I love hearing about how everyone is doing, and reading their blogs about random things. So I thought I'd post a little update myself.
I am really enjoying being back at work. It has many advantages for many areas of my life. The biggest thing is that it keeps my days moving and keeps me from getting bored. Being a homeschooling parent can sometimes drag on. My kids and I spend a lot of time together and most of the time I'm stuck at home so they can have time for their creative play, which doesn't involve me and so I can get a little bored. I love getting out of the house each night and having things move a little quicker.
It also helps my marriage that I'm not so bored. Vic and I tend to be homebodies and spend a lot of time together, which can get old. Nowadays we don't see each other for much more than dinner, and it helps us appreciate each other a bit more. We catch up at the end of the night and it's nice to have that focused talk time, since we don't know everything that we're doing anymore.
Working also helps me feel productive and that I'm contributing in a tangable way. It's nice to have some extra money these months to take the pressure off, and it's nice to know I'm building something that I can use later as the kids grow.
My office is in downtown Auburn, which is not a very affluent area. Most of the people I work with are divorced, and make between 3,000 and 20,000 a year and are trying to support their kids on that. It's really humbling to me to see these people who work so hard and have so little. Sometimes they are desparate just to get their power turned back on. It's heartbreaking, but also makes me grateful each day that I live so comfortably.
The weather here has been wonderful. We have had so many days above 50 degrees. I love going outside in the crisp air, it just makes me feel so good again.
I've told some of you, but Taryn gets to go to Disneyland with our neighbors in April. It is so generous of them to take her. Taryn is looking forward to it, not just because it will be fun, but because she will get to be away from us and on her own for 7 days. She thinks of it like summer camp. I'm excited for her independence and hope she handles it well.
Erik has been his usual challenging, joyful, and entertaining self. He is creating so many star wars worlds around the house. He is learning to read well and has really opened up the world for him. It's exciting to see.
Vic's company is being bought out and the deal will finalize the 1st of March. So we may have some changes, we just don't know what yet. We're crossing our fingers for something good.
Thats us these days!
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That was wonderful. You should do that more often :) My life has consisted of living in Jenny's room for the past 3+ weeks and enjoying Wendy's family as they relentlessly make fun of her and seeing Wendy give wedgies as punishment for locking her out of the house. I could make a whole blog just from that family's quotes.
I love this update!!
I'm really glad that you're enjoying work. I used to think that I'd never find something that I'd actually enjoy doing. (And to some extent, every workplace is still work) But it's quite invigorating when you find a place that feels right.
I know you hate doing it, but I love it when you blog like this. Facebook is good for little snippets and quotes, but blogging is good for stories.
its really nice to hear what you are up to. I understand what you mean by getting out of the house. i went a little crazy when i had story and stayed home for 6 weeks. i think you balance your time really well though, if i were a stay at home mom i would want to do it like you do.
that's so fun for taryn. make sure you send a camera with her for all of your family's blogging fans.\
i hate unknown work stuff, my work goes through that all too often!!
I know what you mean about spending all your time together, doesn't give you much to talk about.
I'm glad you enjoy your work, it probably gives your family a chance to appreciate you more.
I hope Taryn has a great time.
I'm way glad you posted. I always enjoy your pictures, but I'm always wanting to know the STORY behind them, too. Jeff says that there doesn't ALWAYS have to be a story behind everything. But for me, there does. Even if I have to make it up. ;)
I'm glad you're enjoying your job. Sometimes I really wish that I could get away for a few hours. Because that's all I really need. Just a little bit to remember how much I miss everyone, and then I'm good to go. I've been so restless lately...and I think it's because I've been feeling like we need to move. Seriously. So I'm trying to set things in motion, but It's overwhelming. Anyway, I think it would be humbling to see how others live...and you see the numbers and everything. My heart would ache.
I'm so surprised about Taryn's vacation! That has got to be the most exciting thing for her, ever. I'd be too scared to let Riley do that...Riley will be SO jealous. I think it's nice that Taryn is so close with her friend. I wish Riley had that. But then, I think that Jeff and I and our paranoia hold her back. Ugh...It's too hard with kids! But this will definitely be an adventure she'll remember forever. So good to hear all is well. I'm sending extra good vibes your way for Vic's job. So when everything turns out overly great, you can send me some candy or something--nothing too big. ;)
I'm pretty sure that I've just been blogging on other people's blogs, lately. Hmmm....
Everyone already said it, but I enjoyed this blog post. Sometimes if Amy and I spend too much time together and have nothing to talk about, I tell her about my day anyway like she wasn't there. I don't think she thinks that's very funny. We'll be praying for good things for Vic's work. The unknown sucks.
I loved your post, and how nice for Taryn! I bet Eric will be jealous a little?
Scary for you guys and Vics job, I second what Kory said.
Wow Taryn is really growing up. I remember going on trips with my friends and their families. She and Erik will probably appreciate each other more when she gets back as well.
It's amazing how getting out of the house and working can help you feel better about life.
It's fun to hear how you're doing Keri. I'm glad you like your job. Some days I feel like I'm going crazy at home all day. I love being a mom but it's hard to still feel like a real person. I've always really admired what a great mom you are.
I hope things turn out okay with Vic's job. It's such a crazy time. I'll be praying for you. I sure miss you guys!!
Interesting info about your job- some things I hadn't thought of. I often wonder what it would be like to have "something" outside home, but not sure how it work out at this point. Nice that you've found something that is working so well for you!
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