My Girl and I start new jobs tonight/tomorrow. Weird…as we are just reaching our 2 year anniversary… talk about being patient…oh yes, that’s right we were not really patient…we just didn’t have a choice.
As we got ready to move folks would ask me, what are you going to do for work? (Work like where you ‘make’ money, not work, like on a 120 year old house where you ‘spend’ money). I had the sense that I would work in a school environment…but still, I did not really have a complete plan or an incomplete plan for that matter. Still, the Ellensburg School District has kept me busy for most of the last year…from crowd control to short vowel sounds to my current stint in Kindergarten. I have loved being in kindergarten. The kids listen to my stories about cows! I’ve dispensed a lot of hugs and tied a lot of shoes, but the job is not permanent…in other words next school year it is gone.
My Girl has looked and looked and looked for a job, when she has gotten tired of looking, like good parents, we’ve increased the chores and responsibilities around here to make getting a real job even more appealing. My Loving Spouse gets the credit for keeping her on track and helping her move through the process. Finding jobs in a small town is tough, finding good jobs is even tougher.
My new job is only 3 hours in the morning, so I will still be with my Developmental Kindergarten class in the afternoon, a combination of crowd control, encouragement and counting. I’ll still hear things you do not expect to hear…ever…like…
“Do not lick the desk!”
“Do not put that rubber band up your nose.”
My new job is permanent, in other words…they are stuck with me…I’m coming back next year and the year after that etc. and so forth.
My Girl not only has a heart for people, but she is a night owl. It is how she is wired, so a job helping people in the middle of the night? Perfect! Graveyard shift at the fancy resort in the next town, night auditing and front desk assistance…a jacket..a name badge…employee discounts at the resort, (Mama wants to know when we are having a spa day?) Good pay and a good fit and we are so happy for her! We all stayed up to say ‘good night/good-bye/good luck’ as she nervously took off.
…and as for me…
I will be in the school library! Library assistant…books and kids…no homework…what could be better? I get to be immersed again in children’s literature, just in time for grand kids, I get to dispense encouragement for books, I will probably still tie a few shoes and be an encourager to kids…to all the kids and that is the best most important part…and I am thrilled. Who knows, I might even find some good books about cows.
How am I just now hearing about the cow thing? I will find you some good cow books. And as for tying shoes…you’ll only have to tie for those who aren’t EXEMPT. 😉
Haha! I must admit to taking some pictures of a few tractor books, perhaps they will show up here soon! I was right, it is the BEST job ever!
I am so delighted to hear you landed the librarian position!!! I have been praying for Laura’s employment. Yea, God!
Yea God, yea good friends!
It all sounds wonderful — congratulations to you both!
Thank you so much Susan!
so awesome for both of you! Congratulations. Laura looks beautiful, grown up and ready for this new stage in her life. So exciting. xo-m
Thanks, Mady. She is doing great!
Good luck to you all Ellen and congratulations to all on the new jobs. (When are you coming to stay?) Sxx
So thrilled for your both! Laura looks fabulous and so grown up!
Thanks for sharing story and photo… swells our hearts! xo
Thank you dear Shelley and Les!
Congrats on both of your new jobs! Your employers have hired real gems to work for them. Ellen, have you ever thought about writing a children’s book about cows? Think about it. I bet it would be a best seller!
Congratulations Laura and Ellen! That is absolutely fantastic, and those jobs sound like they are perfectly suited for both of you. Who knew that you would find the perfect jobs in small towns in Eastern Washington?! Sue
Yahoo! For both of you! Xoxoxo