New Shoes, New Work, and New Time Adjustment

Once again, I let too much time go by without posting.. I really don't intend for that to happen.. it just does! So, to play catch up, here's what's been going on..

First, I have to say that February was a crazy month. First off the bat, we had 4 snow days at the beginning of Feb (maybe one of those was justifiable) but whatever. That kind of threw things off a bit. Then, Stone got better from the last time sick, but still was fighting off a cough. Then hubs got it (all this towards the end of Feb). I somehow avoided it, although I had been to the doctor and had my ears checked (was feeling off) and did have fluid in the ears, but didn't do another antibiotic.. which I was thankful for. So, literally, during the month of Feb, between the 3 of us, we were in the doc's office a LOT. No exaggeration! Here it is March 14 almost, and Kevin and Stone are STILL getting over a stupid, nagging cough. I'm totally amazed I didn't catch it this time (knock on wood.) That in itself is a miracle.

Then, all month long, it had sort of been in the works for me to assume new job responsibilities. I am already the director of an after school and summer camp program where I work (at a church). We have a part-time preschool as well, and this is where Stone attends in the mornings. The current director has decided to step down and wondered if I'd be interested in taking that over as well. Of course, there were a lot of steps to go through, and it all happened pretty quickly, as these things go. So, as of March 1, I became the Director of it All, as I joke around. I guess my new title is actually "Director of Weekday Programs" which includes the preschool, after school and summer camps. I am a bit overwhelmed, even though it's been 2 weeks into it thus far. For my first 2 weeks, I've had several teachers out (who are normally not out at all) and unfortunately, one of those teachers lost a parent (she had been sick and in the hospital). Thankfully, the current director is sticking around to help with training and to help finish up some projects. I also get to hire an assistant, so that is next on my plate. So now, I am officially a Full-Time working parent. I have to say though, that this hasn't changed my schedule that much. I was already "working" on things in my office most days while Stone was in school. This is good, because we were both used to this kind of schedule. My day is just now extended by an hour or two. My home duties are suffering a bit, but I know that will fall into place soon, as we all adjust to me not having as much time at home as before. Poor Stone thinks we live at the church! But he's doing pretty well with it all.

So, the new shoes reference.. I bought Stone new shoes the other day.. I hadn't realized that his tennis shoes must have been getting tight on him.. he didn't want to wear them and then complained when he did. Once I bought him the new ones (buzz light year that lights up) he has LOVED them and has gone around showing them off to everyone.. so cute! And then, while at the store, I found some I wanted for myself but refrained, as I really didn't have the money to spend on me right now.. and that is because we are having the surgery for Stone to get tubes in his ears on the 26th. We are also having his tonsils/adnoids taken out. I'll admit, I'm a little scared (okay, a lot scared) about all this even though I know it's "routine" surgery. It's still surgery on my child though, so no matter how routine it is, I'm still going to be worried. I will trust God though and try to be calm.

And, that brings us to the new time adjustment.. that was a reference to my time spent working, as well as daylight savings time, which is tonight. Which means I should be in bed, but here I am on the computer. I have to say though, I'm actually excited about Spring this year, which is not the norm for me. I am very much the lover of Fall and Winter and not so much of Spring and Summer (I hate to be hot!) However, with the winter we just had, I am looking forward to the Spring temps and being outside without freezing or sweating just yet. If only it could be 70 year around, I'd be one happy camper.

Until later...