Well, after almost 4 months of not working I started working on Tuesday. (I am substitute teaching for now, hoping to get a permanent position) Well, it is hard to get used to and boy was I tired and crabby, especially after day one. I am subbing middle school (6-8) and talk about some disrespectful, rude kids...not all of them of course but enough to make it very difficult to teach. That together with the fact that I'm a sub and Friday is the end of the grading period makes it quite a challenge. But the subject is great! (career ed) I didn't even know they had it in middle school, perfect for me considering my background.

Yesterday, a teacher from one of the other middle schools visited the class, trying to gather info for the district. She just happens to teach at the school S10 will go to next year about 5 minutes from my house. I mentioned to her that I want a permanent position and I would prefer that school. Anyway, we got to talking and she mentioned that they are making some changes and will have 2 classrooms next year for this and we talked about our backgrounds and realized we are on the same path. She gave me the principles name and told me when I finished where I was to pop in and she would definitely recommend I sub for her and at her school which will get my name and face out there when it's time to hire! I'm very excited about where this may lead!

On the other hand, back to balancing work, family and R. It is difficult, the good thing is that I get home between 4:30 and 4:45 (2-2.5 hours earlier than I used to) so I have time to spend with the kids...but man I'm tired and I have to make sure I don't let our sex life lapse and I was kind of avoiding it this week! I'm sure I will get used to it. Now, I have to figure out a workout schedule...I haven't gone all week!