So I am at work right now, taking a break from cleaning house as I like to call it. In other words, I am closing people on my case list who are not active in their job search. Now, given the fact that people elect to work with me to FIND A JOB, you would think that most of them would also choose to be involved in this. Sadly, that is not often the case. Many clients think that they are going to come to me and *POOF* they will get a job. You know, I will just pull one out of my little black bag...or wave my magic wand. Haha. Not so, my friend. I wish I could wave my wand and have things done that I want...But I think I would use that more to give my children a bath or get the dishes done...Oh well, such is life...I really do like my job, but it makes it so much easier when my clients want to help themselves.
Speaking of helping people, my poor puppy last night got his little toe stuck in one of Ellie's toys. He was hopping up and down on three feet, yipping away. Poor guy. Took 45 minutes and some of Kevin's work tools to get it off. He's fine now, and was right back to running the race track around my house only moments later. Stupid dog.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
A Day In The Life Of Me
Ok, so here I am with my very first blog, and now everybody out there gets an insiders view on my life. Buckle up, hold on tight!
I am a mommy of two beautiful girls, a step-mom for two other beautiful girls, and a wife. Oh, and don't forget, I work over 40 hours a week at a high-stress but very rewarding job in human services. My typical day begins at 4:30 when I wake up to help get Kevin out the door. Then I rush and get ready before the girls wake up so that I have some time to get them ready. It's out the door by 7:15 and in the office by 7:30. When I am finally at work I usually end up driving about 100 miles a day average going to meetings with clients and employers, doing my best to find people jobs. I get back home about 5:00, make dinner or help make dinner, feed the family, and play with the kids for a few minutes before getting them off to bed. At this point I usually clean up a bit, do a little work, and if I am lucky watch a show or two on TV before falling into bed. Whew!!!
So, despite how it might sound up there I really do LOVE my job and can't imagine giving it up. Still, I am usually pretty tired by the end of the day and weekends are my saving grace. Part of me is jealous of those people out there who can stay home full time with their kids. I have done this and I loved it, seeing my first daughter Ellie grow up. I sometimes think I am missing a lot with Emma, and I HATE that feeling. But right now I have no choice so I do what I have to do, and just remind myself that I work so the both of them can be safe and warm every night and never hungry.
Yup, that's my life in a small nutshell. Now, thanks to this nifty blog, you will get a play-by-play of the messy details that make up my world.
I am a mommy of two beautiful girls, a step-mom for two other beautiful girls, and a wife. Oh, and don't forget, I work over 40 hours a week at a high-stress but very rewarding job in human services. My typical day begins at 4:30 when I wake up to help get Kevin out the door. Then I rush and get ready before the girls wake up so that I have some time to get them ready. It's out the door by 7:15 and in the office by 7:30. When I am finally at work I usually end up driving about 100 miles a day average going to meetings with clients and employers, doing my best to find people jobs. I get back home about 5:00, make dinner or help make dinner, feed the family, and play with the kids for a few minutes before getting them off to bed. At this point I usually clean up a bit, do a little work, and if I am lucky watch a show or two on TV before falling into bed. Whew!!!
So, despite how it might sound up there I really do LOVE my job and can't imagine giving it up. Still, I am usually pretty tired by the end of the day and weekends are my saving grace. Part of me is jealous of those people out there who can stay home full time with their kids. I have done this and I loved it, seeing my first daughter Ellie grow up. I sometimes think I am missing a lot with Emma, and I HATE that feeling. But right now I have no choice so I do what I have to do, and just remind myself that I work so the both of them can be safe and warm every night and never hungry.
Yup, that's my life in a small nutshell. Now, thanks to this nifty blog, you will get a play-by-play of the messy details that make up my world.
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