Interview Update

Just wanted to let you all know that my working interview went really well. I was in the early preschoolers (2.5-3 years old) and in there over the hour. Afterwards, I talked with the director and let her know what I thought. There were only 8 kids when I was there and I can remember 5 of their names :o) The director has a few more interviews and then she hopes to make her decision by the end of this week or early next.

Also, by the end of this week, I should be an official sub for the Aledo ISD and could be called at any time to sub. I did apply for another position with the Aledo ISD - an 'Assessment/ESL Clerk' which is a secretarial/clerical position.

I did pick up an application for Hobby Lobby as I saw they were hiring today. It's just the wait patiently and see game.

Friday's Interview

I believe Friday's interview went very well as I have an hour long 'working' interview today at 3:30 in a classroom for 2 reasons: to see if I actually like being in the classroom and working with the kids and then to be evaluated by the teacher in the classroom. Not sure when I'll find out about the job after this interview. She did mention that she had interviews before mine last week and scheduled for this week too.

Oh and we did sign up Courtney for softball this past Saturday. Her try-outs are scheduled for 2pm on either Feb. 14th or 15th. She's excited to start playing again!

Let's see here....I just finished my 2-hour substitute orientation for Aledo ISD. Now, it's just wait and see when they are going to need me. There were about 20 people in the 9am one and probably about the same for the 1pm session too. I requested to sub for 2 elementary schools, the intermediate and middle school. No high school or learning center (drop-outs and trouble-makers). Also stated that I would sub for clerical and aides. At least it's a start into the field I would like to be in.

Then at 4pm, I have an interview to be a Preschool Assistant Teacher at Primrose School. The hours are from 1:30-7pm which is ok but not the greatest. I do know that if I want CJ to go with me after his am pre-k at Coder Elementary, then it would cost me $194 every 2 weeks via payroll deduction. So it all depends on how much the pay is if it is even worth taking. Hey, at least it's another start to a job.

Oh and I finally got my driver's license for TX. It's the first state I've moved to where you only get a temporary paper driver's license and the real one will be mailed to you within 2 weeks. I've always walked away from there with mine. And another interesting fact, when we moved to Alabama, we got to keep our Mississippi license -they just punched a hole in it. So right now, I have no photo idea so there is no traveling for me until I receive that.

I'll update when I know anything about the teaching assistant opportunity. I do know I have several more applications/resumes out there!

And a belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to MADISEN!!

Not much happening...

That's correct...not much is going on here. Courtney had a wonderful birthday and enjoyed spending it with her cousins, aunts and uncles :o)

Both kids got their report cards on Friday - both were excellent too!! I wasn't expecting one for CJ but he did get one. I was impressed with everything it stated. I do know that only one other classmate besides CJ can count to 100.

I'm still actively searching for a job. I did get a postcard from the Aledo ISD for becoming a substitute which I will have orientation on Friday Jan. 16th at 9am for that. At least it's something. I did learn that the Pre-K aide position I applied for I didn't get as it was for CJ's class and I'm sure they do not allow that (which I'm glad).

Ok...off to do a few things.

Happy Birthday Courtney!!

Today Courtney is officially in the 2 digit age range - the big 10!!!

We'll be celebrating tomorrow night with both sets of aunts, uncles and cousins for the first time ever! We're having her favorite dinner - Flank steak along with something new to her since being here - garlic mashed potatoes (thanks to Schwan's and Marti...LOL), plus rolls and not sure what else. I have to go to the store and get her a cake too - not making it as huge as it was last year!!

All in all, she had a wonderful day and even some of her new friends here in Aledo wished her a happy birthday today!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

It's a few days after Christmas and all is calm here. The kids got so much and love everything!! Of course, Santa Claus was great to them...both Courtney and CJ got everything on their lists which wasn't a lot! Courtney only listed 2 items and CJ only asked for 3.

I must say this...it was wonderful to have Christmas with Marti for the first time in 14 years!! I can remember when Josh was little and being in Florida at Christmas time but not since then. I think it ranks up there with one of the best Christmases EVER!!! It was a special Christmas to actually have all 3 sisters together and their families. Not sure that would have happened if Jason never got a job here in Texas.

The kids are out until January 6th so it's entertainment time for them. They are enjoying playing with all the goodies they got for Christmas and goodies they have bought with some of their gift card money!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and have a safe New Year's Eve!

6 days until Christmas!!

Where has time flown to? I still can't believe Christmas is just around the corner. Time flies when you have been busy and life has been hectic!!

Let's see here, we are officially moved to Texas! Courtney and CJ are both enjoying school a lot! CJ loves riding the bus in the morning and after his AM Pre-K school. The nice thing is that both of them ride together in the morning and then seperately after school. Next year, they will be at the same school which will be a huge bonus for me. I still can't believe my little guy is riding the bus!

We are almost all organized and settled in here. We've been here about 1 1/2 weeks and things are going smoothly. Couldn't ask for a better transition for Courtney and CJ. Yes, they both miss their old schools but are making friends so easily - who could ask for anything more.

Christmas shopping is almost done - I hate feeling this far behind but with the big move and everything - I'm happy I only have a few things left to get. As far as Christmas cards/letters - that'll get done hopefully later today or this weekend.

That's it for now...hopefully in the new year I'll get back in the full swing of things - blogging included!

If I don't blog before Christmas - I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!