Working and Working Out

I had Monday and Tuesday off this week and I had a little awakening on Sunday after a conversation with my mom (check monicasweighdown) that had me back on my treadmill early Monday morning. I love my job ~ the kids are great (who doesn't love little sickies and fakers), the paperwork is fun (because it's still new) and it's nice to have other adults around to talk to. But I don't want to allow the fulfillment of my job replace my need to keep myself in shape ~ to keep my body a priority. It's hard. I'm having to sleep in my workout clothes, wake up at 5 am and get my butt on the treadmill by 5:05 to make sure I have enough time to run, shower, dress, and eat before I get to work at 7:30. Today I did just that AND dressed Apollo so Ryan could take him out to the bus. It all worked out! Let's hope I can keep it up.

Happy ValenTYMES!

That's my favorite way to say it. I normally look forward to holidays ~ seriously any reason to celebrate ~ but since I started working, I've been so busy with it that I haven't put forth the same effort I normally would. Poor Him.

When I drove to work this morning there was some chocolate, a single red rose, and a letter from my sweetheart waiting in the car for me. The letter made me smile all day :) I had a great day at work and enjoyed messaging back and forth with my sweetheart. Tonight he is making us surf and turf. We saw the third Twilight movie on Saturday, so we're going to enjoy a quiet night at home after the kids go to bed (if you know what I mean ~ wink, wink ;)

P.S. I found a receipt from a jewelry store, so he might have a few more tricks up his sleeve.

Crap List

The training goes on...and on...and on. It's been a good week at work. I've met a lot of the kids that I will care for and I have a pretty good grip on what is expected of me. I'll have another week of training and then I think I will be on my own. Everyone has been SOOOOO nice and helpful and has offered to help me out if I need any advice, ever. It's nice to feel so welcomed and loved by everyone.

This lass week I was on Halea's crap list. She wanted nothing to do with me and would only let daddy help her. Last night she had a change of heart and wanted mama cuddles. It felt nice to have my girl back. I know it's hard on her. She has only ever known having mama at home, so this is a big adjustment for her. I know she is in loving, capable hands with daddy, though. And yes, Daddy is not mama, but he's also not Andre Mulroy.

One of the followers of this blog, who shall remain unnamed (go check the comments if you're curious) mentioned that my dream job may have come a few years too early. 1 1/2 actually. I know this is where I am supposed to be. Nothing that led me to this job could have happened by chance. It's a huge blessing for our family. Adjustments are necessary and expected any time growth occurs.

Adjustments

So far the job is AWESOME! I've like every nurse that I have met so far. And I think once I get through the training and understand each facet of the job it will be easy compared to positions I've had before.

When I get home I'm excited to see the kids and hear about their day. Ryan is usually a little less patient with them because he's been home with them all day, so it's nice that he can hand over the responsibility to me and I'm ready to take it. He's great about cleaning the house and feeding the littles.

This next week I will have evening meetings three days of the week ~ all in a row. That sucks. It's hard enough being gone all day ~ especially from Halea ~ and then having to leave again??? We'll see how it goes. The only way this can work is that Ryan is not working yet. I have no idea how it will go once he's working in the evenings. I do know that we are blessed and there will be a way.