Suckered

Sometimes you just get suckered into it.

The job hunt is on full force...the house goes on the market next week. I have a feeling there will be a number of emotional breakdowns in the near future.

Where is this coming from?

With Andrew's rapidly expanding vocabulary, we have started to notice a cute, but somewhat strange accent to his speech. He is putting two syllables in words that should only have one, such as 'ba - yack' for 'back', and 'ba - yath' for 'bath.  My favorite quote of his "I knock-a day-own!" when he knocks down his toys. Having a toddler who is learning words really makes you pay attention to what you are saying, and how you are saying it. And I will admit that this strange accent may be coming from me. There's a little bit of Kansas in me still. :)

Snow Day!

We are beginning our 2nd snow day this week. Last Friday afternoon the snow started, and we got about 9 inches from that storm. Things were cleared up pretty well, so we all went to work on Monday, but yesterday another storm hit and we got another 4-5 inches. Today they are calling for another 1-3 inches, plus 30 mph winds and some pretty cold temperatures. We have been taking advantage of the snow, building snowmen and pulling Andrew around on the sled. He LOVES throwing snowballs. Shocking, I know. Today we may try to venture out to the YMCA so that I can run some steam off on the treadmill. The shoveling is a good workout, but I really have started to find that my mind does a lot better after a good run.

In all of this, Brian had a trip scheduled to Florida for a conference. We had been contemplating taking a family trip, but I am supposed to have conferences on Thursday evening, so we decided against it. Of course, now Andrew and I am sitting at home while Brian is hanging out in Orlando. I think he owes me BIG TIME.

Time to start looking

I officially turned in my resignation last week, in order for my current school to have adequate time to start looking for someone to fill my position. I'll still be working until the end of the year...but it has really started my mind heading towards "IT'S TIME TO FIND A JOB". Even though the move is 5 months away, there are many things I have started working on.
1. I had to get fingerprinted for the umpteenth time.
2. Filled out the packed for my Missouri certification and sent it to the MO department of education.
3. Completed online application for Missouri school district jobs.
4. Updated my resume, cover letter, etc.
5. Joined LinkedIn.
6. Wait.

I'm nervous about this. I know that things have always worked out in my past, but I just want things to happen. NOW.