Tuesday, June 9, 2009

What I Learned This Week #14


Here's what I've been learning:

  • There are going to be a lot of wet towels for me to wash this summer. Even though we don't own a pool, we are getting invitations to go swimming or to water parks until my kids already think they should be going swimming every day. And if all else fails, the kids want to play in the sprinkler.

  • It's not a good idea to get obsessed with what type of job you are going to find after your youngest child starts kindergarten--two years from now. The obsession will merely waste your time and try your husband's patience.
  • No matter how sleepy I am after breakfast, I should force myself to stay awake (rather than dozing on the couch) and get going. I get more done and have more energy for the rest of the day. Today I even went to the gym and feel more energized. With any luck I'll feel energized enough to fold the laundry waiting for me.
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9 comments:

  1. I have been thinking about what to do FOR YEARS, and now it is only 3 months away - arrgghhh!

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  2. Yep, I fall prey to that morning sleepy head thing too. If I just tackle stuff as soon as I get the kids settled, I get so much more done. But inevitably I sit on the couch with my laptop and coffee for a couple of hours. Oh well.

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  3. Over here I'm trying not to obsess over houses that are for sale now when I know I can't shop until September. :-P

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  4. I do that thinking ahead thing, wondering what kind of job I can get when my kid is only in school a few hours a day and how close to home it will have to be to make it worth it and how it will be flexible in case my kid gets sick and I have to stay home, and OH, MY.

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  5. My daughter has been in school for 2 years now and I'm still wondering about a job... :oÞ

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  6. My youngest did half-day kindergarten last year, so I was pretty okay still not working. When fall hits, however, I know I'll have to get serious about the job search :)

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  7. Ah, yes, the "after kindergarten" dilemma. I avoid it at all costs. It stresses me out.

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  8. I love your "about me" description! I'm also fighting the desire to nap right now since my girls are asleep, so I'm with you on that one. Have a great afternoon!

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  9. Two years from now! Just keep repeating that, not like it's close, but like it's two whole long years from now, and something will present itself. It'll find you.

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