Job search

Here is a list of Jobs I have applied for, they are all for the state. The only one that I really don't want is the Information Technology one - it is the title I had before with the state and the job is down town so I would be driving about an hour, no good!
Each of the other jobs I would love to have! Now all I need to do is get one. I have been marking an answer wrong on the forms except for the VA counselor one - I actually called the state to see what I should mark (about re-employment with the state). One of the HR jobs is at a corrections center in the next town over so that would be great for traffic, the other HR job I REALLY want is with the fire and Police - really want that one! The Admin Program Specialist is with Department of correction which would be pretty cool also. Then the VA Counselor would rock since I have already used so of the programs and I could learn about more that are available! I would love to help other Veterans get as much help as possible. That one is only filled by veterans so that helps me our even more!

Veterans Assistance Counselor 1
Administrative Program Specialist A
HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST A
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICAL ANALYST 1
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT A

I also turned in my resume to some of the industrial offices today, none had jobs posted but it can't hurt to have them on file!

Now the waiting game begins! Give me a chance, I am a really hard worker!!

Say a special prayer today for Sarah, her surgery is tomorrow, I pray for her, Jerry and Amanda and the team working on her!!

workout

Today at the gym my trainer Carole told me that some guy stopped her the other day in the parking lot to tell her he noticed how much I have changed since I have been working out and he was impressed. Then today as I was leaving a lady stopped me to say pretty much the same thing! So my day was made by two strangers. It really means a lot to see that people notice the hard work I am doing! So it makes me sad to think once I find a job I have to stop this program. I just can't see bringing the kids to the play room at the gym after being in aftercare. I decided that I would start writing down my workout each day and that way I should have a good list once I find a job so I can continue at home. I would only need to get a few kettle bells to continue since we have the TRX system I can use that for the banded loops and I have a ball the only other thing I don't have is the plyo box but I can get a step for that. It makes me happy that I have figured out a way to continue something that I love - ok I only love it after the workout is complete! during it I wish I could go back to my nonworkout workouts! Yeah ME!

First day

Today jax started 2nd grade! I am so excited for him. I hope he continues to be happy with his teacher I have not heard too many great things about her so I am keeping my fingers crossed she can handle him and not rush to label him as the talker that he is!!



While jax was at school Katie had fun in the tub



Being bubble girl!

Katie's room

Yes this is what her room looks like after she Plays with friends! They sure can make a mess!




I applied for a job today doing HR for the police and fire for the state - I would LOVE this job so say a prayer for me. I do realize my application may be rejected because I do not have a current test score but civil service said it was up to each department and since I am a former state worker it could go in either direction but the job closes tomorrow so I had to try! Most prepare myself for the changes as sad as this all may be! I thank all of you!

It was a bust

We went to the balloons last night and there was a thunder storm rolled in and shut everything down! at least we got to see a few balloons inflate and the kids got a few cards but that was it. No fireworks for us :( better luck next year!
Oh the happy side hallie and the kids came back to our house and played for a while before heading back home! We will see the tomorrow for cousins weekend!!

Choices

I have to make a choice about Disney in November, I want to go and take the kids but I really do not know if I can handle both kids alone. I know the whole family is going to be there but I realistically can't expect someone else to help me. I know everyone says they will but that is not fair to them and their family. So I can cancel and plan something that Erik will go to (maybe if work is not too busy) or I go to Disney alone.
I have a while to decided but this is what is on my mind right now - maybe I am trying not to think about other things so I am focused on something trivial. The kids don't listen at home so I think I am crazy to try Disney alone.

Yeah life!

Lego fun!

The kids were punished today for fighting with each other so I pulled out the legos from 2 Christmas ago and they spend all day working together and playing alone with their legos
Katie had here princess ballroom


While jaxon build a jeep - took him all day

School is almost here

Today I worked at the school giving out school supplies and putting together the home and school packets. One more week till the kids to back to school :(
Even with everything going on I think the kids had a good summer. We spent a lot of time with neighborhood friends and family. We still have some fun left - balloons on Friday, cousins weekend sat and Sunday. Plus I plan on going to jump and jive and the best (not) chuck e cheese!