Back to "Normal"

Again, it's been a week since I last wrote. I do truly intend to write more often than that, so I will have to make it a goal and try to stick with it!

I have now completed two days of work at my new job, plus I worked 8 hours throughout last week. I was mostly just doing paperwork and getting acclimated to my new office, but this full time has certainly been an adjustment. It's funny that being out of it for just under two months could change your habits so much but it seems to have done it to me. I am tired and cranky at the end of the long days. The kids are tired too, and this morning was worse than yesterday. It was also compounded by free dress for Spring Picture Day, so I had to curl Keely's hair and then Quinn decided he didn't want to wear the outfit he'd picked out. A fit ensued, and I was already short on time so I lost my cool. Luckily, James was still here to make peace and we got through it. Then I forgot my laptop! I am so not used to having to bring a laptop to work, but I cannot forget it again. I am lucky that they are an office with lots of people coming and going, so they have spare computers. Anyways, the days themselves are long and somewhat tedious as I read and get up to speed on new acronyms and tasks, mostly just trying to figure out what I am supposed to be doing. It will get better though, and I tack this up to the typical "new job" experience. I found out today that I will be getting my own office (rather than sharing with a co-worker) so I am happy for that!

After work today, I took Quinn to his first soccer practice. It was held indoors of course since Spring just doesn't want to arrive here in Utah. I am helping coach and it was really fun. It also really made me want to play soccer again! (Note to Self: try and find a team for me) They did some passing drills first and then scrimmaged the 1st grade girls team (the Pink Pandas lol). And FYI, their team name is the Yellow Pikachus (after a Pokemon character, and it was not Quinn's choice - he wanted the Stingers). Quinn did really well, even scoring a few goals when he played offense. I think I definitely see some improvement since he last played...they play in school at recess so I think that's helping quite a bit. He is also excited about it, and that makes a HUGE difference!

Lastly, Quinn was chosen to participate in an Art Show at the local mall! It will be displayed for a week and winners will be selected tomorrow night. We will probably go check it out this weekend, and I will be sure to take pictures by his art work. He has no idea what was selected so it will be a surprise for all of us :) I am proud of him, and happy that he takes after the Donovan family with his artistic ability...I absolutely cannot draw anything that isn't straight lines or geometric shapes!