her 1st day of Kindergarten
- Olivia learned to ride her bike, with confidence....(important to note)
- Luke turns 1 tomorrow!!
I think I'm in denial about Luke turning one. It has been such a great year. And, I know he's my last, so I'm all nostalgic about him turning a year and wish there was someway I could slow down time. Like all parents. Same with Olivia. She's turning into such a girl. Not sure if I'm ready for this or not.
Anyways....I'll write more on this a bit later. Off to escape the commute before the hurricane-that-is-not-hitting-us-hits-us. :)
- We started preparing for our first hurricane (which thankfully is hitting elsewhere)
- Luke started walking. Most of you have seen the video. If you haven't, you are mostly missing out on hearing Kyle and I scream like the over-excited parents we were on Sat.
- Olivia started her 1st day of Kindergarten
- Olivia learned to ride her bike, with confidence....(important to note)
- Luke turns 1 tomorrow!!
I think I'm in denial about Luke turning one. It has been such a great year. And, I know he's my last, so I'm all nostalgic about him turning a year and wish there was someway I could slow down time. Like all parents. Same with Olivia. She's turning into such a girl. Not sure if I'm ready for this or not.
Anyways....I'll write more on this a bit later. Off to escape the commute before the hurricane-that-is-not-hitting-us-hits-us. :)
18 August 2011
Profiling
I spent last week at an offsite (here in Miami). In one of the breakout sessions, we did a profile assessment to learn different communication styles, behavioral styles, etc. I love this stuff. It fascinates me to know that we are made up of this DNA 'stuff'...some of which can change, some of which is just how God made us. And, that there are people smart enough to figure out what questions to ask to allow us to see all this on paper.
Here are the quick buckets of where you could get placed:
D - Dominance; likes to get results, make changes and have impact. They are direct, compelling, believe in their abilities and will take risks.
I - Influence/Interpersonal; like to get results through people. They are extroverted, like changing situations, and will accommodate other's wishes. They would rather flee than fight and 'have a way with words.'
S - Steadiness/Stability - indirect and introverted, prefer a stable environment, following through on projects and accommodating others. Make good team players, listen and have patience.
C - Conscientiousness/Cautious - indirect and lean toward order, precision, rules and policies. Take great pride in their work, respond with facts rather than feelings. Prefer logic and accuracy. Ask 'why' a lot.
Any guesses on where I netted out??......................
It was fun to go around the room and try to take guesses of people's personalities before knowing where we all fell on the test.
Me = High 'C', closely followed by a pretty high 'D'. I had a little bit of 'I' and almost zero 'S' in me. I guess 'steady' would not be a word to describe me. I guess listening and patience are two areas I could develop. :)
Based on where you ranked for each letter above, you added them up and on a chart, it uses just one word to describe your profile....'Creative' was my one word. I can live with that. I actually really like it. It was better than 'perfectionist'. My finance guy got that one. If you're the finance guy, I think that's probably the one you'd want over creative. Maybe the Enron finance guys were 'creative' and not 'perfectionists'. Maybe they were just in the wrong role. Hmm?? (kidding!)
Funny enough...one of the traits of high 'C's' is the use of sarcasm. I think I have that one nailed.
Value to an organization with this pattern - initiates or designs changes.
Watchouts for my 'personality'...many, I'm sure is what you're thinking. But, 'bluntness' is one of them. Remind me to tell you about me the bathroom story when Kyle and I were house hunting. It was not my greatest moment. But, I sure could've used this feedback then. (No, it's not a gross story....I just really stuck my foot in my mouth with someone else in the bathroom).
Our instructor used an elevator analogy to best describe all the profiles.
D - would get on the elevator and push the button, without care if anyone else needed to get on.
I - would get on, hold the open button and wait until everyone was on board.
S - I can't remember....see, those listening skills need to be sharpened.
C - this person would get on and then guess weights of everyone and add them up to make sure they weren't over the weight limit.
