New Job!

I am barely making it for this post...believe it or not, I have been very busy. I just got a new job...it happened in a very funny way. The company I have worked for the past 5 years (about) is not doing so well. I had been pretty burned out and felt very unappreciated. My co-co-worker felt the same and also kind of felt beat up by the whole thing. So, they asked me if I would take a "partial" layoff. It sounds good on paper sure - but it is disruptive to Julia's schedule and not exactly creating a secure future for us. So, I said I would and I believe they truly think things will improve and I would have definitely been able to return (though I'll admit, I felt kind of singled out.) Either way, I applied to a position and was offered the job (pretty much on the spot, which is very flattering.) I half wish I had some more time off before leaving my old job and starting my new job (you know time off without worrying about the future). I wanted to wait until the UE ran out and then look for a job (believe it or not, but after daycare expenses, I would have made more money on UE than working!) But this opportunity presented itself and it is ideal. I will be working in an administrative position and teaching at a local, private, all girl boarding school!! I am very excited.



As you know I have been teaching adult education computer night classes at a local Vo-Tech school and have really enjoyed it. I am looking for more guidance on the teaching process and hope to finally call this my career. Unfortunately, I love admin work and the organization and hands into everything that goes along with it. I love the accounting, and computer work, etc. So, we'll see. I hope I am good at it and can maybe grow and get more classes. At least I'm not doing what I was doing before - which I really didn't like.



The people seem nice but I'm still nervous since it's all new to me. I like being on top of things and knowing what I need to know. It will be hard for me to be the new guy. There is a lot to learn (as always.)



Now, what you really want to hear about - JULIA! Well, we have enjoyed our extra time together and took advantage of it. We went to the beach with Aunt Barbara and Uncle Jack and to the zoo with Loreen and Gwen. And, most importan - Julia has been potty training. I am going to have to get the exact date - but it was last week on Thursday or Friday. I let her run around naked (which, frighteningly, she loves) and she would go on her little potty. I just can't gush over this child enough. She is beautiful and brilliant and so easy and good. I asked Eric last night if it is normal to just think everyday that your child is amazing. Oops - she's waking up now - I'd better go.



More later - with pictures!