IT'S A.....

....NEW JOB!!!!

I had written a couple days ago about a possible job with a missions organization.

I got a phone call today asking me if I'd still be interested. Steve (the boss) said that he would be totally flexible with me wanting to do alot of my work from home. I can log as many hours as I want a week. The last person to do the job only used about 4 hours a week, but mentioned that it was never enough time. I can make this job into more if I wanted. I could do it full time if I really had the ambition!

I'm thrilled!

PTL!!!!

A New Opportunity

Things have been changing quite alot lately with circumstances in my life. There have been many household changes happening lately that have been quite noticeable and very positive. That's been a good thing.

Another possible change has to do with my work. Right now I'm working Mon-Fri in my home babysitting a one year old boy. I also care for my own children. Saturdays I work as a receptionist at a local tire shop. The job's been alright and it's given me some reception experience that I can put on my resume.

I've recently decided to change up my workload though. I'll be babysitting more kids starting in the fall and I've decided to hand in my resignation for my Saturday job in the fall as well. I've just found that I need my Saturdays off for family time. Working 6 days a week has been just too much.

However, I have a new job opportunity.

My brother Matt has been hired be a local missions organization here to be their media person. He told me that their part-time administration person has recently resigned. I had expressed interest in that position to him. He then told his boss, Steve. At first Steve said that they had someone in mind but then yesterday I got a phone call from my brother saying that Steve was interested in talking to me and maybe even possibly hiring me. This job though, would be Saturdays just like my current reception job. I'll be asking if I can do some of the work at home while it's just me and the kids, and log my hours. If that's not even an option, then I might just be saying no to this opportunity.

I'm wanting this to be the right decision. Do I take the job or not? Does the need for quality family time on Saturdays outweigh my desire to have this position?

Having this type of job would contribute greatly to my sense of worth and purpose in this world. I'm longing for a place where I can use my God-given gifts and abilities and this a place where I could certainly use them. I want to be in a place where I'm more than "just a mom." I want something to be proud of when I say what I do for a living. Now don't get me wrong, I love my kids...but I want more to this life. I want to be more than "just a mom."

Keep me in your prayers as I make my decision. I'll keep you posted.

Thank you so much.

Daytime Excitement...

Kianna decided she'd put on a concert for the rest of us in the house. Here's a stillshot of her as she sings her rendition of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. She's hilarious and always having to put on some sort of show. She's starting to be alot like her auntie Tammy.

Spencer had decided that he hadn't done enough brushing when given the opportunity to brush his teeth. So, 5 minutes later I found him sitting in the sink and ready to brush again. I just had to get a shot!

Preschool Is Done

Kianna's preschool wind-up party was held yesterday at Kinsmen Park. She got her little certificate and a picture with her teachers. I'd have to say that the kids had a blast. Kianna and Spencer are definitely siblings. Just look at the photo of the 2 of them together.

I can't believe she's heading into kindergarten next year. Does time ever fly!

I think....

that I can offially be classified as "Cool" now.....

That's me with Jason Dunn. He's the lead singer from the band Hawk Nelson.
I'm not used to this feeling......

Long Weekend Fun

We thought we'd check out Kinsmen Park today with their rides. Both Kianna and Spencer seemed to have a good time. This was the first time where Spencer was old enough to really take part in the rides. He certainly enjoyed the merry-go-round but he wasn't quite as sure of himself when it came to the train ride. He mostly just sat there and soaked in the experience. Kianna had a blast as usual with all of these things. The best part is that we get to come back in a week for her preschool windup party. Now they're both seasoned Kinsmen Park participants.