This describes me to perfection! I count everything. All the time. I think it's the one OCD habit I have.
What do you think you would be on this test??? Have you taken it?
Here are the quick buckets of where you could get placed:
D - Dominance; likes to get results, make changes and have impact. They are direct, compelling, believe in their abilities and will take risks.
I - Influence/Interpersonal; like to get results through people. They are extroverted, like changing situations, and will accommodate other's wishes. They would rather flee than fight and 'have a way with words.'
S - Steadiness/Stability - indirect and introverted, prefer a stable environment, following through on projects and accommodating others. Make good team players, listen and have patience.
C - Conscientiousness/Cautious - indirect and lean toward order, precision, rules and policies. Take great pride in their work, respond with facts rather than feelings. Prefer logic and accuracy. Ask 'why' a lot.
Any guesses on where I netted out??......................
It was fun to go around the room and try to take guesses of people's personalities before knowing where we all fell on the test.
Me = High 'C', closely followed by a pretty high 'D'. I had a little bit of 'I' and almost zero 'S' in me. I guess 'steady' would not be a word to describe me. I guess listening and patience are two areas I could develop. :)
Based on where you ranked for each letter above, you added them up and on a chart, it uses just one word to describe your profile....'Creative' was my one word. I can live with that. I actually really like it. It was better than 'perfectionist'. My finance guy got that one. If you're the finance guy, I think that's probably the one you'd want over creative. Maybe the Enron finance guys were 'creative' and not 'perfectionists'. Maybe they were just in the wrong role. Hmm?? (kidding!)
Funny enough...one of the traits of high 'C's' is the use of sarcasm. I think I have that one nailed.
Value to an organization with this pattern - initiates or designs changes.
Watchouts for my 'personality'...many, I'm sure is what you're thinking. But, 'bluntness' is one of them. Remind me to tell you about me the bathroom story when Kyle and I were house hunting. It was not my greatest moment. But, I sure could've used this feedback then. (No, it's not a gross story....I just really stuck my foot in my mouth with someone else in the bathroom).
Our instructor used an elevator analogy to best describe all the profiles.
D - would get on the elevator and push the button, without care if anyone else needed to get on.
I - would get on, hold the open button and wait until everyone was on board.
S - I can't remember....see, those listening skills need to be sharpened.
C - this person would get on and then guess weights of everyone and add them up to make sure they weren't over the weight limit.
This describes me to perfection! I count everything. All the time. I think it's the one OCD habit I have.
What do you think you would be on this test??? Have you taken it?
04 August 2011
Looking Through the Files..
And I found this....just makes my heart melt. I truly cannot believe that Olivia has grown up so incredibly fast in just two short years. Lord, help me through the next 15 (and then some) because the last year has made my hair turn grey and we're not even in kindergarten yet!!
Is it possible to stop time? I loved this age. So sweet.
Is it possible to stop time? I loved this age. So sweet.
01 August 2011
Did I Fail to Mention a Haitus??
I think so.....
It looks as if it's officially been 2 months since my last post. A new record. And you thought I was slacking before?!?
I'll post a longer update in the next few days. I feel like we took the entire summer off!! Not a bad problem, but need to get back in the groove of things.
Here are a few pics for the time being...
It looks as if it's officially been 2 months since my last post. A new record. And you thought I was slacking before?!?
I'll post a longer update in the next few days. I feel like we took the entire summer off!! Not a bad problem, but need to get back in the groove of things.
Here are a few pics for the time being...
The little man....isn't he handsome??
Kyle and I were lucky to sneak off to the Caymans for a VERY quick trip. But, it was long enough to relax and enjoy the sun.
No kids, beer in hand and beach 5 feet away...what more can you ask for?
Our self portrait!
Olivia at dinner with me in NYC!
Smiley little man...being kissed by Eddie! An hourly occurrence.
Look what Luke got into?? Guess what we did this weekend?? - BABY PROOFED!
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