Shon is working about 70 hours a week and I am back up to about 40 hours a week. And I love that we are both working and loving our jobs with a few exceptions that come to mind which I will talk about later. But my mom and dad always worked when I grew up and I feel that it tought me a lot about responsibility and taking care of my family. For the most part David and Jordan are with Shon or I if the other is working which is awesome and I am so thankful that we both have job positions that allow us to do that. We are able to pay our bills with no hesitation now and even able to get some things paid off! We were able to finally buy our second vehicle which has helped us out tremendously!
I have been a little down lately. Someone whom I invested a lot of time with and helped out seems to have "replaced" our relationship. And without going all "high school"--their loss.
I miss my mom and sister. I need them. I am having a hard time with babysitters and people just wanting to help without asking what they get in return. How about the good 'ol feeling of knowing you helped someone out? A lot of my friends have been wanting to hang out or go out...well as you know I can't just drop everything and go like I use to. So I feel like some of those friendships have simmered (at no one else's fault mind you).
I have really clung to my church callings and substitute callings. The past couple of months have been visiting teaching, Enrichment committee and teaching in Relief Society. I have learned SO much about myself through all of these. I love those that I am working with and the great spirits they have. I have made some great friends so I couldn't ask for more.
Many nights I miss my husband but I know he is serving our community and loves doing what he does.
I have had a lot of people ask me why I just don't quit working. I was not raised that way and I just am not a lazy person. I like work, I like the responsibilities I have and the people who surround me. I may miss my kids during the day while I am at work, but it just makes coming home THAT much better.
So with all the said. I am ready for school to start. I am ready for fall and I am ready to just keep swimming.
