H has started a new job. He is excited and energized, and glad to be out of an uncomfortable prior work situation. Unfortunately, since this is a start-up, it is requiring huge amounts of time at first, and much more travel away from home than he had anticipated. Should be much better in a month or two. In the meantime, he's been a little warmer towards me, probably because he's got that bit of a high from all the new stuff. With him being nicer, though, it just seems to bring into relief what a bear he was to live with for most of last year. I was definitely starting to let his mood bring ME down last fall, and I have GOT to be a little more vigilant about not letting that happen.
I also started work this week - have finally gotten things straightened out, will be working part-time with the doc who has helped me straighten out my thyroid issues. Actually working more than anticipated because he had to have back surgery suddenly, so it is not the slow entry I was planning on, more of a running start as I try to help cover his patients. And, of course, both my kids have picked this week to have school crises, and it's looking like I'm going to have to put S15 in an independent learning program too - which of course was my nightmare concern about going back to work, that the kids issues weren't worked out and they would fall between the cracks.
So wish me luck, as I attempt to juggle homeschooling two teens, while working and while H is out of town all week half the time!
Lots and lots of changes for you guys! I agree with the chorus that if anyone can do it, you can....
Sorry I've been so "me-centric" when I do find a moment to come to the BB. I didn't even realize that h was being a bear...sounds like things are on the upswing and good idea to focus on keeping his moods from bringing yours down (easier said than done at times).
Congrats on the job (to both of you!).
Sage
Relax. Appreciate. Be calm. Laugh. Enjoy. Be secure. Be loving. Be loved. Don't personalize. Don't ASSume. Accept. Be grateful.
Here is a hug to help you with your new job, H's new job and the new independent study adventure! But you know, you might have to wait forever is you had to wait for "no kid's issues"
Your kids know you are firmly in their corner and maybe if they see you doing this "for you" (starting the new job) they might, maybe, hopefully feel the need to step up to the plate a bit more?
I know I know, that is a lot to ask from a 15 yo. But I am guessing he will be relieved to be out of the negative school atmosphere and be on good behavior for at least a little while!
oh, and again I thought of you, some more six word novels for your reading pleasure. After all, who has time to read Moby Dick when you are working and homeschooling 2 teens!
SG
Survival Goddess "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." -Alice Walker
LOL, SG - thanks for the six word novels. You just made me realize that my current favorite TV show, Heroes, must have started as a six word novel - "Save the cheerleader. Save the world." Ha!
I know I haven’t posted on your thread in awhile and I’m sorry I haven’t kept up better – but I was wondering if I can borrow your medical expertise for a minute? Can you take a look at my latest post on my thread? I would appreciate it so much.
Me 35, H 38; Together 13.5 yrs, M 7 Bomb 1 10/07/06 Sep'd 1/14/07 - 4/15 Piecing: 4/07 - 9/07 Bomb 3 10/11/07: Never loved you, let's separate 2/08 slowly improving 7/08 Piecing (7/25/08 rings back on!!) Current thread
