Turning the page to 2013

Before I let time pass me by again, I need to sit down and write a little bit. We had a great weekend. We spent it at the "blood hotel". I know it is a funny way to describe a hotel, but it is a very endearing and wonderful place that my kids absolutely love. Elizabeth deemed it the "blood hotel" 2 years ago when we made our first trip to it. Every year, FAMOHIO has a conference for families whom have been effected by a bleeding disorder. It is a fun filled weekend where families can connect with other families. Mostly, though, it is a wonderful weekend that we have together. For $60.00, we get 2 nights in a hotel, get fed great meals, get to walk a mile and earn a t-shirt (though the kids got beach towels this year), the kids get 6 hours of playtime with all kinds of fun activities with other kids their age. We get to go to education classes about bleeding if we want or we get some much needed time together. This year, the Saturday evening festivities were 3 hours of unlimited fun at Magic Mountain. The kids loved it. I got a phone call Saturday about the secretarial position. I was convinced that I wasn't the right one for the job and was convinced that the principal must agree. I was sad because I really wanted to work for him and to be in the schools. I had finally came to that conclusion. And though I was sad, Mark was relieved. And so I felt at peace about not getting the job, though very sad for some reason. I hadn't even wanted the job before. I as just doing it for Mark. But then, once I finally came to grips about not getting the job, I got an email at the hotel asking me to call his cell phone. My response was "uh-oh". I didn't know if the uh-oh meant I was sad that he might be telling me he didn't want me or "uh-oh" because I was terrified that he might want me and I had to face a decision. It was much easier when he made the decision for me... when I thought I didn't get it. Well, I called. And.... he wanted to hire me. So.. for the next 3 hours I was tortured with thoughts. In the end, with the support of Mark, I accepted the position. Erin has watched Elizabeth and Ri yesterday and today. The went to Mamaw's tonight with Erin to spend the night. Sam will be home Thursday and Friday and all next week. So I really only have to worry about a sitter for 2 days. I am very overwhelmed because I began the job not having a clue about excel, only to find out that all the rosters and most of the info is in that program! I also was totally overwhelmed at not knowing ANYTHING about enrollment or supplies or even answering a phone! But, slowly, I am figuring it out. I have conquered some of the basics of excel. I think I am going to enjoy the challenges ahead of me. I just do NOT want it to effect my family.