Tonight, I was talking to Bryson on the phone. He is having a time with work - not sure what else to really call it. It's not exactly the best time of his life with his work. It's hard and we both didn't miss having him at the office for one moment while we were vacationing. In fact, when he went back on Tuesday and we were still playing in FL - he said he was not excited one bit, and was in fact dreading it just a bit. Poor guy. It was so nice to have him around all the time with us. We actually had dinner together, he was there to put the children to bed, and was there when they woke up. I believe it was probably the highlight of the trip for the kiddos to have him around so much!
We have talked as much as possible during the past few days over what we think might need to happen in the near future so that life and work can go a bit more smoothly. We don't have any answers at this point - but we have done a lot of talking and know that in due time with prayer and patience...we'll know.
Then to add to the mix --- because it always seems there is more to add! --- we are trying to also figure out do we move, do we stay (thought we had that one figured out....seems not so much), what to do regarding school - Madeleine will be in the last year before Middle School which is another beast here in the city which boasts the largest school system in the country (I'm sure there are great parts to having such a large system - but sometimes I think they should cut them into at least for each borough to bring it down to 5 districts and then even cut it down from there after a few years. Bigger isn't always better!) - and with Madeleine I'm nervous that they are going to combine the two small 4th grade classes and make one large, large 5th grade class next year. Jacob didn't get into the program we were hoping for, and although it's definitely not the end of the world...we wonder if it's another reason to consider the move for sooner rather than later. There seems to be an endless list of things going on at the school which I love projects and I love being involved...however, I wonder why other parents aren't as interested in helping out. The PTA President wants to step down as the last 2 years has been very hard & emotionally taxing....I realized people don't get released in the world, you have to opt out of your "calling" and say that you need a break! The only other person that ever expressed interest in the position happens to be the same crazy person writing this....but my interest was much stronger last year. This year the reality hit that I would have so much more to do. So, so much more. Deep breath.
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