one down

I’m taking some time out tonight at work to write a few words in an email to myself to post this morning from home. Yes, I did say tonight. While all of you are all tucked in nicely with your dreams and your day long over, this woman is working a 12 hour night. And if that does not sound appealing enough, I get to work three of them in a row = all weekend! I know, I just know it…you are all green with envy!!

Okay, maybe I’m being a touch sarcastic…

I’m actually very torn right now, going over every scenario with different vacancies I have applied for, others that I believe I am in consideration for and wondering, do I really even want to leave what I am doing now. Yes, the shift work is difficult…in a few ways. My family is adapting, which is wonderful, but Nicholas still struggles and doesn’t understand. He remains very optimistic though and every few days will pep me up with him saying that a new job should come up soon Mommy. Physically, as well, I believe it takes its toll. It just can’t be healthy to be all over the place between nights and days. These people that have worked shift for years, whether by choice or necessity, I applaud you. Funny though, as I write this, on the radio, they are playing “I wouldn’t want to be like you”…..

The hardest part about taking on a new position will be leaving the wonderful people I have made friendships with. When I came back from mat leave last summer, I never in a gazillion years, would have thought that I would be happy coming to Stores in the plant. NEVER. I knew it was inevitable and happily, at that time, I stayed put where I was for longer than expected. But the day came where I was summoned to Stores….and begrudgingly I went. What choice did I have? So, here I am and I am very thankful for being able to meet some truly great people and form real friendships with a couple of them. So, even if/when I do leave here, those will carry with me. For this, I am very thankful.

As it stands….I have contacted the hiring manager from the interview I had and she informed me that I should be hearing from her this week. I was also contacted by my Chief Steward that I am first in line for the same position but permanent….but yet to hear from the hiring manager on that one.

So, enough about all of that. One of these days, I am going to write THE post…..THE post that will let you all know my shift days are over. But I have to be honest, I am not in the big panic rush I was a couple of months ago. Whatever is meant to happen, will. I’m content with that.

It seems we have a certain special someone turning the big 4-0 next week!! Unfortunately, last weekends surprise for Johnathon was kyboshed by yet another snowstorm. But we will have a wonderful day planned for J-man/Daddy-O on Tuesday, his BIG day!!

Nicholas and Shane are doing wonderfully……and dare I say it….they are both over their colds and healthy. Nicholas finally gets in to see the ear specialist on Monday although his ears are currently just fine but it’s time we discuss tubes.

Today is my nephew, Jack’s, birthday party….which Nicholas is very excited for. Happy 4th birthday to the Jackster!!!