Barrybran II - Six Weeks In

[Barrybran]

I don't care how much of a nuisance my kids are, when my child runs away from me and could be hit by a car, I don't care how young they are, they're gonna find out they stuffed up. I may have to suck it up and try a time out wherever I am next time.

Since my last post, my wife actually sent a text apologising for being snappy earlier. Lately, she's made a point of apologising, saying good night to me and thanking me for little things. It's refreshing because she never used to do it. I'd love to show her appreciation for it but complimenting still seems a little suck-up-y at the moment so I've given it a miss.

I went to the real estate earlier to report a fault in our house and while I was there I asked how much our house would be worth if we bought it. My wife and I are in no position financially or emotionally to buy at the moment but I've wanted to know since we moved in and with my wife's recent interest I figured now would be a good time to ask, evaluate our position and have one eye on the future if things worked out. The agent said she's mail out her last appraisal and ask the owners how much they'd want if they sold.

Lastly, the big one for today, I have a two week trial next week at the local Subway store. The owner herself called me and told me I'd just be making sandwiches and housekeeping to see if I could see myself doing it and for them to evaluate me. After that, if they decide to keep me on, I'll be trained as the replacement store manager and away I go, back to gainful employment. This is huge for me. It's an opportunity to go back to work, find some balance between spending time with my wife and kids and having space from them, meeting new people and having money for things my wife and I want. I see the current Manager tomorrow to discuss some things and it looks like I'll be starting Monday :-D