So it is the end of the first week back at school for Aeryn and I. And boy has it been interesting. But all in all I like being back to work at the school. I enjoy the people that I work with both as coworkers and the students that I influence. It is another semester of Math and Latin. Two subjects and three teachers that I feel very comfortable with. So I could not have asked for a better schedule.
Being back at school and having shifts at Tractor Supply is making me appreciate the time that I spend with my children a little bit more. Yesterday, after coming home from work at the school, I got to sit down on the floor with Alex and play with his matchbox cars. It was very enjoyable. Later that evening I got to sit with Aeryn and watch Glee, and Masterchef two shows that the two of us seem to enjoy together. I got to surprise Aeryn with some homemade chickens soup for dinner a couple of nights ago.
Working two jobs certainly puts things into perspective. Sometimes we have to work just a little bit harder and have more appreciation for the fewer minutes that we have together. But in the end I know that this sacrifice of a little less time now will pay off for my little family.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Thursday, August 30, 2012
The beginning.....
So school has started once again. So far, on the start of the third day, Aeryn is loving the fifth grade. So far her teacher seems great. He is young and energetic and just what a boisterous class of fifth graders needs. Though our school district is blessed with two amazing fifth grade teachers so I would have been happy had she been placed in either of the classes. Both teachers seem like they would have been a "good fit" for my precocious little girl.
The start of the school year is always fresh and new. I enjoyed it as a child and I still enjoy it as an adult. The staff all started back at school a day before the kids, and it was nice getting a chance to "catch up" with the people I had not seen in a couple of months. With the exception of Jay, I had not had time to make plans with any of my coworkers this summer. And Jay was kind of a given because of the cows.
Alex stays with my sister Nancy during the day. I am fortunate enough to have a wonderful family willing to help out when I am not quite where I need to be. She and Robert do a great job of keeping the little man entertained. He also gets to spend time with Mamaw (Thanks AmberMae for teaching him this gem), and Auntie Ev in the evenings when I have to work at my second job.
Yes once again I am working a second job. However the benefits to this one are way better than my last one. I work at a local farm supply company. Good for me because not only do they pay me to work there, but I get a discount off the price of grain as well. I like this perk. When you can save a couple dollars a bag it makes a huge difference.
I am looking forward to a productive year for myself and my children. I love watching Alex grow and watching Aeryn blossom into herself. I will work harder now to keep everyone updated.
The start of the school year is always fresh and new. I enjoyed it as a child and I still enjoy it as an adult. The staff all started back at school a day before the kids, and it was nice getting a chance to "catch up" with the people I had not seen in a couple of months. With the exception of Jay, I had not had time to make plans with any of my coworkers this summer. And Jay was kind of a given because of the cows.
Alex stays with my sister Nancy during the day. I am fortunate enough to have a wonderful family willing to help out when I am not quite where I need to be. She and Robert do a great job of keeping the little man entertained. He also gets to spend time with Mamaw (Thanks AmberMae for teaching him this gem), and Auntie Ev in the evenings when I have to work at my second job.
Yes once again I am working a second job. However the benefits to this one are way better than my last one. I work at a local farm supply company. Good for me because not only do they pay me to work there, but I get a discount off the price of grain as well. I like this perk. When you can save a couple dollars a bag it makes a huge difference.
I am looking forward to a productive year for myself and my children. I love watching Alex grow and watching Aeryn blossom into herself. I will work harder now to keep everyone updated.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
The comfort of technology...
I spend a lot of time in my day thinking about technology. How is has made some things easier and some things more difficult. I have days when I relish the thought of shutting everything off and "unplugging" and also days when I can think of nothing but being online and sharing things with my friends far away.
I have discovered this week one thing that technology has been good for. Last Sunday I sent Aeryn off to camp for the first time with the plan of her being gone for two weeks. This will be the longest span of time my little girl and I have ever been apart. Something we were both excited for and fearful about at the same time.
However, I have found some comfort. Every evening around six o'clock I have been able to log onto Facebook and see the pictures that the camp has posted from the previous day. So far I have seen my little girl swimming, dancing, getting a full body paint job and lot of other things. I am comforted by the fact that I know she is having fun and meeting new people.
During this week I have spent lots of time with Alex. What a precocious little toddler he is! Since we both came home from the fair with nasty colds we have spent a lot of time cuddling watching movies and drinking juice.
He is turning into such an interesting little character. This morning he danced when he saw that I was cooking bacon. He tears the house apart just as fast as I can pick it up while at the same time makes me laugh my tush off. I am sure the poor dog is going to be happy when Aeryn comes home because Aeryn provides a bit of protection from Alex's attentions.
I have discovered this week one thing that technology has been good for. Last Sunday I sent Aeryn off to camp for the first time with the plan of her being gone for two weeks. This will be the longest span of time my little girl and I have ever been apart. Something we were both excited for and fearful about at the same time.
However, I have found some comfort. Every evening around six o'clock I have been able to log onto Facebook and see the pictures that the camp has posted from the previous day. So far I have seen my little girl swimming, dancing, getting a full body paint job and lot of other things. I am comforted by the fact that I know she is having fun and meeting new people.
During this week I have spent lots of time with Alex. What a precocious little toddler he is! Since we both came home from the fair with nasty colds we have spent a lot of time cuddling watching movies and drinking juice.
He is turning into such an interesting little character. This morning he danced when he saw that I was cooking bacon. He tears the house apart just as fast as I can pick it up while at the same time makes me laugh my tush off. I am sure the poor dog is going to be happy when Aeryn comes home because Aeryn provides a bit of protection from Alex's attentions.
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