workin' woman

On Tuesday I started a new job.  Not a different job....a new...as in additional J.O.B.  It was the perfect timing with all the kids in school and no daycare expenses.

I started looking for a job a few weeks ago, spoofing up my resume (thanks Will and Val) and applied at the local bank.  They weren't hiring but the main branch in Sidney was.  I interviewed and waited while I took my trip to Washington.  Before I left to Washington, the local school district superintendent called me and asked if I was interested in working for them.  I was offered the job at the bank when I returned home and had an interview with the school district the next day.  In the end, I chose the school working full time.  It was only $1 difference in pay and only six miles from home versus 20 and I would be with Drew, Brayden and Ella all day at their school on their schedule.

I was very anxious Monday night, mostly just the unknown and how we'll keep managing everything on the home front.  By Monday after work I was mentally exhausted.  It will be a good job but also very challenging.  My main responsibility is working with one boy with special needs.  As I learn more and experience more with the school and him, it will improve.  All of the staff and students have been wonderful and I should really count the number of hugs I get from kids I don't even know.  There is something wonderful about a hug around the legs that makes your day better!  

I have been enjoying eating lunch with Ella and Brayden and helping in Drew's classroom.  One of the best parts is observing them when they don't know I am there.  I love seeing them interact with their peers and being a part of their day!

So....two days down and many more to go.  We have some LOOOONNNGGGG days ahead with football  practice and scouts during the week in the evenings.  I better get some crock pot meals figured out so we can eat before 8:30 pm!  

Yes, I am still doing the property management and my sewing business, please don't stop asking me to sew for your kids.  Finding this job was an answer to prayers so I know this is what our family is supposed to be doing and everything will continue to work.  It will be crazy, but that how we operate the best around here!