So I finally have a job. It's not working as a Medical Assistant which kind of stinks but it's a job nonetheless. It's working at a group home for teenage girls that have anger issues or problems with drugs and alcohol. I can't give too much detail but suffice it to say that it will be an interesting job.
I have never been one to be assertive about what I want or keeping people in line. I can do it, but I would rather keep the peace than risk a confrontation. That won't be the case here. I am to watch these girls like a hawk, and write them up for everything I feel is necessary. The list of "consequences" (the things we can write girls up for) is three pages long and most of them are broad enough that several things could fall under one consequence.
I am excited to start a new job. It's nice to know that we'll have a little income besides our student loans. Jayson isn't sure what is going on with the Army GI bill yet so we don't know if we'll be approved for it. I sure hope we will because that's at least an extra $500 a month income, but I'm trying to be patient and let the things that will happen, happen.
Part of the reason I am excited to start this job is because it is something different than I am used to. It is going to get me out of my comfort zone. It's going to get ugly sometimes and there may be days that I don't want to do it or don't know how to handle a situation but I'm going to try anyways. I think this experience could help me later on in my career. I eventually want to be an ER nurse and that job can get pretty ugly too.
Anyway, so that is what is new with us. Peyton is growing every day but the little stinker still hasn't rolled over yet. We had to take him to the pediatrician last week and he had gained over a pound (19 ounces to be exact) in 3 weeks! My little chunkers :) He laughs all the time and has gotten quite used to Cedar City and the different noise level in the house now. Every day, I think I can't possibly love him anymore than I already do and every day, I prove myself wrong. I love this boy so much. Between him and Jayson, I'm pretty much in love all the time now.
The Johnson Family Reunion is coming up this weekend and as always, I'm sure will be a hoot. Peyton will be five months old in 13 days, but who's counting? I hope all is going well with your families and that everyone had a safe holiday. My love to everyone and remember to keep smiling!
I have never been one to be assertive about what I want or keeping people in line. I can do it, but I would rather keep the peace than risk a confrontation. That won't be the case here. I am to watch these girls like a hawk, and write them up for everything I feel is necessary. The list of "consequences" (the things we can write girls up for) is three pages long and most of them are broad enough that several things could fall under one consequence.
I am excited to start a new job. It's nice to know that we'll have a little income besides our student loans. Jayson isn't sure what is going on with the Army GI bill yet so we don't know if we'll be approved for it. I sure hope we will because that's at least an extra $500 a month income, but I'm trying to be patient and let the things that will happen, happen.
Part of the reason I am excited to start this job is because it is something different than I am used to. It is going to get me out of my comfort zone. It's going to get ugly sometimes and there may be days that I don't want to do it or don't know how to handle a situation but I'm going to try anyways. I think this experience could help me later on in my career. I eventually want to be an ER nurse and that job can get pretty ugly too.
Anyway, so that is what is new with us. Peyton is growing every day but the little stinker still hasn't rolled over yet. We had to take him to the pediatrician last week and he had gained over a pound (19 ounces to be exact) in 3 weeks! My little chunkers :) He laughs all the time and has gotten quite used to Cedar City and the different noise level in the house now. Every day, I think I can't possibly love him anymore than I already do and every day, I prove myself wrong. I love this boy so much. Between him and Jayson, I'm pretty much in love all the time now.
The Johnson Family Reunion is coming up this weekend and as always, I'm sure will be a hoot. Peyton will be five months old in 13 days, but who's counting? I hope all is going well with your families and that everyone had a safe holiday. My love to everyone and remember to keep smiling!
