Derek started working his regular hours now. He's working three weekdays and Saturday from 0830 to 1930. He's not completely happy about the actual work he;'s doing, but he's hoping that if he sticks with it and does a good job he can get promoted within the company. I am cheering for him because I want to see him succeed. I really think he can do it, though I worry about him too.
He's a bit bummed that he won't be able to see the girls activities quite as much and I feel for him, but we all have to go through this. He is going to have to work out his at-home schedule to make sure he's getting done what he needs too, while still spending time with the family. It also means that I HAVE to make more of an effort to keep the house clean.
Unfortunately, someone who didn't know us came over on Sunday and looked at our house like we were disgusting people. Yep, I accept this. Considering our schedules and all of the things we do, it is to be expected, I think. Sadly, I hate that feeling though!
I am now teaching online. This is the first week, though I was working on my internship all of last week. I might be in slightly over my head though! I didn't realize I had agreed to teach two courses. I thought it was just the system sending me two notices. First-time teachers are only supposed to teach one course, so I didn't even think it was possible. However, it also means I get paid for two courses, so I am not going to complain. I am just going to suck it up and get through it. Once I am through, I will plan to teach one course at a time until I am out of school, unless I start feeling a lot more comfortable.
We spent most of the weekend outside in the pool or hot tub. The kids had a ball. Mason does not like being in the pool unless he is ON a floaty or in someones arms (where he can hang on for dear life), but I think he will get past this. Micah LOVES the water. He has a floaty that he rides around in and even falls asleep in. It's really cute. Mercedes is re-learning how to swim, but can't get enough of the pool and is turning into a little brown water baby. Alexis and BD got minor sunburns, but both enjoyed the water (with their friends) immensely. I guess the pool is a good thing for all of them. I even got in as did Derek.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
Happenings and Occurrences
Derek started work last week and it seemed like it was just crazy busy! Mercedes had two weekday games, I had a volleyball game and we picked up the third car. Mercedes school had an event that I helped with. Plus I had to start picking Cedes up from daycare along with the boys and Derek had to drive to Pensacola and back every day.
He's driving this week too, but I don't think we have quite so much going on otherwise. Volleyball is over for me and though I think Mercedes has two games, I think one of them is on Saturday.
We made it through Prom on Saturday and went to the beach with friends on Sunday. By the time we got home last night, Derek and I were sapped. He laid down with Boo and that was the last I saw of both of them. The rest of us were just hanging out watching movies until bedtime.
I start my teaching today. This is my prep week, then next week is the real thing. Am I ready? I have no idea! I hope so.
I take the final for my first ACSC class this week also. I have read the material (mostly) but I just don't get it. I think it's material that I need to read and re-read when I am by myself with no distractions, and that just about NEVER happens.
I also became the flight commander last week so things at work were REALLY busy. It's not so bad, but there is a LOT I need to figure out and get worked. Fortunately, there are people there who have been there a while and really know their jobs!
So, funny thing happened last week. The Jeep had kittens! 5 of the little devils to be exact. On Wed night Derek got home, locked the doors rolled up the windows and then we left for volleyball and to pick up the new car. On Thursday BD went to get Cedes ball bag out of the Jeep and heard mewing. We finally figured out that the last time we put the top back on the Jeep, the back window did not get zipped all the way down on one side and this resourceful mother cat found that ONE openeing and had her kittens in the Jeep. Fortunately, there was a towel in the Jeep and she used that. Derek found the "owner" so no cats for me. I will say though that if you are trying to be a good Samaritan, do the job right. Don't feed strays so they stay in the neighborhood and have MORE kittens. Find them homes or take them to a No Kill shelter.
He's driving this week too, but I don't think we have quite so much going on otherwise. Volleyball is over for me and though I think Mercedes has two games, I think one of them is on Saturday.
We made it through Prom on Saturday and went to the beach with friends on Sunday. By the time we got home last night, Derek and I were sapped. He laid down with Boo and that was the last I saw of both of them. The rest of us were just hanging out watching movies until bedtime.
