Ice Skating + Toddler devoid of afternoon nap = No Ice Skating
Funny how that equation pans out in the end.
After having made the rounds of purchasing and sharpening skates yesterday, I promised that we would skate this afternoon. (Our neighborhood has a pond that we can fish on in the summer and skate on in the winter. It is quite the gathering place year round so it was about time we got out there.) Anyway, Grades didn't have a nap this afternoon but he was determined to use his new skates. We all got suited up, threw the skates in a big bag, and walked down to the pond. I'm pretty sure Grady was on the ice for 12.5 seconds before he hit meltdown and didn't stop until we got back home and he was in his bed. Needless to say, Conner was pretty upset but I said we'd head out again tomorrow morning before school. I'll also tote the camera since Conner will have a friend with him, freeing me up to snap a few pictures that are sure to be memorable.
On a different note, my new position is going well. Managing a staff of 20+ women from the ages of 16-60+ is quite the juggling challenge. I guess I don't really know what I expected but I'm enjoying utilizing my brain a bit more. My responsibilities range from scheduling, to ordering all necessary supplies, payroll, marketing our programs and creating brochures, and the list goes on and on. (Everyday I find one more thing I am responsible for.) The position has been open since late September, so there are a number of things that need to be caught up on which is creating more hours for me over the next couple of weeks. I'm ok with the extra work seeing as how the boys love being in the room with their friends. Also, Shawn is studying for his CFP - he'll take it again in March - so we have an excuse to be occupied at least until then.
The new house and all that entails is great as well. Our neighborhood has a book club and a ladies game night which have both been nice to be involved in. I've met some great women and I'm feeling more at home in New Hampshire than I have during the 5 years prior to moving into this house.
I'll be sure to get some shots up for you diehards just as soon as I can. Take care.
After having made the rounds of purchasing and sharpening skates yesterday, I promised that we would skate this afternoon. (Our neighborhood has a pond that we can fish on in the summer and skate on in the winter. It is quite the gathering place year round so it was about time we got out there.) Anyway, Grades didn't have a nap this afternoon but he was determined to use his new skates. We all got suited up, threw the skates in a big bag, and walked down to the pond. I'm pretty sure Grady was on the ice for 12.5 seconds before he hit meltdown and didn't stop until we got back home and he was in his bed. Needless to say, Conner was pretty upset but I said we'd head out again tomorrow morning before school. I'll also tote the camera since Conner will have a friend with him, freeing me up to snap a few pictures that are sure to be memorable.
On a different note, my new position is going well. Managing a staff of 20+ women from the ages of 16-60+ is quite the juggling challenge. I guess I don't really know what I expected but I'm enjoying utilizing my brain a bit more. My responsibilities range from scheduling, to ordering all necessary supplies, payroll, marketing our programs and creating brochures, and the list goes on and on. (Everyday I find one more thing I am responsible for.) The position has been open since late September, so there are a number of things that need to be caught up on which is creating more hours for me over the next couple of weeks. I'm ok with the extra work seeing as how the boys love being in the room with their friends. Also, Shawn is studying for his CFP - he'll take it again in March - so we have an excuse to be occupied at least until then.
The new house and all that entails is great as well. Our neighborhood has a book club and a ladies game night which have both been nice to be involved in. I've met some great women and I'm feeling more at home in New Hampshire than I have during the 5 years prior to moving into this house.
I'll be sure to get some shots up for you diehards just as soon as I can. Take care.
posted by Robyn J at 4:38 PM
2 Comments:
Robyn - sounds like you have found a great place -- for work and home. I am sure you are doing a great job at the Day Care. Love the pics of the kids. Can't wait to get up there to see you all! Miss you
After doing some research in the field recently, I can validate that the equation produces consistent results without any other variables being involved. :)
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