My new job

So it's not so bad. The worst part is trying to figure out what to do when. I feel like I have already been working 40 hours a week between the kids, the doula business, and my LLL group. For the WIC job, I have had to push aside much of the second two just to get 20 hours a week in. My kids of course come first, so whatever doesn't get done, just doesn't get done!

Is it worth it? Yes and no. It is definitely worth it for the $$ because I no longer have to worry about it from paycheck to paycheck. And the consumerism bug doesn't bite you so hard in the ass when you have work to do. No, because I feel like I am spending much of my time making up for the fact that mommy is working to my kids.

Just today, I spent 5 hours in training, and the rest of the day nursing Justin, because I had to make up for the fact that I left him for that long. In no way am I ready to wean my child just for a job. You would think that a place like WIC would be amenable to taking breaks to nurse, but it's more like taking breaks to pump. I guess that is more acceptable, but I just can't pump for Justin and he hates anything from a bottle.

So anyway! I like working but it will take some adjusting after being out of the work force for 3 years. Oh well live and learn.

Backrubs

Lately I have been the lucky recipient of backrubs, complete with water, soap, and drying off, then kisses everywhere. All I need to do is to tell Elle that my back hurts, and the treatment begins. So nice after a long day! Who knew motherhood had these perks?

My new office mate

He is so nice, but he is small. He likes to push all the buttons on the printer. He also likes to unplug things from the wall and pull on the fax line. He has decided to bang on the keyboard any chance he gets so that I can't work. Quite a person to work with!

On being too good to be true

It usually is. My job- is going to be interesting! I am supposed to go out and plug a program that I have had no training on, and when I ask for info from my boss, guess what I get? Go ask someone else! Is that how it's supposed to work? I guess, like Ms. Ellen said, I'll have to look at it as a good thing. This just means that I get to do whatever I want with the program and develop it however I want to.
I guess the most stress comes from trying to work with two little ones running around, and keep them occupied. Also Elle has started going to her grandparents on Thursdays, and that can be stressful too, just being away from her. I guess I have gotten used to being with her all the time when she's not in school! Ah well school will be out May 22.