I start my teaching today. This is my prep week, then next week is the real thing. Am I ready? I have no idea! I hope so.
I take the final for my first ACSC class this week also. I have read the material (mostly) but I just don't get it. I think it's material that I need to read and re-read when I am by myself with no distractions, and that just about NEVER happens.
I also became the flight commander last week so things at work were REALLY busy. It's not so bad, but there is a LOT I need to figure out and get worked. Fortunately, there are people there who have been there a while and really know their jobs!
So, funny thing happened last week. The Jeep had kittens! 5 of the little devils to be exact. On Wed night Derek got home, locked the doors rolled up the windows and then we left for volleyball and to pick up the new car. On Thursday BD went to get Cedes ball bag out of the Jeep and heard mewing. We finally figured out that the last time we put the top back on the Jeep, the back window did not get zipped all the way down on one side and this resourceful mother cat found that ONE openeing and had her kittens in the Jeep. Fortunately, there was a towel in the Jeep and she used that. Derek found the "owner" so no cats for me. I will say though that if you are trying to be a good Samaritan, do the job right. Don't feed strays so they stay in the neighborhood and have MORE kittens. Find them homes or take them to a No Kill shelter.
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Yea me
I found out that I passed my Comprehensive Final for my Security Management Master's. Yea Me! I didn't get the Pass with Distinction, but that's ok. I passed and considering that I didn't study, I thought I did REALLY well! Plus, I am officially done with the degree. Now I can focus myself elsewhere.
I start teaching later this montha nd I finish my first ACSC course. I think I am getting the hang of it (now). I have an essay next week and a few more discussion questions then the final. I hope I get a B out of all of this. I think that's where I am at right now. I woud have preferred an A, but I don't always "get" the material.
Next week is my first week on-call as a victim's advocate. It's a bit scary, but hopefully I will do ok. I did make the decision not to be an alternate SARC. It woud have been an awesome opportunity, but more than I need right now. I have a really full life already.
It's been a good week. I think I needed the time off. My sis is talking about coming back this summer so I might take some more time off then. We'll see how it goes.
I got another sunburn at the beach this week and that was with 50 SPF. Ouch! We all got some sun. I am using a LOT of aloe to try to keep it from causing too much trouble in the long term. In the meantime, it's uncomfortable. Really uncomfortable!
Derek is still job hunting. Unfortuantely, he is waiting to hear back from a job that he's hoping for. He got to the point of going in for a urinalysis, so we are hoping that's a good sign. It's an entrylevel job which would be good for him. I guess we'll see how it goes.
Back to work on Monday. Whew! That's going to be a lot of fun - not. I can only imagine how many e-mails I have waiting for me. Ugg! And what work will be piled up. There is just no telling : )
I start teaching later this montha nd I finish my first ACSC course. I think I am getting the hang of it (now). I have an essay next week and a few more discussion questions then the final. I hope I get a B out of all of this. I think that's where I am at right now. I woud have preferred an A, but I don't always "get" the material.
Next week is my first week on-call as a victim's advocate. It's a bit scary, but hopefully I will do ok. I did make the decision not to be an alternate SARC. It woud have been an awesome opportunity, but more than I need right now. I have a really full life already.
It's been a good week. I think I needed the time off. My sis is talking about coming back this summer so I might take some more time off then. We'll see how it goes.
I got another sunburn at the beach this week and that was with 50 SPF. Ouch! We all got some sun. I am using a LOT of aloe to try to keep it from causing too much trouble in the long term. In the meantime, it's uncomfortable. Really uncomfortable!
Derek is still job hunting. Unfortuantely, he is waiting to hear back from a job that he's hoping for. He got to the point of going in for a urinalysis, so we are hoping that's a good sign. It's an entrylevel job which would be good for him. I guess we'll see how it goes.
Back to work on Monday. Whew! That's going to be a lot of fun - not. I can only imagine how many e-mails I have waiting for me. Ugg! And what work will be piled up. There is just no telling : )
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