Retract that...

This past week has been really tough for Tim, with this whole job thing! Today he went to meet with his boss @ JP. He ended up talking with Jamie for a few hours. When he got home he was just torn as to what he should do; do the trucking thing, or stay in his comfort zone with JP. He has so much vested in that company, besides having worked there for 8 years, he has something like 3 weeks of vacation, he is 2nd in line- seniority wise, and has a really good boss. Jamie is a good man, and Tim has a lot of respect for him. I don't think he had whole heartedly made up his mind when he went there today, but when he left he had NO idea what to do!

The number one thing stopping him is the part about being away from the boys and I for sometimes 5 days! That is a long time, no doubt about that! This is tearing him up! He is very much a home body. I have to pry him to go out to dinner and get a sitter. He would just rather be home with the boys! So I couldn't imagine the stress he was under trying to decide if that was a sacrifice he was willing to make!

Tonight I was cutting my Mom's hair, Tim and Gav were sitting in the kitchen, Tim asked Gavyn if he would rather have daddy be out driving in a big truck, and be gone a few nights a week, or stay working outside and be home every night. Much to our surprise, he said in the sweetest little voice, "I want you to be home Daddy, I missed you last week!" Tim left for 3 days last week to go on the road with a guy to drive and see what he thought of the whole thing. That impacted Gavyn more than either of us knew. Mind made up!!!! After his talk with Jamie and Gav wanting his daddy home, Tim has decided to stay with JP! I know that he is making the right decision. I just hope that the economy holds steady enough to get through these next few years until I am done with school!

I, myself got some good news today! With all of the schedule changes at the hospital, there ended up being an open shift. So, the techs have been shuffling around into one anothers positions. Well, last week I got an e-mail that there was an internal posting for a 7a-7p and a few 7-3s, part time. I applied for it, and today I got the job!!! Yeah! Working in Triage, where I took my new position, is not what I remembered it to be. I have decided that I like to pick up shifts out there, but not have it as a job. So in a few weeks I will start that. A major bonus is that it is every 3rd weekend, instead of every other!! I am so excited!

I have a cute pic of Teague last night after their bath! His hair is crazy! There is still nothing better than the smell of my baby's when they get out of the bathtub! I think that smell is one that a mother never forgets, no matter how old they get. :)

A day in the life of a Trucker...

So I think that I have mentioned that some changes have been upon us around here! I started working days this past week, and the boys did much better than I had expected. Gavyn is SUCH a morning person just like his Dad, so I really had no worries about him. Teagyn, on the other hand, is much like me--NOT a morning person! He normally does not wake up until about 9:30, so you can about imagine how 5:45 hits him is the face like a ton of bricks! Tuesday morning went okay, but Wednesday morning he was so crabby. I decided I wanted to get my mornings organized, so I had the coffee maker set, their bag packed, sippy's in the fridge with their milk, my lunch packed, and a Pop Tart on the counter to grab on my way out for the boys, I was all set! Teagyn had laid eyes on that Pop Tart b/f I was ready to get out the door and all heck broke loose! I have not seen him throw such a fit b/f! When we finally got in the Jeep I tried to give it to him and he rolled, yes rolled, his eyes at me, and swatted at my hand! Oh my goodness! I was shocked! Mornings are going to be rough with him I think, Hopefully he gets used to it! To top off this whole shocker of a job change, Tim was gone a good part of the week last week trying out a new job prospect!
The construction industry as you all know is about as unstable as it can get! Tim has not been making near the amount of money he was miking a few years ago, and with my hours being cut at work, we needed to do something. We were and still are contemplating selling our house - not too sure what will come of that- thought of moving to Florida, but not sure enough to do it (I think that economy is just as bad there as it is here)! So, while Tim has been on lay off he made his time productive! He went through all of the training and testing for his CDL. He finally found a company to take a chance on his inexperience, and just decided today to leave JP after nearly 8 years to go over the road and drive a truck! The sacrifices will be huge! But, the money is good, and the potential is amazing! I had no idea how much these guys make in a year! It is hard work though and it takes away from family time! But, I have 5 years and I will be done with school. By then he will have a lot of experience under his belt, and can look at something a little more local. I think that this decision has all but torn Tim in 2! He really struggled as to what to do! In the end I think he decided to turn it over to God last night. Sleep on it- and make a decision this morning! Decision making is never easy with him anyway (lol), but I think that he is making a good one! I will keep you updated on how this thing goes! Some prayers for him to get into this thing and be comfortable, and for safe driving would be ever so appreciated! ;)
I hope you are all stying warm today inside!!! It is nasty out there! Have a good weekend!

A week in pictures...

I don't have too much time this morning, I have to get to work but I wanted to post a few pics from this past week/end. I took Gavyn to the Aquatic Center last Saturday with my friend Heidi and her girls. They had so much fun.

On Sunday we went to my Mom's house and Gavyn had a run in, literally, with the pool table. This boy is so accident prone, it is not even funny :)

I will be back when I find time, which may be never! LOL!