the essence

Play Time

Because we didn't book any of our own hours this week the plan was to pick some up from other people at the company giving their hours away (like I said, this is a very flexible job). HOWEVER...

I think we've both enjoyed a full week-long reprieve from this job. This was also Ray's first week going full-time at his other job. He's been doing work for an old friend from high school; Ray got in when he was starting things up a few months ago. It's really picking up & getting busier & the guy needed Ray to go full-time. We prayed about it & it seems like the right decision. It's not a huge position so we won't be able to quit our reservation jobs, but we will be able to cut back on hours. Right now, unless we figure out a way to work simultaneously, it doesn't seem feasible for Ray to continue both positions. But, I'm cutting back from 34 hours a week down to 30 - I'm pretty happy about that! :)

Anyway, I've cooked many meals this week, done a bit of sewing & spent more time with the girls. I'm also taking advantage of more time & getting in some girl time with my friends! Yesterday, after my glucose test, I stopped by Rach's to visit for a few hours. Addison was very happy to go see Ruth & I got to snuggle little Adam. What a sweetie! He's looking so different already & is so alert watching everybody.

Today, Ray's mom ever-so-kindly came over to watch the girls & I took Erin out for her birthday lunch (while her mom watched Claire). We went to TooJay's & enjoyed potato skins, BLT's & french fries & then to Starbucks for some coffee. The best part was several hours of uninterrupted adult conversation! I seriously had so much fun & if we'd had our way I'm pretty sure we could've talked for hours more.

It turns out my dad was in my area to film something today so he stopped by for a couple of hours this evening & joined us for dinner. I pulled up the curtain at the front window so the girls could look outside & watch for "Poppies."





I'm still teaching piano this week but, other than that, it pretty much feels like I'm on vacation! Ray's putting in 10-12 hour days with his other job but I'm enjoying being a full-time stay-at-home mom this week. :)